TITLE:  "In the Garden:  Healing through the Body Erotic," An International Men's Weekend Retreat and Gran Canaria Vacation.

DAY/DATE/TIME:  From Friday evening, the 9th of April, starting with dinner at 8:30pm, ending on Monday, the 12th of April, after Lunch at approximately 4pm.

After the retreat, participants can enjoy this male exclusive, clothing optional resort near the Gay Beaches of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, until Friday, April 16th, or longer. More information on the options is below.

PLACE:  Los Almendros Gay and Lesbian Bungalow Resort, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria, Spain.

Presenters (in alphabetical order):  Ian Ellington, MD, Teddy Jones, PhD, Kurt Schreiber, Arnie J Vargas, ACSW, and others. (Scroll down alphabetically for bios.)

AUDIENCE:  Men.

COSTS:  See below.  Specify Plan A, Plan B or Plan C on your Registration Form in Item #4, along with the attendant cost.

Plan A:  Retreat fee, Lodging from the 9th of April until the 12th of April with: Friday night dinner on arrival, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Monday (3 nights with meals based on double occupancy):  €256 EUR per person or $345 USD.

Plan B: The above, but staying until Saturday, the 17th of April after Breakfast with meals included (9 nights with meals based on double occupancy):  €511 EUR per person or $650 USD.

Plan C: Commuter's Price for locals not needing lodging.  It includes the retreat fee, Friday night dinner, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Monday: €180 EUR per person or $243 USD.

Above prices do not include: airfare (Gran Canaria's airport code is LPA) or land transportation around the island, individual sessions with presenters, additional days at the resort before or after the retreat (based on the Plan selected), anything not included in the meal plans.

For transportation from and/or to the airport, we can provide it for €10 EUR one way or €15 EUR  roundtrip. Please, indicate if you need transportation on your Registration Form, Item #12.

The above prices are for a limited time and there are only a few spaces left. Once the current spaces are filled, prices will go up, therefore early registration is strongly encouraged. 

Hints on low airfares and confirmation emails will be sent to everyone registered. 

A $100 USD (or €72 EUR) deposit will guarantee your registration at current prices.

DESCRIPTION:  This weekend is open to any man willing to discover the healing power we all possess through body awareness and connection.  Our erotic bodies are endowed with all the power of Universal Mind. Come and discover what happens as we become aware of  seeing ourselves and each other as expressions of that Mind, with all her gifts, and as we interact with each other from that space.

The weekend will offer both theoretical and interactive workshops, to explore our sexuality, our erotic sense of selves as healing agents for ourselves and others, our relationships, our spiritual awareness, and more.

Some of the exercises will be in the nude and interactive -- therefore, this weekend offers a great opportunity to work on self-respect, self-esteem, body image issues, the value of discovering and practicing healthy boundaries, the healing power of touch and connection, erotic energy as a healing agent, and much more.

Everyone is encouraged to arrive on Friday, or on Saturday morning as a last resort. Giving oneself permission to take better care of oneself is part of the healing that everyone is seeking. Thus, making arrangements to be there for the entire event, even if you need to leave right after the retreat part ends, is something you might want to strongly consider doing for yourself.

After the retreat, participants can enjoy life at the resort, the area's beaches, and take time to explore a bit of the islands.  The Canary Islands offer Spring/Summer weather year round and many treasures to discover. 

As you search for prices, the airport to fly into is Las Palmas (Gran Canaria).   The airport code is LPA.  Gran Canaria is accessible from most cities in Spain and many European cities, especially from the UK, Scandinavia, and Germany.

TO REGISTER:  Early Registration is strongly recommended in order to secure a place.

For registrations with PayPal or with Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress or Discover), complete the Registration Form here.

QUESTIONS?:  We're always available to you to answer your questions. Contact us for more information regarding your needs and the content of this retreat.

A confirmation email will be sent to all registered.

We hope to have you among us for this healing, fulfilling, and fun retreat!

We'll see you in Gran Canaria!!!!!!

Arnie and the Retreat Team

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