Men Being Real is for any man who knows he could get more out of life. Whether your life is working well or you have some things to sort out, you will find this workshop a powerful journey of personal discovery.

Men Being Bold is for any man who has completed the Men Being Real workshop and is interested in continuing their journey of personal development. The workshop will explore how your mother/son patterns impacts your intimate relationships.

The Get Off the Concrete gathering is a place to reconnect with yourself, be inspired, relax, dream, share skills, develop friendships, come from the heart, share strength, connect with the earth, promote social action, explore creativity and be your authentic self in the company of men.

Come along for a weekend at a beautiful retreat centre nestled amongst bush and fields where we gather in a hall around a fireplace to warm our spirits and bones. We develop our capacity to meet as groups of men, deepening connections, sharing our hearts, and learning from each other.

Men on the Mountain offers a place to reconnect with yourself, be inspired, relax, dream, develop friendships, come from the heart, share strength, connect with the earth, and be your authentic self in the company of men on the edge of beautiful Mt Pirongia.

Our offering of training provides you, a man who supports men, the opportunity to explore the relationship between how you operate in the world in relation to men who come seeking your support.

Old Blokes is a weekend of exploration, connection, fun and laughter for older men. It is our dream time, a time to examine the stories we have told ourselves and lived by, and to envision a future based on how we want to be.

The Rites of Passage Foundation is an organisation allied with, but independent of Essentially Men. Their programs address the increase in isolation, anxiety and mental health challenges by providing tools and resources for young people to navigate challenges in their environments and to actualise their goals.