Heart of Men: A Council of Brothers
a 6-month online + in person deep dive for men ready to step into belonging and brotherhood to find their fullest expression on this earth
“I can confidently say that this men's group has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Before joining, I felt like I didn't have many spaces where I could show up and be completely vulnerable…from the moment we opened our first council, I felt a sense of belonging that I had never experienced before.”
Chris, Spring ‘23 Council
6 Months, 16 brothers. Online + In-Person.
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“I came to this council a desperate man. My marriage was in trouble, after 25 years of striving for repair. I longed for an intimacy with my wife and kids that seemed elusive. Through the course of the council, I gained a new perspective on living that has brought renewal not only to my marriage and family relationships but also transformed all aspects of how I navigate life. With my heart open and tender, my wife feels like she is married to a new man…I have grown in a deep, life-changing way.”
Ken, Fall ‘23 Council
Together, we’re charting a new course for being men
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6-Month Structure
Door 1:
Being Honest with The Familiar Self
In-Person Retreat
Door 2:
The Man Who’s Calling
Door 3:
Belonging as This Man
In-person Retreat
Door 4:
Walking in the World
Week-by-Week
Week 1 and Week 3: Council
Each council will begin with a grounding in together and an opportunity for each man to express what is on his heart. We’ll then use a combination of teachings, breakout groups, guided meditations, ritual, journaling, and body practices to spiral into deeper relationship with ourselves and each other.
Week 2: Breathwork
We’ll gather for an opening circle to check in before journeying into a 75-minute guided breathwork practice together. This will be a time to step beyond the mind and resource our body and spirit to ground what’s moving in the council space and to free up blockages in the body.
Week 4: Small Group
Each Small Group will consist of 4 brothers, facilitated by a Heart of Men Level II leader. This will be an emergent space to spiral deeper into what’s arising in the council space and to have time to connect and support one another as men. Themes and practices will correspond to the broader 6-month journey.
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Danny, Small Business Owner, Spring ‘23 Council
“Man, I’ve been in therapy since 2011, and it hasn’t struck this kind of chord with me. This has been a life-altering event.”
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Ben, Farmer, Spring ‘23 Council
“This circle shifted things that were stagnant for as long as I can remember. The support and honesty of these men has been a huge part of me allowing myself to begin to relate to my sexuality, eroticism, animal side, fear and insecurity in a curious way. This is the first time in my life I have felt movement in any of these things. And now I can see very clearly how these will be dynamic parts of my life as long as I live.”
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Cory, Fiber Optic Installer, Spring ‘23 Council
“I find myself being more connected and present with my wife and kids days after our calls. The atmosphere of the space leaks into your every day life to a point others can sense it.”
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Benjamin, Meditation Leader, Fall' 23 Council
“There are a lot of men's circles out there, but there are not a lot of Heart of Men circles. The heart behind this circle is what distinguishes it -- the bonds formed, the laughs shared, the deep longings in each man that are honored.”
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Lature, Coach & Community Advocate, Spring ‘23 Council
“Being in a space where I feel I will be heard and received; supported and held; I am able to bring all of me to it. I am filled with gratitude for this space; compassion for my brothers; resonance within the collective. It shined a light on the darkest parts of me”
The Retreat Space
We’ll be gathering on a 20-acre property situated within a broader 330 acre community, nestled in the mountains east of Asheville, NC. Our gathering space is a hand-built, wooden Yogasthan overlooking the creek, and our work will be supported by dozens of miles of walking trails, the serene quiet, spring water, and glowing stars by night. We will be eating nutrient-dense, local, organic meals, crafted by a dear farmer, friend from a previous Heart of Men program. This is one of our favorite places to gather in the whole country.
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“I would recommend this for the man who recognizes the value in embracing all of himself. This work celebrates the fullness of each man in the circle. Celebrating him as he is now and how he intends to be.”
-Jerrel, Fall ‘23 Council