Join us for Summerbloom, Willow’s first ever weekend gathering for gay, bi, trans and queer men. Over the weekend you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and two breakfasts, morning yoga and evening meditation. Weekend festivities may include a visit to Rock River gay men’s hangout, hiking, and a gathering by the fire pit and pond. On Saturday we are hosting a potluck dinner for the growing gay men’s community in southern Vermont. Some activities will be clothing optional.
In the interest of keeping Willow community-focused and sustainable, we ask for a small contribution for this special weekend—$100 per person plus tax. That includes two overnights and three meals - hard to beat! We’ll offer this rate only one time each year.
In house accommodations are two people to a room, so bring a friend or we can match you up. Each room has the option of one large bed or two smaller beds—your choice. All rooms have their own bathrooms. If you want a single room, please contribute for two.
Camping accommodations are also available at the same rate. We have space for up to 10 campers.
The Treehouse is also available for rent at half the usual rate - $175 per night plus tax. The Treehouse accommodates a maximum of two people.
Please plan to bring or make a food contribution to the Saturday potluck. Collaborating with other guests is encouraged. You can use Willow’s kitchen Saturday afternoon.
At the potluck, we will pass the hat for donations to Rock River Preservation. Your donations will help to maintain our community’s great treasure.
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.
6:30-8pm: Ravi’s vegetarian welcome dinner served in the dining room and on the porch
8:30-9pm: evening meditation
9-11pm: gather at the fire pit
saturday
8-9:15am: Tom’s yoga class
9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast
11-5pm: choose from a bunch of options
Go to the river
Hang out on the property or go for a hike
Join Tom at his first ever public yoga class at Village Yoga in Newfane from 12-1pm. No charge.
Prepare your food contribution to the potluck dinner
6-9pm: Potluck dinner on the porch
9-11pm: gather at the fire pit
sunday
8-9:15am: Tom’s yoga class
9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast
11-4pm: do your own thing
4pm: checkout time. Please strip your bed and bring linens to the laundry room. Extra points if you make your bed for the next guest!
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 with robe or towel for public rooms in the main house and areas of the yard that are visible to the street
Flashlight or headlamp