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IntroMenBeingReal

Introduction to Men Being Real

Duration

Saturday 8:30am to 5pm

Introduction to Men Being Real is for any man who knows he could get more out of life. This is a great way to experience the key aspects in just one day.

Dates:

Oct 17, 2026, Songbird Retreat, Frost Road, Leigh, Auckland
May 2027, TBC

Location:

Songbird Retreat, Frost Road, Leigh, Auckland

MenBeingReal

Men Being Real

Duration

Friday night - Sunday night + Tuesday night follow up

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.

Dates:

MBR140: Nov 6-8, 2026 (Residential, Karanga Camp, Auckland)
Dates for 2027 to be advised soon for Auckland and for Wellington.

Location:

Karanga Camp, Auckland (Residential)
Orakei Community Centre, Auckland (Non-residential)
Camp Wainui, Wellington (Residential)

Men Being Bold

Men Being Bold

Duration

Thursday night - Sunday afternoon Residential

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.

Dates:

October 1-4, 2026

Location:

Karanga Camp, 79 Te Henga Road, Swanson, Auckland

Get off the Concrete

Get Off the Concrete

Duration

Wednesday afternoon - Sunday afternoon

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.

Dates:

February 17 - 21, 2027

Location:

Waitawheta Camp, Waitawheta Road, Waihi

Heartbeat

Heartbeat

Duration

Thursday afternoon - Sunday afternoon

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.

Dates:

TBC 2027

Location:

The Sharda Centre, 15 Percy Graham Drive, Tuakau

Men on the Mountain

Men on the Mountain

Duration

Thursday afternoon - Sunday afternoon

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.

Dates:

October 8 - 11, 2026

Location:

Pirongia Forest Park Lodge, 297 Grey Road, Pirongia

Facilitation Training

Facilitation Training

Duration

Thursday afternoon - Sunday afternoon Residential

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.

Dates:

September 10-13, 2026 (wait listing)
May TBC, 2027

Location:

Karanga Camp, 79 Te Henga Road, Swanson, Auckland

Old Blokes

Old Blokes

Duration

Thursday night - Sunday afternoon Residential

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. Part of the adventure will be to spend time exploring the stunning natural environent surrounding Karanga Camp.

Dates:

April 15-18, 2027

Location:

Karanga Camp, 79 Te Henga Road, Swanson, Auckland

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