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 Dia 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.

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!