Tennessee Soul Camp:

Cultivating the Strength of our Souls within ourselves and our Communities
May 12-15, 2011
Camp Youth Incorporated, La Vergne, Tennessee

The growth of a man's soul depends upon his willingness to address the challenges in his personal life. The health of the community soul (and national soul) depends upon the capacity of adults to address the challenges of our times with courage.

• Are you ready to join with your brothers in exploring your inner world, to wrestle with your shadows, to mine your inner gold, and prepare yourself for being engaged courageously and compassionately with your family and community?
• Are you ready to say no to what holds you back and gets in the way of your bigger, YES?
• Are you ready to release the attachments to playing it safe?
• Are you ready to get away from speed of everyday life and sit in the silence?
• Are you ready to listen to other men's stories and deep questions and bless them with yours?
• Are you ready to move and drum and sing from your heart?

If your answer is Yes, join the fellowship of other men hungering for authentic connection and seeking true soul strength for themselves and their communities.

This year's annual men's retreat is a way to work with all that is going on with our families, communities and the world by first working on ourselves, and doing so in the fellowship of other men hungry for authentic connection and seeking the next active steps in their lives. This time together creates both a level of adaptability and resilience, a time of creativity and possibility that matches up personal fate with the world destiny.

Come join us in this practical dreamtime to examine exactly what is, begin to uncover your personal visions, and develop resources to connect your personal visions with the needs and demands of our daily lives. Come step into authentic action.

Come be inspired by each other, be open to listening, healing, connection, and laughter. Through storytelling, poetry, music, ritual, dance, metaphorical process and council we will learn how to better care for ourselves so that we can inspire our circles with clear passion from an open heart.

Sign up now for this weekend full of blessing, wonder and renewal.

Young men Eighteen and Older and Elders are Encouraged to Attend. These men offer invaluable insights that are a critical source of guidance and balance during the gathering. Bring a friend, a young man, a father and son, a grandfather or sponsor someone to attend!

Location and Times
Camp Y.I., 599 Jones Mill Road, La Vergne, TN 37086

Please arrive no later than 6 pm on Thursday, May 11th. Departure will be at noon on Sunday, May 15th.

Staff
Led by Tom Daly and Jason Geoffrion. Supported by The Nashville Kiva Men’s Group--Dan Surface, Greg Elam, Simon McCain, Dale Rogers, Jamie Collins, Gary Kiev, Ryan Stoney and Neal Ashmun. View biographies of our staff here.

What To Bring
Upon receipt of your deposit you'll be contacted with further information regarding logistics.

"And these are the words of the lesson...I am a man, I am a wounded man, I am a deeply wounded man. I own my own wounds and all the power therein belongs to me to do as I wish - to do my bidding. And the world shall yet know the power of my loving...the power of my wounds...and I will surely do it."     "The Words of the Lesson"     Bruce "Wolf" Boehlen

Costs
We offer a sliding scale registration ranging from $250-350. We ask that you pay what you can afford and help with scholarships. We know that this program is worth the $350, but we want to assure that everyone who wishes to attend is not held back due to financial consideration.

A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to hold your reservation and assure you of a spot in this gathering. All meal and lodging costs are included. A $50 discount is available to any MLA graduate who brings a new man.

If you wish to set up a payment plan or inquire about a scholar- ship, please arrange with the MLA office prior to the event. Click HERE to download the MLA Scholarship Application Form.

Deposit (non-refundable) $100
	reserves your participation
Fee	$250-350
Cancellation
before April 15	full refund (minus deposit)
April 15 to April 29	75% refund (minus deposit)
after April 29	no refund

Register using our secure online payment service:

Tennessee Soul Camp Camp Youth Incorporated La Vergne, Tennessee May 12-15, 2011

OR Print, fill-out, and mail your registration using the form below. Please include your deposit or registration fee by check made payable to "Men's Leadership Alliance".
  Printable MLA Registration Form

Further Information
For more information or other inquiries please contact us.