EASTON/mountain

easton mountain is a year-round community, retreat center and spiritual sanctuary for gay men located just an hour north of albany, ny. the buildings of easton mountain are set in among lush forests, vegetable & flower gardens, and meandering trails. there’s a main center called “the lodge” which houses the kitchen, dining rooms, lounge areas, a large workshop & yoga room with beautiful windows and hardwood floors, a workout space & hot tub, communal showers, a costume room and a healing arts space. there is also a swimming pool. if it sounds fancy it’s not. the space is eclectic and raw with a bit of a hippie commune flavor. for the most part easton mountain is clothing optional and creative attire is held sacred. in the summer, a simple bright colored sarong is the common clothing choice. If you don’t have one you can purchase one in the shop!

there is a community of men who live there full-time and a rotating volunteer staff who help with administrative work, grounds keeping, gardening, etc.. there are a variety of cabins and guest rooms for visitors both private and communal. tent camping is available, as well. a walk up the hill and you’ll find a beautiful wood-fired sauna, an art pavilion and lush gardens. continue on and you’ll discover the beading tree-- a magical art space built under a very large evergreen tree created by hunter, the artist in residence. under the long branches of the beading tree you’ll discover several tables with endless jars, boxes & bowls of beads, shelves stacked with art supplies and beaded art creations dangling like candy from every limb. in fact, it’s the rule of the space. you can make and take anything you like, but you must leave a piece of art for the tree.

just across from the lodge is the temple. the temple is a sacred space for workshops, prayer and ritual. There’s a large altar, sound system, pillows for sitting and a wood burning stove for cold winter days.

easton mountain provides a safe space for gay men to explore their spirituality and sexuality in an environment of love, acceptance, encouragement and open-heartedness. if you are interested in learning more about easton mountain sanctuary and what workshops & retreats are being offered you can visit them at: www.eastonmountain.com or give them a call 518.692.8023

I am also available to answer any questions you might have. Email or phone: 813.313.9474

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easton mountain’s vision:

easton mountain is a community, retreat center and sanctuary created by gay men as a gift to the world.

in workshops, programs and events we provide opportunities to celebrate, heal, transform, and integrate body, mind and spirit.

we offer our land, rich in beauty and wisdom, as home to a community that extends beyond the land.

we are a worldwide fellowship of people enriched by our connection to Easton Mountain. This fellowship is a positive force for change in the world.