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Clarity in Connection : A Touch Collective Ritual Weekend
May 29–31, 2026
@ The Forest Haven in 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 evening: Arrival & soft connection- a sensual “keep undies on” evening to meet one another gently and set the tone for the weekend. Saturday: Clothing-optional day with shared agreements around consent, cleanliness, and care. Saturday evening: Optional medicine exploration for those who wish to journey in this way.
Sunday: A loving closing Thursday & Monday: Optional integration days for slower arrivals or longer goodbyes.
Exchange
$200–$400 sliding scale to 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 resonates).
What to Expect
As the final guest list comes together, more details will be shared, including a more elaborate structure, 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.
With love,
Ari (Organizer) & Zach (Host)
Exact address will be shared once entry is purchased. We need about 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 in 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 evening: Arrival & soft connection- a sensual “keep undies on” evening to meet one another gently and set the tone for the weekend. Saturday: Clothing-optional day with shared agreements around consent, cleanliness, and care. Saturday evening: Optional medicine exploration for those who wish to journey in this way.
Sunday: A loving closing Thursday & Monday: Optional integration days for slower arrivals or longer goodbyes.
Exchange
$200–$400 sliding scale to 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 resonates).
What to Expect
As the final guest list comes together, more details will be shared, including a more elaborate structure, 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.
With love,
Ari (Organizer) & Zach (Host)
Exact address will be shared once entry is purchased. We need about 15 participants to bring this retreat to life. If the event is canceled, all payments will be fully refunded.