Men in Bali 2011
Men in Bali 2011
l The Elders Way
l A Man’s Journey
Since 2001 the Men in Bali programs have provided an outstanding opportunity for men to explore their potential in a unique tropical setting. Over 100 men have participated in the past 16 programs. Limited to just 8 men per program, only in Bali can we give you the luxury of 8 days devoted just to you.
l The Elders Way
Friday April 1st to Sunday April 10th. 2011
Designed for men aged 50 and over, this program 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. Deeper, 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!
With Wes Carter and Peter Efford
l A Man’s Journey
Tuesday April 12th to Wednesday April 20th. 2011
Designed for men in mid-life, this is a time to celebrate and take account of your progress through the long passage of your years of accomplishment and responsibility. To explore together in a practical way the great pageant of your masculine journey, barriers that interrupt progress, and issues that have been resistant to change in order to gain power of choice about what really matters for you as a man. How to gain an understanding of the transitional changes that will happen towards later midlife and what to expect as you prepare for who you want to be in your future as you texture your life and passions towards service, generosity, grace and fulfilment.
With Wes Carter and Geoff Paull
What happens?
Lots of considerate, safe and respectful action 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, jazz and stunning local cultural events. You will experience care, service, beautiful food, a few surprises and lots of fun! These unique group experiences offer men a real, safe opportunity to go to the essence of themselves, to share and explore as a potential springboard, this next part of their life’s journey.
Why Bali?
Where else in the world could you participate in a 9 nights and 8 days fully facilitated, all inclusive program with exceptional service and accommodation just sufficiently ‘out of the way’ to concentrate on just you? Fantastically low airfares, stunning unique adventure.
What’s in it for you?
Past participants report:
Enriched and deeper insight into their life’s purpose.
A clearer understanding of what they want to do in the future.
A willingness to let go of past issues.
Ability to make time and space for themselves.
A sense of service, based on their life’s accomplishments.
A sense of purpose around creativity.
A freedom to be with other men.
Self-respect and respect for others.
Respect from others.
Enriched sense of family and place.
Understanding of the work and their place in community.
An appreciation of spirit.
A willingness to know and accept their life’s journey.
The MEN IN BALI Program Guides
Wes Carter……A Father and Grandfather, Wes has been around for a long while and been involved in just about every aspect of men’s development over the last 28+ years. A pioneer of the Men’s movement in Australia, he has committed his life to exploring and contributing to the well-being of men. From his deep source of life experience, he shares and facilitates with rich, resonate compassion. His work has touched 100′s of lives. Wes is absolutely committed, he brings humour, challenge, support and life experience to this important work among men.
Peter Efford……is an extraordinary educator, a man of enormous generosity and fun, an accomplished artist and facilitator, Peter’s warmth and laughter are at the very source of his attraction and ability to engage people. Peter has for many years worked with men from an intuitive base, he seeks to encourage men to explore their untapped potential, their inner knowing and their innate wisdom. For Peter, Bali is his second home.
Geoff Paull’s…… work as a Psychologist and Life Coach includes many years of counselling and coaching in emotional wellbeing, relationship enhancement, family and parenting issues and personal and professional development. He has participated in and facilitated men’s groups for the past nine years and his teaching of practical life-skills and helping men to dismantle barriers to achievement has been applied successfully by hundreds of men to enhance their day to day lives.
MEN IN BALI – Program costs
Programs cover an all-inclusive amount of $1700 per person as follows:-
INCLUSIONS
Full Accommodation for 9 nights, 8 days.
All breakfasts, lunches and Balinese evening feasts at venue.
2 Airport transfers to and from venue
All group work sessions (42++ Hours)
Local transport to and from venue/Ubud
Balinese village walks
Laundry at venue
Staff gratuities
Return transport across the island to Padang Bai
BBQ breakfast and snorkelling at Padang Bai
A special massage treat in Ubud
Kecak dance and fire dance ceremony
EXCLUSIONS
Airfares
(check out Garuda, Air Asia. Jetstar, Pacific Blue)
Visa on arrival
(Can be paid in US$25 or $A50 at Denpasar Airport and they will give you the change in Rupiah)
Departure tax
(Rupiah 150,000 (around $20) paid at Denpasar Airport)
Travel Insurance
(Usually around $150 to $200, depending on who you insure with)
Restaurant meals in Ubud (2)
(Main course in Ubud from $8 to $15, cheap eating)
Alcohol and special drinks
(A large Bintang beer would set you back $4)
Personal shopping
(Most men would spend around $100 on gifts for loved ones)
Massages
(One and a half hours of absolute bliss, around $25, $12 to $15 for one hour, can be quite addictive)
Jazz Cafe entertainment
We visit the Jazz Cafe for an evening of great entertainment. Food and drinks around $35
Pondok Saraswati – home of the MEN IN BALI Programs
Pondok means little house and Saraswati is the Goddess of Wisdom and Learning. Founded in 1991, this unique, private not for profit retreat overlooking the rice fields in Silungun near Ubud, provides a perfect tranquil space for group work. Participants enjoy all of the services and comfort of a small private hotel. Beautiful food, lovingly prepared by Nyoman Rusni, Pondok’s founding manager, a nearby swimming pool, village walks and outstanding service. MIB Programs owes its continuance to the support of those who attend, there are no institutions or foundations involved, part of what we provide is ongoing support for the families who maintain Pondok Saraswati. All staff are from the village and are part of the Pondok family.
MEN IN BALI website – www.meninbali.com
Pondok Saraswati website – http://pondok.iinet.net.au
Booking MEN IN BALI Programs
We encourage you to plan ahead to claim your space well in advance. All bookings need to be accompanied with a $100 non-refundable deposit, either cheque made out to – MensWork Project Inc and post to 11 Kirby Way, SAMSON; WA 6163 – or Internet Transfer to – Westpac Bank; The MensWork Project Inc, BSB 036-041, Account No 15-5572. Include your name on any EFT transaction
(For those of you with partners, you could consider having them join you in Bali either before or after the Program. Many previous attendees have chosen this option, talk to us about this possibility)
Sincerely
Wes Carter, Peter Efford and Geoff Paull for the MIB team
Wes (08) 9337 8434 Peter (08) 9293 2363 Geoff (08)9272 1666