The San Luis Obispo Community (SLO)

The MKP SLO Community is made up of more than 60 men from diverse backgrounds who believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men model for the world what it means to live in integrity, authenticity and service.  We support the brilliance of men, and we care deeply about men, our families, communities and the planet.

Local Opportunities for Involvement:

MEN'S GROUPS

In an MKP men’s group, men mentor men throughout the passages of their lives.  Our men’s ‘circles’ typically meet weekly, or every other week.  We create a sacred space where men can share, heal and grow by exploring what’s up for them.  If you are ready to transform your challenges into your purpose and mission, please contact one of our local MKP leaders for more information.
Atascadero/Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande
1st & 3rd Tue., 6pm-9pm

CONTACT:
Bryan Coddington
415-235-2716

Morro Bay/Los Osos/Cayucos
1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs., 6pm-9pm

CONTACT:
Paul Grafton
805-434-8801

Gold Mining Circle
Every Thurs., 6pm-8pm via Zoom

CONTACT:
Kevin Hauber
805-459-8844

Elder Open Circle Templeton/Morro Bay
The 4th Thurs., of the month., 6pm-9pm

CONTACT:
David Clark
805-235-2774

“I finally found a group of men that I can call brothers.  They embody the mature masculine, and are the type of men that I have been waiting for all my life.”

GOING DEEPER

Gold Mining Adventure

In the Gold Mining Circle, we focus on life’s purpose and what we want to create for ourselves, our families, and the world.  We invite you to come work on your life’s purpose and mission in a supportive environment with other like-minded individuals.

For more information, call Kevin Hauber 805-459-8844 or visit goldminingcircle.org

Discover Your Path

For the first time ever, we’ll be hosting a Discover Your Path (DYP) training event in San Luis Obispo County on November 15, 2025.  Discover Your Path is an experience that lets you discover and connect to the mission that is most compelling in your life right now.  At the heart of it, is a one-day outdoor experience that walks you through a journey of challenge, discovery, reflection, and integration and is purposefully set in nature to help you get in touch with what is most essential to you at this point in your life.

For more info visit the DYP website or call Bryan Coddington at 415-235-2716

Or go straight to the sign up form for the 2025 DYP in SLO

New Warrior Training Adventure

The New Warrior Training Adventure (NWTA) is typically a 48-hour intensive retreat.  It is a life-affirming personal development event, a modern day initiation.  It honors the best men have to offer the planet and charges them to step up to meet the challenges–and embrace the opportunities–of an evolutionary time.  It’s tough, it’s rewarding, and it’s unlike anything else available.  NWTA’s are offered throughout the year at locations around the world, including trainings in California. Trainings will be offered in Nevada City in September, Cazadero in October, and San Juan Capistrano in November.

For more information, visit mkpusa.org/new-warrior-training-adventure.

Community Events

2026 SLO Community Gathering: Pereira Octagon Barn (Milking Parlor), 4400 Octagon Way in SLO.  Tuesday, January 27, 5:00-9:00 pm.  Whether you are brand new to men’s work or a veteran of MKP, we invite you to join us for a yummy dinner and a night of celebration, play, and connection.  Last year we delved into Mission – how we can grow our community and be of service?  Over the last year, we’ve initiated much – manning a booth at SLO Farmers Market, serving meals to the homeless and hosting a Discover Your Path locally.  What would you like to celebrate from this past year?  And how can we build on this momentum while also exploring paths to rejuvenation and creative expression?  If you feel moved to donate to the cause, please feel free to use the QR Code provided

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