Heartbeat

Come and join a hearth of good men for a weekend of rich companionship and inspiring dialogue fired by the embrace of Winter and the warmth of our hearts.

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. When the sun comes out we can also enjoy outdoor activities on the surrounding grounds. Heartbeat is like a fireside chat during winter in the hearth of good men.

The men of Get Off The Concrete realised years ago that a year was a long time to wait between gatherings, and established the tradition of a mid-winter indoor gathering as a “beat of the GOTC heart” to stay connected. It’s a men’s gathering that takes place over one long weekend in August on the outskirts of Auckland.

Winter, traditionally being the season of hibernation, naturally leads us to spend more time ‘inside’. This is often mirrored in our emotional world, a time when we become more introspective and can feel cut-off from the rest of the world, perhaps even isolated.

Men from previous Heartbeat gatherings shared:

“Take your EM experience to the next level of self-knowledge and freedom. Come and have fun!”

“It's an opportunity to take time out from the constant business of life and to share a heart space with an amazing group of men. It's a place where men being real are made to feel welcome and where we can connect with others and feel more grounded and accepting of ourselves.”

All men who are part of the EM network or who have experienced personal growth in men’s groups are welcome at this event.