Below is a sample itinerary, based on last year’s events, to give you a sense of what to expect. Note that this year’s events will be slightly modified, but this gives you a good idea of the retreat.
ITINERARY
Thursday, October 5, 2023 – Sunday, October 8, 2023
Thursday, October 5
- 5pm – 6:30pm EDT — Arrive at Essex Woods. Unpack + tour the grounds.
Address: 1 Conomo Point Road, Essex, MA 01929
- 6:30pm – 7:30pm EDT — Welcome dinner together.
Location: Dining Room
Suggested Attire: Celebratory, luxurious clothing
- 7:30pm – 8pm EDT — Opening ceremony + meditation to welcome the energy of the weekend.
Location: Juniper Conference Room
Suggested Attire: Celebratory, luxurious clothing
- 8pm – 10pm EDT — Hot tub + sauna are open for relaxation + connection.
Location: Spa
Suggested Attire: Bathing suit or comfortable clothing that is okay getting wet
Friday, October 6
- 7:30am – 8am EDT – Meditation with Alex in Juniper Conference Room (optional).
Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothing for the day
- 8am – 9am EDT — Breakfast in Dining Room.
- 9am – 10:30am EDT — Connection Work in Partners: Feeling Safe with Other Queer Men in Juniper Conference Room.
Suggested Items to Bring: Notebook or journal for reflection during session.
- 11am – 1pm EDT – Your personalized astrology session with Alex Amorosi.
Location: Astrology Consult Room
- 1pm – 2pm EDT — Lunch in Dining Room.
- 2pm – 4pm EDT – Your one-on-one sensitivity work session with Mike Iamele.
- 4:30 – 6pm EDT — Shadows, Shame + Villains: Mapping + Understanding Your Shame in Juniper Conference Room.
- 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT — Dinner in Dining Room.
- 7:30 – 10pm EDT — Hot tub + sauna are open for relaxation + connection.
Saturday, October 7
- 7:30am – 8am EDT – Meditation with Alex in Juniper Conference Room (optional).
Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothing for the day
- 8am – 9am EDT — Breakfast in Dining Room.
- 9am – 10:30am EDT — Divas, Icons + Sensitivities: Finding Power Through Your Personal Divas in Juniper Conference Room.
Suggested Items to Bring: Notebook or journal for reflection during session.
- 11am – 1pm EDT – Your personal boudoir photoshoot with Mark Matthews.
Location: Photography studio
- 1pm – 2pm EDT — Lunch in Dining Room.
- 2pm – 4pm EDT – Game Show: Other Guys Put the Work You’ve Done All Weekend into an Action Plan for You in Juniper Conference Room.
- 4pm – 5:30pm EDT — Head to the beach for sunset photos and relaxation.
- 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT — Dinner in Dining Room.
- 7:30 – 11pm EDT — Queer celebration night with special guest Patty Bourree. Hot tub + sauna are open for relaxation + connection.
Sunday, October 8
- 7:30am – 8am EDT – Meditation with Alex in Juniper Conference Room (optional).
Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothing for the day
- 8am – 9am EDT — Breakfast in Dining Room.
- 9am – 10:30am EDT — Closing Ceremony in Juniper Conference Room.
Suggested Items to Bring: Notebook or journal for reflection during session.
- 10:30am – 12pm EDT – Pack up bags, say emotional goodbyes, and head home.