Find your retreat
Find your retreat
Easton Mountain is a retreat center located on 175 acres in Greenwich, New York, in the foothills of the Hudson Valley. It serves the GBTQ men’s community — gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men — as a space for personal growth, connection, and community.
Easton runs roughly 20 retreat events per year, each typically featuring around 25 workshops led by multiple facilitators. Programming spans a wide range — from spiritual and men’s work to creative, somatic, and community-focused retreats. Events draw men who are looking for something deeper than a typical vacation: a place to drop their guard, do meaningful inner work, and connect authentically with other men.
The residential nature of the experience — guests sleeping, eating, and gathering together on the same campus for the duration of a retreat — is central to what makes it work. Extended time in community with the same group of people creates conditions for connection and friendship that don’t happen in daily life.
Easton Mountain is a retreat center created for and by the GBTQ men’s community — gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer men. If you identify as a man and as part of that broader community, you belong here. Easton doesn’t police identity or require anyone to check a box. What matters is that you’re drawn to a space intentionally designed around the experiences, growth, and connection of queer men.
Yes. While some events are themed around the bear community, all men are welcome regardless of how you identify — cub, otter, bear admirer, twink, or no category at all. You will be welcomed no matter who you are.
Easton is built around specific programs, but there are times when short overnight stays can be accommodated between retreats. Not all events appear on the website calendar, as some are rentals to outside groups. If you’re interested in a short stay, reach out to our front desk at info@eastonmountain.org.
No. Easton Mountain is a personal growth and community retreat center, not a sex venue. Programming focuses on embodiment, spirituality, creativity, leadership, grief work, connection, and healing — depending on the specific retreat.
That said, Easton is a sex-positive environment, meaning sexuality is treated as a natural and dignified part of human life rather than something to be avoided or shamed. Some retreats include programming that touches on sexuality and intimacy, and some areas of the campus are designed for adult connection. In all cases, consent, respect, and clear communication are the pillars we uphold. What’s appropriate for each program is always communicated clearly in advance.
Most people who come to Easton for the first time arrive not knowing what to expect — and leave saying it was one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives. You don’t need prior experience with retreats, therapy, or any particular spiritual practice.
You’ll find a structured daily schedule with sessions, meals, and free time. You’ll be with a group of men who are showing up for themselves, which tends to create an atmosphere of unusual openness and kindness. The most common first-timer experience is wishing they’d come sooner.
Most attendees come alone. Easton is specifically designed for that — the programming builds connection from the ground up, so arriving solo is the norm rather than the exception. You won’t be expected to already know people or to perform social ease. The structure does that work for you.
Each retreat at Easton has a distinct theme, group of facilitators, and community focus. Some are oriented around grief and healing, others around embodiment, creativity, sexuality and intimacy, leadership, or spiritual practice.
The best way to choose is to read the full event description and notice which one feels like it’s speaking to something alive in you right now. If you’re genuinely uncertain, reaching out to Easton directly is always welcome.
Easton Mountain is located in Greenwich, New York, in the foothills of the Hudson Valley — about three hours north of New York City and two and a half hours from Boston. Most guests drive. You can also fly, train, or bus to Albany, NY. Full directions and transportation options →
There is a large parking lot near the front entrance. After checking in at the lodge and unloading at the Guest House, please move your car there for the duration of your stay.
There are several lodging options at Easton Mountain, ranging from single private rooms to shared rooms to outdoor tenting. Most but not all options include electricity, WiFi, and private or shared bathrooms. View full accommodations details →
Meals are served three times daily — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast typically includes assorted breads and bagels, hot and cold cereals, yogurt, a hot entrée, and fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner are hot meals with fresh bread and salad. We serve meat (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and fish) and offer a vegetarian option at every meal. Coffee, hot teas, snacks, and chilled water are available 24 hours a day in the dining room.
We cannot always accommodate special dietary requests for food allergies. If you have specific allergies, we recommend contacting us in advance and bringing supplemental food as needed — refrigerator space can be arranged. Questions? Call (518) 692-8023 or email info@eastonmountain.org.
For more details on dining at Easton view full meals and dining details →
Easton Mountain provides bedding, pillows, sheets, and towels. You’ll need to bring personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.), shower shoes if desired, a flashlight or lantern for late-night walking, and comfortable shoes for getting around campus. We have a limited supply of sunscreen, bug repellent, earplugs, and rain gear on hand — but you may want to bring your own.
Weather in the Hudson Valley foothills can vary considerably within a single day. Spring: bring a light jacket or sweater, as it can get chilly but also quite warm. Summer: hot days but cool nights — a light jacket or sweatshirt is always useful. Fall: cool but variable temperatures, so plan to layer. Winter: bundle up with a good pair of boots, gloves, hat, and scarf — it can get quite cold and snowy.
Please do not bring illegal drugs, weapons, firearms, or pets to Easton Mountain.
Your retreat fee covers lodging, all meals, and full participation in the retreat program. Easton is a residential community during each retreat — your days are held in one place, and you don’t need to arrange for food or transportation once you’ve arrived. Specific pricing varies by retreat and room type; see individual event pages for details.
Yes. Easton Mountain offers scholarship assistance for people for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier. Easton’s view is that financial circumstances shouldn’t determine who has access to transformative community. Learn more about scholarships and how to apply →
Payments can be spread out over time for any retreat. Installments are withdrawn monthly; the amount and number of payments depend on your signup date. To qualify, you must register at least 37 days before your program starts. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at registration as your first payment, with the next payment due one month later. If you’d like to pay off your balance early, contact our front desk.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. To pay by check or American Express, please contact us directly. Standard cancellation policy applies to all installment registrations.
When you register, full payment or a $200 deposit is required. The deposit is non-refundable. Your remaining balance is due 14 days before the event.
If you cancel more than 14 days before the event, you will receive a credit toward a future visit (valid for one year) for any amount paid beyond the deposit. If you cancel 14 days or fewer before the event, no refunds or credits will be issued.
In the unlikely event that Easton Mountain must cancel a program, we are not responsible for reimbursing travel costs such as airline or train tickets. To cancel or ask questions, call (518) 692-8023 or email info@eastonmountain.org.
Our events de-emphasize alcohol and other legal substances. Some events may feature a reception or deck party where limited alcohol is available. While we do not require abstinence, we are committed to supporting conscious connection and wellness in the lives of those we serve.
We provide space for 12-step meetings for those who would like to attend them. Illegal substances will not be tolerated.
Easton is a sex-positive campus. As long as attendees are being safe, respectful, and honor the full and enthusiastic consent of others, adult items are welcome.
We’re happy to answer anything that’s not covered here. Reach out directly and someone from the Easton team will get back to you.