Men Writing for Change 2020:
A Blaze of Light in Every Word
Sponsored by Ohio Chapter of Illuman
January 3-4, 2020
Bergamo Center
REGISTRATION ⇩
Brothers,
Join us as we gather this January with other men also on a spiritual journey for a retreat focused on inner transformation and the power of writing and poetry to make this possible!
The Men Writing for Change 2020 retreat will take place at the Bergamo Center at Beavercreek near Dayton, Ohio. This year we will be delivering an entirely new program with rituals, councils and writing prompts created to further the development of our spirituality.
Fear not! This retreat is open to all men on a spiritual journey and there is no need for you to be an accomplished writer or poet. We seek to create a welcoming environment in which you can discover the poet living inside of you.
Brothers,
Leonard Cohen sings:
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
We hope you'll join us for this retreat as together we seek the wisdom within the words our souls speak to us through silence, song and ritual.
Registration is now Open!
Retreat Details
Location
Bergamo Center
Beavercreek, Ohio
Date/Time
5pm Friday, January 3 -
6pm Saturday, January 4
Cost
$150*
Includes 3 Meals &
Single Room Occupancy
Private Bath
Retreat Leaders
Brian Mueller &
Tom Sparough
About the retreat Content Carriers
Brian Mueller and Tom Sparough will be the retreat Content Carriers. Brian is a graphic designer and poet, and has previously offered this retreat for the Indiana-Michigan MALEs and the Ohio Chapter of Illuman. Tom is also known as the “Space Painter” and is a performance artist and writer specializing in delivering keynotes and programs that are both entertaining and educational.
You can learn more about Brian and his poetry at Brian's Poem of the Day.
You can learn more about Tom and his art at Space Painter.
Questions?
If you would like to attend this retreat but have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the retreat leaders.
If you did not participate in 2018 or 2019 but know someone who did, be sure to ask him about his experience. 😊
Cancellations
Cancellations cannot be made after December 15, 2019. We apologize that we cannot provide refunds for any reason including the weather. Our contract with the Bergamo Center requires a nonrefundable deposit and holds us to a minimum number of participants.
Please note we make little or no money offering these retreats. Our goal is to provide affordable and beneficial programs to men on a spiritual journey. Thank you for your understanding and please consider this information before you register. And feel free to contact us with questions.
At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.
- Plato