5 Days Celebrating Brotherhood

Join Gay Freedom Camp, a 5-day event dedicated to embracing your authentic self! Connect with like-minded individuals and experience personal growth through workshops, fun social games, evening fire rituals, drum circles, cookouts, body painting, and more. GBTQ men from all walks of life come together to form a sacred community where friendships are nurtured. Explore meditation, yoga, self-expression, erotic healing, and holistic living at our beautiful mountain retreat. Hike our trails, relax in our clothing optional pool, hot tub, and wood fired sauna. This event provides a safe and accepting space for you to be your true self, and make deeper connections! Read below to meet the team, see what’s being offered and book your spot now!

Our events de-emphasize alcohol and other legal substances. Some events may feature a reception or deck party where limited alcohol is available. While we do not require abstinence, we are interested in supporting conscious connections, and wellness in the lives of those we serve. We provide space for 12-step meetings for those who would like to attend them, and we support people making choices regarding their own well being. Illegal substances will not be tolerated.

Schedule

We are still working on the schedule, but to get an idea of what to expect, check out the schedule from last year!

SATURDAY
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner - Dining Room (Circle at 6:20)
7:45 - 9:45 PM: Opening Circle - Great Room
10 - 11 PM: Sound Bath Cuddle - with Rod Love - Temple Love Loft
10 PM - ? Evening Activities - Everywhere
SUNDAY
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Yoga with Tim Cooley - Great Room
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast - Dining Room
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Lodge Groups - Various Locations
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Asking & Receiving (Getting What You Want) with Shane Scott - Great Room
1 - 2 PM: Lunch - Dining Room
2:30 - 4:30 PM: Nature Spirit Connections for Insight & Healing with Jay Thomas - Temple
2:30 - 4:30 PM: Freedom to Yasss: An Improv Playshop -with Andrew Deitch - Great Room
5 - 6:30 PM: Masc Enough? - with Noel Ramirez - Temple
5 - 6:30 PM: Exploring Erotic Energetics - with Jon Tucker - Temple
5 - 6:30 PM: 12 Step Meeting - Hunter Room
7 - 8 PM: Dinner -Dining Room (Circle at 6:50)
8:30 - 10 PM- Contra Dance - with the Eclectic Orchestra - Great Room
10 PM - ? Evening Activities - Everywhere
MONDAY
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Yoga with Tim Cooley - Great Room
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast - Dining Room
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Lodge Groups - Various Locations
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Story & Song - with Jonathan Comisar - Great Room
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Lessons from the 4 Agreements - with Shane Scott - Temple
1 - 2 PM: Lunch - Dining Room
2:30 - 4:30 PM: Massage a Trois with Goldenheart & Jon Tucker- Great Room
2:30 - 4:30 PM: Restorative Sound Bath - with Jay Thomas - Temple
5 - 6:30 PM: The Artists Way - with Jonthan Comisar - Great Room
5 - 6:30 PM: Burn out & Identity Restoration with Noel Ramirez - Temple
5 - 6:30 PM: 12 Step Meeting - Hunter Room
7 - 8 PM: Dinner -Dining Room (Circle at 6:50)
8:30 - 10 PM- Talent Salon - Great Room
10 PM - ? Evening Activities -Everywhere
TUESDAY
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Yoga with Tim Cooley - Great Room
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast - Dining Room
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Lodge Groups - Various Locations
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Father Discussion - with Harry Faddis - Great Room
1 - 2 PM: Lunch - Dining Room
2:30 - 5:30 PM: OUTDOOR FREEDOM FEST!
5:30 - 6:45 - Freedom Deck Party!
5 - 6:00 PM: 12 Step Meeting - Hunter Room
7 - 8 PM: Dinner -Dining Room (Circle at 6:50)
8:30 PM - Freedom Bonfire with Moss & Jay Thomas - Meet on Deck
9:30 PM - Freedom Dance Party! with DJ Synes - Great Room
10 PM - ? Evening Activities - Everywhere
WEDNESDAY
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Yoga with Tim Cooley - Great Room
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast - Dining Room
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Lodge Groups - Various Locations
11 AM - 12PM - Closing Circle
12 PM: Farewell Brunch

Meet the Team

We will be adding more team members soon!

Featured

Harry Faddis

Harry Faddis, D.D., CPCC, has been a member of the Easton Mountain Community since its founding in 2000 and he has served several terms on the Board of Directors, as well as a 9-month term as interim Executive Director. He now works on the Programming Team. He is a professional Life Coach and Spiritual Director, working with gay men with…

Goldenheart

Goldenheart (AKA Freddy Freeman) is the founder and organizer of Bear Your Soul retreats and workshops and a retreat for Polyamorous Men Who Love Men. He is an award-winning Singer-Songwriter, music producer, festival organizer, and facilitator. After over a decade of going to Bear events, performing and promoting Bear musicians …

Michael Sjostedt

Michael is a western Mass based collage artist and collage workshop instructor. His work focuses on media representations and constructions of male identity, and how men interpret, adopt, and challenge …

Nhojj

Nhojj is a singer/songwriter and poet. Raised in Guyana and Trinidad, he has recorded 7 albums and published 3 books. With an unwavering passion for staying true to his artistic and personal callings, Nhojj has spent over 2 decades charting a singular course through the rivers of R&B, soul, folk, jazz, reggae and poetry creating space where audiences can experience themselves…

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander is a frequent participant and valued volunteer member of the Easton Mountain community. As one of your workshop facilitators, he brings with him a treasure trove of pedagogical/andragogical expertise gained during his 23 years of public service, most recently leading professionals working in adult education within the Government of Canada. His passion for education…

Jonathan Comisar

Jonathan Comisar is an awarding winning eclectic composer of vocal, chamber, choral, orchestral, and musical theater works. His musical training includes Oberlin, Eastman, and a masters in classical composition from the Manhattan School of Music. He is also an ordained Cantor and and is a sought after composer of Jewish sacred music throughout North America. Jonathan is a lover of …

Kathryn Wedderburn and the Eclectic Dance Orchestra

Join Kathryn and the band for fun connecting Contra Dancing! An Easton Mountain favorite!

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Rates & Accommodations

Rates are per person per bed and include housing, meals and programing for the entire event.

Private Room #10: $1395 (only one available)
Room 19 - Queen Bed in a Shared Suite: $1095
Room 20 - Double Bed in a Shared Suite: $945
Gingerbread Private Cabin: $995
Garden Cabin Private Room: $995
Guest House Semi Private Room: $995
Guest House Quad Room: $895
Glamping Site: $895
Garden Cabin Shared Bunk Room: $795
Tent Camping (bring your own tent) $695
Commuter (housing not included) $595
Newbie Rate: $595
To introduce new people to Easton Mountain, we are offering this special rate that includes Best Available Housing (The best option we have available at the start of the event)

If there is a financial barrier to attending a program, please visit our scholarship page!

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