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More Mindfully Gay Retreats Coming in 2026
We’re taking a short pause from hosting retreats, but we’re already planning an inspiring lineup for early 2026. Get ready to join us for our upcoming Winter, Spring, and Fall Retreats—each season offering its own unique opportunity for renewal, connection, and growth. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendar for a year of mindful community and transformation.
Come As You Are
This retreat creates a safe space for gay men to simply be themselves. No pretense. No performance. Just authentic connection with like-minded men who understand your journey.
Through guided experiences, laughter, storytelling, and soulful connection, you'll shed what no longer serves you and step into something real.
A Weekend of Connection
Emotional
Open discussions and talking circles create space for sharing feelings, experiences, and ideas in a supportive environment where vulnerability becomes strength.
Physical
Experience the healing power of touch through guided Thai Massage sessions, fostering deeper connections with yourself and others in respectful, consensual ways.
Spiritual
Participate in an Indigenous Sweat Lodge ceremony, morning meditations, and altar-building rituals that help you release what no longer serves your authentic self.
Your Journey Through the Weekend
1
Friday Evening
Begin with name tag ice breakers, a welcoming BBQ and ice cream social. Meet your fellow travelers and learn about the weekend's transformative journey ahead.
2
Saturday Morning
Ground yourself with morning meditation, enjoy a nourishing breakfast, and experience the intimacy of Thai Massage sessions. Create an altar during our talking circle focused on release.
3
Saturday Evening
Participate in the powerful Lodge ceremony followed by a communal meal and fellowship.
4
Sunday
Bring your experience full circle with final meditations, a meaningful talking circle, and heartfelt closure ceremonies before returning to the world renewed.
2026 Gay Retreats
Look forward to a host of Mindfully Gay Retreats coming in Early 2026!
Discover Your Magic
As gay men, we often wear masks to navigate a world not designed for us. This weekend is about shedding those masks and reconnecting with the authentic magic that lives within you.
Through guided experiences and supportive community, you'll identify and release the emotional, physical, and mental distractions that have been holding you back from fully expressing your true self.
Fun AND Introspective
This isn't just another serious workshop—we believe profound growth happens through joy and play as much as through reflection. Our weekend balances social connection with meaningful introspection.
  • Casual BBQ and ice cream social
  • Optional hot tub gatherings
  • Structured talking circles
  • Transformative Lodge ceremony
Meet Your Facilitators
Jerry Buie
With decades of experience facilitating men's groups, Jerry brings compassionate guidance and deep wisdom to create safe containers for authentic connection and personal growth.
John Cottrell
John's expertise in mindfulness practices and community building helps men drop into their bodies and hearts, fostering meaningful connections that extend beyond the retreat weekend.
Together, Jerry and John create a perfect balance of structure and flow, ensuring every participant feels seen, heard, and held throughout the retreat experience.
Join Us in 2026 for MORE Gay Retreats!
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