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OASIS FOR MEN ~ SOUTHERN VERMONT
Celebrating 18 Years of Serving the Men's Community!
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Warm Summer Days and Nights... | |
The Colorful Lupines in the Meadow Overlooking the Pond... | |
Time to Celebrate Pride, Summer Fun, and Share the Love... | |
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...And it's always 102-104 degrees in our Wood-Fired Hot Tub!
Wishing you a F A B U L O U S June Pride!
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Please Join Us this Summer
and Discover Why We're Called
Vermont's Gay Oasis!
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There's Plenty of Summer Availability...
Please Join Us!
Click here to check availability and book your stay
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Welcome June Pride and Summer! | |
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Happy Pride! Summer is just about here and the living is easy!
The warm days and nights of summer are an excellent time to be at Frog Meadow, a great opportunity to reconnect with returning guests and to welcome newbies to the Frog Meadow Family!
We have plenty of summer availabilities including the Frog Meadow Suite for the July 4th weekend, July 4-6, so please check our availability calendar and book your stay.
Please Join Us! Summer is such a wonderful time to relax , re-connect and to Discover Gay Vermont!
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Please Join us! Summer is an excellent time to Discover Gay Vermont, enjoy farm-to-table dining, local breweries & distillery, open studio/craft tours, make the pilgrimage to the Rock River Gay Nude Beach...or have a massage, hike our recreation trails, relax in our wood-fired hot tub - or do nothing at all! Please join us! | |
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Pride Celebrations Come to Brattleboro and Bellows Falls!
Since the 1970s, nearby Bellows Falls has been a home for the LGBTQIA+ community, with Vermont's first gay bar. Check out the Bellows Falls Pride Festival many fun events during June, details are below!
Not to be outdone, the recently formed Queer Council of Brattleboro will also be hosting several fun Pride events during the month of June, be sure to see the lineup of events below!
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PRIDE Comes to Brattleboro and to Bellows Falls! There's over a dozen local Pride events celebrating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month! From film screenings to dance parties and whistle-stop train tours to beach parties, burlesque shows, community dinners and more, there's something for everyone wanting to celebrate pride right here in gay & gay-friendly southeast Vermont! | |
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In-Person Men's Retreats Return to Frog Meadow!
We are pleased to again host in-person Men's Workshops and Retreats and invite you to join us!.
Our Men's workshops are a perfect opportunity to reset ourselves, re-center ourselves and re-connect with the things that light us up. See below for details and to register!
Carpe Diem! Summer months are booking up, so Click to check availability & book your stay soon!
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In-Person Men's Workshops are back at Frog Meadow! We are pleased to again host in-person Men's Workshops and Retreats See below for details and to register! | |
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Enjoy Better Sex with Himeros.tv from Davey Wavey
For many years, we've worked closely with Davey Wavey and his Himeros.tv team, and have hosted over a dozen film shoots at and around Frog Meadow. It's genuinely a treat to work with his team of talented, professional, and very sexy guys!
We're super-pleased to offer friends of Frog Meadow an exclusive 30% savings on all Himeros membership levels, and more... details below!
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Look No Further for Better Sex! Himeros.tv is your erotic playground of sex, intimacy, and connections between men. Hot erotic videos - and a better sex life - are just a click away. Hundreds of videos, updated weekly, sortable by date, popularity, category, name, and for those shot at and around Frog Meadow!
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Please join us and you'll know why Edge Boston calls us Vermont's Gay Oasis!
With much gratitude, love and affection - and warm hugs.
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH to you and yours!
Hope to see you at Frog Meadow Farm soon!
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P.P.S.S. HOW DO YOU SAY YUMMY?!
Some of the truly yummy homemade treats we recently served at Adam Brown’s Touch & Tantra Men’s Retreat in early May.
A tasty feast for the eyes - and more!
Special thanks to our multi-talented baker Matt!
Click for more cookie (cockie?) pics posted
to the Frog Meadow Facebook and Instagram pages
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Treat Yourself to a Relaxing and Therapeutic Massage! | |
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Male touch is a powerful and healing gift!
Dave has been serving the men's community for over 18 years. Dave’s training combined with his innate intuitive nature uniquely qualifies him for this work.
Dave’s philosophy is that the body, mind, and spirit are intricately intertwined components of the whole being. If any one part is out of alignment all three suffer. By assisting in bringing the body into balance, the mind and spirit benefit as well.
Dave is especially interested in the neuro-muscular techniques of Slow Passive Joint Movement and re-patterning work where muscles are taught to let go of their tension through slow, gentle and soothing passive movements of the shoulder and hip joints.
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Let Dave custom-design a massage for you!
Dave honors all those who arrive on his table with an individual treatment plan based on your input and what he feels with his hands when the work begins.
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Spring Work Camp Recap:
Black & White Sesame Crusted Salmon from James O!
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Thanks to the 22 Work Campers who joined us over 16 days in April for our Spring Work Camp, as we came together to get Frog Meadow ready for the season. We couldn't have done it without you!
One of the many highlights of Work Camp are the communal dinners prepared by our Work Campers, and the absolute gem of Spring Work Camp was the Black & White Sesame Crusted Salmon prepared by from James O, thank you James!
According to James, "this [recipe] may seem unnecessarily over-
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Special thanks to Spring Work Camper James O. for making this fabulous Black & White Sesame Crusted Salmon. Click here for the recipe | detailed but I’m a homo, after all, and I know how to do things RIGHT...go forth and eat your face off"! | |
Rock River Update: Summer's Here! | |
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Did you know that Rock River has been a safe space for men for 55+ years? Did you know that Frog Meadow is only 4 miles from the Rock River trail head?
The West River is a relatively long, wide and warm river as compared to the Rock River, which, true to its name, is very rocky, swift and cool. Just upstream from the confluence of the Rock and West Rivers, and only four miles from Frog Meadow off Route 30, there are a series of deep, clear water swimming holes. Known as “Indian Love Call” by the locals there is a long tradition of nude bathing on the Rock River as there is in Vermont in general.
As you hike further up the Rock River you will notice that the first swimming hole is deep with a sandy beach and a rope swing. This is the “family” swimming hole where the clothing stays on.
The further upstream you go the more likely you are
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to see nude bathers; the next couple of beaches up the trail are mixed, gay and straight, and nude.
As you continue further up the Rock River it becomes increasingly gay until you reach your final destination (about a 35-minute hike from the road) and discover the “official” gay area. While the wooded areas are very cruisy, the scene by the water is very social and quite friendly (e.g. no “attitude”).
Men often bring preparations with them for a summer BBQ and, generally speaking, all are welcome, especially if you have things to share.
There is a feeling of being in another time and place when you’re at Rock River!
Click here for more information about Rock River
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Local Eating: Tavernier Chocolates, Brattleboro | |
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Perhaps the Best & Most Unique Chocolate you may have Ever Eaten?
Those of us who enjoy the special treat of handmade bonbons, truffles and dark chocolate bars have found a new place to call “chocolate mecca” at Tavernier Chocolates, located in nearby Brattleboro.
The chocolates, which Co-Owner Dar Tavernier-Singer describes as "a full sensory experience," are infused with functional botanicals, fruits, raw sugars, tree syrups and honey, paired with global spices and other ingredients.
Customers have waxed poetic about Tavernier’s “earthy, elegant, seasonally inspired chocolates that are handcrafted in the bucolic splendor of Southern Vermont with
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ethically sourced couverture and farmed and foraged ingredients”. Tavernier Chocolates has been recognized by Yankee Magazine for its Soppressata Piccante Chocolate Charcuterie and by USA Today as one of the 10 best chocolate makers in New England. Definitely worth checking out, in our opinion!
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Open Wednesday-Saturday: 11am-5pm
128 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802.257.5806
tavernierchocolates.com
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June 7-10
De-Stressing through Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork & Touch!
Waiting List! Join us for a 3-day weekend program crafted to give you tools to shed stress and renew your outlook!
This workshop retreat is a wonderful opportunity to take the time to relax, reflect and refresh. Colby Smith, will guide you through meditation, breathwork, touch and gentle yoga practices.
Sessions throughout the long weekend are tailored to the group and will incorporate yoga, meditation, breathwork and massage techniques.
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You'll return home energized, renewed and relaxed following 4 days and 3 nights spent detached from the outside world at Frog Meadow's private paradise for men, learning proven skills to reduce stress, create joy and renew your outlook!
Full Details...
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Sunday June 9
Brattleboro Pride Dance Party
Join us for an afternoon Tea Dance Party on June 9th! There will be a cash bar, snacks, and feature local queer groove artist DJ ZEE
All donations will go towards expenses and ongoing queer programming organized by the Queer Council of Brattleboro.
When: from 2-6pm
Where: The Heart Rose Club, 11 Green St.
Brattleboro, VT
Admission: Entry is by donation! No one turned away for lack of funds.
Click for Full Details...
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This event is sponsored by The Queer Council of Brattleboro formed in early 2024 from a shared desire among community members to collaborate and bring more LGBTQ+ events to Southern Vermont. QCB’s mission is to bolster opportunities to connect with one another in revelry and resilience.
You can learn more by visiting QCB’s Facebook Page
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Friday June 14
Queer Soup Night & Silent Auction
Join us from 6-8pm for the first ever Brattleboro Community Queer Soup Night! Live music by JJ and Friends.
Featuring soup made by local queer chef, Bex Slattery. Soup options will be paired with salad, Gilles’ Baguettes, and VT Country Deli cupcakes. There will also be wine and beer by donation and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Location: Fire Arts Cafe & Bakery – 485 W. River Rd. Brattleboro, VT
Admission: Entry is by donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. All ages welcome!
Click the link for more info and a list of the silent auction items to bid on
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This event is sponsored by The Queer Council of Brattleboro formed in early 2024 from a shared desire among community members to collaborate and bring more LGBTQ+ events to Southern Vermont. QCB’s mission is to bolster opportunities to connect with one another in revelry and resilience.
You can learn more by visiting QCB’s Facebook Page
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Saturday June 22
"Ride With Pride"
Road Bike Ride
Join us for a 40-mile road ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley! Known by locals as the "Tri-State Ride" because it goes through the states of Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The ride is moderately hilly. Half way through the ride we will stop in Northfield, MA at an ice cream stand for lunch and an ice cream cone!
Participants should be experienced cyclists and have road bikes, not hybrids or mountain bikes.
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We will be riding at a moderate pace of 14-15 mph. Following the ride you're invited to join us back at Frog Meadow for a BYOB social mixer, hot tub and dip in the swimming pond!
Click for full details & to Register
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Saturday June 29
West River Queer Takeover Swim!
Join the locals from 10am-2pm for a queer takeover of the West River! All ages welcome!
Location: Route 30 public swimming hole access point at the intersection of West River Rd. and Williamsville Rd. right at the bridge on the border of Dummerston and Newfane.
There is ample parking but this is one of the West River's more popular spots so come early if you can!
There is a clear trail leading down to the water, however it is quite rocky and uneven ground so be sure to prepare for that with sturdy footwear.
Click for full details
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This event is sponsored by The Queer Council of Brattleboro formed in early 2024 from a shared desire among community members to collaborate and bring more LGBTQ+ events to Southern Vermont. QCB’s mission is to bolster opportunities to connect with one another in revelry and resilience.
You can learn more by visiting QCB’s Facebook Page
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Bellows Falls LGBTQ+ Pride Festival! | |
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June 5-29
PRIDE Comes to Bellows Falls!
Since the 1970s, nearby Bellows Falls has been a home for the LGBTQIA+ community, with the historic Andrews Inn, the first Gay bar in the state of Vermont.
Throughout the month of June, Bellows Falls is once again a destination for the LGBTQ+ community in New England and beyond.
Echoing the days of the historic Andrews Inn, which was in business from 1973-1984 and located in the downtown Windham Hotel building, the gay community sought out the town as a place of safety and security.
Patrons would travel by train to the only LGBTQ+ friendly destination in the state for a weekend of dancing and house parties. It was described in 1979 as a “cultural cross between Mayberry and Fire Island"!
Click here for more info...
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Frog Meadow's Community Partners in Pride Program | |
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Additionally during the month of June, we are supporting the recently formed Queer Council of Brattleboro through their June 14 Queer Soup Night's Silent Auction, where you can bid on a $250 Frog Meadow Gift Certificate, among other exciting goodies.
The The Queer Council of Brattleboro's mission is to bring more LGBTQ+ events to Southern Vermont and to bolster opportunities to connect with one another in revelry and resilience.
Click to learn more about the June 14 Queer Soup Event, or by visiting QCB’s Facebook Page
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Local Artist: Carol Ross/Rock River Studio | |
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We've known local graphic designer and ceramic artist Carol Ross and her equally talented photographer (and Wife) Christine Triebert for 30+ years as neighbors and part of the Rock River area's vibrant creative community. Together they operate Rock River Studio, which showcases their many artistic talents.
Carol's functional pottery has been described as calming and quirky at the same time. With signature coil and wire handles, each piece has a distinctive personality. Carol's graphic design background, and her love of simplicity in art and in life inspires all of her work.
Carol Ross pottery is not sold in stores or online. It’s available at selected festivals and directly through Rock River Studio.
Carol notes, "I grew up in City Island, a tiny island off the coast of the Bronx. After graduating from Hunter College, I started my career as a graphic designer in a large packaging design studio in NYC. Wanting a slower pace, I migrated north to Boston where I spent many years in advertising and magazine design. Wanting a still slower pace, I moved to Vermont with my partner, photographer Chris Triebert. We started a graphic design and
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photography studio here along the Rock River in South Newfane. Vermont very quickly became home.
Around 2013 I returned to pottery, my first love. My functional vessels have been described as calming and uncomplicated. With signature coil and wire handles, I try to give each piece a distinctive personality. Some of my forms combine the exposed natural clay body with the addition of a single glaze. My graphic design background, and my love of simplicity, in art and in life, inspires all of my work".
Carol and Chris welcome visitors to their studio in South Newfane and would love to show you around. Contact Carol anytime to set up a visit.
See more of Carol's work at rockriver-studio.com
Contact Carol: carol@rockriver-studio.com
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Take a Video Tour & Join Us! | |
Not stayed with us before? Please Join Us! Whether you're a hiker, foodie, craft beer/cider/spirits lover, cyclist, fun-seeker, massage aficionado, hot tub junkie, or just want to unplug, relax, safely enjoy the solitude, camaraderie & connection of like-minded single and coupled men, Frog Meadow has something for you!
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Featured Room: The Frog Meadow Suite | |
The Frog Meadow Suite
Come and stay in the best room in the Main House! The Frog Meadow suite is a deluxe junior suite with a huge en-suite private bath complete with a two-man whirlpool jacuzzi tub and separate walk-in shower with custom made accent tiles.
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The Frog Meadow Suite is beautifully appointed with a plush pillow top king bed. The bed frame and side tables were designed and built by renowned Vermont artist and author Stephen Huneck especially Frog Meadow in 2001. There is also a sitting area with a comfy club chair and ottoman, a writing table and chair.
The Frog Meadow Suite has vaulted beamed ceilings and wonderful southeast views of the grounds and surrounding hills. A mini-fridge and quiet central air conditioning round out the deluxe amenities that make the Frog Meadow Suite the “best room in the house”.
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All bed linens at Frog Meadow are high thread count Egyptian cotton. To ensure a good night’s sleep, the Brook Cottage is furnished with a comfy pillow-top mattress.
For your convenience there is a campus-wide Mesh Wi-Fi network that provides high-speed internet access throughout the property including the Main House, Carriage House, the Brook Cottage, the Honey Bee Cottage, the gardens, orchard, meadow and the swimming pond areas at Frog Meadow. The download speed is approximately 200 mbps. Click for more about the Frog Meadow Suite
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Discover Gay Brattleboro Vermont! | |
The Brattleboro area of Southeast Vermont has so much to offer to the LGBTQ+ Community!
Brattleboro is well known for its open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! Its such a gay & LGBTQ+ friendly region…and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do, including Rock River, our local gay beach!
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Brattleboro is well known for it’s open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! It’s such a gay/LGBTQ+ friendly region… and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do, see and experience!
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Fall Preview:
In-Person Workshop September 13-16!
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September 13-16
De-Stressing through Touch, Eros & Movement with Yogi Colby Smith
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.
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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.
You'll return home energized, renewed and relaxed following 4 days and 3 nights spent detached from the outside world at Frog Meadow's private paradise for men!
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Fall Preview:
In-Person Workshop October 18-21!
Nourishing Male Vitality Through Tantra and Touch
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October 18-21
Explore the rich world of Tantra & Touch with Adam Brown and join a group of men who share the desire to improve their Touch Skills, explore the world of body-mind energetics and enjoy deeper states of Pleasure. Adam’s model of learning is very hands-on. The workshop is geared to the non-professional man who goes all-in with an open-heart and a curious mind.
These attributes of Adam’s groups provide a safe, rich environment and enjoyable ways to learn about our bodies giving and receiving touch.
We create a safe and sacred space of trust and respect where we can create deeper connections. The retreat format gives you plenty of time to dive deeply
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into the world of Tantra & Touch. The pace allows you time to explore and experiment with each other in the true sense of what Tantra is.
We do not exclusively focus on techniques, but also on issues of awareness & empowerment; of pleasure-states and of intimacy among men. Eros is an important element of touch as we explore the power of pleasure to heal.
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Himeros was created to enhance your experience of sex & sexuality through juicy erotic videos, co-created with a team of sex coaches & cinematographers!
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I look forward to this [my stay] for months!
Every year, I get so excited about going to visit. I relax, unwind and meet amazing people every time! I usually go solo just to get away and am pumped for weeks before arriving. The place is amazing with beautiful views, clean rooms and fantastic people.
I stayed in one of the rooms in the house this trip and I genuinely have never slept better in my life. Breakfast is truly wonderful, you can relax and unwind and you also never know who you’ll meet. You get to socialize with others or keep to yourself and enjoy the beauty of southern Vermont.
This trip I also checked out local restaurants and was surprised how upscale they are and great the food was. The partner comes with me next time!
Thank you for always providing an amazing experience and making me feel like I’m home in the mountains. This retreat renews me and sends me home a better person than when I arrived!
- Alex H., Boston, MA
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OASIS FOR MEN :: SOUTHERN VERMONT
Celebrating 18 Years of Serving the Men's Community!
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