The Heard Man: Men’s Immersive Program

This immersive program invites men into an environment where they feel safe to explore their own life and relationships, whilst offering tools and strategies for their personal growth and accountability.

This is a creative space to openly express yourself without judgement.

The Heard Man: Men’s Immersive Program creates a safe and open space for any adult male seeking deeper fulfillment and connection; opening to greater physical, emotional and spiritual awareness that fosters resilience, accountability, integrity and wellbeing. For any man on their Quest for their Life.

The program provides a non-judgmental and respectful environment for men to express themselves authentically, without making them wrong. They will feel truly heard whilst receiving meaningful support.

Developed to address the often-overlooked need for men to have space that break downs barriers of silence and mistrust; builds deeper connections; encourages vulnerability as a superpower or strength; and empowers personal growth through sharing and listening.

This ground-breaking program is led by a team of men who draw on their own lived experiences. Through the challenges they’ve faced, they courageously educate, encourage, and support other men to develop greater self-awareness.

Being the HEARD MAN is a two-way street of honouring both listening and speaking.

“I didn’t know I needed it until I’d done it. This program gave me the confidence to get on with life again with renewed vigour. It was a truly amazing weekend and totally life-changing. I highly recommend it to anyone.” – Boysie, The Heard Man participant⠀

Program Schedule: The program starts with an online session on the Monday to set foundations. Friday – Sun is in-person at our residential centre. The following 3 Thursdays are online integration sessions.

Program Inclusions

• Accommodation (2 nights) in your own comfortable ensuite bedroom with double or queen/king size bed. If you are attending the program with a family member, partner, or friend, they are welcome to share your room.
• 3 delicious and nutritious meals a day, morning and afternoon teas, and fresh juices.
• A varied selection of herbal teas or coffee. Our delicious, filtered water is available at any time.
• A personal counselling session that can be organised in the weeks after the program.
• Gentle movement / Qi Gong each morning.
• Regular relaxation sessions.
• Open discussions in small sharing circles.
• Fire side chats.
• Zoom connections prior to and after the completion of the weekend.

Limited places, so book soon!

Please note that the The Heard Man: Men’s Immersive Program is an alcohol and illicit substance-free event. Quest for Life is an alcohol and illicit substance free venue.

Participants will learn to:

• Understand emotional development and awareness
• Manage their lives with more skill
• Learn relaxation strategies for this ‘busy world’
• Learn practical strategies to understand and improve verbal communication
• Explore the values of listening, sharing, accountability and integrity
• Explore how movement can inform us
• Learn the benefits of journaling and working with clay

Expected outcomes:

• Improved capacity to achieve positive change
• Understanding yourself more deeply
• Feeling more connected
• Knowing that your experiences are valuable and deserve attention
• Awareness that emotional awareness is a source of strength
• Learning the art of deep listening to gain personal empowerment and growth
• Acquiring strategies that foster an enhanced sense of belonging through networks of support
• Learning ways to navigate one’s own personal journey