Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch & Tantra with Adam Brown! Jan 17-20

Waiting List Available! Kick-off the new year with the nourishing gifts of touch and explore the wonders of tantra with Adam Brown over the long MLK Weekend! Connect with other men in meaningful ways – men who share the desire to experience the joys and deeper states of pleasure with male-to-male touch. Everyone will learn new ways to express your innate gifts and potential for giving and receiving nurturing, sensual touch.

This 3-day program is for the non-professional man who flourishes being touched. You will learn how to be a really good giver of conscious touch as well. This retreat gives you lots of time to go more deeply into the wonderful world of touch and allows you more time to practice. The relaxed pace also allows for creating deeper connections with the other retreat participants! Practicing and learning together creates a special bond during a residential weekend like this. We are not exclusively focused on techniques, but also on issues around relating and intimacy and how touch can facilitate greater degrees of intimacy. Eros is an important aspect of being human. As gay, bi, fluid men with passion, our eros is embraced and relevant to our lives and our creativity.

There will be practices to expand on  and compliment the Massage Work including: Taoist Movement Classes and Conscious Breathing Techniques in order to heighten your Awareness and Pleasure. There will be more in-depth practice doing Energy Work as we learn how to ‘read’ someone’s needs and respond accordingly. There will be Meditation and Movement Training. And, we will spend time expanding our Communication Skills – again, in order to stay connected, to be articulate about our needs and to authentically express ourselves.

Men can experience more fulfillment, intimacy and satisfying physical and sensual connections by becoming more aware of our bodies, our sensations and our feelings. Touch coupled with Awareness helps us feel more centered. This combination also allows us to know what we want as Receivers. This sense of Embodiment also helps us be better Givers and helps us know what others want because we can “read” others more accurately . During this Retreat, Adam will give you Touch Skills in addition to Awareness Training through Taoist and Tantric Practices. We will practice sensitizing our hands and clearing our minds in order to rely on our felt-senses while giving massage. These practices are intended to broaden our experience as men and to provide you with more tools in your toolbox. For example, learn how our energy circulates, how our minds work and how to access our feelings more readily. Adam’s intention is to help you embody the all the Practices in order to expand your intuition and your gifts of giving and receiving pleasure.

Taoist Practices help you circulate your body-energy and ground your connection to nature. Tantra Practices guide you in personal interactions and fortify your human bonds. How do we treat each other? How do we behave in community? How do we stay in our curious mind and learn from each other? How can we experience and use Pleasure as a Gateway to Healing.

In this Workshop you will learn new ways to Touch and new techniques to use touch. You will become more comfortable with energy touch guided by the Chakra system and various forms of Energetic Bodywork. Tantric Touch brings all of you to the table – your sensitivity, your compassion, your intuition and, of course, your love of the male body. Tantric Massage is a Sacred Art. We hold men receiving in a safe space of trust and surrender. We will all learn to provide a environment to experience heightened states of pleasure through intimate touch – even ecstatic states of pleasure!

• Lingam & Prostate Massage Techniques will be available for those who want to learn these techniques. These ancient practices have been handed down by teachers to students personally. Adam will share some of this knowledge with you.
• Breathing is a big part of the Tantric Embodied Experience. We will be practicing specific breathing techniques to enhance your internal connection.
• Journaling is an activity that helps us remember key points, track our experience and becomes a touch-point of reflection during the weekend. A journal is an important companion on any residential retreat.

You’ll return home from this retreat with new skills and confidence to share touch with men in your circle. You’ll feel more relaxed – and invigorated – by the community learning and sharing together. You’ll feel more centered and grounded from these easy-to-learn practices.

Join Adam and learn how these embodied practices deeply effect on our well-being, our sense of balance in the body and of openhearted self-expression! According to Adam, “Learning to connect through touch is a wonderful way to manifest change in our lives. Change that is real, positive and part of our evolution as men”.

The Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch retreat is ideal for couples wanting to add compassionate, sensual touch to their relationships, or singles seeking to connect with men in new ways. Throughout the long weekend we will rotate partners so that everyone will have the opportunity to work with each other, both giving & receiving touch. The unique format of this all-inclusive retreat will allow plenty of time for all participants to practice and to relax and get acquainted. You do not need prior experience or have attended any previous workshops of this kind. The workshop material is meant to stand alone in learning and practice.

We don’t care if you are young or old, straight or gay, black or white, sculpted or sagging. Our massage 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. We take pride in our respectful, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. We are refreshingly free of “attitude”.

Please join us! The retreat is limited to 12 men. No prior experience with massage is necessary, and the retreat is open to both singles and couples. See below for complete details, rates and to register!

About the Retreat Facilitator:

Adam Brown is a bodyworker and acupuncturist in New York City. He has 25 years of experience working with men individually and in groups coaching men around issues of intimacy, sexual expression and male physicality. He also facilitates and creates workshops for men all over the country focused on empowerment, intimacy and the evolution of our consciousness.  Adam uses Tantric and Taoist Practices to guide men to embody their lives. His intention is to assist men in expressing their authenticity and to feel more comfortable with male-to-male intimacy. For the last 12 years, Adam has been leading a massage-exchange group for men in New York City called Heart-Centered Touch for Men.  Adam has facilitated men’s retreats at Frog Meadow since 2012, is a wonderful & talented massage therapist as well as a warm & engaging facilitator. Many of his retreat participants have returned multiple times to freshen and enhance what they have learned and to share it with others! You’ll find more about Adam’s work at www.heart-centeredtouch.com and www.adambrownacupuncture.com

About The Workshop/Retreat Setting at Frog Meadow:

• The Setting: The unique and magical setting of Frog Meadow’s 63-acres enhances your workshop and retreat experience. It is a sanctuary where men celebrate, transform and integrate body and mind and spirit.

• Lodging: Our five unique rooms and suites provide comfortable accommodations for single men and couples. To simplify room selection, we typically assign single guys a spot in the Deluxe Barn Suite which sleeps 4 comfortably and offer other lodging options 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 $900 tuition for the Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch Retreat
is all-inclusive and includes all program fees & activities,
3 night’s lodging, home-cooked “from-scratch” meals (3 breakfasts, 3 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 

The rate for the 3-day, all-inclusive Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch Retreat is $900 per-person (plus $66.25 VT rooms & meals tax) and includes program tuition, Friday, Saturday & Sunday lodging, Saturday & Sunday dinners, Saturday, Sunday & Monday breakfast, lunches & snacks, as well as full use of the amenities at Frog Meadow including 63-acre nature trail network, gym & wood-fired hot tub. Retreat Rates are per-person, double-occupancy (2 per room except for Deluxe Barn Suite which is Quad occupancy).

Note that due to the popularity of Adam Brown’s Heart-Centered Touch 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 January 17-19 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.

Choose from five different room options: 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!

Click here for specific room descriptions, amenities and images

Room Options	Occupancy	Bed / Bath	Status
Frog Meadow Suite	Double	King / Private	Booked
Deluxe Barn Suite	Quad	2 Queen / Private	Booked
North Room	Double	King / Shared	Booked
South Room	Double	King / Shared	Booked
Brook Cottage	Double	Queen / Shared	Booked
Bee Cottage	Double	King / Shared	Available!ilable!

Retreat Start/End Times

• Friday January 17: Arrive anytime after 4PM; 7.30 Opening Circle & Introductions
• Monday January 20: Closing Circle & Lunch conclude at 2PM

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. Using our Online Availability Calendar, select the available room of your choice for the nights of January 17-19, 2020. You will then be guided through the registration process for the Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch Retreat. Choose from and select the appropriate package for either one or two persons.

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 or visa) will be charged $482.63 (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 except for Deluxe Barn 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 12 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. 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, introductions and evening program.
5. The retreat will end at approximately 2.00 PM on Sunday, following a closing circle and lunch.
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. 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.
8. The workshop facilitator is not a psychotherapist and this workshop is not intended as psychotherapy or as a replacement for therapy.
9. With the completion of your registration, your participation in the Workshop program is bound according to the retreat’s Terms & Conditions of Participation.
10. Cancellations: For cancellations more than six weeks prior to the retreat, all fees will be refunded, less a 15% 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).
11. 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, and to fully experience Frog Meadow’s restorative tranquility.
12. 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 Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch Retreat  program click here to contact Adam 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.Situated on 63 beautiful & private acres, 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”