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Clarity in Connection : A Touch Collective Ritual Weekend
May 29–31, 2026
The Forest Haven | Saugerties, NY
What becomes possible when touch is grounded in clarity, trust, and mutual care? When communication is open, consent is embodied, and each person feels supported in listening to their own yes, no, and maybe, connection can become deeply nourishing, spacious, and real.
This weekend is an invitation to explore the depth of connection that can emerge when boundaries and desires are welcomed as part of the experience. What might it feel like to trust that your partner’s yes is genuine and their no is just as valued? How does connection change when touch is approached with presence, pacing, and respect?
Touch Collective is a new community exploring sex-positive, consent-centered connection through workshops, facilitated exercises, and optional social spaces. Our opening weekend will focus on building skills around communication, boundaries, and relational awareness, alongside time to relax, connect, enjoy the land, and integrate.
Expect a balance of structured workshops, lightly facilitated connection spaces, and unstructured time to rest, enjoy the hot tub, and be in nature.
About The Property
The Forest Haven sits on 53 acres of private forest in the Hudson Valley. It is a place where things naturally begin to slow down. Surrounded by trees, mountain air, and open sky, there is a sense of freedom and expansiveness here, along with the quiet safety that comes from being tucked away from the noise of the world.
The Round House sits at the center of the land, a circular home filled with natural light and views of the forest in every direction. Heated floors, a wood stove, and a hot tub under the sky create spaces to warm, soften, and settle.
The land itself is part of the experience. Walking the short trails, sitting with the trees, drinking the well water, or simply feeling the quiet that naturally lives here.
This is a place that invites presence. A place where nothing is required of you, and yet something in the body often begins to unwind. The Forest Haven is less about escape and more about returning.
Weekend Flow
Friday
Arrival between 3–4pm for a soft landing.
The container closes at 4pm, please do not arrive after this time.
We will set the tone for the weekend by laying a foundation of community agreements and consent practices. Cabaret and possible interactive experience.
Saturday
Clothing-optional day with shared agreements around consent, cleanliness, and care.
Brunch, morning movement, and an optional midday workshops or experiences.
Saturday evening: Optional, self-responsible medicine exploration for those who wish to journey in this way. This is not a guided or facilitated ceremony. Participants are expected to be in right relationship with their own use and respectful of the shared space.
Sunday
Brunch, slow integration, closing circle, and a group co-created clean up of the space.
Monday
Optional integration day for those who want a slower departure and longer goodbyes.
Food
Meals will be provided throughout the weekend and will be gluten and dairy free.
If you have additional dietary needs or restrictions, please reach out to Zach or Ari ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
As you consider the sliding scale, please keep in mind that we will likely be hiring a chef to support the weekend, unless someone in the group has experience and feels genuinely excited to take that on.
Lodging / Sleeping
There are a variety of sleeping options available:
• Private bedroom: +$100 (1 still available)
• Camping on the land: unlimited space, bring your own gear
• Shared sleeping in the Round House: please bring what you need to be comfortable (air mattress, bedding, pillows, etc.)
Community Offerings
This weekend is co-created.
If you feel inspired to offer something, a workshop or experience of any kind, you are warmly invited to share that. This could look like yoga, rope, impact, butt drumming, or anything else you feel excited to bring.
If this calls to you, reach out to Ari with what you’re thinking. If it aligns with the group and the flow of the weekend, we would love to weave it in.
Exchange
$200–$400 sliding scale
This helps cover the space, food, and shared costs.
We may have a few work-trade spots available to support cooking and cleanup. Reach out if that feels aligned.
What to Expect
This is a consent-first space. Clear communication, respect for boundaries, and attunement to self and others are foundational to the experience. There is no expectation to participate in any activity, and you are always welcome to follow your own pace.
This gathering is intentionally intimate, with around 15 participants.
As the group comes together, more details will be shared, including what to bring and how to prepare. For now, know that this weekend is an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and rediscover the joy of shared presence.
A space where we remember how good it feels to be in our bodies, to connect with honesty, and to trust the rhythm of what unfolds.
Love Party Guidelines and What to Expect
With love,
Ari (Organizer) & Zach (Host)
Exact address will be shared once your spot is confirmed.
We need around 15 participants to bring this retreat to life. If the event is canceled, all payments will be fully refunded.
May 29–31, 2026
The Forest Haven | Saugerties, NY
What becomes possible when touch is grounded in clarity, trust, and mutual care? When communication is open, consent is embodied, and each person feels supported in listening to their own yes, no, and maybe, connection can become deeply nourishing, spacious, and real.
This weekend is an invitation to explore the depth of connection that can emerge when boundaries and desires are welcomed as part of the experience. What might it feel like to trust that your partner’s yes is genuine and their no is just as valued? How does connection change when touch is approached with presence, pacing, and respect?
Touch Collective is a new community exploring sex-positive, consent-centered connection through workshops, facilitated exercises, and optional social spaces. Our opening weekend will focus on building skills around communication, boundaries, and relational awareness, alongside time to relax, connect, enjoy the land, and integrate.
Expect a balance of structured workshops, lightly facilitated connection spaces, and unstructured time to rest, enjoy the hot tub, and be in nature.
About The Property
The Forest Haven sits on 53 acres of private forest in the Hudson Valley. It is a place where things naturally begin to slow down. Surrounded by trees, mountain air, and open sky, there is a sense of freedom and expansiveness here, along with the quiet safety that comes from being tucked away from the noise of the world.
The Round House sits at the center of the land, a circular home filled with natural light and views of the forest in every direction. Heated floors, a wood stove, and a hot tub under the sky create spaces to warm, soften, and settle.
The land itself is part of the experience. Walking the short trails, sitting with the trees, drinking the well water, or simply feeling the quiet that naturally lives here.
This is a place that invites presence. A place where nothing is required of you, and yet something in the body often begins to unwind. The Forest Haven is less about escape and more about returning.
Weekend Flow
Friday
Arrival between 3–4pm for a soft landing.
The container closes at 4pm, please do not arrive after this time.
We will set the tone for the weekend by laying a foundation of community agreements and consent practices. Cabaret and possible interactive experience.
Saturday
Clothing-optional day with shared agreements around consent, cleanliness, and care.
Brunch, morning movement, and an optional midday workshops or experiences.
Saturday evening: Optional, self-responsible medicine exploration for those who wish to journey in this way. This is not a guided or facilitated ceremony. Participants are expected to be in right relationship with their own use and respectful of the shared space.
Sunday
Brunch, slow integration, closing circle, and a group co-created clean up of the space.
Monday
Optional integration day for those who want a slower departure and longer goodbyes.
Food
Meals will be provided throughout the weekend and will be gluten and dairy free.
If you have additional dietary needs or restrictions, please reach out to Zach or Ari ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
As you consider the sliding scale, please keep in mind that we will likely be hiring a chef to support the weekend, unless someone in the group has experience and feels genuinely excited to take that on.
Lodging / Sleeping
There are a variety of sleeping options available:
• Private bedroom: +$100 (1 still available)
• Camping on the land: unlimited space, bring your own gear
• Shared sleeping in the Round House: please bring what you need to be comfortable (air mattress, bedding, pillows, etc.)
Community Offerings
This weekend is co-created.
If you feel inspired to offer something, a workshop or experience of any kind, you are warmly invited to share that. This could look like yoga, rope, impact, butt drumming, or anything else you feel excited to bring.
If this calls to you, reach out to Ari with what you’re thinking. If it aligns with the group and the flow of the weekend, we would love to weave it in.
Exchange
$200–$400 sliding scale
This helps cover the space, food, and shared costs.
We may have a few work-trade spots available to support cooking and cleanup. Reach out if that feels aligned.
What to Expect
This is a consent-first space. Clear communication, respect for boundaries, and attunement to self and others are foundational to the experience. There is no expectation to participate in any activity, and you are always welcome to follow your own pace.
This gathering is intentionally intimate, with around 15 participants.
As the group comes together, more details will be shared, including what to bring and how to prepare. For now, know that this weekend is an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and rediscover the joy of shared presence.
A space where we remember how good it feels to be in our bodies, to connect with honesty, and to trust the rhythm of what unfolds.
Love Party Guidelines and What to Expect
With love,
Ari (Organizer) & Zach (Host)
Exact address will be shared once your spot is confirmed.
We need around 15 participants to bring this retreat to life. If the event is canceled, all payments will be fully refunded.