Colorado Winter Spirit Camp
January 25-27, 2008
Cal-Wood Retreat Center - near Boulder, CO

A non-denominational retreat for the renewal
of men's hearts and souls, meeting for the 21st year.



You are warmly invited
To come and share the mystery of life’s journey. Held by the ancient ways we explore and celebrate the joys and struggles of a man engaged in the ever unfolding body and soul passages of life.

The call is to come together in this winter season of stillness for blessing, wonder and renewal. In a simple way we learn from each others life experiences and visions.

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, love? When we share from our cores life’s questions and wonders, we lean into our enriched potential. At these gatherings we invite the solitude and permission to celebrate our lives and the earth we share.

Support and the intention of the gathering
To be inspired by each other, be open to listening, healing, connection and laughter. We’ll utilize the pan-cultural set of tools found in storytelling, poetry, ritual, round dance, metaphorical process and council.

Held in a form of listening and witness, the gathering is a time to embrace the spirit of winter as it sets in the circle of our own four seasons of life. What is surfacing in winter’s story for you this year? All spiritual beliefs and ways are welcome at these winter retreats. Each man chooses to engage and create the experience in his own way, the way that best works for him.

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
Cal-Wood Education and Retreat Center near Boulder, Colorado. The gathering begins Friday at 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 Lee "Kimja" Hansen, James Churches, Ron Hoffman, Ed "Eamon" Duffy, Patrick Crow, and Todd Smiedendorf. Supported by Jeffrey Duvall, Keith Fairmont and Tom Daly

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 30 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 Dec 28th$250-400
Dec 28 to Jan 11th$325-400
after Jan 11th$400
on-site Payment$440
Cancellation:
before Dec 28thfull refund (minus deposit)
Dec 28th to Jan 11th75% refund (minus deposit)
after Jan 11thno refund

Registration
This program is complete for 2008, check back again for 2009 registration.

Heaven lies about us in our infancy! Shades of the prison-house begin to close upon the growing boy...At length the man perceives it to die away, and fade into the light of common day

    William Wordsworth

Further Information
For more information contact us.