JOURNEY TOWARD MANHOOD

For Boys 12-15 & their Support Male Adult (Father, Uncle, Guardian, etc.)

Join us for two days of enquiry into this important journey. What is to be a boy? What is it to be a man? This is our opportunity to take a step back from the mundane world to look seriously at this process, to consider this fundamental transition - its gifts and challenges. And have a lot of fun along the way.

As we create an intergenerational supportive culture we will consider the relationships that we may hold within the self, the family and the wider community - while sharing an abundance of laughter, nature’s beauty and good food.

Although this is not a formal Rite of Passage to Manhood, it is an opportunity for our boys and men to consider their preparedness for such a Rite and to consider the questions and opportunities that may arise. When, where and with whom would they like to mark the step to manhood?

Costs: $440 for duo

Bring a tent/camping gear and food for shared meal on first evening and packed lunch for Saturday.

Don’t bring devices and intoxicants.

Provided: Poor weather backup accommodation, two breakfasts, one dinner and one lunch.

Facilitators:

David de Vries has a background in men’s work, intercultural protocols, naturopathy, wilderness vigils and food gardening. He is a father of 6 and grandfather.

Ronald-John Waimumu is a father of two and married to a beautiful and inspiring woman. He has a background as a Systemic Therapist contracted within Corrections and Min. of Justice, involved in Men's Work for 40 years, Ecologist.

Rosemary Wyndham-Jones brings a therapeutic approach with horses having run 20 years of camps and workshops with children, youth, women and men’s groups. She is a mother and grandmother.