The Elders Way

 The Elders Way retreat is an opportunity for you to explore the potential of your last great journey in life. Far from being a place of placid 'retirement', The Elders Way challenges you to claim and celebrate this magnificent period of your life as a precious gift and reward for your accomplishment and contribution to yourself and to others.

You will experience and share about letting go, detachment, wisdom, blessing, witnessing, creativity and the homecoming of spirit and the heart.

We will carefully and respectfully journey towards the great domains of your frailty and dying, knowing that even here there is much to be accomplished.

Elders are a much needed resource within our community, there is work to do!

The Elders Way is a program developed and co-ordinated by the WA based community organisation Menswork Project Inc. Complete Men are delighted to be involved in the facilitation of the upcoming program in May 2021.

WHAT HAPPENS?
Lots of considerate, safe and respectful personal development group work, innovative workshop processes and sharing circles. Nothing boring! Some ritual work and plenty of reflection time. Great conversations and mateship. Plenty of village walks, meditation, bodywork, music and stunning local cultural events. We experience care, service, beautiful food, a few surprises and lots of fun!  These unique group experiences offer men an authentic, safe opportunity to go to the essence of themselves, to share and explore as a potential springboard to the next part of your life's journey.

WHY BALI?
Many rites of passage programs and menswork are based on deprivation, which certainly has it's place for our Warrior archetypes. In contrast, The Elders Way is based upon gratitude and abundance, a grounded place from which to share our elder wisdom to bless, empower and encourage younger people as they go through their own transitions in life. Where else could you participate in an 8 days fully facilitated, all-inclusive program with exceptional service and accommodation just sufficiently 'out of the way' to concentrate on just you! We offer a genuinely stunning adventure

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Previous participants have reported that they experienced:

* self validation rather than seeking it from others
* a willingness to let go of past issues 
* an enriched sense of family and place
* self-respect and respect for others  
* freedom to be with other men
* an appreciation of spirit 
* the ongoing support and friendship of fellow elders 

WHO ELSE IS GOING?
You will be joined by five to seven other men who are ready to reward themselves and explore the next stage of their journey in a safe, supportive and abundant setting, with the wise facilitation of our three program guides:

Wes Carter OAM, Perth WA. Wes is a pioneer of the Men’s movement in Australia, he has committed his life to exploring and contributing to the wellbeing of people. A recipient of the Order Of Australia Medal for his work in the field of men’s health and wellbeing, his work has touched many hundreds of lives. From his deep source of life experience, he shares and facilitates with rich, resonate compassion. Wes is absolutely committed, he brings humour, challenge, support and life experience to this important work among men.
 
John Broadbent, Sydney NSW. John is an engaged father to 2 sons, has actively been involved in men’s work for almost 30 years, published ‘Man Unplugged – Exploring The Inner Man’ and continues explore his own eldership by helping other men take their own inward journey with purpose and support. He too has experienced the enhanced richness and fullness of life, resulting from men’s work and how that has deeply supported his own unfoldment.

Tim Fisk, Gold Coast QLD. Tim is an accomplished men’s work facilitator and has a magnetic passion for personal growth, groupwork, rites of passage and the profound lifelong changes they bring. Tim is the founder of Complete Men and is an active elder at their three weekly groups and other programs on the Gold Coast.

WHAT DOES THE ELDERS WAY COST?
The Elders Way costs A$1,950 if booked and paid prior to March 31st (full price after this date is A$2,450) and your place can be secured by a deposit of $500. This includes all transfers and meals. We suggest you budget an extra A$200 for personal shopping, massages and a couple of meals when visiting the Ubud township. You'll also need a return airfare (approx $500 to $700) and travel insurance for the 8 days.

HOW TO BOOK
Simply contact one of the three program guides and we'll be in touch.

John Broadbent: 0417 645 536            Tim Fisk: 0422 508 533            Wes Carter: 0448 895 429

The first step to being part of The Elders Way is to register your interest in the form below.