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Villa Riad · Ewingsdale, Byron Bay/24 — 27 September 2026

An immersive three-day sensual weekend for men who love men. A luxurious container of breath, Eros, and the sacred masculine — held in the lush hinterland of Byron Bay.

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The Vision

A sanctuary for deep embodiment, sacred sexuality, and the profound power of masculine tenderness — exclusively for men who love men.

The Practice

Six master-led modalities

Designed to dissolve the armor and awaken the vital currents of the body, held by master facilitators in their fields.

01

The Alchemy of Eros

Learn the practice of the Microcosmic Orbit to circulate life force throughout the body. Explore how containing and consciously directing sexual energy, prana, and Eros can cultivate greater presence, vitality, creativity, and inner freedom.

02

Masculine Embodiment

Moving beyond performance into presence through somatic inquiry and partner work.

03

Erotic Hypnosis

Led by embodied pleasure guide Isabel Lamar. Enter a guided exploration of pleasure as a pathway to deeper presence and aliveness. Through embodied practice, you'll reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and discover new dimensions of vitality, intimacy, and authentic self-expression. A powerful and deeply nourishing experience.

04

Sensual Massage and Ritual Arts For Lovers

A sacred ritual for partners and paired participants to deepen intimacy and connection. Through conscious touch, breath, and embodied presence, we are invited into new depths of trust, attunement, and embodied devotion.

05

Temple of the Ecstatic Feminine

A ritual space for gay and queer men to explore the divine feminine through embodied devotion, movement, and relational presence.

06

Embodied Dark Room

Led by queer mystic, temple arts ritualist, and embodiment guide Paisley Heart. A culminating night of ritual and embodied expression. A descent into ecstasy, aliveness, and union through the meeting of our embodied yes and no.

Villa Riad: Moroccan-inspired luxury villa with archways and pool in Byron Bay
The Sanctuary

Villa Riad, Ewingsdale.

A masterwork of Moroccan-inspired architecture nestled in the hills above Byron Bay. Private courtyards, hand-plastered walls and uninterrupted hinterland views form the container for our three days together.

  • Organic, locally sourced cuisine — all dietary needs catered with care
  • Saltwater pool, sauna and outdoor fire for integration
  • Private en-suite accommodation in an intimate, high-end setting
  • Strictly limited to twenty-five men for a deeply held container
Nourishment

Locally sourced. Organic. Crafted with reverence.

Every meal is prepared by our on-site chef using organic produce from the Northern Rivers — a sensory ritual designed to nourish the body as deeply as the practice nourishes the spirit. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and all dietary needs welcomed.

Organic plant-forward meal plated on rustic ceramics, candlelit table
Daily Rhythm

From slow morning to candlelight.

The container is carefully curated to build energy across the three days — opening, deepening, integrating. Sessions are optional. 

9:30

Movement and Pranayama 

Waking the body through movement and intentional oxygenation.

11:00

Brunch

A lavish and connective brunch, and invitation to savour and devour.

12:00

Noon Workshop

The first of three workshops. We pace it slowly to cultivate spaciousness, stillness, containment and contemplation.

2:00

Late Lunch

A nourishing lunch of tailored, nutritious food to replenish and sustain you for the afternoon.

4:00

Afternoon Workshop

A deeper ritual attuned to the body’s natural rhythm, allowing space to open, deepen, and expand the capacity to feel and integrate experience.

7:00

Dinner

Eat, rest, and let the day settle as you prepare for the evening gathering.

9:00

Evening Gathering

A shared embodied practice that integrates the day’s experiences through exploration of the erotic field.

EMBODIED CONNECTION

Tenderness, presence, devotion.

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What to Expect

Where Intimacy Becomes Practice.

A new retreat experience for men who love men to slow down, reconnect with themselves and one another, and explore the sacred arts of intimacy, embodiment, sensuality, and Eros in a consensual, confidential, and safe environment.

Full consent. Full confidentiality. No Photos or Videographer.

A drug- and alcohol-free retreat.

Emotional regulation and support throughout the retreat.

Held within a safe, inclusive, and judgement-free environment.

Facilitated by practitioners with a nuanced understanding of the relational, emotional, and erotic experiences of men who love men.

No prior experience is necessary. Come exactly as you are.

Reserve

Begin the journey.

September 2026 Retreat  Bookings are now open. Spaces are limited.  Choose the retreat experience that best suits your stay. Retreat Only — $2,450 AUD Includes: Full three-day retreat program All meals Full access to retreat facilities Accommodation arranged independently. Retreat + Accommodation — $3,350 AUD Includes: Boutique accommodation : Thursday - Sunday Full three-day retreat program All meals Full access to retreat facilities Early Bird: Complimentary room upgrade to a villa with full payment. Limited availability.  Optional Wellness Experiences:  Available by appointment (additional investment). Individual massage Couples counselling Craniosacral therapy