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.
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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 [email protected], 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