The past few years have not only seen a growth in the number of gay men retreats but also in the different aspects of queer life that they now focus on. As well as focusing on spirituality there are some that are all about sexuality and others about communicating with others in the queer community.
Here are a few of Queerguru's picks for you to retreat for
a few days to help enrich your lives, and those around you too
4-Day DaddyGuru’s Weekend Gay Tantra Retreat in Costa Rica May 12 – 15th 2023
This clothing-optional retreat for gay cis men is an introductory dive (or refresher) into the world of tantra and experiencing a handful of core practices and philosophies behind this powerful art of loving yourself authentically, regardless of past challenges or current ups and downs.
Over the course of 2 1⁄2 days, DaddyGuru will guide you on how to see and allow the magic that is “the real connected you” here on our beautiful, newly renovated casa and finca in Quepos (14 km from Manuel Antonio park and its breathtaking beaches nearby (Espadilla, Playitas, Biesanz, and La Macha).
Full detail (and other dates ) HERE
6 Day Gay Naked Yoga Retreat -Cinq & Sept, South France
This five-night (4 days of yoga) Naked Yoga & Meditation Retreat will be held at the luxury Cinq & Sept gay hotel in the south of France. It will again be run by Nickles Spencer, one of the UK’s leading teachers of men’s yoga.
You don’t need to come as a pair/partnership and if you’re attending as a couple you’ll need to be willing to be paired with and to work with all the men in the group.
After a welcome dinner on the first night, the retreat will combine yoga (all standards welcome) by our pool (or in our new yoga studio if the weather is cold) each morning and evening with plenty of free time during the rest of the day to explore the area or relax.
Activities include wine tasting in local wineries, seafood on the coast, some of France’s most impressive Medieval and Roman ruins, kayaking on the beautiful river Orb and of course hitting the beaches – including Cap d’Agde – Europe’s largest naturist resort.
Further, information and how to hook HERE
6 Day Gay Wine Retreat – Cinq & Sept, South France Oct 17, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Over the past 20 years, wine-makers from all over the world have been flocking to the Languedoc to make superb wines – transforming this region into the most interesting and dynamic wine region in France, if not the world.
The 3-day ‘Gay Wine-Lovers Holiday’ is a chance to explore and enjoy what is now called ‘The Wild South’ – by visiting some of the best wineries; meeting and chatting with the wine-makers and of course, tasting their amazing wines.
The guide will be resident Languedoc wine expert Wendy Gedney and her team (Carlos & Kate), from the region’s top wine tour operation ‘Vin en Vacances’. As well as being hugely knowledgeable, they’re fantastic communicators, making the subject of wine really accessible and fun. They have their own mini-busses, so all transport to wine tours is included.
You’ll also have time to chill by the pool and explore the region – with its superb beaches, medieval castles and abbeys, traditional villages, superb restaurants and Montpellier, France’s ‘favorite city
For more information and how to book HERE
Over four days, the extremely charming masseur Pierre will be taking you through the basics of ‘Myofascial Release’ and ‘Trigger Point Therapy’ – teaching you how to release tension and repair muscle damage.
You’ll start with the fascinating theory behind both approaches, and Pierre will then demonstrate some of the techniques to members of the group – while you mirror his movements as he goes.
You’ll then be able to practice what you’ve just learned with your fellow students.
Pierre’s workshop won’t grant you a diploma of course, but in 4 days, you’ll be able to give a safe full-body massage, find and release tensions throughout the body, understand the magic of ‘trigger points’ and achieve a good level of myofascial release techniques.
All of which you can use to give that special someone an amazing massage.
For more information and how to book HERE
Rainbow Journey Retreat for gay & queer men in Spain 14-20/5/2023
A multidisciplinary retreat, where you will experience workshops from a variety of fields, all with a direct connection to our lives as Gay and Queer men in this world. It is a journey of self-discovery and opening of the heart, full of unique workshops, activities, and lots of playfulness. For some, this will be a week of fun, full of new experiences, meeting new people, and great food, while for others, it might become a transformative life-changing experience. During the Rainbow Journey Retreat you will explore:
– Daily yoga and meditation
– Emotional release
– Movement, contact, and bodywork
– Healing touch and sexuality
– Boundaries and consent
– Sharing circles and Radical Listening
– Performance Arts
– Intimacy and communication
– Mind opening rituals and ceremonies
– Connection to nature
– Relaxation and playfulness
– And much more…
For more information and how to book HERE
PERU Spiritual Gay Journey
Mountains and Plant Medicine 4.7-18.7/2023
This is the only journey in the world that combines traveling, with Amazonian plant medicine experiences, in a safe gay-men-only environment. Be prepared to get to know the local culture, embark on a 4-day trek to Machu Picchu, and explore your consciousness through spiritual shamanic San Pedro and Ayahuasca ceremonies. As part of the RainbowMen experience, we will also participate in unique workshops, sharing circles, preparation sessions, and integration of our spiritual and emotional journey. This is not your ordinary organized sightseeing trip, but rather a journey of alternating landscapes, and into the depths of your mind.
For more information and details on how to book HERE
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