Oregon Spirit Camp
October 10-12, 2008
Camp Adams - near Portland OR


The Cherokee elder said to his son, “Why do you spend your time brooding, my boy? Don’t you know you are being driven by Great Winds across the sky?”

You are warmly invited
Many men are surprised by the empowering and healing effect that supportive, honest, and soulful male solidarity can have. Men gather together for these weekends to explore together the Great Winds that drive us and to support each other in the process of maturing our deep masculine, of facing our fears and edges, and of being men of service in the world.

We welcome you to the first annual Oregon Spirit and Soul Retreat. This weekend is a great way to experience MLA. It is a chance for you to meet other men, receive support, and experience our unique way of being together as men, what is sometimes called “men’s work”.


During the weekend, we will sit in large and small groups to witness and listen to each other. In a simple way, we learn from each others’ life experiences and visions. When one man openly engages his story, we find that many men can be served as they witness and listen. To deepen our consciousness, we do some pan-cultural ritual together. We will invite men into a period of silence and solo time.

All spiritual beliefs and ways are welcome at these retreats. Each man chooses to engage and create the experience in his own way, the way that best works for him. All are welcome and all that is in your story is welcome, the light and the dark, the joy and the sadness, the laughter and the anger.

In many ways Humanity is being challenged to the core question of its own survival. How as men do we care for ourselves so we may be tools of mending, inspiration, and love? How do we as men, in the midst of a culture of control, consumerism, and conquest, find our authentic, soulful way being men?

Young men Eighteen and Older
and Elders are Encouraged to Attend

These men offer invaluable insights that are a critical source of guidance and balance during the gathering.

Location and Times
Camp Adams, a retreat center 35 miles from Portland in Molalla, Oregon. The gathering begins Friday at 7pm (soup supper 5 – 7pm) and ends Sunday by 2pm.

Bring a friend, a young man, a father and son, a grandfather or sponsor someone to attend!

Staff
Led by Todd Smiedendorf and staff. You can view biographies of our staff here.

What To Bring
A gear list and directions will be sent once your deposit is received.

Costs
We offer a sliding scale registration ranging from $250-400. We ask that you pay what you can afford and help with scholarships. We know that this program is worth the $400, but we want to assure that everyone who wishes to attend is not held back due to financial consideration.

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 25 participants.

If you wish to set up a payment plan or inquire about a scholarship, please arrange with the MLA office prior to the event.

Deposit: (non-refundable)
$100reserves your participation
Fee:
before Sep 12th$250-400
Sep 12th to Sep 26th$325-400
after Sep 26th$400
on-site Payment$440
Cancellation:
before Sep 12thfull refund (minus deposit)
Sep 12th to Sep 26th75% refund (minus deposit)
after Sep 26thno refund

Registration
Register on-line for this program using PayPal's secure website:

Oregon Spirit Camp
Camp Adams near Portland
October 10-12, 2008

Or you can print, fill-out, and mail your registration using the form below. Please include your deposit or registration fee by check made payable to "Men's Leadership Alliance".

  Printable MLA Registration Form

Father hunger is hard to talk about because it is one of the most vulnerable parts of a man, his desperate need for an older, wiser, stronger man to guide him, believe in him, affirm him, concretely teach him, challenge him, and correct him. Men need men to keep their edges hot and clean…

    Richard Rohr

Further Information

Download the brochure for this program PDF

For more information or other inquiries please contact us