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Robert Allen Bailey, LCSW

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🧘🏾‍♂️ Therapist (FL, VA, NJ)
🎤 Speaker
✍🏽 Author (😉)
🌲 Dir. of Mental Health @demboyznthewood

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Environmental conservation begins with assuring that everyone has access to our natural resources and federally protected public lands. In partnership with YMCA of Rockies and Boyz N the Wood, the Joy Trip Project helped to create a safe and supportive community experience in Rocky Mountain National Park in which a cadre of Black men could enjoy a restful retreat in nature

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The @demboyznthewood Black Men's Health Retreat is in full swing at @ymcarockies with amazing community meals prepared by @campfirecuisine.events

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Some journeys change where you go.
The right ones change who you become. 🌍❤️

For 15 days, our scholars experienced Africa in a way that will stay with them for a lifetime.

History became personal.
Service became purpose.
Opportunity became tangible.

That’s why Birthright Afrika exists.

Not simply to visit Africa.

To build a lifelong connection to it.

150 scholars. One bold vision.

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#BirthrightAfrika #NyamwangeFoundation #Africa

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Time with brothas…
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So you got followers, bet.
Where are we going?
Will I be safe?
Will there be a place for me to rest?
Will I learn something from this experimence?
Can I put down the things I am carrying?
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The leadership is in the doing.
Not in the recap.
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Featured organization: @demboyznthewood
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Jesse’s Lens
“Photography is personal”

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There’s only one word to describe our time in Atlanta last week: Community.
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We’re still full—not just from the meals shared, but from the stories exchanged, partnerships planted, and moments of deep reflection and connection.
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Boyz N The Wood: Atlanta Community Week was about planting seeds—spending time with local leaders, connecting with nature, and imagining what healing and growth can look like for Black men and their communities in Georgia.
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Over four days, we hosted a community dinner, a panel and private mixer, engaged in Juneteenth celebrations, explored land stewardship with @trustforpublicland , and closed with a hike in Sweetwater Creek State Park led by @wawa_online . We also previewed our short film, Boyz N The Wood: Resilience in the Redwoods, and held space for real conversation about rest, wellness, and collective care.
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This week wouldn’t have been possible without the support of:
* West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
* Patagonia Buckhead @patagoniaatl
* Chef Jeremy Weatherly @chefjeremyweatherly

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And we’re just getting started. We’re working toward deeper programming and presence in Georgia, rooted in community and shared vision. If you know people, orgs, or opportunities we should connect with in Atlanta, let us know.
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To everyone who showed up—thank you. Let’s keep building.

📷 Cam Mitchell @cmitchellstudios

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POP UP! We’re looking forward to bringing our full retreat model to Georgia soon, but understand that work has to be rooted in community first. So, we’re popping up across Atlanta this week!
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(Pro tip: Signing up for our email list helps you get updated on events before social media hears about them)
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Our time in the area is an effort to build community relationships and understand how our model for healing can collaborate with or supplement programs and organizations already standing.
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Join us for the following events (RSVP links in our Linktree or on WAWA’s page):
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Community Dinner Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30–8:30PM | RSVP Only
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Break bread, build community. Join us along with local leaders for a dinner and dialogue on healing and growth through nature in Atlanta.
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Private Film Screening & Panel Friday, June 20 | 7:00–8:30PM | Patagonia Atlanta Buckhead
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Connect with the community for an evening of conversation and discussion on healing, nature, and what it means to build rooted, resilient futures.
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Westside Hike and Paddle with West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
Saturday, June 21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM
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This is a family-friendly event. Participants will enjoy a guided nature hike, a lakeside lunch, and an afternoon kayaking tour on the reservoir All gear, food, and instruction included.
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Use Code: “WAWAPADDLE” for $25 off single boaters and $40 off tandem boaters!
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Come through. Connect with us! This isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement in the making.

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The month of March was one for the books. So many great moments and memories made. From the West Coast to Nassau Bahamas and a few places in between it was nice spending time with family and connecting with old friends while making news ones.

#MarchDump #Recap #great-memories

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This weekend, 30 Black men stood among ancient giants and found ourselves in their story. Like redwoods, we discovered our own remarkable resilience—facing fears on a ropes course, embracing vulnerability, or simply finding peace by the river.
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How have redwoods survived for thousands of years? Their bark contains special compounds that make them resistant to fire, insects, and decay. This weekend, our facilitators helped us get equipped with tools for our own resilience—learning to be aware of and heal from trauma and taking our first steps towards financial wisdom.
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But here’s where we really build power: While redwoods stand tall as individuals, their strength comes from community. Their roots don’t grow deep—instead, they extend outward, intertwining with neighboring trees. This weekend, we began weaving our own root system, seeing ourselves reflected in the brothers around us and making connections to support each other.
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And just as redwoods create their own climate—capturing fog that nourishes not just themselves but the entire forest—we too are climate creators. What we’ve learned here isn’t just for us. It’s meant to water and grow the communities we are returning to as better sons, better fathers, better partners.
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All the growth, connections, and insights from our time together are solidified through action. As we leave this sacred space, we carry these redwood lessons with us: we stand tall in our resilience, we are rooted in community, and our healing creates a climate where our community can flourish.
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Photo: @jesseslens.photo

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Q1 recap.

I can quote a gang of stories, but I prefer to simply say: "I'm grateful".

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There was a moment during this weekend that I think represents the best of what I was able to experience over the past few days. We had just completed our morning breath work on the balcony of the lodge with rushing river water and birds chirping as the soundtrack to the moment. I opened my eyes and scanned the redwood trees, watching the rain drops fall off the leaves and into the river. I immediately felt the weight of it all. The weight of freedom and wholeness. The peace of our most natural world. The gratitude of being surrounded by a group of Black men who decided to start their day off with calming their nervous system. The responsibility of sitting in this specific moment for my family who haven’t experienced nature in this way. I started sobbing deeply... I’m so proud that I allowed it to happen and didn’t rush my emotions out of the moment. I felt like God had to be near me. The water continued to rush down the river and the birds continued to acknowledge my existence…

I didn’t capture nearly as many pictures or videos during the past few days of intentional unplugging. This retreat experience brought me so many powerful moments of self actualization, vulnerability, community healing, and learnings around mental health and personal development. New friendships were formed and new levels of love were unlocked. My inner child is so proud!

When I say that we need to protect @demboyznthewood at all cost, I mean it with my whole heart. The community that @goulding_jr, @rongriswell, @seal_of_approval, @robertallenbailey, and @jerry_the3rd have created is deeply transformative and necessary for Black men. I pray that we all get to experience this.

To the Boyz team: Thank you for choosing YOU, and in turn for choosing us.

#retreat #wellness #hiking #breathworkhealing #redwoods #redwoodforest #bayarea #brotherhood #healing

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The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived – we’re dropping our 2025 retreat calendar! Trust us, we’ve got some incredible locations and experiences lined up that’ll have you marking your calendars ASAP.
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Here’s where nature meets brotherhood in 2025:
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Bay Area, CA
March 14-17
(Note that this is a Friday through Monday experience)
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Atlanta, GA
June 19-22
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Chicago, IL
September 25-28
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Registration for our first flagship experience of 2025 is officially open. You can find the link to register on our Linktree, or get a DM by commenting “Can’t wait” or “Sign me up”
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If you’ve been to one of our restorative outdoor retreats before, you already know the transformative power of these experiences – the brotherhood, the healing, the reconnection with nature, and most importantly, the space to just BE. And if you haven’t joined us yet? Well, 2025 might be your year to find out why our brothers keep coming back.
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Registration details for the following retreats will be released closer to the dates, but we wanted to give you plenty of time to plan ahead. (Pro tip: These spots tend to fill up quick, so keep an eye on your inbox!)

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