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Sanctuary - Gay and Bi Men’s Gathering


  • Willow Vermont 369 Dover Road South Newfane, VT, 05351 United States (map)

Join us for a three-night mini retreat for gay, bi, trans and queer men. Wake up to morning yoga, spend the day exploring the area or staying put on the property, and end the day with evening meditation and a nighttime gathering at the fire pit.

Accommodation options include:

  • Main house rooms are available for up to 14 people. Accommodations are two to a room in separate beds, so bring a friend or we’ll match you up. All rooms have two beds and their own bathrooms. Read more about the main house here.

    • $125/night per person, double occupancy

    • Add $95 for single occupancy.

  • Camping is available for up to 6 people / up to 3 tents. Two half baths are available 24/7 on the first floor of the main house. House showers are available from 11am to 4pm on the second floor.

    • $45/night per person.

  • The Treehouse is available. The treehouse has a sitting area, deck, full bath, kitchenette, and loft queen bed. Read more about the treehouse here.

    • $195/night per person, double occupancy (couples or close friends only)

    • Add $150/night for single occupancy

Refunds

  • Grace Window: Willow offers a full refund minus applicable credit card charges for cancelations made within 24 hours of booking. Credit card charges are 3% for most cards or 4.5% for Amex and are applied by your bank on all transactions, including deposits and refunds. Additional charges may be incurred on international cards.

  • Early Cancelation Window: When you call or email to cancel at least 60 days prior to a retreat, Willow offers a 50% refund of deposit(s).

  • Travel Insurance and Late Cancelations: Our travel insurance partner, ResNexus, offers partial to full refund options right up to the day your retreat starts. Travel insurance must be purchased at booking. If you opt not to purchase travel insurance at booking, refunds are not possible after the early cancelation window closes.

The Schedule—join if you wish—everything is optional

Friday

3-5pm: arrive and get settled into your room

6pm: gather at 6pm in the library and living rooms.

8:30-9pm: evening meditation

9-11pm: gather at the fire pit near the pond

saturday and Sunday

8-9:15am: yoga with Tom

9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast

11-5pm: on your own

8:30-9pm: evening meditation

9-11pm: gather at the fire pit near the pond

Monday

8-9:15am: yoga with Tom

9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast

11-3pm: on your own

4pm: checkout

Willow amenities and attractions

Willow is located 3 miles from Rock River Preservation in the foothills of the Green Mountains. We are on 5 acres of open space abutting several hundred acres of woods with hiking trails. The property has a large pond, hillside garden, fire pit, and a large south-facing porch for lounging and gathering. More information on amenities and area attractions is offered on our website.

What to Bring

Shoes: house slippers, outdoor shoes

Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing

Your birthday suit and a robe or a wrap for areas of the yard that are visible to the street

Flashlight or headlamp

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