Easton Mountain Echo
EM's Monthly Bulletin
October, 2019
Thank you for supporting our mission.
In this Issue:
  • Founder's Note: Autumn at EM!
  • From Our Blog - Touch for Men Who Love Men by Arnie Katz
  • Staff Spotlight: Dan Codispoti
  • Volunteering at Easton!
  • Davey Wavey Films Online Content at EM
  • Easton's RV Community
  • Gathering in NYC to revive Living Soulfully
  • Looking Ahead - Upcoming events!
 Founder's Note: Autumn at EM!
by John Stasio

The leaves are changing colors here on the mountain, reminding us of the ever changing nature of life. We have been a part of milestones for our community members, from weddings to memorials, and more. We are winding down from a busy summer and looking forward to catching up on some projects and preparations for the fall and winter months. As we head into 2020 and gear up for our 20th Anniversary, we are making plans for some new building projects, planning our programming for the year and making some improvements to our membership program. We will keep you up to date as these exciting initiatives develop! From now through March, when things slow down a bit , we rely on our members for their continued support through time, talent and treasure. Easton is able to provide programs and serve our community year round, and we could not do it without your help! Please consider coming to a program, making a donation , becoming a member or volunteering in the months ahead, so that we can continue to be here to help our community members make cherished memories!
On Sept 27th, John officiated the wedding of community members Doug and Ben with Freddy and Jay Freeman as witnesses in our temple!
FROM OUR BLOG: Touch for Men Who Love Men - by Arnie Katz

As a massage therapist and workshop facilitator who has worked with men who love men for decades, what I notice the most is "touch hunger" and "skin hunger". With so many men on apps and on the computer and texting, though there may be a sense of ...

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Staff Spotlight 

Meet our newest staff member: Dan Codispoti! Dan has been helping assist our chefs in the kitchen and has begin taking on some special projects as well! Dan is a New Hampshire native who recently made the move to western Vermont. He was homeschooled with his two brothers and has built up a wide array of work experience in the years since. From working for a construction contractor to food service work as a Barista to volunteer work for a non-profit Organic Farm in West Virginia. When he's not helping out in the kitchen at Easton Mountain, Dan likes to spend his time enjoying the outdoors and working on creative projects like music, writing and board game design. 
Volunteering at EM!
It’s often easier to get volunteers in the summer months, but we need long- and short-term volunteers now through the winter. If you can help us out during a retreat, we can use you! If you have some more time to get away from your regular life, maybe you would like to have a conversation about a longer term stay at Easton. Another way you can help is to sign up for our Community Building Weekend October 25-27. If you have any desire to volunteer, either for a weekend, long term or for special projects, get in touch with our volunteer coordinator! 
Davey Wavey films Web Series at EM!

YouTube personality and sex educator Davey Wavey spent a week at Easton Mountain with a film crew and actors, filming episodes for his web series "Journeys" as well as other material for his Himeros.tv subscription channel. They provide high quality erotic videos that include education, emotional intimacy, diversity and tantric techniques. Davey will be back in October of 2020 presenting the Himeros Experience with Jason Tantra (photo Davey Wavey and Miguel Villalobos) 
Easton's RV Community! 

To the right of the guesthouse is the foundation of an old restaurant called the Chalet, which burned down in the 80's. Starting last summer, we began experimenting with having RV's up there and it has grown into a mini-community. Greg Skalny was the first to move his trailer in and he has been beautifying the space, adding plants and doing other projects. Over the past summer the RV park has also been a home to Chef Rick, Henry Bartlett who was doing special grounds projects here, and other volunteers like Miguel Reyes. We hope to continue to develop and expand this space to create options for long time community members to be here seasonally!
In the NYC area? Join EM Men for Brunch!
Our Living Soulfully chapter in NYC has been on hiatus and in search of leadership. After attending Gay Spirit camp this summer, community member Ty Mendoza decided to put together a social event to gauge interest in starting up the chapter again! We hope this will be the start of revitalizing the NYC group! Join Ty and other men for Brunch Sunday October 20 th at Morning Star Restaurant 879 Ninth Avenue New York, New York 10019. Please RSVP and get more information with the button below! 
Looking Ahead - What's Coming Up in October & November
In today's fast-paced world of easy access apps and technology, it can sometimes be overwhelming to deeply connect and get to know other single men on a deeper level. The annual Singles Retreat at Easton Mountain is a great way to meet other single men face to face. We’ve created a delightful get-a-away weekend for [… READ MORE]

 Discover What Makes You Come Alive! Do you ever blank completely when asked the question, ''What do you want?'' or in the face of the same question were afraid to ask for what you really wanted? You are in a situation where you have an actual desire and when the question comes,  â€˜ ’what do you want’’, you freeze, get embarrassed, feel unworthy or any one [… READ MORE]

Come join together in community with men who love men, to explore a variety of expressions of touch! You will experience: the art of giving and receiving massage and other touch modalities. the sensuality, relaxation, and connection that conscious touch offers. using massage, touch, and breathwork to get more into our bodies. letting go of stress and tension and creating  [… READ MORE]

Discover the gifts and rewards of working toward a goal with others, building bonds, building bridges, building community! Enroll in a Spring Community Building Weekend! Attending a Community Building Weekend is the perfect opportunity for you to forge deeper bonds of friendship and connection at Easton Mountain while helping Easton complete some [… READ MORE]

Enjoy a weekend of fun fall activities that make the most of this special time of year. Head out to the trails covered in vibrant fall colors or join us on an excursion to a local apple farm. If you’re feeling cozy, stay warm by the fire, or unwind in the sauna or hot tub, or join one of the creative, fun workshops offered. Come enjoy the magic and beauty of Fall with us  [… READ MORE]

Thanksgiving is a time for showing gratitude and celebrating all the blessings in our lives. We invite you to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Celebration and Community Building Weekend. Sharing in community and being of service are great ways to get in touch with our gratitude. Join us for a whole weekend of activities, community building and fun! [… READ MORE] 
Thanks for being part of EM's future!