Answering the Call of Spirit - A Multicultural Mentoring Retreat

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A Multicultural Men's Retreat

DATE: Tuesday, August 13th - Sunday, August 18th

LOCATION: Mendocino Woodlands, Mendocino, CA

Join mythologist and storyteller Michael Meade, poet and author Luis Rodriquez and musicians Duncan Allard and Kokou Katamani for an intensive 5-day retreat on the call of spirit, the role of mentoring and the path of initiation.

Certain rites of passage require that everything seem upside down or collapsing in order that the esoteric or inner realm of soul might fully awaken. Seen this way, there is a growing collective trauma in the world, but also the seeds of a collective initiation waiting to happen.

At times of radical change in both individual and collective life, it becomes important to see everything differently; not simply adjust our view of things, but learn to see the world anew. Ancient traditions referred to this kind of awakening of the underlying soul as opening the "eyes of initiation."

Opening the inner eyes begins to reveal the true aim and natural path our souls would have us take. Transformation at the level of the individual soul generates the imagination and collective energy needed to change the conditions of the world.

Ultimately, it becomes a question of finding the deeper imagination of life, the enduring patterns and essential stories that reunite us to the pulse of nature and also to the heart of culture.

In the midst of an ancient forest, using stories and poems, honest speech and creative imagination, we will take an initiatory approach to the struggles of individual life and to the collective challenge of living through a time of radical disorientation and change.

Join us on this path of discovery with a diverse faculty who will present ideas and elements from tribal traditions, spiritual practices, psychological perspectives, and a rich array of personal experiences.

This event will benefit those involved in mentoring and community building, teaching and counseling, environmental activism and social justice work.

RETREAT DETAILS

LOCATION: The Mendocino Woodlands Camp is nestled within a beautiful, rare redwood forest. It is approximately four hours north of the Bay Area. After registering, you will receive a confirmation letter including directions and other pertinent information.

DONATIONS: We greatly appreciate any donation you might make, as that will support scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to attend.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Mendocino Woodlands Camps are like rustic villages nestled within a rare Redwood forest. The camps seem to escape time and open areas that are timeless and eternal. Please settle your communications before you arrive, as there is no cell phone reception anywhere in camp.

COST: $915 includes rustic cabins, healthy food and all events. A deposit of $450 will hold your place. Final payment is due July 15, 2024.

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Cancellation Policy: If for some reason you have to cancel your registration, there will be a $75 administrative cancellation fee. After July 15th, the fee will be $125.