Introductory Men’s Work Weekend – with Andrew Breitenberg and Alejandro Contreras

It’s a mad world out there, although it is where we belong—which is to say, in life, in relationship, not isolated from it. But stable, grounded spaces of belonging and vulnerability among men are disappearing. Training fields where men can say “I don’t know” and “I need help” without being judged, are needed. Especially when approaching a graduate level spiritual teaching that mercilessly goes for the jugular, exposing how personality automates and hijacks everyday behavior. So together we will create conditions within which to 1. Face head-on the mechanics in play that keep us asleep in life, and 2. Approach an experience of real Being—of the peace, demand, and nourishment available from that which is higher than ourselves.

We are at Claymont Court in West Virginia (during its most spectacular Autumn weather) to explore with other men the introductory principles and essential tools of the system brought by G.I. Gurdjieff. Plus manual work, contemplative exercises, feasting and other sh*t to make your spirit stand up. This event is the first place to engage with the men’s Gurdjieff work that our organization (Parallel) offers.

Event Details

When: Wednesday evening, October 8 to Sunday morning October 12

Where: Claymont Retreat Center, Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost: $750, includes all meals plus a light breakfast on the last/travel day. Please note that all rooms are double occupancy and no single rooms are available. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Registration: https://www.parallelgroup.org/event-details/introductory-mens-work-weekend

Notes: Screens, phones, smart watches are not permitted for the duration of the event. All dietary restrictions will be accommodated.

Event Facilitators: Andrew Breitenberg, Alejandro Contreras for Movements