Jeffrey has been leading trainings and programs devoted
to empowering and helping lead men and women, old and young, through the
major transitions of their lives for over eighteen years; as a certified
trainer for the Men's Council Project and Men's Leadership Alliance, the
School of Lost Borders, or through his own innovative one-on-one mentoring programs.
Jeffrey guides men’s healing and inspiration retreats around the country as an inquiry
into the beauty of manhood, life potential, expression of personal mythology and healing
of the heart. He is a wilderness rites of passage guide for youth and adults and assists
individuals and groups in creating community rituals and blessing ways. Jeffrey is also
a Four Gateways Coach© based in the healing studies of Dr. Thomas Daly world elder,
teacher and visionary.
Wilderness Camping Trip for Boys
For boys 12-16. This program helps mark rites of passage for boys. Providing training to men to continue offering these initiations in their communities. We encourage awareness of the deeply emotional and delicate nature of a boy’s heart on the cusp of manhood.
The Art of Leadership - Men's Leadership Training
An 8-day training at a wilderness encampment for any man looking to expand and empower his life. In the company of other men, through deep listening and courageous action they challenge the barriers that prevent them from living in their beauty, from giving their unique gifts to the world. Men who attend the Art of Leadership tell us it inspires them to serve their lives, their families and their communities, their actions back their words. A third of them return as staff, passing on the gifts they received. Nearly three-quarters share their new talents in service to their communities.
Father and Son Retreats
Three programs for sons aged 9-12, 13-17, or 18 & older and their fathers, stepfathers, uncles or nephews. An opportunity to bring fathers and sons together to sit together in counsel, where they can speak truths, witnessed and held as only other fathers and sons can do. Fathers can find new ways to relate to their sons. Sons can express unspoken feelings they have hidden all their lives. There is sincere and open communication and opportunities to bless. Through simple, honest means, one father and son at a time, we strive to help fathers provide the gifts of confidence, courage, direction and inspiration to their sons.
Men's 3-Day Vision Fast-Passage
Our men’s fast has been inspired by The School of Lost Borders, which has for 30 years provided outstanding initiation, healing, and visioning programs for adults and youth. Led by Jeffrey and assisted by a group of experienced guides, and following the centuries old native people's tradition, a man can go out in the wilderness alone fasting from food in order to remove himself from the daily struggle of his life. Supported and watched over remotely by our staff he can have the time and space to find the answers to his own questions.
Elder Retreat - Honoring Elderhood
We grieve the loss of elder wisdom in our culture. Rituals and ceremonies function at their finest when elders hold a place of honor. All too often, the end time of manhood is not appreciated. The elders in our society have lived full and rich lives, fought in our wars, taught to our children, provided good livings through their businesses, and studied spiritual practices. We offer a way for our elders to give us their gifts and direction. When elders are held with respect by a circle of younger men, they begin to feel appreciated for the sacrifices they have made.
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