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Fall Conference, Gay Spirit Visions

GSV 2025 Fall Conference

What Is Mine To Do?: Polyspiritual Portals Into The New Age


September 25–28, 2025


The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands NC


Convener: Gregory Joseph


Convener: Gregory Joseph

Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen


Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen

Register Now!

Dearest Gay Spirit Visions Siblings,

The clock is ticking! Is anyone else feeling like time is speeding up right now? You’re not alone. Astrologically, we’re in a time that’s rapidly changing.

Virgo

We’ve just moved into Virgo, the priest/ess/x archetype, which is about living in your integrity, knowing your values, and devoting yourself to a calling. My trusted app, The Pattern (I swear I don’t work for them, and this is not a promo!), says that Virgo is “just being itself, and there’s a refusal to compromise its truth” and asks us, “Do you have the courage to devote yourself to what you believe in, no matter what anyone else thinks?”

“Your internal voice, your internal compass, is the most valuable thing for you right now because you’re going to need it as the noise of the outside world gets more and more chaotic. It’s your inner truth that you’ll be able to rely on.” We’ll also be able to rely on each other.

In the mundane world, this is your last chance to register for the 2025 Fall Conference, happening a little less than one month from now, September 25-28. The registration deadline is fast approaching on September 11, 5:00 p.m. ET.

Join about 100 kindred spirits to explore our theme, “What Is Mine To Do?: Polyspiritual Portals Into The New Age.” It’s a transformative weekend designed to help you reconnect with your purpose, discover new gifts, and be part of a community ready to step into a new era of harmony and unity.
Crowd
(Image from Queer Spirit Festival, 2017)

Together, we will ground ourselves in who we are, so we can more clearly see and be the magic that we are. We will gather around the sacred fire and co-create a space that illuminates our diverse spiritual and philosophical traditions. We’ll share collective wisdom in answering our conference theme’s question.

Don’t miss a chance to explore your gifts and purpose with a diverse range of sessions, including:

• Mindfulness as a Tool for Liberation: Our keynote speaker, Anthony Dissen, will share how you can discover how intentional presence can dismantle shame and help you access your innate wisdom.
• Hot Wax—Hot Love: Learn the tools, techniques, and safety of this form of play to bring new passion into your relationships.
• Political Action as a Spiritual Practice: Explore how political engagement can be a powerful part of your spiritual life and a sense of calling.
• Self-Pleasuring and Multi-Orgasmic Practice: Learn simple Taoist techniques with breathing and movement to improve your health, increase your libido, and reach new levels of intimacy.
• Whispers in the Bones: Learn the history and practice of bone throwing divination to invite your ancestors’ voices into your journey.
• Follow Your Rainbow: A guided meditation and writing exercise to help you find a spiritually purposeful life.

Check out the draft list of workshops HERE! And more will be revealed…

Come, rest your body, celebrate your spirit, and connect with a community that’s here to create a more beautiful world. Come, gather with kindred GSV spirits around the council fire, join heart circles, workshops, shared meals, “Temple 13” (the play cabin), and countless other ways to connect.

Ready to step through the portal?

With love and blessings,
Gregory Joseph (they/he)
GSV 2025 Fall Conference Convener

P.S. Know someone who needs to be at this conference? Forward this email to them and invite them to join us!
P.P.S. You can find out more about me here: Gregory Joseph.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 2025 FALL CONFERENCE

Silent Auction


Silent Auction Announcement! GSV provides financial assistance to those in our community who might otherwise not be able to join us at The Mountain. Our primary means of replenishing our financial assistance fund is through the Silent Auction held at the Fall Conference. The success of our Silent Auction depends on your donations of quality and meaningful items for others to bid on. Be creative! Whether that’s art, kink gear, a gift certificate for a massage, restaurant, online or in-person tarot reading, an all-expense paid vacation…All attendees are invited to bring items. This year, we are inviting ALL GSV community members to submit items for the auction even if you’re not attending Fall Conference. If that is YOU, it would be your responsibility to get your item(s) to someone who is attending. If you are donating a large ticket item, we might live auction it during the Variety Show. Please note: We encourage everyone to use cash, a personal check, or PayPal when paying for items you’ve placed the highest bid on. We are not able to process credit/debit card transactions for payment.

Cosmic Soup Variety Show


The infamous Variety Show on Saturday night will be re-branded for this gathering as “COSMIC SOUP”—a name that is affectionately borrowed with permission from the Chicago Radical Faeries (chiradfae.com) variety shows, which I am a part of in Chicago. Pull out your tutus, dust off your tap shoes, pull out that old saxophone and get that voice warmed up for our traditional Saturday evening talent extravaganza with a new name. This is your chance to shine your fabulous self AND entertain your siblings and The Mountain staff! Bring sheet music or a thumb drive with any needed accompaniment. Time limit 5 minutes. Questions? Contact David Berger 614.264.1574.

Parade of Beauties


COSMIC SOUP on Saturday evening is preceded by the annual PARADE OF BEAUTIES. Wanna push the gender bender envelope? Remember the words of RuPaul: “We’re all born naked; anything else is drag!” Bring it or borrow from a bountiful collection of clothes and accessories in the Shauna Pleas Boutique, which will be in the Rec Hall and open all weekend, downstairs in the Tree House. Participants are welcome and encouraged to play with gender throughout the conference.

Scholarship Information and Application Deadline


Financial assistance in the form of scholarships is available. The financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET. We hope that anyone who resonates with our mission and community, and who has the desire to attend, can join us at our gatherings. To that end we offer financial assistance through the Raven Wolfdancer Financial Assistance Fund. Please go to the Financial Assistance page on the Gay Spirit Visions website for more information and for a link to the GSV financial assistance application form. Remember, the financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Registration


Registration for the GSV 2025 Fall Conference is now open! Please begin the registration process by clicking the button below. All questions about registration should be directed to The Mountain – gsoffice@themountainrlc.org – Phone: (828)-526-5838.

4 Day/3 Night Package (Thursday through Sunday)


Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people) $315.00 + tax


Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy) $375.00 + tax


Single Occupancy (private room)—See information below under “Registration”


For All Rooms, Add Required GSV Program Fee $100.00


Check out the Registration System for Optional Extra Night Before (Wednesday Night) and/or After (Sunday Night) the Conference.

We remind you that recent fall conferences have reached capacity long before registration closes, so you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registration closes on Thursday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Accessibility Needs


Participants needing accessible accommodations are encouraged to register early.

All Single Occupancy (private rooms) for the 2025 GSV Fall Conference are for people with medical needs. These rooms are very limited in number and will be assigned based on need and availability. For Single Occupancy (private room) consideration, email James Williamson, Booking Coordinator/Guest Services. Email: james.williamson@themountainrlc.org

Register Now!

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What Is Mine To Do?: Polyspiritual Portals Into The New Age


September 25–28, 2025


The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands NC


Convener: Gregory Joseph


Convener: Gregory Joseph

Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen


Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen

Register Now!

Hello Beloveds!

Get ready for an inspiring Fall Conference! The workshop proposals are coming in—finding agency, divination with bones, kinky power, meditation & visualization—who’s next? You won’t want to miss this conference, a transformative time dedicated to exploring our essence, our gifts, and our purpose.
Aquarius
Throughout time, cultures, and space, we’ve inhabited sacred roles in societies—though somewhere along the way, that got a bit perverted (and not in the fun sense!). We will gather as the sacred beings we are, to create a collective space that illuminates our diverse spiritual traditions and the wisdom they hold. One of these roles is the Aquarian archetype.

What is the Age of Aquarius? “The Age of Aquarius is not something leftover from the ‘hippie’ movement of the 1960s. Astrologically, this Great Age will accompany a couple of thousand years of harmony, egalitarianism, and understanding.” There is no agreement on when it begins (anywhere from 1447 CE to 3597 CE), but many say it’s already here. I feel it’s here. What do you think?

Want the queer Aquarian story? Check out Shokti’s version.

I’ve been following an app called The Pattern, which gives real time insights into the collective and individual astrology, and here’s what it said this week: “The convergence of major planetary shifts in 2025 marks one of the most significant astrological periods in modern history. A time when our collective choices about how to use our expanding capabilities could set the course for generations to come…. 2025 is asking you, if not forcing you, to become a conscious participant in your own growth, in your own evolution, and to step up in a new way as a human being.” How are you preparing?

Here’s one way: a message from the stars to connect with your innate power amidst the rapid shifting all around us. Try this meditation for Divine Courage & Strength.

Keynote Speaker


Anthony Dissen will be sharing the following magic with us with some powerful keynote presentations and a special workshop. For a sneak peek into his offerings, check this out!

Call for Workshops, Playshops, and Creative Sessions!


Due July 20!
The deadline is fast approaching! Please complete the Google Form below to submit an interactive and experiential workshop/playshop proposal. We are looking for the following topics aligned with the conference theme: divination practices, self-inquiry activities, healing practices, relationship and sexual healing, activism/community organizing, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism work, ecojustice, sexual identity and gender justice, interfaith lessons and practices, new age consciousness, indigenous wisdom, and more!

If you have an idea but are unsure of how to form it into a workshop, reach out! Workshop ideas are welcome from everybody! Newcomers welcome, no need to be a professional presenter or ‘expert.’ I can’t guarantee we will accept all submissions, but we’ll do our best to provide a variety of options that align with the conference theme and the time and space available in the program. We have space for approximately 15–18 offerings. Thank you for your service!

Please complete and submit your proposal submission by July 25. Note: This is earlier than usual so that we have more time to prepare the program. If you need more time, please reach out to me.
Session Application (Google Form) CLICK HERE

Read on for more details and get ready to connect with a community that’s ready to step through the portals into the New Age, where our gifts are part of building the beautiful world to come.

Hang in there,

Gregory Joseph (they/he)
GSV 2025 Fall Conference Convener
P.S. You can find out more about me here: Gregory Joseph.

Scholarship Information and Application Deadline


Financial assistance in the form of scholarships is available. The financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET. We hope that anyone who resonates with our mission and community, and who has the desire to attend, can join us at our gatherings. To that end we offer financial assistance through the Raven Wolfdancer Financial Assistance Fund. Please go to the Financial Assistance page on the Gay Spirit Visions website for more information and for a link to the GSV financial assistance application form. Remember, the financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Registration


Registration for the GSV 2025 Fall Conference is now open! Please begin the registration process by clicking the button below. All questions about registration should be directed to The Mountain – gsoffice@themountainrlc.org – Phone: (828)-526-5838.

4 Day/3 Night Package (Thursday through Sunday)

Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people) $315.00 + tax
Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy) $375.00 + tax
Single Occupancy (private room)—See new information below.

For All Rooms, Add Required GSV Program Fee $100.00

Check out the Registration System for Optional Extra Night Before (Wednesday Night) and/or After (Sunday Night) the Conference.

Registration closes on Thursday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET. We remind you that recent fall conferences have reached capacity long before registration closes, so you are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Accessibility Needs


Participants needing accessible accommodations are encouraged to register early.

All Single Occupancy (private rooms) for the 2025 GSV Fall Conference are for people with medical needs. These rooms are very limited in number and will be assigned based on need and availability. For Single Occupancy (private room) consideration, email James Williamson, Booking Coordinator/Guest Services. Email: james.williamson@themountainrlc.org

4 Day/3 Night Package (Thursday through Sunday)


Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people) $315.00 + tax


Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy) $375.00 + tax


Single Occupancy (private room)—See information below under “Registration”


For All Rooms, Add Required GSV Program Fee $100.00


Check out the Registration System for Optional Extra Night Before (Wednesday Night) and/or After (Sunday Night) the Conference.

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Fall Conference, Gay Spirit Visions

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What Is Mine To Do?: Polyspiritual Portals Into The New Age


September 25–28, 2025


The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands NC


Convener: Gregory Joseph


Convener: Gregory Joseph

Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen


Keynote Speaker: Anthony Dissen

4 Day/3 Night Package (Thursday through Sunday)


Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people) $315.00 + tax


Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy) $375.00 + tax


Single Occupancy (private room)—See information below under “Registration”


For All Rooms, Add Required GSV Program Fee $100.00


Check out the Registration System for Optional Extra Night Before (Wednesday Night) and/or After (Sunday Night) the Conference.

Register Now!

Dearest Siblings,

In a little more than 3 months, we will gather with around 90 other kindred souls for the 36th annual Gay Spirit Visions Fall Conference. Our souls have chosen to be here during these tumultuous and transformative times for a reason. Do you feel the shifting? Do you know why you’re here, now?✨

I do. For one thing, I heard the call to convene this conference from the depths of a darkness retreat this spring… but that’s another story! For those who don’t know me, I am an interspiritual counselor, dream guide, creative writer, sacred spaceholder, shamanic practitioner, sacred kink coach, community builder, and organizational development consultant. I have been coming to The Mountain for GSV on and off since 2021 and was involved in the Chicago GSV community from 2010–2015.

We are, as a community, “polyspiritual”—finding meaning, inspiration, and grounding in the rainbow of spiritual traditions, paths, and even secular philosophies. And we all have something unique to offer the world—both individually and collectively. Even if we know what that is, these times are asking us to revisit our purpose.

There is a growing global movement that believes these rapidly shifting times are in fact the dawning of the New Age, the Age of Aquarius (do I hear an act for the Variety Show brewing??!). This is not just some “hippie” thing. It’s been prophesized since ancient times as an era that will include a few thousand years of harmony, equality, and unity.

Wanna find out more? We’ll explore questions like:

• How can I show up authentically for myself and the world?
• What resources and support will help me share my gifts?
• How can we queerfolk be part of creating the future world of love and unity?
• How do various spiritual and/or secular practices and traditions help us answer the question, ‘What is mine to do?’
Together, we can heal the world by being and healing ourselves. It’s time to restore the sovereignty of our true natures and place in this world, like Leo the Lion, with his bright, shining heart.

Keynote Speaker


We will welcome
Anthony Dissen to The Mountain! Anthony is a queer educator, public health researcher, professor, and shamanic practitioner. A student of spirituality for over 25 years, his mission is to bring Spirit back to the LGBTQIA2S+ community through devotional chanting, singing, meditation, and a heart-based approach to healing and connection. They’ll be sharing the following magic with us:
• Keynote Presentation 1: Mindfulness As a Tool for Liberation and Self-Discovery
• Keynote Presentation 2: Living the Path of Loving-Kindness: The Life-Changing Practice of Metta
• Bonus Workshop! Chanting and Singing Our Way to Freedom

Call For Workshops, Playshops, and Creative Sessions! Due July 20!


If you would like to offer a session, please complete the Google Form below. We like these to be more interactive and experiential, and less like a presentation/talk to a group. We are particularly looking for the following topics, aligned with the conference theme: divination practices, self-inquiry activities, healing practices, relationship and sexual healing, activism/community organizing, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism work, ecojustice, sexual identity and gender justice, interfaith lessons and practices, new age consciousness, indigenous wisdom, and more!

If you have an idea but are unsure of how to form it into a session, reach out! Session ideas are welcome from everybody! Newcomers welcome, no need to be a professional presenter or ‘expert.’ I can’t guarantee we will accept all submissions, but we’ll do our best to provide a variety of options that align with the conference theme and the time and space available in the program. We have space for approximately 15–18 offerings. Thank you for your service!

Please complete and submit your proposal submission by July 20. Note: this is earlier than usual so that we have more time to prepare the program.

Session Application (Google Form) CLICK HERE

In Closing


Come, rest your body, celebrate your spirit, sing your heart out, dance like nobody’s watching, love ‘til it hurts, and even flog a friend. Like the glowing heart above, it’s time for the world to see the light and love you can shine. It’s time (again) to show the world what we’re made of!

Blessings,
Gregory Joseph (they/he)
GSV 2025 Fall Conference Convener
P.S. You can find out more about me here: Gregory Joseph.

Scholarship Information and Application Deadline


Financial assistance in the form of scholarships is available. The financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET. We hope that anyone who resonates with our mission and community, and who has the desire to attend, can join us at our gatherings. To that end we offer financial assistance through the Raven Wolfdancer Financial Assistance Fund. Please go to the
Financial Assistance page on the Gay Spirit Visions website for more information and for a link to the GSV financial assistance application form. Remember, the financial assistance application submission deadline is September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Registration


Registration for the GSV 2025 Fall Conference is now open. Please begin the registration process here.
All questions about registration should be directed to The Mountain – gsoffice@themountainrlc.org – Phone: (828)-526-5838.

Registration closes on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. We remind you that recent fall conferences have reached capacity long before registration closes, so you are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Participants needing accessible accommodations are encouraged to register early.

All Single Occupancy (private rooms) for the 2025 GSV Fall Conference are for people with medical needs. These rooms are very limited in number and will be assigned based on need and availability. For Single Occupancy (private room) consideration, email James Williamson, Booking Coordinator/Guest Services.
Email: james.williamson@themountainrlc.org

Register Now!

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GSV 2025 Spring Retreat Post 3 – Last Call

Spring Retreat

2025 Spring Retreat

(Note: Registration closes on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Convergence: The Journey of Love, Sex, and Intimacy


May 9 – 11, 2025


The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands, NC


3 Day/2 Night Package (Friday through Sunday)


Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people): $210 + 6.75% tax


Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy): $250 + 6.75% tax


Single Occupancy (private room): $390 + 6.75% tax


For All Rooms Add Required GSV Program Fee: $35.00


For optional extra night before (Thursday) and/or after (Sunday) see “Add On” options when registering. No meals are provided.


Register Now!

Dear Siblings,

Please join me for Gay Spirit Visions’ Spring Retreat gathering, Convergence: The Journey of Love, Sex, and Intimacy, on May 9-11, 2025, at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.

As we gather this spring, we invite you to reflect on how love, sex, and intimacy have shaped your journey. How do we show up authentically, ready to reveal our full selves and embrace new perspectives? Though our paths are unique, we are bound by shared experiences of heartbreak, desire, and connection.

Through guided discussions, personal reflection, and shared experiences, we will create a space to honor every part of ourselves—our vulnerability, our strength, and our longing for deep, meaningful connection. This retreat is an invitation to listen, to reach out, and to embrace the beauty of every stage of life.

Join us as we step into the mystery of these intersections, where we may find what we need most: a love that honors the fullness of who we are, in all our depth, tenderness, and resilience.

Opening the Journey


Saturday opens with Hunter Flournoy’s workshop entitled Rough Trade in the School of Love. Love teaches through both light and shadow, drawing us toward partners who challenge and transform us. This workshop explores the psychology, polyvagal theory, and spiritual traditions that help us alchemize heartache into healing. Smaller breakout groups will allow for deeper discussion and personal reflection.

Workshops to Nurture Body, Mind, and Spirit


• Exploring Hypnosis for Self-Love with Paul Austin—Unlock your subconscious to deepen self-love.
• Generou$ of Spirit, Sex, and Support with Shane Lukas—A discussion on intimacy work, best practices, and lived experiences.
• Walking the Path of Grief with Roger Custin—Reflect on loss and how it shapes your identity.
• Nontraditional Relationships: How Gay Marriage Didn’t Solve It All with Pat Boyle—A conversation on evolving relationship dynamics among gay, bisexual, and trans men.
• Restorative Flow (Yoga) & Meditation with David Jones—A gentle, clothing-optional practice accompanied by Teddy Jones on harp.
• Breathwork in Synchrony with Karma—Experience deepened intimacy through synchronized breathing and gentle physical connection.
• Evolution of Love with Darin Toppin—Share your love story with humor, heart, and a touch of sass!
• Wholeness, Authenticity, Intimacy, and Surrender: Insights from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene with Hunter Flournoy—Two thousand years ago, Mary Magdalene (yes, that Mary) offered a radical vision of what it means to be a true human being. In this playful experiential workshop, we will explore her key insights, ground them in our own queer experience.

Weekend Highlights


• Heart Weaving & Massage Circle with Mahan-Kalpa Khalsa—Join a guided, deeply connective experience at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
• Chocolate DecaDANCE Party—A celebration of all things chocolate, exclusively at the Mountain Café and Bait Shop (Dining Hall).
• Embracing Faerie Magic & Ritual

While we explore profound topics, the weekend will also be filled with play, transformation, and faerie magic. We’ll honor traditions like the Fire Ritual while welcoming new ceremonies that bring light and laughter.

Bring your heart, mind, and soul—but most of all, bring an open heart and a willingness to step fully into the experience. We can’t wait to share this journey with you.

I am looking forward to seeing you at The Mountain for our Spring Retreat.

Wade Lee Jones
GSV 2025 Spring Retreat Convener

Financial Assistance


Financial assistance, in the form of scholarships, is available. The financial assistance application submission deadline is April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. ET. Our hope is that anyone who resonates with our mission and community, and who has the desire to attend, can join us at our gatherings. To that end, we offer financial assistance through the Raven Wolfdancer Financial Assistance Fund. Please go to the Financial Assistance page on the Gay Spirit Visions website for more information about financial assistance (scholarships) and for a link to the GSV financial assistance application form. Remember, the financial assistance application submission deadline is April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. ET.
Please note that GSV currently plans to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the gathering.

Register Now!

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Gay Spirit Visions, Spring Retreat

2025 Spring Retreat

Convergence: The Journey of Love, Sex, and Intimacy

May 9 – 11, 2025


The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands, NC


3 Day/2 Night Package (Friday through Sunday)


Bunk House (shared room up to 4 people): $210 + 6.75% tax


Lodge or Duplex Cabin (double occupancy): $250 + 6.75% tax


Single Occupancy (private room): $390 + 6.75% tax


For All Rooms Add Required GSV Program Fee: $35.00


For optional extra night before (Thursday) and/or after (Sunday) see “Add On” options when registering. No meals are provided.


Register Now!

Dear Siblings,

Please join me for Gay Spirit Visions’ Spring Retreat gathering, Convergence: The Journey of Love, Sex, and Intimacy, on May 9-11, 2025, at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.

As we move through life, our bodies, hearts, and desires shift, calling us to rediscover the paths to connection, intimacy, and love. The places we seek, the destinations we long for—these evolve, sometimes subtly, sometimes in unexpected ways. In this ever-changing landscape, our mental, spiritual, and physical needs intertwine, offering us a profound opportunity to reflect, grow, and deepen our understanding of ourselves.

This exploration invites us to see the journey of love, sex, and intimacy through fresh perspectives. We will consider how age, abilities, and opportunities shape our experiences, while also embracing alternative ways of expressing connection and desire. Through open discussion and reflection, we will expand our understanding of intimacy in its many forms, honoring the diversity of our paths, and the depth of our personal evolution.

We invite you to a gathering designed for men who love men—a space to explore the intersections of intimacy, love, and sexuality with openness and curiosity. Together, we will reflect on the ways our desires shape us and how they evolve as we journey through life. What does cultivating a healthy, loving relationship with our bodies mean? How do we honor the longings that live within us?

At the heart of this gathering lies the dance between pleasure and spirituality—the pull to embrace the beauty of the present and the call toward something more profound, timeless, and transcendent. Somewhere in that sacred space, love has room to expand, stretching beyond time limits, and growing with us.

Through guided discussions, personal reflection, and shared experiences, we will create a space to honor every part of ourselves—our vulnerability, our strength, and our longing for deep, meaningful connection. This retreat is an invitation to listen, to reach out, and to embrace the beauty of every stage of life.

Join us as we step into the mystery of these intersections, where we may find what we need most: a love that honors the fullness of who we are, in all our depth, tenderness, and resilience.

Call for Workshops—Let’s Create Something Special Together!

If you’re interested in leading a workshop, discussion group, or activity for the Spring Retreat, I’d love to hear from you! With this year’s theme, Convergence: The Journey of Love, Sex, and Intimacy, there’s so much we can explore together.

These are just starting points—I’m open to anything that complements the theme. The goal is to keep these sessions interactive and participatory rather than lecture-style. Let’s create space for real conversations and meaningful moments.

I can’t promise to accept every submission, but I’ll do my best to include a variety of perspectives. If you’re interested, email me your idea at wadeleejones@gmail.comm, and let’s chat!

I look forward to seeing what we can create together.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance, in the form of scholarships, is available. The financial assistance application submission deadline is April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. ET. Our hope is that anyone who resonates with our mission and community, and who has the desire to attend, can join us at our gatherings. To that end, we offer financial assistance through the Raven Wolfdancer Financial Assistance Fund. Please go to the Financial Assistance page on the Gay Spirit Visions website for more information about financial assistance (scholarships) and for a link to the GSV financial assistance application form. Remember, the financial assistance application submission deadline is April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. ET.

Please note that GSV currently plans to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the gathering.

I am so looking forward to seeing you at The Mountain for our Spring Retreat.

Come as you are. Leave with a fuller heart.

Wade Lee Jones
GSV 2025 Spring Retreat Convener

Register Now!