EM 25 Celebration Weekend
Thursday, May 22nd
5:30–6:30 p.m. → Welcome Reception
6:30–8:00 p.m. → Welcome Dinner (circle at 6:20)
8:00–9:30 p.m. → Opening Circle
After Circle - 9:30-ish → Sound Bath with Rod Love - Great Room
10:00 p.m. → Hangout Time, Games, Sauna (ready at 9:30)
Friday May 23rd
8:00–9:00 a.m. → Yoga with Tim Cooley – Great Room
OR → Meditation with Russell Haley – Temple
9:00–10:00 a.m. → Breakfast
10:00–11:30 a.m. → I & Thou with David Dunn Bauer – Great Room
Explore Martin Buber’s powerful philosophy with Rabbi David Dunn Bauer through a short text study and discussion on how sacred connection—with each other and with nature—can transform our lives.OR → Co-Creating Intimate, Male, Spiritual/Erotic Community with Jon Carl Lewis – Temple
Spiritual Guide and Interim Executive Director of Jonathan's Circle, Jon Carl Lewis, will lead a communal exploration of our personal yearnings for sustainable, safe, and liberating men's erotic community. We invite you to name and discern the deepest desires of your heart for connection with other men, the sacred, and yourself as we weave a vision for individual and collective flourishing in community... and identify small, meaningful next actions towards cultivating that community in sacred places such as Easton and in our daily lives.
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. → Story Sanctuary
Gather in small rotating groups as community members share personal stories from Easton’s history—moments of growth, joy, struggle, and transformation that shaped who we are today.1:00–2:00 p.m. → Lunch
2:00–4:00 p.m. → SENSE-ational Massage with David Dunn Bauer – Great Room
This erotic massage workshop awakens all five senses—touch, sound, scent, sight, and (with consent and clear boundaries) taste—for a full-body experience of connection and pleasure. Nudity, random partnering, and intimate contact involved. Please arrive showered. Space is limited; sign-up required. If you’ve done this before, consider letting others sign up first.OR → Evolutionary Energy Healing with David Sklarew – Temple
Want to become more present, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and clear emotions that may not be yours? In this playful, experiential workshop, we’ll explore the emotional energy body, how chakra imbalances affect behavior, and learn tools for embodiment, energy regulation, and emotional clearing—especially useful for sensitive, empathic men.
4:30–6:00 p.m. → Awakened Hearts with Will Fisher – Great Room
This playful, interactive workshop explores how to open your heart to deeper self-love and connection with others. Through games, sharing, and guided exercises, we’ll gently dismantle barriers to living with love—leaving you touched, inspired, and more connected.OR → That’s Kinky... But It Doesn’t Hurt with Sir Bob – Temple
An intro to kink in a safe, consensual setting. We’ll talk about and lightly sample a range of kinks—including spanking, flogging, ropes, sensation play, and more. Ask questions, try things out, and discover what excites you. No experience needed—just an open mind and playful spirit.OR → 12-Step Meeting – Hunter Reynolds Room
6:30–8:30 p.m. → Dinner (circle at 6:20)
8:30–9:30 p.m. → Steppin’ Out with Jack Kohler – Great Room
Kick up your heels with Jack in this fun, beginner-friendly hour of country line dancing! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm (and cowboy gear if you’ve got it!) for a rompin’, stompin’ good time.9:30 p.m. – late → EM25 Dance Party with DJ Sean
10:00 p.m. → Hangout Time, Games, Sauna (ready at 9:30)
Saturday, May 24th
8:00–9:00 a.m. → Yoga with Tim Cooley – Great Room
OR → Meditation with Mike Gilroy – Temple
9:00–10:00 a.m. → Breakfast
10:00–11:15 a.m. → Story Sanctuary
(See Friday description)11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. → Dreaming Session with John – Great Room
Join Easton’s founder for conversations imagining the future. Topics may include tiny homes, infrastructure, youth programming, spiritual practice, and creating space for our aging community members. Bring your ideas and curiosity—everyone is welcome,1:00–2:00 p.m. → Lunch
2:00–4:00 p.m. → Deep Listening with Darren Chase – Great Room
Pauline Oliveros was a pioneer in experimental and electronic music. Her practice of “deep listening” explores sound as a pathway to presence and shared consciousness. In this session, we’ll perform two of her pieces using our bodies, voices, and any instruments we bring. Her work is accessible to all, regardless of experience or skill.OR → My Reflections of Easton: A Labyrinth Walk with Moss – Meet on the Deck
Experience the new labyrinth as a space for reflection and visioning. We’ll walk to the center, honoring what Easton has meant to us and our personal growth. On the path outward, we’ll imagine Easton’s role in fostering peace, love, and compassion in the world. We’ll finish with a circle to share insights and intentions.
4:30–6:00 p.m. → Tea and Harmony with Jonathan Comisar – Great Room
Join Maestro Jonathan Comisar at the piano for a spirited sing-along featuring Broadway, folk, rock, and more. Requests welcome! Iced tea, lemonade, and light snacks will be served—so come sip, snack, and sing your heart out!OR → 12-Step Meeting – Hunter Reynolds Room
6:30–8:30 p.m. → Dinner (circle at 6:20)
8:30–10:00 p.m. → Easton’s Got Talent! – Sylvia London – Great Room
Our beloved community talent show returns! Come share your gifts—or cheer on the performers in an evening of music, comedy, poetry, and surprises.10:00 p.m. → Hangout Time, Games, Sauna (ready at 9:30)
Sunday, May 25th
8:00–9:00 a.m. → Yoga with Tim Cooley – Great Room
OR → 12-Step Meeting – Hunter Reynolds Room
9:00–10:00 a.m. → Breakfast
10:00–11:30 a.m. → Dreaming Session with John – Great Room
(see Saturday Description)11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. → EM Memorial Service with Harry Faddis and Marco Antoima – Cemetery (meet on Deck)
Join us in our beautiful cemetery to honor lost loved ones and ancestors.1:00–2:00 p.m. → Lunch
2:00–3:30 p.m. → Member Appreciation Reception at The Love Cabin
Join us to celebrate Easton’s Members—past, present, and future! Enjoy soft drinks and treats as we unveil The Love Cabin, a new guest space designed and built by Rod Love Schichtel. You’ll have a chance to connect, tour the cabin, and learn more about our Membership and Legacy programs. Whether you're already a Member or looking to get involved, you're warmly invited.3:30–5:30 p.m. → Outdoor Time
Enjoy the land and soak up the fun—take a hike, try the slippy slide, or challenge a friend to a game of cornhole. Alternate indoor activities will be available in case of cold weather or rain.5:30 p.m. onward → 25th Anniversary Banquet & Celebration
The main event! We’ll start on the deck with music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks, plus a time capsule activity to mark this milestone year. Around 7:00 PM, our kitchen team will open beautiful food stations in both the Great Room and on the deck. You’ll be invited to serve yourself and enjoy your meal wherever you like. After the meal, there will be a beautiful dessert display. We will invite you to get your dessert and take a seat for an evening program of reflections, presentation of awards, a special music program, and a keynote from Carl Siciliano, whose decades of advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth have deeply impacted our community.Afterwards → Hangout Time, Games, Sauna (ready at 9:30)
Monday, May 26th
8:00–9:00 a.m. → Yoga with Tim Cooley – Great Room
OR → 12-Step Meeting – Hunter Reynolds Room
9:00–10:00 a.m. → Breakfast (light)
10:00–11:00 a.m. → Multi-Faith Spiritual Service – Great Room
Join us for a special spiritual gathering led by John Stasio and a team of community members. This multi-faith service honors the distinct traditions that have shaped our lives and spirits—through music, prayer, movement, readings, and shared reflection. We’ll share in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship before moving into Closing Circle.11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. → Closing Circle
1:00 p.m. → Farewell Brunch