
You are warmly invited
You are warmly invited to our third annual Tennessee Soul Camp gathering, Finding a Stronger Place to Stand. In this challenging and changing times finding solid ground to stand on can prove to be difficult. True, authentic healing is a practiced art; one which we need to practice now, perhaps more than ever.
Come enter a sacred container with a brotherhood of men. Come and learn with us. You may find food for your soul, if hungry, and waters of wisdom, if thirsty. Come nourish and nurture your soul.
We come together to do this deep personal work so that we can better serve our families, communities, and the world. You are welcome exactly as you are right now, and we commit to meeting you in whatever landscape you find yourself. Together we will help each other find the individual solid grounding to stand upon so that we can remain steadfast in these shifting times.
This year we will be gathering at Camp Youth Incorporated, near La Vergne, Tennessee, a beautiful lake front campground with cabins to handle any weather conditions.
"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
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Support and the intention of the gathering
Held in the month of May, a time of renewal and rebirth, of wildflowers and fireflies. We will come together
in council, dance, music and ritual. We will stand in the fire together and listen and be heard
without judgment. Tears will be as welcome as laughter. Our senior staff, who have worked together for more than twenty years in creating safe containers
for men to do their sacred work, will lead us throughout the weekend.
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!
Just throw away all thoughts of imaginary things,
and stand firm in that which you are.
Kabir |
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Location and Times
Camp Y.I., 599 Jones Mill Road, La Vergne, TN 37086
Please arrive no later than 6 pm on Thursday, May 13th. Departure will be at noon on
Sunday, May 16th.
Staff
Led by Tom Daly.
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.
You can view biographies of our staff here.
What To Bring
Upon receipt of your deposit you'll be contacted with further information regarding logistics.
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: |
| before April 16 | $250-350 |
| April 16 to April 30 | $300-350 |
| after April 30 |
$350 |
| on-site Payment | $385 |
| Cancellation: |
| before April 16 |
full refund (minus deposit) |
| April 16 to April 30 |
75% refund (minus deposit) |
| after April 30 |
no refund |
Registration
Register on-line for this program using our secure online payment service:
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Tennessee Soul Camp
Camp Youth Incorporated
La Vergne, Tennessee
May 13-16, 2010 |
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Or you can 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".
Further Information
Download the brochure for this program
For more information or other inquiries please |