Warm Hearts Weekend

***NOTE: This is a 2.5 day event from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Eventbrite may not list this correctly.

This weekend is for men and masculine-of-center folks who:

• are functional, thoughtful, and maybe a little tired
• want more real connection
• are open to emotional honesty, but don’t want to be “worked on”
• value warmth, steadiness, and respect over intensity

First-timers are welcome.

Queer, straight, trans, men of color, and mixed-experience folks belong here. If you aren’t sure, it’s probably a yes.

• a self-improvement bootcamp
• a high-drama catharsis retreat
• group therapy or dominance-based men’s work

You always choose your level of participation.

This is a small-group, immersive weekend built around ordinary human things done with care:

• shared meals
• council-style listening
• movement lab
• practical skills lab (eg expression, conflict, empathy)
• an easy walk through nature
• rest and informal connection
• an evening grief ritual, acknowledging loss

• structured enough to feel safe

• flexible enough to respond to the group

• emotionally real without being overwhelming

“It was some much-needed warmth in the cold of winter.”

— Will

“My heart and spirit have grown.”

— Ryan

“I felt inspired, seen, and like my cup was overflowing.”

— Mike

• more comfort with closeness

• clearer emotional boundaries

• a felt sense of being witnessed

• a few simple practices that actually stick

Info: Friday — Arrive & Land

• Arrive when you can

• Warm meal available

• Settle in, orientation

• Opening circle

• Introduction of grief objects / intentions


Saturday — Explore & Go Deeper

• Breakfast together

• Council / talking circle

• Movement or embodied exercise

• Nature time (weather-dependent; indoor alternative if needed)

• Downtime / rest / informal connection

• Shared dinner

• Evening grief ritual


Sunday — Integrate & Close

• Breakfast

• Council / reflection

• Artist-in-residence workshop

• Closing circle

• Pack up and depart


Overall tone: grounded, human, supportive

Pace: structured but flexible

Participation: always by invitation

Also check out other Arts events in Inverness, Performances in Inverness, Workshops in Inverness.