Upcoming Events - Illuman Of Washington

In addition to our regular retreats, council gatherings are currently meeting all over the Pacific Northwest. The location and other details for each Washington council are announced each month in the newsletter. Council includes practices that touch on all five of our touchstones, but the best way to learn about council is to experience council. Council is open to all men.

Learn more about council here.

Don’t miss these upcoming events, and check back for more details in the future.

Upcoming Illuman Of Washington Events

Elder Rites of Passage Location Ekone Ranch in Goldendale, WA

September 19-23, 2018. Where the MROP serves primarily as an initiation into the second half of life (though we regularly have men in their 60’s and 70’s attend), the EROP serves as a gathering of men beginning and/or deepening their eldering journey. The 2018 EROP is sold out, though there is a waiting list.

Men’s Rites of Passage Location: Skalitude Wilderness Center in Carlton, WA

May 15-19, 2019. The MROP returns to the Pacific Northwest. Registration will open by October 1st, and last time we hosted this event we did sell out. Look at our pages dedicated to the MROP for more information

Men’s Rites of Passage Work Day Location: TBD

January 26, 2019. The Work Day is open only for men who have previously gone through the MROP, as we gather to prepare ourselves mentally, spiritually, and practically dealing with logistics as we move towards the May MROP.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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