A 3 Day Weekend of Communal Warmth in the Midst of Winter - with a Cowboy Theme!

The dance party theme for this years’ Winter Spirit Camp is  “Cowboys”, and you might be wondering why.

At the end of the 19th century cowboys became the poster men for a new formulation of masculinity that emphasized ruggedness, aggressiveness, and physical strength. Many boys in today’s society are raised with a so-called "cowboy mentality," meaning a mindset of "I can do it myself; I don't need others." Men are constantly in competition with each other and constantly driven by this sense of anxiety.. Even today, in our queer community we can see how we live in this constant competition of who is the fittest and the strongest and not to mention the stereotypical “top’ and “bottom” mentally that has put our community at war, coming to a point of criticizing, shaming and bullying each other for our sexual preferences, based on appearance and body type. If you tend to be more masculine you should be the top and if you are more feminine you should only bottom. This also takes us to the questions: Are we as a queer community suffering from toxic masculinity and toxic femininity? Are we allowing ourselves to be mistreated and ridiculed by our own community members? Are we being as accepting within our community as we are asking ”straight” people to be with us? 

So, our point of reference for this event is reimagining the image of  Cowboys.  We are transforming all the negative beliefs into acceptance and breaking all the stereotypes our own community has created, sharing our rainbow of diversity, in a shame free world!

Our facilitators will guide us to explore the healthy ways we can live our queer lives, without the fear of judgement or shame, or the need of approval from anyone but ourselves.. We will celebrate our preferences and who we want to be in a safe environment.  

Get your cowboy boots ready if you like and dance for a fresh and healthy lifestyle.

The weekend has an open format where you get to pick and choose which workshops and activities to take part in. If you feel like an adventure, go on a winter hike. If you’re feeling cozy, stay warm by the fire, or unwind in the sauna or hot tub. We will also provide nourishment for your body, mind, and spirit with facilitated yoga, puppy piles, massage, a variety of fun, enlightening and connecting workshops, and of course the Cowboy dance! Winter Gay Spirit Camp has tended to attract a crowd of diverse ages and backgrounds. All men are welcome, and it’s a great opportunity for our older members to introduce younger friends to Easton Mountain! This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and meet new people, as we grow our friendships and our vibrant community. Don’t wait until Spring or Summer to enjoy the magic of Easton. The Winter months bring us a special kind of beauty and bliss, and we want to enjoy it with you!

Leave limitations behind and come celebrate who you are in a supportive community of diverse men!

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Schedule

Find the full schedule of workshops and activities here! with full descriptions and links to teachers bios!

Meet the Team!

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Rates & Accommodations

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

• Room 19 - Queen Bed in a Shared Suite: $895

• Room 20 - Double Bed in a Shared Suite: $745

• Gingerbread Private Cabin: $795

• Garden Cabin Private Room: $795

• Guest House Semi Private Room: $795

• Guest House Quad Room: $695

• Garden Cabin Shared Bunk Room: $595

• Commuter: $495 (housing not included)

• Newbie Rate: $495
  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)

You can see detailed descriptions of the above housing options by clicking here, or on the registration page.

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

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