De-Stressing through Touch, Eros & Movement with Colby Smith Sept. 13-16!

Join us for a Men’s Workshop Retreat crafted to give you tools to shed stress and renew your outlook! This Workshop is a wonderful opportunity to take the time to relax, reflect and refresh. Colby Smith will guide you through sensual /erotic touch, connection, restorative yoga and meditation practices.

The intention for the weekend is to reconnect body, mind and spirit through the use of practices that encourage the erotic, awaken the body, reconnect the breath to movement and emotion and provide a framework with which to view the world more holistically and healed.

The weekend is designed to guide you through gentle touch, massage, breathwork, meditation and movement practices in order to restore and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. The retreat is tailored to the group and will incorporate practices that encourage connection, breath, movement and spiritual integration in order to leave you feeling happy and healthy, as well as provide tools that you can carry with you in to your own home practice.

Mornings will start with a movement focused class to get you into your body.  Subsequent classes throughout the day will incorporate erotic touch, full body massage, partner work, breath work, sensuality and oneness. No prior yoga or massage experience is necessary.

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  Each morning, a movement session will precede breakfast and will be focused on waking the body with a variety of restorative yoga poses.

• Additional morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
• Sessions will take place unclothed and in a quiet and warm setting.
• Sessions are open and accessible to all men regardless of ability or experience.
• No prior massage, yoga, breathwork, or meditation experience is necessary.

• You may participate in as many or as few sessions as you like!

Throughout this all-inclusive men’s retreat weekend, you can also relax in our wood-fired hot tub, take advantage of the amenities at Frog Meadow including wood-fired hot tub, swimming pond, on-site hiking trails, the gym or simply relax!

We don’t care if you are young or old, black or white (or blue or green), sculpted or sagging. Our workshops are open to all kinds of men: younger…older…buff…and not so buff….we always get a mix. The idea is to be open to all types of men with the common thread being the desire to learn and share the experience of male touch, restorative yoga and meditation. We take pride in our respectful, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. We are refreshingly free of “attitude”.

Add-a-Night to Relax, Decompress and Integrate

Many retreat participants book an additional lodging night or two following the workshop to maximally relax, decompress and integrate what they have experienced, to schedule a massage with Dave, and to fully experience Frog Meadow’s restorative tranquility. We extend a 10% lodging discount to workshop participants. Please let us know at the time of your booking if you’d like to add a night or more after your workshop retreat stay!

About the Retreat Facilitator

Colby Smith began his journey into the yoga practice taking Ashtanga classes in Charlottesville, VA. Upon moving to the northeast to go back to law school, he fell out of his yoga practice, and, in many ways, out of his body. He returned to yoga in 2007 with more than a few extra pounds to lose. Through work and dedication, he lost the weight, completed 2 full Ironman competitions, and has been practicing vigorously ever since!

Colby has completed a 100 hour Anusara Yoga Immersion at Prasad Yoga in Southampton, PA. He then completed a 100 Hour Anusara Yoga Teacher Training with Michelle Synnestvedt also at Prasad. Additional training includes near completion of the DDYT 500 Hour Teacher Training at Dig Yoga in Lambertville, NJ and ongoing training at Dhuni Yoga in PA. In addition to his yoga training, Colby received his Mat and Reformer Pilates Certifications at IM=X Pilates Studios in Manhattan.  Colby is also certified to offer Table Treatments using the Yamuna Body Rolling system. Colby trained with Christian de la Huerta to offer Soulful Breathwork, an intense breathwork meditation.  

As an avid athlete, Colby understands the mechanisms and workings of the body, particularly the male body.  He teaches weekly Men’s Yoga classes in his private studio – Shankara Yoga Studio – in Lambertville, NJ for all levels of men.  He strongly believes, though, that the physical practice is just one component and incorporates many styles and modalities into his teaching, including meditation, breathwork, touch practice and partnering. Colby brings a lighthearted approach to all of his teaching…and you will quickly fall under his benign and open-hearted spell!  

Note that due to the popularity of Colby’s workshops, we expect this program to fully book up in advance, so if you’re interested please contact us by phone (802.365.7242) or book online using our website’s availability calendar, select the dates of September 13-15 and the workshop will appear as a booking option. Select the appropriate option (booking for one or two persons) and you will be guided through the booking process.

About The Workshop/Retreat Setting at Frog Meadow:

• The Setting: The unique and magical park-like setting of Frog Meadow enhances your workshop and retreat experience. It is a sanctuary where men celebrate, transform and integrate body and mind and spirit.

• Lodging: Our six unique rooms and suites provide comfortable accommodations for single men and couples. To simplify room selection, we typically assign single guys a roommate, as available. We offer a simple and all-inclusive flat-rate pricing for most workshops that includes programs fees, lodging and meals. As a result, workshop/retreat program pricing is not dependent on room selection.

• Meals: Much of the food we serve comes from our gardens or is locally- sourced. Eggs, bread, yogurt, cheese, apple cider and many other items served at Frog Meadow are produced onsite or provided by local farms. During your workshop/retreat stay with us, meals are served family-style. Evening meals are prepared by Frog Meadow’s New England Culinary Institute-trained chef and include braised chicken quarters w/ lemon vinaigrette & herbs, mushroom polenta; grilled beef w/ red wine mushroom sauce, seasonal veggies, quinoa pilaf; bouillabaisse w/ seasonal fish; thai pho noodle soup w/ chicken & vegetables. Please let us know at time of registration if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) and we will do our best to accommodate you.

• Workshop/Retreat Space: Workshops and retreats are held in a large, private, high-ceiling space we call the “Retreat Dojo” on the Frog Meadow property, within steps of the main house.

CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL INFO & FAQs ABOUT OUR MEN’S GATHERINGS, WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

The $1,336 tuition for the De-Stressing through Touch, Eros & Movement
Retreat is all-inclusive and comprises all program fees & activities,
3 night’s lodging, home-cooked “from-scratch” meals, (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners),
exclusive use of the property & amenities at Frog Meadow.
See “Retreat Rates & Registration” &
“Important Information” below for full details!

Retreat Rates & Registration 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The rate for the 3-day, 3-night all-inclusive De-Stressing through Touch, Eros & Movement Weekend is $1,336 per-person (plus $97.74 VT rooms & meals tax) and includes Friday, Saturday & Sunday lodging, all yoga classes, breakfast Saturday, Sunday & Monday, lunch Saturday & Sunday, Saturday & Sunday night dinner, as well as full use of the amenities at Frog Meadow including recreation trail network, gym & wood-fired hot tub. Rates are per-person, double-occupancy (2 per room/bed except for the Carriage House Suite which is Quad occupancy).

Click here for specific room descriptions, amenities and images

Room Options	Occupancy	Bed / Bath	Status
Frog Meadow Suite	Double	King / Private	Available!
Carriage House Suite	Quad	2 Queens/ Private	1 Booked / 3 Available!
North Room	Double	King / Shared	Available!
South Room	Double	King / Shared	Available!
Brook Cottage	Double	Queen / Shared	Available!
Honey Bee Cottage	Double	King / Shared	Available!

Retreat Start/End Times:

• Friday Sept. 13: Arrive anytime after 4PM; 7.30 Opening Circle & Introductions (for those in attendance).

• Monday Sept.16: Closing Circle & Breakfast conclude at 11AM.

Two ways to register:

1. Book by Phone: Refer to the table above for room amenities and availability. Call 877.365.7242 and we will gladly book your reservation by phone and answer any questions you may have.
2. Book Online: Refer to the table above for room availability and amenities. Click on the link below and  select the available room of your choice for the nights of Sept. 13-15, 2024. You will then be guided through the registration process for the De-Stressing with Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork & Touch Retreat. Choose from and select the appropriate package for either one or two persons.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Important Information:

CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL INFO & FAQs ABOUT OUR MEN’S GATHERINGS, WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

1. At the time of your registration, your credit/debit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover) will be charged $716.87 (50% of the Program Rate plus VT tax). The remaining balance will be charged to the card on file six weeks prior to the scheduled retreat date.
2. Rates are per-person, double occupancy (2 per room/bed except for Carriage House Suite which is quad occupancy), and do not include 9% VT lodging tax. Single participants will be paired up with other singles on a first come, first served basis, based on room availability.
3. Enrollment is limited to 14 participants and room allocation will be made in the order of registration (first come, first-served), so be sure to register early to ensure your room preference. Single participants will be paired up with other singles on a first come, first served basis, based on room availability. We will make every effort to accommodate your room request however we may need to re-assign rooms to accommodate couples or those traveling together. If this becomes necessary, we will contact you prior to your arrival. Click here for specific room descriptions, amenities and images.
4. Arrive anytime after 4.00 PM on Friday; the retreat will begin at 7.30 PM with an opening circle and introductions.
5. The retreat will end at approximately 11.00 AM on Sunday, following a closing circle and breakfast.
6. Please let us know at time of registration if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) We do our best to accommodate food allergies, food sensitivities and vegetarians, but generally cannot 100% accommodate paleo/keto, etc. requests.
7. The workshop facilitator is not a psychotherapist and this workshop is not intended as psychotherapy or as a replacement for therapy.
8. Frog Meadow does not have a liquor license. Please feel free to bring an adult beverage of your choice to enjoy with your evening meal, or we will coordinate pickup nearby on your behalf.
9. Cancellations: For cancellations more than six weeks prior to the retreat, all fees will be refunded, less a 15% of total program fee administration charge. For cancellations after that time, no fees will be refunded unless a replacement participant is found (and will be subject to a 15% administration charge).
10.  If you have any special needs  that you think may impact your ability to participate in the workshop please contact us prior to registering.
11. With the completion of your registration, your participation in the Workshop program is bound according to the retreat’s Terms & Conditions of Participation
12. Supplemental Lodging & Massages: You may book additional lodging nights preceding or following the workshop to maximally relax before the workshop, or decompress and integrate what you have learned afterwards, to schedule a massage with Dave, and to fully experience Frog Meadow’s restorative tranquility.
13. Waiting List: In the event of a cancellation, we will keep a waiting list prioritized in a first-come, first-served basis and will contact you should a participant need to cancel.

If you have any questions about the The De-Stressing with Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork & Touch Retreat program click here to contact Colby Smith or click here to visit his web site.

If you have any questions about Frog Meadow click here.

Travelling to Frog Meadow

• Frog Meadow is located off Interstate 91 in southeast Vermont, approximately 10 miles north of Brattleboro VT. At the time of your registration we will provide detailed directions do reach us.
• We are approximately 2.5 hours from Boston and 4 hours from New York City.
• The closest airports are Hartford (Bradley) and Boston (Logan).
• There is daily Amtrak train service to nearby Brattleboro from NYC Penn Station, Newark NY, Philadelphia and Washington DC. If you arrive via Amtrak we will gladly coordinate your transfers to/from Frog Meadow.  

About Us

Frog Meadow Farm Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis for Men is a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds to unwind and shed the trappings of busy modern life.

Frog Meadow frequently hosts men’s gatherings, workshops and retreats. Hosts Dave & Scott are committed to providing a welcoming environment to re-connect with nature and yourself.

Frog Meadow is only 4 miles from the popular Rock River swimming hole, 10 miles from Brattleboro, VT and 30 minutes Mount Snow & Stratton Mountain ski resorts.

Relax in our spring-fed swimming pond, soak in our wood-fired hot tub, or enjoy our 4-season recreation trails and extensive perennial gardens and orchard!

Be sure to check out our special events calendar, photo galleries, rooms/lodging pages & lodging specials and discover all that gay-friendly Southern Vermont has to offer!

Click here to learn why Edge Boston calls Frog Meadow “Vermont’s Gay Oasis”