Freedom, Pride, Belonging
What does gay freedom mean to you?
Is it the ability to be fully seen? To live with courage, creativity, and pride? To build relationships on your own terms with people who understand the path you’ve walked?
Gay Freedom Camp is a 5-day retreat for GBTQ men to gather, remember, and celebrate freedom as something we practice, protect, and create together.
Rooted in the spirit of Pride, this retreat explores the arc of freedom: where we’ve been, what we’re still fighting for, and what we are called to create together now. Through heartfelt conversation, creative expression, ritual, embodiment, play, and community, we’ll explore what pride, liberation, healing, and connection mean in this moment.
We are pulling the schedule together and planning a mix of workshops and experiences that include figure drawing, queer history, freedom statements, forest and sound bathing options, spiritual exploration, massage, and more. We’re also creating a fun game show about gay history, a “Songs of Freedom” deck concert and party, a piano bar sing-along, a talent show, a dance party, and a community bonfire ritual drawing on past activist movements, celebrating our history, and imagining our future together.
Gay Freedom Camp is a space where you can show up as you are and be welcomed into a circle of GBTQ men who honor your uniqueness, no matter your age, body, identity, background, or experience. Whether you’re new to retreats or have been on a lifelong journey of self-discovery, you belong here.
Schedule, Workshops and Activities
We are still working on the schedule, but to get an idea of what to expect, check out the schedule from last year! See previous schedule here! You can also take a look at a list of workshops that have been confirmed so far.
A Sample Day at Camp
Early Morning - Start your day with yoga, meditation, or quiet reflection in nature—solo or with others.
Breakfast - Fuel up with a delicious, nourishing breakfast.
Mid-Morning - Dive into workshops designed to inspire, empower, and connect—ranging from playful to profound.
Lunch - Gather around the table for a hearty, communal meal.
Afternoon - Choose your own adventure: creative workshops, embodied practices, bodywork sessions, nature walks, swimming, or simply resting in the sun.
Dinner - Enjoy another world class meal together—connect & savor the company around you.
Evening - Come together for magical shared experiences: fire circles, a talent showcase, dance parties, and more.
Late Night - Unwind in your own way—cuddle on couches, raid the game closet, visit the sauna, gaze at the stars, or explore the play space.
Voices from Campers
“Gay Freedom Camp gave me permission to be my full self in ways I didn’t even know I was craving. I left feeling more alive, more connected, and more free.”
— Riley M.
“I’ve been to a lot of retreats, but this one was different. It wasn’t just fun—it was healing, it was real, and it was exactly what I needed.”
— Devon C.
“I came not knowing anyone and left with lifelong friends. There’s something sacred about what happens at Easton. It’s not just a retreat—it’s a homecoming.”
— Malik A.
“This space reminded me that joy is a birthright. I laughed, cried, danced, and felt held every step of the way.”
— Theo W.
“I didn’t expect to feel so safe, seen, and celebrated. Gay Freedom Camp changed the way I think about community—and myself.”
— Eli B.
“The freedom, the friendships, the firelight—I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.”
— Julian K.
Meet the Team!
MORE TO COME! Our team is still being put together for this event.
Rates and Accommodations
Rates start at $595 per person and vary based on your choice of housing. All rates include everything you need for a transformative and joyful retreat:
✔️ Tuition for all workshops, circles, and activities
✔️ Housing in your selected accommodations
✔️ Three delicious meals a day, plus snacks and 24/7 tea & coffee
✔️ Access to all amenities, including the, sauna, pond, hiking trails, temple & more!
✔️ Evening events, celebrations, and rituals
✔️ A supportive, welcoming space to be your full self, held by community and surrounded by nature
We offer a wide range of both shared and private housing options to meet different comfort levels and budgets, from tent camping, glamping tents, and cabins to bunkhouse and guest house rooms. For more info on our housing types, click here.
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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.