A Gathering For Men - Revealing Our Hidden Wholeness
A Courage & Renewal® Retreat
“The business of stories is not enchantment.
The business of stories is not escape.
The business of stories is waking up.”
Martin Shaw
As we stand on the threshold of a new beginning, we ask, what stories are you waking up to?
We welcome you to a three-day gathering, offering an opportunity to explore with other men a range of themes to do with carrying maleness in our current times.
Based on a combination of storytelling, myth, poetry, the writing of Parker J. Palmer and the principles and practices of the Circle of Trust ® approach, we will consider how we are finding our path. We will look both back over our shoulders to times past, and then ahead to how we want to be as a man.
Themes to take time with will include:
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- What it means to be a man in today’s families, professional teams, and in communities.
- Reflecting on the many ways in which we have made sense of ourselves as men, whatever stage we are in on our journey.
- The opportunity to explore the kinds of courage it takes to risk love as a central commitment in our lives.
The gathering will be led by Giles Barrow and Will Johnson, who are part of the newly formed European network of emerging Courage & Renewal facilitators-in-training, both based in East Anglia.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
Giles Barrow is a facilitator in preparation at the Centre for Courage & Renewal. He is also an educator, writer, and farmer based in east Suffolk. Giles’ background is in education and much of his work is focused on building connections with people across the themes of soil, soul, and society. As a father of a daughter and three sons Giles has a real interest in supporting men in finding right livelihood for themselves, their families, and communities.
Contact Giles at giles.barrow@gmail.com
Will Johnson is a facilitator in preparation at the Centre for Courage & Renewal and the founder of The Will Johnson Journey. Having spent more than twenty years in various finance leadership roles, the consistent thread throughout has been a passion for people, personal development, and learning to show up as his most authentic self. Making sense of his life's roles and responsibilities, as a father, husband, son, and friend has led to the desire to create spaces for fellow men to explore the intersection of their humanity and their leadership journey.
Contact Will at will@thewilljohnsonjourney.com
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Our gathering will take place in person at Mill House in Suffolk (postcode IP13 7RP). You are welcome to camp at the venue or stay locally (a list of local accommodation options can be provided).
We will gather to begin on Friday afternoon at 5 pm and run through to 3 pm on Sunday.
The time together will include working indoors, spending time outside, and informally gathering at mealtimes and breaks, so participants are requested to bring suitable clothes and ensure attendance throughout the weekend.
The cost is £175.00 including refreshments during the day (price excludes main meals and accommodation).
Location
Mill House
Earl Soham, Suffolk IP13 7RP