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October 9-11 2026: MEN – HEART to HEART

The Washington Men’s Council is pleased to report we have confirmed reservations for our 35th Annual Chesapeake Men’s Gathering in Cabin Camp 3, Camp Orenda, in the Prince William Forest Park the weekend of October 9th-11th, 2026.


Online Registration is Now Available

Please join us for our 35th year on Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2025

For our 2026 Gathering we are offering a discounted fee of $215.00 for men who join us for your first time; or if it has been five years or longer since your last Gathering.

Your Registration Options are:

  1. Register online using your PayPal account or with your Debit/Credit Card.
  2. Register online to pay with your check or cash.
    • You’ll have options to:
      • Mail your check to us prior to the Weekend, or
      • When you arrive and check-in for the weekend pay with your check/money order or with your cash.
  3. Register by Downloading our PDF Registration Form.
    • Print the form, enter your information.
    • Mail the completed form to us with your check or Money order.

Chesapeake Men’s Gathering 2026 Standard Fee of $235.00 and Our Discounted Fee of $215.00 Includes:

  • Six meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch)
  • Two nights lodging (Friday and Saturday)

And finally, don’t let financial circumstances keep you away – scholarships and work exhanges are available. Please call Kent Hudson at 804-221-7169 or email him at scholarships_coordinator@menswork.org for details and to find out more.

  • What: The 35th Chesapeake Men’s Gathering
  • When: Friday October 9 Check-in at 3:00 pm to Sunday October 11, 2026 Check-out at 3:00 pm
  • Where: Cabin Camp 3 , Camp Orenda, at Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA 22172
  • Who: All men who want a place for heart to heart experiences

Please join us.

The Gathering marks a special time and place for us to be in the here and now, where we shed titles, position, and worldly roles that isolate us from connecting heart to heart with other men.

Small sharing groups, songs, poetry, stories, meditation, drumming, and campfires all help us to connect in the here and now.

Between annual Gatherings, monthly online meetings keep connections fresh throughout the year.

men and story telling
Sharing Our Stories, Our Poetry and Our Hearts

Thank you so very much for considering a donation to support the Washington Men’s Council.

We promise to use your donation wisely for the advancement of our Menswork endeavors.

We want you to be aware that we are an IRS section 501(c)(4) organization. As such we are need to inform you that this is our express statement that contributions to our organization are not deductible for federal income tax purposes as charitable contributions. Make sure you seek the advice of a tax professional. Also you may visit the IRS page about Donations to section 501c4 Organizations

Again, thank you so very much,

Sincerely,
The Washington Men’s Council

Sponsor of the Annual Chesapeake Men’s Gathering