Gay yoga and wellness retreats
Morning practice, good food and time to do nothing, or a detox week with juices and spa treatments. Usually the easiest first retreat.
Our guide: wellness retreats for men, and what to ask as a gay man
GAY AND LGBTQ+ RETREATS
Find a gay retreat
Some trips you take to see a place. A retreat can show you one too, but it's mostly about the people you share it with: a few days of yoga, walking, writing or simply resting with a small group of other gay men, where you don't have to explain yourself at breakfast. The retreats are listed on Among Our People by the people who run them. You contact the organiser directly, and nobody takes a commission. We've only just opened, so the list is short for now.
By the Among Our People team
Kinds of retreat
Gay men's retreats
Gay and bi men only, often by the sea or in the countryside. Some are mostly about rest, and others are about talking honestly with other men.
Mixed and queer retreats
Open to everyone under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, including trans and non-binary people.
Active retreats
Days built around moving: gym sessions and circuit training with a coach, or hiking, cycling, sailing and surfing, with a group to share the evenings.
Creative and sober retreats
Writing, art or photography, and alcohol-free weeks for anyone who wants a break from the bar scene.
Tantra and intimacy retreats
Breathwork, touch and honest conversation about desire and the body, led by trained facilitators with clear rules on consent. For men who want to feel more at ease with their sexuality.
Looking closer to home? Read our guide to gay retreats in the UK.
Looking for a women-only retreat? See findalesbianretreat.com.
How to choose a retreat
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Check who it's for
Is it men only, or open to everyone? Some also give an age range. If it isn't clear, ask.
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Read what the price includes
Rooms, meals, sessions and airport transfers vary a lot, and flights are almost never included. Ask whether rooms are shared and what a single room costs.
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Ask about the group
How many people usually come, and how many come on their own? A group of ten feels very different from a group of forty.
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Look at the cancellation terms
Read them before you pay a deposit, and check what happens if the organiser cancels, not just if you do.
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Check the country
Laws and attitudes towards gay men vary a lot from one country to another. Before you book, read the UK government's foreign travel advice for that country, or the US State Department's page for gay and lesbian travellers.
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Ask how the space is run
Good organisers explain their rules on consent, privacy and phones before you arrive. If they can't, that tells you something.
Why use Among Our People
Among Our People is an LGBTQ+ community site for everyday living, with flatshares, local friends, travel and a directory of LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+-friendly professionals. Retreats are one part of it. Organisers list their own retreats, so you're reading their words and their prices. You send your question straight to them, and when you book, you book with them. We don't take a commission from either side, so the price you see is the organiser's own. Joining is free.
Run a retreat? List it here
If you run retreats for gay men, this site was built for you. While our launch offer runs, listing a retreat costs nothing. Create a free account, complete your profile to 100%, then publish your retreat. Travellers find it on Among Our People and send their enquiries to you directly, and there's no commission on any booking. When the launch offer ends, a listing costs €15 per departure date for up to three dates, or €50 for four dates or more, and you pay nothing until your first enquiry arrives. ✦
List your retreat freeCommon questions
What is a gay retreat?
A few days away, usually three to seven, with a small group of other gay men, built around something like yoga, walking, fitness or simply rest. Most include your room, meals and the sessions, and an organiser who runs it.
Is it free to find a retreat?
Yes. Browsing and joining Among Our People are free. You pay the organiser for the retreat itself.
Do you take a commission?
No, 0% on every booking.
Who runs the retreats?
Independent organisers who list them themselves. We don't run retreats, so read the listing carefully and ask questions before you pay.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry through Among Our People. The organiser replies, and you book with them directly.
Are all the retreats men only?
No. Some are for gay and bi men only, and others are mixed and open to everyone. Each listing says who it's for.
I run a retreat. How do I list it?
Create a free Among Our People account, complete your profile, and publish your retreat. It's free during our launch offer. ✦