From weekly support groups to one-time trainings, there's a way in for every man — wherever you're starting from.
Our groups are the heart of this community — small circles of men who support one another week after week. We focus on building a safe container, connection, emotional awareness, accountability, confidentiality, brotherhood, transformation and more. The work is each man learning to speak his truth about his life, the other men learning to listen for that truth, and all of us learning how to create a suitable container for those conversations. We find that this, on its own, improves our lives and fosters brotherhood itself — the elusive dimension or quality of relating among men that emerges in a disciplined, purposeful group of men. Put differently, brotherhood emerges as a group of men work together on something important to all of them.
Open men's support group
Open to all men — the easiest on-ramp for a man looking for in-person support right now. Meets weekly on Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM, at the Good Grief Guidance Cottage (Living Undone), 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend, OR. Facilitated by men active in the Central Oregon Men's Community (COM). No cost; donations welcome to help cover space rental. For more information, contact Matthew Cheshier @ 970-699-8541.
Open men's group
An established open men's group with a focus on going deeper into shadow work. Meets weekly on Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 PM, in Bend, OR — location shared upon contact. Reach out to Ted by text or phone at 541-408-1174, or email teddyfowler@gmail.com.
Open men's group
An open men's ManKind Project i-group that meets Wednesday evenings, 6:30–8:30 PM, in Tumalo, OR. Contact: Joe Forest, (541) 420-3519. Joe is a certified Ritual Elder in MKP.
Monthly men's circle
A monthly men's circle led by Travis Wiggins. In his words: "I help men become more trustworthy, present, purposeful, and capable of meeting their lives as the men they know they can be." Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 12:00–1:30 PM, on Zoom. Format may change, so contact Travis for current details. Contact: Travis Wiggins, 541-639-1118, or on Instagram.
Beyond weekly groups, we run workshops, trainings, retreats, and community gatherings throughout the year — opportunities to go deeper, build new skills, and connect with the wider community.
Tuesdays, 12:00–1:30 PM Pacific, November 3 to December 22, 2026. Online via Zoom.
Led by Travis Wiggins. For the man who is ready to begin the work of change. Together, explore capacity, presence, trustworthiness, and purpose. $350 early enrollment through October 23, then $400. Free intro session: Tuesday, October 20, at noon Pacific. Contact: Travis Wiggins, travwiggins@gmail.com, 541-639-1118, or on Instagram.
Led by Adam Tutor of Disciple of the Wild. A six-month men's initiation for men drawn to wilderness, challenge, and healing their masculine lineage. It's especially suited for fathers, sons, elders, and adolescents ready for a long rites-of-passage journey in community. The most powerful way to enter is alongside your father or son, but men are welcome to come solo. The journey combines online group work, one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and a 6-day wilderness threshold experience. Past locations include the Sisters Cascade Wilderness and Joshua Tree National Park. 2027 location to be announced. Learn more at discipleofthewild.com.
The NWTA is a modern initiation, or rite of passage, experience for men — an intensive weekend that shifts how you relate to yourself, your relationships, and the world. Led by ManKind Project (MKP)-certified facilitators. It's followed by the Primary Integration Training, giving you the processes, tools and skills to lead a men's integration group. For more information, contact Joe Forest, Central Oregon Community Coordinator, at (541) 420-3519, or go to mkpusa.org.
October 15, 2026 — Bend, OR
More than 30 men gathered around the fire to celebrate our growing community, welcome home recent NWTA graduates, and share our grief together. See photos in our Gallery.
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