Many indigenous societies believe that we all possess a personal power, duplicated nowhere else on earth.  This combination of talents and abilities can be called “original medicine.”  It is original because it originates in each individual’s personal destiny.  It is medicine because it holds the potential for healing for self and others.  When we are “not in our medicine,” we are cut off from the healing that can flow between us and other humans, Mother Nature, and all creation.  When we are able to access this vital energy, we can bring our gifts to the world and ourselves.

We long to access and express our personal vision, power, wisdom and love.  As men, we know we carry these attributes deep inside us yet we too seldom find the opportunities to live into them and share them with others. 

On this retreat, we will access the sacred archetypes of Warrior, Healer, Visionary, and Teacher.  Through the time-tested methods of storytelling, dance, singing, and silence, we will awaken and activate the dormant qualities within us which have been itching to be set free.  We will face our fears, share our grief, release our anger, erupt in laughter, and transcend in joy.  We will connect deeply with nature around us and the nature in ourselves and each other.

          Join us in the rustic Casa San Ysidro dorm at La Casa de Maria as we create together a community of men thoroughly drenched in their experience of soul and joyfully in touch with spirit.  Take part in these hours of communion and celebration in which we re-create our lives and bring hope to our community.