Men’s Retreat Descriptions

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THE MASCULINE JOURNEY RETREAT

A Masculine Journey Retreat is typically held over 2 nights, starting on Friday night and ending around noon on Sunday.  This retreat covers in depth teaching on the six stages of masculinity as outlined in the book, Fathered by God, or The Way of the Wild Heart by John Eldredge.   Time is also given for solo reflective times alone with God.   Reading the book prior to the retreat is recommended for a fuller experience, but not necessary.

RETREAT based on WILD at HEART

Every man has a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue.  These are core desires written on the soul of every man.  But the core essence of a man has been stolen by the culture we live in, and with it, so has the true pursuit of these desires.  This retreat covers the core desires of a man’s heart, the Larger Story we live in, Wounds and Healing the Wound, Hearing our Father’s Voice, and Battling for our Hearts and the Hearts of Others.  This is best done in a 2 or 3 day format.   Covenants of silence are given to aid in personal reflection time, as well as free time to rest or enjoy other activities.

PASSAGE TO MANHOOD RETREAT  (Or RITES OF PASSAGE RETREAT)

A Passage to Manhood retreat is designed for men who are seeking their own initiation into manhood.   The program is a three-day/two-night deeply prayerful and soulful experience that builds on the classic patterns of male initiation through simple and moving rituals and teaching. Each day includes teachings on central masculine spirituality themes, quiet time for reflection, and testing of your own personal strength.  This is not about religion, but about spirituality, about age old traditions that guide us into manhood, about coming to trust that there is something much greater at work in our lives than we could ever imagine. This retreat is appropriate for older men who desire to be of service and “generate” life for other men - being an elder to the next generation.

Contact Kevin if you are interested in booking a retreat.