The Arc of Transformation - A Multicultural Mentoring Retreat

A Multicultural Men's Retreat

DATE: Tuesday, August 19th - Sunday, August 24th

LOCATION: Mendocino Woodlands, Mendocino, CA

Join mythologist and storyteller Michael Meade, poet and author Luis Rodriguez and musicians Duncan Allard and Kokou Katamani for an intensive 5-day retreat on the themes of creativity, initiation and transformation.

Certain rites of passage require that the world must seem upside down or be about to end before a step into the unknown can stir the soul and inspire the dream of life to awaken again. In times of crisis there can be an acceleration of calling as solving pressing problems in the outer world requires a transformation of the inner world of the soul.

Being alive at this time requires an expansion of identity in order to avoid being overwhelmed by the flood of changes surging through both nature and culture. The inner story and true plotline of the soul only unfolds when we allow ourselves to be pulled further into life than we would choose to go on our own.

Ancient wisdom and initiation practices involved the secret of letting go of what holds us back, even if it protected us early in life. Like a long-lived snake, we grow by letting go of who we thought we were and by shedding skins imposed upon us as well as those we choose to hide within. For, a life fully lived requires that we redeem unwanted and rejected parts of ourselves.

When the world is in upheaval, the soul imagines that the time is right for opening the eyes of the soul, finding ways to grow from within and new ways of seeing and being. This retreat will focus on ways of transforming our lives by shedding habitual patterns and self-defeating ideas in order to live closer to our genuine self.

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.

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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 18, 2025.

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Cancellation Policy: If for some reason you have to cancel your registration, there will be a $125 administrative cancellation fee. After July 18th, the fee will be $175.