Just Men…a gathering with other men that leads to strength, fun, fraternization and meaning. Featuring Ton van der Kroon (author of The Return of the King) and Jan Roelofs, pioneers and trailblazers of men’s work for over 25 years.
How do we stay centered amidst the sea of chaos and change in the world? Where do we find solid ground within ourselves? How do we deal with the emotional, financial and existential demands of family, relationship, work and society?
In this four-day retreat, we will explore what it means to be a man in times of crisis and change. We will have plenty of time and space to get to know others and ourselves. We will have the opportunity to explore our inner soul, have fun, build a fire, dance or share what is occupying our minds.
The concept
We will use the concept of Open Space for our meeting in the beautiful center of Bois le Comte. That means: no set progamme, no underlying agenda. Just being together with men and letting what wants to emerge, emerge. In addition, we can enjoy 4 days of live music by Vicky and Sven, delicious vegetarian food and the vast forests of the Ardennes. Are you ready to take a new step? Are you ready to meet the king, lover, warrior or wild man in yourself?
In ancient times, men would gather around the fire to find out what was essential to them. With Heart of Men, we want to restore that tradition. For the eleventh time since 2013: no program, no guidelines or rules, ‘just men’.
A gathering and self-examination that leads to strength, fun, fraternization and meaning. We work from openness and respect for everyone’s authority and individuality. Heart of Men is not a crash course for success or a manual for a new masculinity dogma. It is a search for that which is essential and which touches us deeply. We are good at searching on our own for all the answers to questions we encounter around work, relationships, family and money. But real power only arises when we connect with other men. Asking questions together, and listening to the answers together.
Planned sessions (5)
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Session 1: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Orval - Bois-le-Comte
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Session 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 - Orval - Bois-le-Comte
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Session 3: Friday 19 June 2026 - Orval - Bois-le-Comte
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Session 4: Saturday 20 June 2026 - Orval - Bois-le-Comte
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Session 5: Sunday 21 June 2026 - Orval - Bois-le-Comte
