Embracing the Dragon: Wild Wisdom Winter Spirit Camp for Men

Cultivating the Strength of our Souls within Ourselves and our Communities
March 2-4, 2012
Cal-Wood Retreat Center - near Boulder, CO

A non-denominational retreat for the renewal
of men's hearts and souls, meeting for the 26th year.

This is the time - the year of the Dragon. You are the man. Shoulder to shoulder we will occupy our bodies, our relationships, our communities and our soul's vision for a just, joyful & sustainable world.

Join us for a potent weekend of authentic brotherhood as we engage the challenges and opportunities of the coming year. The year of the dragon offers us the gifts of innovation, courage, generosity and passion, all of which are both rare and transformative. This gatherings will be a sharing of our wild, wonderful, masculine strengths.

Come be inspired by each other, be open to listening, deep connections and laughter. Through storytelling, music, dance, ritual process and council we will learn how to be true to ourselves so that we can engage life from clear purpose with an open heart.

Who do you want as your allies on your soul's journey in this coming year? Invite your friends and soul brothers, both Elders and younger men.

Held in a form of listening and witness, the call is for men to gather to embrace the spirit of winter - the season of stillness, the time of ending and rebirth, the time of dropping deeply into our souls for warmth and awakening.

The winter season is a potent time to dive deep within our inner terrain. Winter's darkness calls forth both a time for renewal and self-nourishment, as well as a time of alignment with our inner desires and visions. Winter is both a time to learn how to rest in ourselves, as well as a time to actively examine the seeds within that are longing to sprout, come spring. This is the time for deep personal soul work.

As the light begins to enter in again we must be active in our germination process. What is it that we most want to sprout in our lives? What can we say yes to? How do we maintain a healthy balance between being with what is and actively stepping towards our deepest desires, all while being open to all that we have yet to even dream of?

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 to join us for a winter weekend full of blessing, wonder and renewal.

Location and Times
Cal-Wood Education and Retreat Center near Boulder, Colorado. The gathering begins Friday at 7pm and ends Sunday by 2pm.

Guides
Tom Daly, PhD, with James Churches, Ramon Parrish, Jon Crowder and Jason Geoffrion, with other MLA elders and seasoned facilitators. View biographies of MLA staff.

What To Bring
A gear list, detailed information about the retreat and directions to the site will be provided to participants prior to the event.

Costs
Registration is $350. A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to hold your reservation and assure you of a spot in this gathering. Meals are included. Space is limited to 30 participants.

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.

  Printable MLA Registration Form

Further Information

For more information or other inquiries please contact Tom Daly

Tom@livingartsfoundation.com

Young men Eighteen and Older and Elders are Encouraged to Attend. Each man has a unique contribution to make--one that he alone brings, and that is essential to our collective wisdom. Many times we have had father and sons attend, which can be quite fulfilling for all. A few times we have even had three generations from the same family. This will be a powerful time you will not want to miss! We encourage you to come and gift yourself with this precious time, and reach out to other men to bring with you, even sponsoring them if you can.