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A Circle of Men

Gathering to Retreat

THE NOMC SPRING RETREAT WILL

BE HELD ON APRIL 8 - 9 - 10 2011

AT KING'S ARROW RANCH, HILLSDALE, MS



Come to the garden in Spring

All the beauties, light and wine are there

If you do not come, these do not matter

If you do come, these do not matter

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WHAT TO EXPECT

We seek to provide a safe place for men to connect with themselves, other men and the environment. Large and small group experiences as well as some time alone are planned. In our mythopoetic tradition, storytelling, poetry, drumming and experiential learning can be expected.

PLEASE INVITE ANOTHER MAN TO COME WITH YOU.

WHEN

Arrive Friday, April 8th. On site registration and bunk assignment will begin at 5pm. Please plan to arrive no later than 6 PM. Dinner will be available at 6 PM, and our opening ceremony will begin at 7 PM. You may arrive as early as you wish on Friday to check out the grounds, hike, meditate, etc. The retreat will end after lunch on Sunday.

WHERE

King's Arrow Ranch, Hillsdale, MS, just east off exit 35 on I-59 North, 75 miles north of New Orleans and 30 miles south of Hattiesburg, MS. In case of emergency, you can be reached thru the KAR phone # 601-796-3423

PRE-REGISTER VIA E-MAIL

We ask that you pre-register by April 1st so we can estimate lodging and meals required. To register, just reply to this email and let us know you will be there (retreat@mchsi.com). If you do not have email, call one of the facilitators to register. A confirmation letter with more details will be sent upon registration. For confidentiality and privacy, information provided for registration will only be available to retreat participants.

COST:

The cost of the Retreat is $120.00 and that fee covers all meals and lodging. You can pay by check or cash upon arrival, Friday April 8th.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you need financial assistance, please contact a facilitator.

NOMC PLANNING MEETING

At the conclusion of the retreat on Sunday, a planning meeting to discuss the next retreat, as well as planning for the future of NOMC will be held. All interested are encouraged to stay for the meeting.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information about the retreat, contact a facilitator (Dave C., Doug, St.A, Jerry N.) or:

VISIT THE NOMC WEBSITE

http://www.thenomc.org/retreats.html