Lineage is not linear. Enter into sacred space with your ancestors and descendants, as the past, present, and future weave together into one tapestry. Awaken 2024, Illuman's annual men's gathering, calls you come and add your story to the pattern. We will gather on the weekend of All Saints, All Souls, and Día de los Muertos to reconnect with our stories of origin - honoring the wisdom of those who have gone before - so together we can foster a better story for our collective future.
Not just a typical "conference," Awaken incorporates the touchstones that make Illuman's work unique: deep inner work featuring ritual, teaching, nature wanderings, poetry, drumming, song, small group councils, and open time to just rest, recreate, and connect.
We gather around the core vision of a whole and healthy masculinity described by our founder, Richard Rohr, almost three decades ago. We come together for the vital work of healing our wounds and awakening our Inner Wildman, Soulful Artist, and Wise Sage. We do this to help us reengage as re-invigorated contemplative activists who bring beauty and healing to a desperate world.
We will be joined by the following presenters:
James Vukelich - a renowned Ojibwe author and speaker who will share on the Seven Generations and Seven Grandfather Teachings
Dr. Angel Acosta - a healing-centered educator who works at the intersection of leadership, social justice, and mindfulness.
Joe Davis - an artist, activist, and author, Joe will serve as this year's Poet-in-Residence.
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM - unable to be with us in person for health reasons, Father Rohr has prepared an exlusive pre-recorded interview to be shown during Awaken.
Whether you are new to Illuman, or already an initiated man, you are invited to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of your brothers as we renew old bonds, build new friendships, and engage in this transformative process together.
Come and awaken with us!
DETAILS
What: A 4-day, 3-night gathering for any and all male-identified persons to engage in deep, transformative inner work
When: 5pm, Thursday, October 31st to 1pm, Sunday, November 3rd
Where:Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville, Illinois - one hour north of St. Louis
Cost: $680/person for a double occupancy motel style room and nine meals (Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch). The following options are also available:
Triple occupancy - $655/person
RV/Tent sites - $545
Off-site - $485 (you must arrange your own off-site accommodations at your own expense)
VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS are available! We need volunteers to help us behind the scenes, so if you would like to offer your time in exchange for a full or partial scholarship, pleasefill out this volunteer application form to receive a scholarship code. Once you've been approved and recieved your code, return here and finish your registration.
