Coming Soon Events
April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010
Kirkridge Retreat Center
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Almost Full - 2 spaces left
In this very special workshop, Kevin Kortan combines his passions for life and erotic exploration, as he guides you into ever-deepening experiences of intimacy, body, breath, Eros and Spirit.
April 24, 2010 to May 01, 2010
Thatch Caye
Our first retreat dedicated to couples! We join together on island off the coast of Belize for eight days of celebrating our togetherness. There are only enough rooms on the island for ten couples, so register early.
June 17, 2010 to June 20, 2010
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Asheville, North Carolina
...four days of rejuvenation and reawakening...Channeling your erotic energy helps unlock your creativity, transforming your sexual experiences and significantly altering all other aspects of your life...observe and gain new insights and methods to awaken a deeply satisfying, revolutionary approach to sexual practices... for men of all ages, shapes and sizes, no previous yoga or tantra experience is needed. Everyone will be able to practice at their own level.
July 23, 2010 to July 25, 2010
Kirkridge Retreat Center
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Awaken to happiness - it's here in each moment. Re-attune your ways of thinking and being in the world towards joy - a deeper-felt, peace-inducing, long-lasting sense of aliveness. In essence, welcome happiness into your life rather than try to find it.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
The Summer Retreat is a chance to really "get away from it all"; to really recover from the stresses of daily life; to make new connections with other men. There is extraordinary power to be found in a community of gay men gathered together for seven days in such an intimate setting. With the loving encouragement of brothers, we are able to see ourselves more clearly and empower each other in realizing our life's potential, taking small steps and sometimes leaps, toward living life to the fullest. | |
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Dear Spirit Journeyers,
March is here, spring is just around the corner and I'm very excited about what the future holds. Maybe it is the anticipation of warmer days (and no more shoveling snow) or maybe it is knowing that very soon I will be back at the Bodhi for another Summer Retreat. Whatever the reason, for now I'm just going revel in the joy of being alive.
May you all find the joy in each moment,
There are only 2 spaces remaining for Kevin Kortan's workshop, Intimacy and Eros For Men. I am checking with Kirkridge to see if we can get a few more spaces for Intimacy and Eros, but it's not likely.
Come celebrate being together at our couples retreat in Belize. Together is coming up the last week of April and will be a fantastic way to bring in spring and get your juices flowing for summer!
Our next Journey to Thailand is now on the calendar. From October 31 to November 13, 2010 we visit Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. I've been able to work out great pricing for this special journey, so don't miss this chance to "go behind the scenes" in Thailand.
This Month's Special Focus
An overview of travel to Iceland.
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ICELAND
by Howie Holben
Most visitors who travel to Iceland arrive with the intention of exploring the country's diverse, unique natural beauty that is unlike any experience you will have on gay vacations to other popular destinations. From the Northern Lights and Europe's largest glacier, to volcanoes and Grimsey, a minimally populated island in the Arctic Circle, Iceland is filled with opportunities to see the outdoors in an entirely new way. Rafting, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, ice climbing, ocean fishing and whale watching are just some of the popular activities that visitors partake in while in Iceland and are excellent options for outdoor gay tours.
Folks who might prefer a more urban journey will also find what they are looking for in Iceland, particularly in Reykjavik, the nation's capital, where solo travelers and participants in gay tours will enjoy numerous historical and cultural attractions, a vibrant nightlife, plenty of shopping and dining options, an expansive waterfront and museums.
Nature lovers and birdwatchers will certainly want to take the short journey to Grimsey, an island 25 miles off the northern coast. Its only town, Sandvik, is Iceland's northernmost settlement and has a population of just 150. Best known for the many bird colonies and steep cliffs that line its shores, folks who include Grimsey in their gay vacations to Iceland might also get to see polar bears, which occasionally arrive on ice drifts from Greenland.
Whether travelers come to Grimsey on gay tours or on individual treks, they will not want to forget to get a certificate stating that they have crossed the Arctic Circle while they are there. Those looking for outdoor gay travel adventures might also want to venture to Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, or one of the other glaciers that cover more than 10% of Iceland, for ice climbing and plenty of photo opportunities.
There are also a number of hiking and sightseeing opportunities throughout the country, including breathtaking cliffs, waterfalls, picturesque coastlines and Videy Island, which is just minutes offshore and is home to the oldest stone building in Iceland, as well as many sculptural art pieces.
Gay vacations to Iceland require particular consideration when it comes to which time of year you should go. This is because there are three distinct natural phenomena that happen at different times of the year: the Midnight Sun, Polar Nights and Northern Lights.
Travelers should plan their travel dates in accordance to which of these they wish to experience. Whichever time of year you decide to partake in gay vacations to Iceland, there is one must-do activity that cannot be missed. You absolutely must make the quick 45 minute drive from Reykjavik to experience the glowing, geothermal saltwater pool surrounded by beautiful black lava rocks at the Blue Lagoon. |
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