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I didn’t know what to expect, but I felt like I was in transition and my inherited faith practices were falling apart in the face of reality.  The MROP helped me clarify what I needed to leave behind and opened new doors for relating with my kids.  It set me onto a refreshed way of integrating spirituality to life, of making sense of the old and opening up to the new.  The entire experience still speaks to me deeply to this day.

~ Past MROP Participant

Next Washington Men’s Rites Of Passage,  May 25-29 of ’22

WA Men's Rites Of Passage

Some of us are drawn to mountain tops, some to caves, some to forest clearings.  For each person there is a place of alignment. Sanctuary has no further purpose.  Being there is reason enough.  ~ Frederic Lehrman, The Sacred Landscape

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A word about our location.  The MROP experience does have local influences, but is largely the same from Australia to Germany, from New York to Texas.  What is different from each location is the location itself.  The terrain, the physical landscape of a place shapes us far beyond our ability to articulate.  There is something quite different about the desert of Arizona in comparison to an Illinois river bank…and you’ll find that some MROP locations are more upscale in nature and some are more back country in their feel.

Learn More About The MROP

We couldn’t be more thrilled about offering Skalitude as an option for attending an MROP.  Skalitude is a 160 acre minimalist retreat center surrounded on all sides by thousands of acres of national forest on the eastern (dry side) slopes of the North Cascade Mountains.  Many vision quests and other similar styles of retreats have been led out of this wild sanctuary, which has been used by folks from the Animas Valley Institute, School of Lost Borders, and other similar communities.  The Wilderness Guides Council, an international association of guides that has meetings all over the world, recently used Skalitude as the site of their main convocation out of all the amazing wilderness places they could have chosen, we agree that they made a great choice!

The heart of the center is the expansive meadow through which the wind creates waves of billowing blues and greens in the long grasses.  Simply beholding this beauty settles the soul.  From the valley floor you can quickly ascend in 3 different directions and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, home to cougar, deer, bear, coyote, and hawks.  There is a creek on the property which feeds an ice-cold pool of crystal clear water, perfect for a refreshing plunge.  The weather in May is Sun with highs in the mid 70’s and night time lows that are still quite cool.

Registration is full, but we anticipate a few cancellations, so we have created a waitlist:

First Time Participants Apply Here and Add your name to the waitlist Here

2022 Total Cost: for the Washington MROP (including all meals, lodging, resources & event):

Standard Pricing $675 – What most people pay.
Supporting Pricing $850 – Help scholarship those in need and support the work of Illuman.
Pre-approved discounted pricing: $495 — Further scholarships and work/trades are available for those who can’t afford at least the $495. Our goal is to ensure that money is never the reason men can’t participate.

For those requiring additional financial assistance in order to participate, we offer a limited number of scholarships. Please contact us to inquire about scholarships, by emailing convener@illumanofwa.org

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Reflections On The January Retreat

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Last year's retreat, was powerful as a continuance for those of us who had been through an MROP and for our brothers who were interested in learning more about MROP's and opportunities for being with like minded men.
~Participant
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Last year's retreat, was powerful as a continuance for those of us who had been through an MROP and for our brothers who were interested in learning more about MROP's and opportunities for being with like minded men.
~Participant
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At the end of the retreat, I felt deeply at peace and very grateful for all the men who shared this space with me, as well as the volunteers who made it happen. I can't wait to go again!
~Ned
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After making the MROP years ago, and coming home to unpack the experience virtually alone, the Illuman retreat gave me a sense that, finally, a community is present, and willing, to share the journey.
~Participant
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I attended the January retreat and was moved by the power of the male community. The greetings upon arriving shifted my focus to assessing my gifts, wounds, and blessings. The time and space shared presented an opportunity to seek spiritual direction and understanding in the community of brothers.
~Stephen
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The combination of the gathered group, the small group "council" times, and the time in solitude was refreshing. It felt like a safe place to reflect and refocus, receiving encouragement from others along the way.
~Participant
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In the stillness of a damp, quiet corner of the Seattle metro area, a diverse group of men gathered to share rituals and a common desire to become better, more generative men. It was perhaps the first time I've ever experienced real unity in such a group of men, and the sacred time paved the way for some life-changing healing that could only have happened in the company of others.
~Sam
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It was comforting to spend time in the company of men who are there to support you; and who you can support as they and you walk through the stages of life.
~Dennis
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The January retreat was a great way to reconnect with the deepest needs of the spirit and leverage time-tested rituals for powerful impact. A wonderful opportunity to connect with other men that are on their own path of spiritual transformation, and learn from their journey and experiences.
~Participant
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    • Growing Teens
    • Illuman Rising
    • Teen Initiatory Quest
  • Men’s Rites of Passage
    • Overview – Men’s Rites Of Passage
    • May 25-29, 2022 Washington MROP
    • Be an Initiator
    • Forget Your Perfect Offering
    • Payments And Forms
  • Elders’ Rites of Passage®
    • Overview – Elders’ Rites of Passage®
    • An Elder’s Offering
    • Registration & EROP Details
    • Before & After EROP
    • Returning Elders
    • EROP Medical Form
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    • Connecting
    • Releasing
    • Serving
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