The Velvet Rage Retreat: Finding Contentment with Dr. Alan D

The Velvet Rage Retreat: Finding Contentment with Dr. Alan Downs | For Gay & Queer Men

May 2 - May 8, 2026

Must be 18 years or older to register.

Inspired by his groundbreaking book The Velvet Rage, this immersive retreat — created exclusively for gay and queer men — opens a space to explore peace, purpose, and the freedom to live with ease and genuine contentment.

Part of Reunion’s Cultivating Pride & Authenticity retreat series, and guided by Alan Downs, PhD, clinical psychologist and bestselling author, you’ll take part in workshops that explore gay identity, emotional healing, and the path toward deeper belonging and joy.

More than a getaway, this is a meaningful experience of letting go of old stories and cultivating contentment within, supported by a community that understands you.

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Please note, this option will automatically assign you with a roommate of the same gender. Your 300 sq. ft room features two Queen-sized beds, a porch with outdoor seating, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Designed to harmonize with their surroundings, Reunion rooms feature natural wood furnishings, cotton linens, comfortable mattresses and pillows, and an earthy color palette intended to bring the outdoors in. Rooms include a patio with seating, a private bathroom with shower, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a hairdryer, Raw Botanical organic handcrafted bathroom amenities, fresh towel service, and twice weekly housekeeping using all-natural cleaning agents. There is also pure filtered water throughout the property. Laundry services available upon request.

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