Men's Winter Work Weekend
Wed, Dec 02
|Claymont Court
Time & Location
Dec 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – Dec 06, 2026, 10:00 AM
Claymont Court, Claymont Court Estate, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
About the event
This event is expecially offered to participants in Parallel's Fall men's work groups. Alumni of other men's work periods are also welcome. If this would be your first festivity with our merry brothers, please enquire individually with Matthew Hutchins at matthew.hutchins6@gmail.com
Stable, grounded spaces of belonging and vulnerability among men are rare. Training fields where men can say “I don’t know” and “I need help” without being judged—but rather embraced in weakness—are needed. Especially when handling graduate level spiritual teaching that mercilessly exposes how ego automates and hijacks our everyday behavior. Together we will create conditions within which to 1) Face head-on the mechanics in play that keep us asleep in life, and 2) Approach an experience of real Being—of the peace, demand, and nourishment available from that which is higher than ourselves.
We are at Claymont Court in West Virginia in December, to explore and practice with other men the ideas, skills, contemplative exercises and essential tools of inner work. Plus groundskeeping, movements, feasting and other conditions to make your spirit stand up.
Suggested Contribution: $850 (Scholarship is available).
Arrive: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 by 5pm. Dinner is followed by an opening meeting.
Depart: Sunday, December 6th, 2026, 10am
Rooms: Double occupancy in a historic mansion built by some (George) Washingtons.
Travel: Dulles is the nearest major airport, and just under an hour away from Claymont. Please schedule departure flights for 2pm or later.
Notes: Fee covers room, board, merch if available and all materials. Price may not be used as an excuse not to attend as we have generous scholarship assistance available. You may request roommate/s. Dietary needs are always met; we cook all of our own food, and it is very, very good. Phones, smart watches and screens of any kind are surrendered for the duration of the event; please plan accordingly.
Tickets
Paid in Full
This is your fully paid Registration for the event. $250 non-refundable. $600 refundable up to 3 weeks prior to the event.
$850.00
Registration Fee Only
Non-refundable Registration fee. Balance due 2 weeks prior to the start of the event
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
Rest of Payment
To complete payment only if you have previously paid the Registration fee.
$600.00
Add to Scholarship Fund
There is always a substantial need for scholarships at events like this. To contribute to this Fund, add this item to your cart and enter an amount (with, as Mr Gurdjieff would say, "many zeroes").
$Reduced Fee
To be used only after scholarship discussion with event host. We are typically able to cover up to 50% of the Full fee depending on circumstances.
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Total
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