Join us for a three-night mini retreat for gay, bi, trans and queer men. Wake up to morning yoga, spend the day exploring the area or staying put on the property, and end the day with evening meditation and a nighttime gathering at the fire pit.
Accommodation options include:
Main house rooms are available for up to 14 people. Accommodations are two to a room in separate beds, so bring a friend or we’ll match you up. All rooms have two beds and their own bathrooms. Read more about the main house here.
$125/night per person, double occupancy
Add $95 for single occupancy.
Camping is available for up to 6 people / up to 3 tents. Two half baths are available 24/7 on the first floor of the main house. House showers are available from 11am to 4pm on the second floor.
$45/night per person.
The Treehouse is available. The treehouse has a sitting area, deck, full bath, kitchenette, and loft queen bed. Read more about the treehouse here.
$195/night per person, double occupancy
Add $150/night for single occupancy
The Schedule—join if you wish—everything is optional
Friday
12-5pm: arrive and get settled into your room
6pm: gather at 6pm in the library and living rooms.
8:30-9pm: evening meditation
9-11pm: gather at the fire pit near the pond
saturday and Sunday
8-9:15am: yoga with Tom
9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast
11-5pm: on your own
Relax on the property or go for a hike
Get some clothing-optional swimming time at Rock River Preservation gay men’s hangout
Check out other area attractions here
8:30-9pm: evening meditation
9-11pm: gather at the fire pit near the pond
Monday
8-9:15am: yoga with Tom
9:30-11am: coffee, tea, and breakfast
11-3pm: on your own
3pm: checkout
Want to stay longer? Extend your retreat experience!
Willow encourages retreat participants who wish to stay in the area longer to book rooms or book the treehouse on nights before and after the retreat at sharply reduced rates. Extended bookings include a hearty continental breakfast.
Individual rooms are $135-185/night for up to two people. A discount of 15% applies to bookings of 3 or more nights.
We offer a seven-night single occupancy rate of $685 in selected rooms, subject to availability.
What to Bring
Shoes: house slippers, outdoor shoes
Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing
Your birthday suit and a robe or a wrap for areas of the yard that are visible to the street
Flashlight or headlamp
Rooms and Amenities at Willow
Willow is a comforting and nurturing environment — furnished with a harmonious combination of custom contemporary and vintage furniture, rugs, artwork and crafts.
We provide comfortable overnight accommodations in double occupancy rooms. All rooms have dedicated ensuite or hall baths. We are outfitted with all the comforts of a typical guest house — linens, blowdryers, individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Our mattresses, pillows and furniture are exceptionally comfortable. Our soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are organic. We support local craftspeople by supplying Willow with handmade and high quality goods — everything from lamps to rugs have been made by hand. You will feel very much at home.
The Colonial Revival main house offers open living space on the first floor: a grand foyer with sitting area and library, a spacious and light-filled living room with fireplace, a sunny veranda, a dining room, and a 14-person yoga studio painted in soft colors of the willow tree. The studio is fully outfitted with yoga mats, cushions, straps, blocks and blankets.
