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Father and Adult Son Weekend Retreat - age 18 and older October 5 - 7, 2007 Retreat Facility near Boulder, CO |
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Welcome Men In our work, men have shown us how deeply important their father's are to them. When examining their wounds and longings, often there is a father involved. Many times, a man's limitations, his self-destructive patterns, his unrealized dreams, are rooted in his relationship with his father. Men frequently, often subconsciously, idolize and long to connect to their dads. They put their life dreams on hold, decade after decade, waiting for the love and approval that only their fathers can give. Fathers & Adult Sons 18+ (Stepfathers, Sons-in-law, Uncles and Nephews...) We will explore some of the deeper issues of their relationships and look together at their life stories in a spirit of mutual understanding and growth. There will be time for men to be witnessed in the shared story of the lifelong journey with their fathers. The spirit will be one of openness and healing. Truths will be welcome, with the provision that each man is ultimately responsible for the decisions of his life. Feelings, thoughts and actions are to be owned, and embraced as each man’s unique passage here on earth. Together we will look at our male lineages and explore our ancestral connections. Fathers and sons will take their appropriate positions in the family story. An awareness of this alignment is a simple, yet powerful way for men to appreciate where they come from, and where they are going. Fathers and sons will have time away from each other, with the other fathers or sons, to do personal work. In some cases, the stories and processes need to be separate, with more orchestrated encounters when fathers and sons come back together. There will be a spirit of celebration. Each of the fathers, and their sons, (stepfathers, and sons-in-law, uncles and nephews) will gain a new understanding of this most primary relationship. In the power of council, ritual, and soulful community, the beauty of fathers and sons will bless us all. We look forward to your stories of the beauty and challenge of being fathers and sons in the modern world. |
Details: Participants will begin at 10am Friday, and return by 3pm Sunday. We will depart from Boulder, CO to a nearby retreat center. Fresh, wholesome meals will be provided, starting with Friday lunch and ending with Sunday lunch. Directions and a gear list will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. Staff: Led by: Tom Daly and staff. You can view biographies of our staff here. Cost: The total cost of the program is $400-550 per pair, sliding scale. Scholarships or time payments may be available for those with financial needs. Please contact us to discuss a potential scholarship. A deposit of $100 is due 21 days in advance of the program start date to hold your reservation. Final payment is due three days prior to program start. A cancellation fee of $75 will be assessed if you cancel less than three days prior to program start. Registration: Register on-line for this program using PayPal's secure website:
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After Registration: We ask each man to include a short note outlining your reasons for coming. Please state your age. Be sure to let us know if you have a specific desire for an outcome you would like to achieve at the gathering. Once we have received your registration letter and deposit, you will receive a detailed schedule of retreat activities, a gear list, and a list of questions to consider prior to arriving.
Further Information: For more information or other inquiries please contact us. |
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