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Come explore your physical, emotional and spiritual edges among cedar and stone. Through heartfelt connections, invigorating challenges and hearty celebration, we’ll co-create an empowering container for personal growth and collective liberation, weaving our unique gifts into a vibrant and lasting community. 

(All men are welcome)


Join For Brotherhood, Stay For The

Workshops - Music - Food - Sauna - Teahouse - Bonfires - Rest


5 DAYS of DEEP COMMUNION IN 2026

Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners Included

Camping, Parking & Showers Included


5% of Net Profits Donated

To Local Indigenous and

Women-Led Efforts

"CIRCLE OF BROTHERS"

A Short Film By Emil Lozada

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WHY ARE WE GATHERING?

Simply put:  The world needs men who are grounded, courageous, and connected. 


The "MAN" in MAN-i-FEST is a call to step deeper into integrity, to co-create a culture of presence and purpose, and to discover together what it means to live in authentic brotherhood. Our goal is to offer a space where men (of ALL kinds) can explore what it means to fully show up: For ourselves, our intimate relationships, and our communities. In a time when so many feel isolated or disconnected, this gathering provides an intentional container for growth, introspection, and liberation. It’s a chance to step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space designed to nurture wholeness. 


The "FEST" in MAN-i-FEST denotes that we have a lot of fun while we do the work above. Men's work can sometimes feel heavy or pious, so we try not to take ourselves toooo seriously. A mentor of ours once said that "If you want to change the culture, throw a better party." We aim to balance the gravitas with play, celebration, laughter, rest & music. MANiFEST participants can expect to leave the gathering feeling nourished, joyous, uplifted and empowered!  Come join us!

2026 SCHEDULE

2026 WORKSHOPS

SWÍḴE (male) Protectors of the Sacred

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

MEN AT MIDLIFE - A MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY

CHIYOKTEN WAGNER

MEN AT MIDLIFE - A MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

MEN AT MIDLIFE - A MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY

IAN MACKENZIE

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

AARON JOHNSON

LONGING & BELONGING - AN ECOSOMATIC INQUIRY

LONGING & BELONGING - AN ECOSOMATIC INQUIRY

Dark & Tender - breaking barriers to closeness

ELIA YAKO SERRAS

root folkz poetry - identity work

LONGING & BELONGING - AN ECOSOMATIC INQUIRY

root folkz poetry - identity work

KETU OLADUWA

ANAPANA BREATH & SOUND OFFERING

LONGING & BELONGING - AN ECOSOMATIC INQUIRY

root folkz poetry - identity work

JING FU

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

BRIAN "YAM"  &  THOMAS PROMISE

HAND TO HAND Combat & MORNING FOREST GYM

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

JAMES VANWERT

Grounded Fatherhood - a lifelong practice

TRANSMISSIONS FROM INNER SPACE - "CATCHING" SONGS

Grounded Fatherhood - a lifelong practice

FINN LIENGAARD


Dance into being - A male exploration

Dance into being - A male exploration

Grounded Fatherhood - a lifelong practice

SAFFIRE BOUCHELION

EMBODIED MASCULINE LOVEMAKING

Dance into being - A male exploration

ELDER MASCULINE WISDOM COUNCIL

TYSON ADAMS

ELDER MASCULINE WISDOM COUNCIL

Dance into being - A male exploration

ELDER MASCULINE WISDOM COUNCIL

MANY PANELISTS

ARCHERY: AIM TIGHT - HOLD YOUR CORE

THE SACRED SLAUGHTER - A CEREMONIAL JOURNEY

ARCHERY: AIM TIGHT - HOLD YOUR CORE

JARED PARKINSON

RITES OF PASSAGE - IN MODERN DAY

THE SACRED SLAUGHTER - A CEREMONIAL JOURNEY

ARCHERY: AIM TIGHT - HOLD YOUR CORE

NICO KLADIS

THE SACRED SLAUGHTER - A CEREMONIAL JOURNEY

THE SACRED SLAUGHTER - A CEREMONIAL JOURNEY

THE SACRED SLAUGHTER - A CEREMONIAL JOURNEY

BEN BROWNER


2026 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Morning Forest Gym w/ James & Dakotah

From 7-8am facilitators will lead vigorous circuit training activities throughout the property. Imagine group stretching, trail running, log lifts, tree climbing, push ups etc. All body types and strength levels are totally welcome.

Nightly Fireside Jams & Drum Circles

From sweet group serenades to climactic drumming and dancing,  there'll be ample opportunity to play and push your edges around the fire each evening. Your songs are welcome here, particularly if they invite group participation.

Heart Circles w/ Collin Brown & Colin Lounsbrough

Collin & Colin will be inter-generationally holding down the Heart Tenders Team in 2025. Throughout the weekend they will host a couple Heart Circles, inviting men to share what's coming up personally and in the collective.

Song Space w/ Brian "Yam" Dwyer & Thomas Promise

Join us in a raucous and beautiful mix of participatory songs led throughout the weekend by these two ritualistic musical wizards. Prepare to have your heart cracked open and your mind blown. All voices welcome.

Sweatlodge w/ Nico Kladis & Alan Ashford

Opportunities to ceremonially sweat will be plentiful. The venue's cedar sauna is luxurious, and group prayer in the bentwood lodge is a primal way to start the day. All levels of clothing and/or nakedness are absolutely honored. 

The Inaugural "Other-Than-Male" Council Space

A respected group of women and non-binary friends will grace us with their presence in 2026, offering an afternoon council space for deep truthtelling, Q&A and integration. (Stock photo posted here to protect privacy).

Touch Positive Sanctuary Space w/ Craig Ivey

Housed inside a 24' bell tent decked out in rugs, pillows, and massage tables, men will be invited into daily somatic ritual. When the space isn't being guided by facilitators, it will be open to independent use by MANiFEST participants.

The Now-Infamous Saturday Night Passion Show

150 men huddled together into the early hours of the morning:  In absolute awe, hysterical laughter, tears of grief, and enraptured beauty. Come share your music, your story, your heart and your hilarity!

Sunday Night Friends & Family Integration Potluck

 Open invitation to spouses, kids, parents, & partners! Join us in a ritual to welcome back the MANiFEST men at 4pm on Sunday, followed by a potluck at 6pm and activities to follow.

JUNE 24-29th 2026

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VENUE DETAILS

Ecovillage Living

We're so grateful to be gathering at our friends' special homestead and event space. 15 acres of rolling cedar, maples and ponds. Large event meadow. Communal kitchen. Beautiful gardens. Tiny houses, domes and natural buildings. Gathering tents, sauna, stage, fire pits, composting toilets, outdoor showers, mill, etc...

5% of Net Profits Donated

MANiFEST offers back a portion of profit from ticket sales to local indigenous and women-led efforts.

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