THE BIG TENT® COLLECTIVE
Where Connection Becomes Collaboration.
A year-round professional community where leaders serving men and boys build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, support one another, and create opportunities for greater impact.
THE BIG TENT
SUMMIT
2027
CONNECTION.
CONVERSATION.
COLLABORATION.
A global gathering for leaders committed to helping men and boys heal, grow, and thrive.
Great Work Gets Better When We Work Together.
Across the world, dedicated coaches, therapists, facilitators, educators, and other leaders are doing remarkable work to help men and boys heal, grow, and thrive.
Each brings unique experience, expertise, and perspective. Imagine what becomes possible when those people come together, not just to exchange ideas, but to actively support one another's success.
That's why we created the Big Tent Collective.
It's a place to build genuine professional relationships, learn from peers, share what's working, explore new possibilities, and find opportunities to collaborate.
Because when we strengthen the people doing this work, we strengthen the work itself.
Connection. Conversation. Collaboration.
Find Your People
Surround yourself with people who understand your work, share your commitment, and have your back. Find encouragement, fresh perspectives, and trusted colleagues you can turn to.
Turn Ideas Into Action
Find partners for joint programs, events, referrals, and new initiatives. Combine your strengths to create something greater together.
Learn From Experience
Tap into the wisdom of experienced peers. Exchange resources, explore new approaches, and get thoughtful feedback on your toughest challenges.
Grow Your Reach and Impact
Share your work, raise your visibility, and discover new opportunities to reach more of the men and boys you serve.
Keep the Summit Momentum Going
The connections and conversations don't have to end when the Summit does. The Collective keeps those relationships growing throughout the year.
And if you haven't attended a Summit yet? Imagine walking into your first one already having friends there to greet you.
Here's What's Included in Your Membership
A UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL GATHERING BUILT AROUND THE WISDOM IN THE ROOM
In the Big Tent, you are more than just an attendee. Your experience, questions, and ideas are an essential part of what makes the Big Tent Summit valuable.
This gathering is dedicated to professionals supporting men and boys. Leaders, coaches, guides, authors, researchers, and visionaries bring their knowledge, approaches, and questions to the table.
A UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL GATHERING BUILT AROUND THE WISDOM IN THE ROOM
In the Big Tent, you are more than just an attendee. Your experience, questions, and ideas are an essential part of what makes the Big Tent Summit valuable.
This gathering is dedicated to professionals supporting men and boys. Leaders, coaches, guides, authors, researchers, and visionaries bring their knowledge, approaches, and questions to the table.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
Gareth Higgins
Founder, StoryFire
Certified Co-Leader MKP
“The heart of it is encountering people, talking, listening, learning.”
Shana James
Relationship Coach
Host of Man Alive Podcast
“There are business collaborations... podcasting opportunities, and client referral partners. It’s all here in one.”
Jason H. Hill
Founder, CEP
Beyond the Man Box
“I will be here. I will be at this table. I want to do this for the rest of my life. Period.”
LEAVE ENERGIZED, INSPIRED
AND READY TO EXPAND YOUR IMPACT
Imagine heading home from the mountains inspired by new ideas taking shape, relationships you genuinely want to continue, and a renewed sense of what is possible for your work.
You will leave with people to call, possibilities to pursue, practical ideas to put to work, and greater clarity about what comes next.
Most of all, you will know you are part of a wider community of people who understand this work and want to help one another succeed.
DO YOU HELP MEN AND BOYS
HEAL, GROW, OR THRIVE?
If you’re someone who is doing personal development and growth work with men and/or boys, and who wants to support the evolution of men’s work and collaborate with others in the field… then this event is definitely for you.
The members of the Big Tent include:
☑️ Coaches, therapists & counselors
☑️ Facilitators, educators & program creators
☑️ Speakers, podcasters & storytellers
☑️ Authors, researchers & advocates
☑️ Organization leaders & founders
☑️ Nonprofit & community leaders
THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU UNDER THE BIG TENT
THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM
ARE THE HEART OF THE SUMMIT
An impressive array of more than 100 leaders gathered at the 2026 Big Tent Summit, who understand this work, bring hard-earned experience, from across the many fields of men’s personal and professional growth work.
The true value of this gathering is to spend meaningful time together creating connection and collaborations that can uplevel your work in the world.
Here are some of the organizations that have been represented at past summits:
ManKind Project
American Masculinity
Hearts of Men
Men's Leadership Alliance
Authentic Men's Therapy
Ecstatic Intimacy
Men's Therapy Online
Balance.ai
Illuman
Evryman
Band of Brothers
Integral Men Institute
A Call to Men
Equimundo
BeMen
Integration Nation
Remarkable Men
Cascadia Men's Alliance
Intentional Father's Initiative
All Kings
Celebrating Men
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Arena Men's Group
ManTherapy
Sacred Sons
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Porch
Journeymen
KingsWork
The Relationship School
Heroic Husbands
The Men’s Council
The Undaunted Man
Dark & Tender Cut Project
Lionheart Therapy Solutions
The Wholehearted Masculine
ManKind Project
American Masculinity
Hearts of Men
Men's Leadership Alliance
Authentic Men's Therapy
Ecstatic Intimacy
Men's Therapy Online
Balance.ai
Illuman
Evryman
Band of Brothers
Integral Men Institute
Sacred Sons
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Porch
Journeymen
KingsWork
The Relationship School
A Call to Men
Equimundo
BeMen
Integration Nation
Remarkable Men
Cascadia Men's Alliance
Intentional Father's Initiative
All Kings
Celebrating Men
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Arena Men's Group
ManTherapy
Heroic Husbands
The Men’s Council
The Undaunted Man
Dark & Tender Cut Project
Lionheart Therapy Solutions
The Wholehearted Masculine
We have also welcomed numerous coaches, facilitators, therapists, speakers, authors, and researchers to join us under the tent, including:
Ted Bunch – Co-founder of A Call to Men
Jayson Gaddis – Founder of The Relationship School and Author of Getting to Zero
Jon Vroman – Founder of Front Row Dads and Author of The Front Row Factor
Dr. Robert Glover – Bestselling Author of No More Mr. Nice Guy and Founder of Integration Nation
Dr. Daniel Ellenberg – Past President of the APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities
Shana James – Host of the Man Alive Podcast and Author of Honest Sex
Bryan Reeves – Author of Choose Her Every Day (or Leave Her)
Alison Armstrong – Co-founder of PAX Programs and Author of The Queen's Code
Gethin Aldous – Co-founder of All Kings and Executive Producer of the Award-Winning Documentary The Work
Emanuel H. Brown – Founder of Evolutionary Manhood and Octavia’s Garden
Mark Greene – Author of The Little #MeToo Book for Men and Co-founder of Relational Workplace
Rachael-Jayne Groover – Founder of The Awakened School and Creator of Unshakable Presence®
Boysen Hodgson – Director of Operations at the ManKind Project USA
Gareth Higgins – Founder of The Porch, Author, Storyteller, and Co-founder of the Wild Goose Festival
Dr. Glenn Hartelius – Co-Director of Psychology Programs at the California Institute for Human Science
Joanna Shakti – Founder of Ecstatic Intimacy
Todd Adams – Executive Director of MenLiving
José Campi-Portaluppi – Director of Communications and Advocacy at Equimundo
Rick Broniec – Certified ManKind Project Leader, and Author of The Seven Generations Story
Marc Azoulay – Founder of Men's Therapy Online
Jake Fishbein – Executive Coach, Men's Work Leader, and Co-facilitator of The Arena Men's Group
Caitlin V. – Sexologist and Sex & Relationship Coach
Vince Chafin – Men's Work Leader and Facilitator associated with Sacred Sons and the ManKind Project
Vincent Perez – Founder of Rethink Manhood and the Men's Healing Network
Elia Serras – Co-founder of Cascadia Men's Alliance, Great Earth School, and Grieving Man
And many more...
The Big Tent Summit 2027 will once again be a unique and impactful experience with a diverse group of committed leaders in the men’s work arena.
THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM ARE THE HEART OF THE SUMMIT
An impressive array of more than 100 leaders gathered at the 2026 Big Tent Summit, who understand this work, bring hard-earned experience, from across the many fields of men’s personal and professional growth work.
The true value of this gathering is to spend meaningful time together creating connection and collaborations that can uplevel your work in the world.
Here are some of the organizations that have been represented at past summits:
ManKind Project
American Masculinity
Hearts of Men
Men's Leadership Alliance
Authentic Men's Therapy
Ecstatic Intimacy
Men's Therapy Online
Balance.ai
Illuman
Evryman
Band of Brothers
Integral Men Institute
A Call to Men
Equimundo
BeMen
Integration Nation
Remarkable Men
Cascadia Men's Alliance
Intentional Father's Initiative
All Kings
Celebrating Men
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Arena Men's Group
ManTherapy
Sacred Sons
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Porch
Journeymen
KingsWork
The Relationship School
Heroic Husbands
The Men’s Council
The Undaunted Man
Dark & Tender Cut Project
Lionheart Therapy Solutions
The Wholehearted Masculine
We have also had numerous coaches, facilitators, therapists, speakers, authors, and researchers join us under the tent, including:
Ted Bunch – Co-founder of A Call to Men
Jayson Gaddis – Founder of The Relationship School and Author of Getting to Zero
Jon Vroman – Founder of Front Row Dads and Author of The Front Row Factor
Dr. Robert Glover – Bestselling Author of No More Mr. Nice Guy and Founder of Integration Nation
Alison Armstrong – Co-founder of PAX Programs and Author of The Queen's Code
Dr. Daniel Ellenberg – Past President of the APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities
Shana James – Host of the Man Alive Podcast and Author of Honest Sex
Bryan Reeves – Author of Choose Her Every Day (or Leave Her)
Gethin Aldous – Co-founder of All Kings and Executive Producer of the Award-Winning Documentary The Work
Mark Greene – Author of The Little #MeToo Book for Men and Co-founder of Relational Workplace
Rachael-Jayne Groover – Founder of The Awakened School and Creator of Unshakable Presence®
Boysen Hodgson – Director of Operations at the ManKind Project USA
Gareth Higgins – Founder of The Porch, Author, Storyteller, and Co-founder of the Wild Goose Festival
Dr. Glenn Hartelius – Co-Director of Psychology Programs at the California Institute for Human Science
Joanna Shakti – Founder of Ecstatic Intimacy
Todd Adams – Executive Director of MenLiving
José Campi-Portaluppi – Director of Communications and Advocacy at Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
Rick Broniec – Certified ManKind Project Leader, and Author of The Seven Generations Story
Marc Azoulay – Founder of Men's Therapy Online
Jake Fishbein – Executive Coach, Men's Work Leader, and Co-facilitator of The Arena Men's Group
Caitlin V. – Sexologist and Sex & Relationship Coach
Vince Chafin – Men's Work Leader and Facilitator associated with Sacred Sons and the ManKind Project
Vincent Perez – Founder of Rethink Manhood and the Men's Healing Network
Elia Serras – Co-founder of Cascadia Men's Alliance, Great Earth School, and Grieving Man
And many more...
The Big Tent Summit 2027 will once again be a unique and impactful experience with a diverse group of committed leaders in the men’s work arena.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Our vision extends far beyond any single Summit.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where boys and men everywhere have the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive—creating a safer, more just, and compassionate society.
OUR MISSION
The Big Tent unites, supports, and elevates the leaders, practitioners, and professionals shaping the future of men's work. Through our Summits, the Collective, and our Mastermind, we create opportunities to connect, collaborate, sharpen our craft, and expand our impact—together.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, APRIL 29 — Arrive and register, dinner, opening session.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30 — Morning and afternoon programming, meals together, and optional evening offerings.
SATURDAY, MAY 1 — Morning and afternoon programming, meals together, and optional evening offerings.
SUNDAY, MAY 2 — Morning programming, closing session, and lunch.
Exact times and programming will be announced as the schedule is finalized.
THE BIG TENT TEAM
The Big Tent began with a shared vision: to bring together the people dedicated to helping men and boys thrive, strengthen relationships across the field, and create opportunities to accomplish more together.
What started with three founders is growing into something much bigger, supported by an exceptional group of leaders who contribute their wisdom, experience, and perspectives.
George P. Kansas • Co-founder
George has been leading men in personal and professional growth work for nearly 40 years. He’s a two-time cancer survivor, triathlete, attorney, author of nine books, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and grandfather of three. He leads transformation by blending spirituality, conscious communication and leadership insights to help impact-driven entrepreneurs find their purpose, voice and power.
Tim Wade • Co-founder
Tim Wade is a master relationship coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping men reclaim their masculinity, purpose, and love. Following his own life-changing divorce, Tim founded LionHearted Living to guide men toward thriving as life partners and leaders. Through destination retreats, courses, and 1:1 programs, he teaches the essential skills men need to create lives of meaning and connection.
Chris Kyle • Co-founder
Chris is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. He’s co-founder of The Big Tent, and founder of Launch Academy—a training company for content creators and experts. He’s the co-creator of the Conscious Men Summit, and a certified Full Leader in the ManKind Project. He’s been leading men’s trainings and circles around the world for over 25 years.
Shana James
Shana has been a relationship coach for 20 years, specializing in supporting men who are frustrated in their love or sex lives. She is the author of Honest Sex, hosts the Man Alive podcast, and has a TEDx Talk, 'What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal.’
https://shanajamescoaching.com/
Gareth Higgins
Gareth grew up during the Northern Ireland Troubles and has been involved in men’s work for 15+ years. He writes and speaks on the power of transformative storytelling to shape our lives and world. He is a Certified Co-leader in the ManKind Project and a member of MKP’s U.S. Leaderbody Circle.
https://www.garethhiggins.net/
Ted Bunch
Ted is an author, educator, activist, lecturer, and an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As the chief development officer for A Call to Men™, Ted is a leading voice on issues of manhood, such as preventing violence against all women and girls.
https://www.acalltomen.org/
Emanuel H. Brown
Emanuel H. Brown is an ecosystem builder, cultural worker and land steward rooted in Spirit. Through his work, Evolutionary Manhood, he invites leaders in men's work to build more wholistic and affirming spaces through storytelling, workshops, and personalized initiation rites. You can reach him here:
https://www.emanuelhbrown.com/
Joanna Shakti
Joanna is the founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, a platform offering mentoring and workshops on love, sex, and relationships. As a "Soul Love™ Mentor," she combines expertise in masculine-feminine dynamics, Tantra, and psychology to help singles and couples build deeper intimacy and authentic connections.
https://ecstaticintimacy.com/
Bodhi Aldridge
Bodhi is a coach and facilitator, as well as a father and grandfather. His work has taken him around the world, diving deep into traditional and contemporary leadership teachings. Through them, he found his own magnificence, and he now brings these teachings to other men, supporting them to experience True Freedom.
https://truefreedomleadership.com/
SAVE YOUR SEAT
THE BIG TENT SUMMIT 2027
April 29–May 2, 2027 • Estes Park, Colorado
Four days in the mountains with people who understand
your work—and want to help you take it further.
Early-Bird Summit Ticket
$495
Regular price: $695 • Save $200 NOW
Your All-Access Summit Ticket includes:
- The entire Summit program - Thursday Evening thru Sunday Mid-Day
- Practical learning, interest-based breakouts, and curated masterminds
- Time for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and building trusted relationships
- Optional evening gatherings, connection, and fun
Lodging and meals are not included with your ticket.
You will receive more details on travel, booking your room, and the meal plan by email once you register.
Full refunds are available until March 15th, 2027
After that, tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Questions? Contact us at team@bigtentsummit.com
MORE REFLECTIONS ON THE SUMMIT...
Megan McDonald
Founder, Soma Q
Leadership at Awakened School
“As a woman, I legitimately have never felt more safe in my life in a room.”
Aaron Johnson
Founder, The CUT Project
Director, Dark and Tender
“I really appreciate the quality of people that arrived here… how thoughtful and tender and clear they were…”
Devon Smith
Founder, CEP
Men's Work Coach
“I got support. I got advice.
I got help.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Your Summit ticket covers event admission. Lodging and meals are booked separately through the YMCA.
We've arranged special rates at Longs Peak Lodge that include three nights of accommodations and nine meals. Packages start at approximately $695 per person for double occupancy or $875 for single occupancy.
You'll receive reservation instructions in an email after purchasing your Summit ticket.
Dining together is part of the Summit experience! Our lodging and meal package includes nine buffet meals served in the on-site Aspen Dining Room, beginning with Thursday dinner and ending with Sunday lunch.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.
Meals are included in the lodging package, not your Summit ticket. You'll receive instructions for reserving your accommodations and meals after registering.
See our Lodging & Meals page for more information.
No invitation or membership is required. The Summit is open to leaders, practitioners, and professionals committed to helping men and boys heal, grow, and thrive. If this work resonates with you, you're welcome to join us.
Absolutely! The Big Tent Summit welcomes people of all genders who are committed to supporting the growth, health, and well-being of men and boys. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and approaches, and believe our collective work is stronger because of them.
Estes Park Center is approximately 90 minutes from Denver International Airport. You can rent a car, book transportation through Estes Park Shuttle, or coordinate a ride with fellow attendees. Free parking is available on-site.
Full refunds of Summit tickets are available through March 15, 2027. After that date, tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another participant at no charge.
Lodging and meal reservations are booked separately through the YMCA and are subject to its own cancellation and refund policies.
Yes! In addition to daytime programming, we'll offer optional evening gatherings, including fireside conversations, informal discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.
Participation is entirely optional. You're equally welcome to enjoy some personal downtime in the beautiful mountain setting.