The workshops and rituals of the festival weekend are focused on men’s spirituality and sexuality. They ensure that men meet themselves and each other in an environment where we can accept and support each other in who we are. We offer a place where men can connect and play with each other.

All workshops and rituals are given in English. For more information: www.ManToManifestation.com

The theme of the festival and focus of the workshops and rituals will be men’s spirituality and sexuality.

Our intention is to facilitate men meeting themselves and each other in a place of acceptance and support. Providing an environment where men can connect and play.

The festival is open to gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or straight men. All workshops and rituals will be given in English (although some of the workshop facilitators will be multi-lingual).

With this festival, we, the organizers, are trying to build a stronger and healthier gay community in Amsterdam. With less of a focus and need for going to bars or hooking up on internet apps and a greater focus on nourishing connections.

Wear comfortable clothes in which you can move freely and you may want to bring some dry clothes if you sweat a lot.

Also, please bring a large towel and a cushion and an exercise mat if you have one.

You are expected to arrive at the venue on-time, showered and clean

Please note that, although some of the workshops may contain nudity, this is not an opportunity or invitation to have sex at the venue.

And at the same time, we embrace and celebrate our sensuality and sexuality!

The weekend will start by bringing conscious awareness and respect to our own and other’s boundaries. The weekend hopes to provide a safe haven for self and interpersonal exploration into deepening connection. With ourselves and each other.

Saturday

• 9:00-9:45    Arrival & Registration
• 9:45-11:30   Opening & Festival Start & Group Activity
• 11:30-13:30 Workshops Round 1 (Deepening connection through play & Partner Nude Yoga)
• 13:30-15:00 Lunch Break
• 15:00-17:00 Workshops Round 2 (Energetic Layers of Being & Circle Partner Meditation)
• 17:00-17:30 Break with Snacks
• 17:30-18:30 Group Activity
• 18:30- 20:15 Dinner Break
• 20:15-22:15 Evening Workshops (Celebrating the Desire of Men Ritual & Playfight Ritual)
• End of day for participants (depending on which Evening Workshop they attend is either 22:00 or 22:15)

Please note that participation in the evening workshops is optional. It’s no problem to leave early on either day if you are tired or have other commitments. Self care is essential!

Sunday

• 9:15-9:45    Arrival
• 9:45-11:30   Announcements & Group Activity
• 11:30-13:30 Workshops Round 3 (Wielding Your Magical Phallus & Massage and Play)
• 13:30-15:00 Lunch Break
• 15:00-17:00 Workshops Round 4 (Naked Tango & Love, Your Anus)
• 17:00-17:30 Break with Snacks
• 17:30-19:00 Closing Ritual
• End of day for participants is 19:00

Note that there will be no meals provided by the festival so you will need to bring or arrange your own lunches and dinner. We will provide snacks and tea and coffee and can give suggestions on where to grab a quick lunch.

The festival is drug and alcohol-free and welcoming and inclusive to men of all backgrounds and orientations.