A 5Rhythms® Workshop with Douglas Drummond
Monday 19th – Friday 23rd June 2023
In the Company of Men: The Embodied Masculine, a 5Rhythms® Workshop
Explore what it means to be a man in the modern world in this four-day onsite workshop with Douglas Drummond.
A Unique Opportunity for Men
In a world where toxic masculinity is pervasive and damaging our societies, many men have felt the calling to reclaim their true embodiment; to live, breathe and share with courage, integrity and respect.
For men, the ability to ask for support, acknowledge wounds and be vulnerable in the face of fear has been a sign of weakness, further contributing to a cycle of self-denial, low self-esteem and retaliation against their higher selves.
This is a rare opportunity for men to gather in a retreat setting, to support one another in navigating challenges and explore what it means to be a man in its fullest potential.
Who the workshop is for
For men, and those who identify as men, of all ages who are ready for a journey that uses the power generated through open sharing, focused presence and unconditional support to fuel an expedition towards what it means to be an embodied man.
What will you learn
Join fellow men on a hero’s journey and explore what it means to be a man in this modern world with courage, integrity and receptivity.
During this impactful weekend, you will experience movement, group shares and sensory awareness in order to explore your edges, intentionality and vulnerability in the strength and company of other like-minded men.
Using the tools of the 5Rhythms® movement practice, you will ground into your emotional presence and learn to create non-judgment and supportive witnessing in a safe space to help heal your mind, body and spirit.
The 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation practice founded at the Esalen Institute by Gabriele Roth and explores how energy, emotion and spirit move through the body.
Your Experience
- A four-day workshop consisting of group-led activities by Douglas Drummond
- A four-night peaceful stay at Cluny Hill, situated in the historical town of Forres in north-east Scotland and perfectly placed for visiting the Moray Coast
- Three nutritious, balanced meals per day
- Access to Cluny Hill’s beautiful gardens and local walking trails
- Free bus rides between Cluny and the Findhorn Ecovillage
- Free wifi and library access
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and refreshments
We are excited to host you as an overnight guest or a non-residential guest.
Programme Tuition £640
For accommodations, you can choose between standard and boutique rooms. All rooms have access to free WiFi. Learn more about Cluny Hill, its location, and directions.
The prices stated below are for the duration of the programme and in addition to your programme tuition.
Standard Single Room @ Cluny Hill: £295
Standard Shared Room @ Cluny Hill: £215 / person
Boutique Single Room @ Cluny Hill: £350
Boutique Shared Room @ Cluny Hill: £270 / person
Call our bookings team +44 (0) 1309 691 653 or contact us with any questions.
We provide you with the essentials, so you won’t really need very much once at Cluny Hill, but we do recommend bringing:
- Toiletries / Electrical appliances (Hairdryer etc.)
- Loose / comfortable clothing
- Warm clothes (during the winter months)
- Slippers or socks as some of the program rooms do not allow shoes
- Shoes for walking in the garden or the beautiful local walks
- Water bottle
- Journal to write in
This programme takes place at our Cluny Hill site in Forres, with registration between 11:00AM-12:15PM on Monday 19th June.
For early arrivals and late departures please contact Bookings: Tel: +44 (0)1309 691 653 email: [email protected]
If you’d like to stay locally for a few days before the programme starts, please see options to stay in The Park at Findhorn. There’s also the Findhorn Bay Holiday Park, right next door to The Park, as well as Cullerne House B&B or B&Bs in The Park and neighbouring towns/villages such as Forres, Findhorn and Kinloss.
Check out is 10AM on Friday 23rd June.
Cluny Hill is located on the hill above Forres in the county of Moray in north-east Scotland.
Our closest town is Forres (0.7 miles miles/1.1km), which has good bus and rail links. The nearest airports are Inverness (24 miles/38km) and Aberdeen (71 miles/114km).
We recommend taking a taxi (about a 5-minute drive from Forres train station), as there’s no direct bus route.
Alternatively it is 1.4 miles/2.2 km (about 30 minutes on foot) from the station. Head for the High Street, then up St Leonard’s Road (B9010), and then left up Edgehill Road.
If you use a wheelchair or have any other mobility difficulties please let us know when you book. Cluny Hill is a multi-storey building with access to the upper levels via a staircase only.
If you have specific requirements please contact Bookings before you book to ensure we can meet your needs. Please also include details with your booking form.
Your Workshop Leader
Douglas Drummond
Douglas Drummond is a teacher of the 5Rhythms® for over 10 years. He has worked with groups facilitating embodiment in workshop settings, music festivals, online courses and regular in-person classes internationally.
Douglas’s primary philosophy is that we are multifaceted beings that at-times lose our way when under stress and misaligned actions. Instruction is as much about teaching as it is a reminder of what we already know through activating our instinct and intuition.