OASIS FOR MEN ~ SOUTHERN VERMONT |
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The fall views from our Hot Tub are feast for the eyes... |
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Warm days and cool nights made perfect for relaxing... |
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Time for a road trip to take in the sights, colors & more! |
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We're gearing up for "Autumn's Technicolor
Last Hurrah" of changing colors: bright yellows, dramatic crimsons, brilliant oranges and electric greens!
We have
plenty of September and October availabilities
and there's much to see, do & enjoy in the surrounding area...
Or, Just come relax, chill and enjoy the lovely scenery!
please join us!
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Please Join us for Fall Fun! |
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With Much Gratitude! It’s refreshingly wonderful to have reopened our doors, and to once again welcome new and returning guests to Frog Meadow, the area, to Rock River, and to share the love that abounds at Vermont’s Gay Oasis following nearly 16 months of closure due to the pandemic!
As a reminder, for the safety and health of our guests and staff we are
open only to guests who are able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their arrival.
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Join us this fall: There's plenty of room at the Inn! It won't be long till the leaves start to turn color and put on their annual Technicolor "Last Hurrah" show of spectacular colors!
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Vermont and COVID Vermont continues to lead the nation with the highest rate of COVID vaccinations, plus the lowest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
We look forward to welcoming you to our safe "Green Mountain Bubble" this fall and have plenty of weekend and midweek availabilities in our five unique Guest Cottages, Rooms and Suite! Be sure to check out our guest rooms, below - and join us this fall!
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Fall foliage time is coming and the leaves are beginning to start their show of changing colors to bright yellows, crimsons, brilliant oranges and electric greens. Be sure to see the "Fall Foliage Tracker", below!
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It's been a "wicked hot and wicked fun" summer!
We hosted Davey Wavey, plus six gorgeous models and a talented film crew while they created a new series called "Sacred Sex" for Himeros.tv over several days in Vermont.
Himeros.tv is about more than just beautiful, erotic videos. It’s about experiencing the fullness of your sexuality and increasing pleasure through adventurous exploration and discovery, details below!
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During the 3-day Himeros.tv shoot at Frog Meadow and the area, Davey Wavey's team six gorgeous models explored the sacredness of gay sex, details are below!
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Join us! You'll connect with other men in meaningful ways – men who share the desire to experience the joys and deeper states of pleasure with nurturing, male-to-male sensual touch.
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Give yourself the nourishing gifts of touch and explore the wonders of tantra with Adam Brown! Workshop participants will learn new ways to express our innate gifts and potential for giving and receiving nurturing, sensual touch. You'll return home refreshed, with new skills and confidence to share touch - and more - with men in your circle!
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Our Virtual Workshop programming will Continue Through Year-End! Until we fully gear up for our winter semester of in-person Men’s Gathering & Workshop programs starting in January, please continue to join us virtually to cultivate your resilience, sexuality and re-center yourself with Virtual Yoga, Qi Gong, Tantra, Meditation, Breathwork & More, coordinated by many of our Workshop facilitators! You'll find more details about our virtual men's retreat programming here.
With much gratitude, love and affection - and warm hugs.
Hope to see you at Frog Meadow Farm soon!
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Dave King+Scott Heller...plus Jay and Dan!
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P.S. Please Join Us
For Vermont's Fall Foliage!
Fall foliage time is here and the leaves are beginning to start their show of changing colors to bright yellows, crimsons, brilliant oranges and electric greens.
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!!NEW!! Community News/Update! !!NEW!!
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Welcome to our NEW newsletter column, "Community News/Update", an opportunity to celebrate and give a shoutout to Frog Meadow guests, friends, allies and collaborators! |
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Congrats to Kevin Lupole and Dan Driscoll of Syracuse who tied the knot at Frog Meadow on August 22nd!
Kevin and Dan have been a couple for 25+ years and have manned the BBQ at Frog Meadow's many Benefit events, held on behalf of AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and Rock River Preservation, so they might look familiar to many of you!
Dan and Kevin met in 1991, have worked together in the mortgage/ title end of the real estate industry and have a 4-year old pitbull/hound mix named Scarlett. Dan loves to play guitar, mainly electric but has a couple of acoustic ones. Kevin "thinks" the last count was around 35 guitars in Dan's collection!
Based on Dan's wishes, the nuptials took place in Frog Meadow's wood-fired hot tub with Scott (who is a Universal Life Minister) officiating and guests joining them for the festivities. A splendid time was had by all!
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If the idea of getting married while immersed in a 104-degree wood-fired hot tub on a summer afternoon in Vermont sounds good to you, you're in excellent company! Congratulations to Kevin & Dan!
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Special Thanks to Frog Meadow guests Andreas and Peter for their help with our bees this summer!
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Intrepid guests Andreas and Peter suited up to assist Frog Meadow's Beekeeper Scott with his duties earlier this summer. It's been a productive summer for our bees and we're getting ready to harvest approximately 100 pounds of our 2021 honey which is available for purchase at our online store. |
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Congratulations to Frog Meadow's Community Partner the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) and their collaboration with Frog Meadow to create an LGBTQ+ Scholarship Fund and award $8,750 to LBGTQ+ Students in 2021!
NECCA is home to circus arts for professionals and the general public and they are focused on supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Over a third of those enrolled (professionals, adults and kids, approximately 1,300 students annually) are either LGBTQ+ and/or are being raised in same-sex parent households. NECCA truly makes a difference in nourishing our local community and the LGBTQ+ community in particular. NECCA’s outreach & scholarship programs help at-risk, LGBTQ+ and questioning youth and provides them with the opportunity to discover, develop themselves and grow in an unconditional and nurturing LGBTQ+ friendly environment that they can call home!
Just prior to COVID Lockdown Scott & Dave coordinated and hosted an inaugural Benefit Reception to launch NECCA’s LGBTQ Scholarship Fund. In 2021 NECCA awarded $8,750 in scholarships to seven LGBTQ students! Three of these students received gifts over $1,000 towards their professional circus education and four were returning session class students from the local community learning circus arts to better themselves and their well-being. Funding for these scholarships was made possible by Friends of Frog Meadow, the Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund, the Thompson Trust.
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“Over a third of the students – and coaches – in NECCA’s programs are either LGBTQ+ or and/or are being raised in same-sex parent households. NECCA is an oasis of support, trust, love and positive reinforcement for these LGBTQ+ kids, adults and families!” |
In 2021, with the help of Frog Meadow, the Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund, and the Thompson Trust, NECCA awarded $8,750 in scholarships to seven LGBTQ students! Three of these students received gifts over $1,000 towards their professional circus education and four were returning session class students from the local community. |
LGBTQ+ Scholarship Benefit Master of Ceremonies Marshall Jarreau has been entertaining audiences professionally for 20+ years, performing around the world with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and also as a top finalist on the first season of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance”. In 2010, Marshall began formal training as an aerialist at NECCA and from there landed the part of the Walrus character in Cirque Du Soleil’s “LOVE”.
We’re pleased and proud to have had Marshall with us as the MC for NECCA’s Inaugural LGBTQ+ Scholarship Reception & Benefit!
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Take a Quick Video Tour and Join Us this Fall! |
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Not stayed with us before? Please Join Us! Whether you're a leaf-peeper, yogi, foodie, cyclist, sun-bather, fun-seeker, massage aficionado, hot tub junkie, or just want to unplug, relax, safely enjoy the solitude, camaraderie and connection of like-minded single and coupled men, Frog Meadow has something for you!
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Take a Room Tour and Join Us This Fall! |
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The Frog Meadow Suite
Come and stay in the best room in the house! The Frog Meadow Suite is a deluxe junior suite with a huge private bath complete with a two-man whirlpool jacuzzi tub and separate walk-in shower with custom made accent tiles.
There is also a sitting area with a comfy club chair and ottoman, a writing table and chair. A mini-fridge and quiet central air conditioning round out the deluxe amenities that make the Frog Meadow Suite the “best room in the house”.
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The South Room
The Main House South Room has a king bed and beautiful views of the Vermont hills, the swimming pond and gardens. With southwestern exposure the South Room is bright and sunny and has wonderful cross breezes.
On the rare occasion that it does get warm and muggy at night there is quiet central air conditioning. A generously sized full bath tiled in beautiful blue handmade ceramics is shared with the North Room.
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The North Room
The Main House North Room is the mirror image of the South Room, complete with king bed and a plush yet firm pillow top mattress.
The North Room has central air conditioning and beautiful views of the perennial gardens and surrounding meadows.
A generously sized full bath tiled in beautiful blue handmade ceramics is shared with the South Room.
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The Brook Cottage
Nestled down by the brook that feeds the swimming pond, the Brook Cottage has perhaps the most magical setting at Frog Meadow!
Tucked under a canopy of pines and oaks and surrounded by ferns, the Brook Cottage is full of windows with a peaceful view out of every one!
You’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of gently flowing water & crickets in the enchanted cedar Brook Cottage that is Frog Meadow’s version of “Hagrid’s Hut.”
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The Honey Bee Cottage
Tucked into the lower meadow beyond the orchard and apiary, the Honey Bee Cottage feels like it is in a world of its own!
Nestled behind a double-Hawthorne tree and surrounded by meadow grasses, ferns and wildflowers, the Honey Bee Cottage is full of windows with a peaceful view out of every one!
You’ll be lulled to sleep by the gentle sounds of frogs and crickets in your own private little world at the Honey Bee Cottage.
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Discover Gay Brattleboro Vermont! |
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The Brattleboro area of Southeast Vermont has so much to offer to the LGBTQ+ Community!
Brattleboro is well known for its open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! Its such a gay & LGBTQ+ friendly region…and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do, including Rock River, our local gay beach!
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Brattleboro is well known for it’s open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! It’s such a gay/LGBTQ-friendly region…and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do!
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Local Restaurant Spotlight |
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Newfane, Brattleboro and the surrounding area offer a wealth of restaurants from scenic outdoor barbeque joints to mid-scale gastropubs to authentic farm-to-table dining experiences. The Fat Crow is our local fave and frequently serves as the "Frog Meadow Commissary!
The Fat Crow offers an amazingly diverse menu of wood-fired pizzas, kobe beef burgers, lobster rolls, tacos, shrimp & grits, steak, BBQ in a space with a unique architectural design in Newfane Village.
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Newfane, Brattleboro and the surrounding area offer a wealth of restaurants from scenic outdoor barbeque joints to mid-scale gastropubs to authentic farm-to-table dining experiences to a French-style country bistro! Scott & Dave will gladly help you with suggestions and reservations.
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Join us October 22-25 for our first in-person Men's Workshop Retreat since the pandemic! |
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Enriching Men’s Experience Through Touch & Tantra
with Adam Brown of
Heart-Centered Touch
October 22-25
Only 2 open spots remain!
Give yourself the nourishing gifts of touch and explore the wonders of tantra with Adam Brown! Connect with other men in meaningful ways – men who share the desire to experience the joys and deeper states of pleasure with male-to-male touch. Everyone will learn new ways to express your innate gifts and potential for giving and receiving nurturing, sensual touch.
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You’ll return home from this retreat with new skills and confidence to share touch with men in your circle. You’ll feel more relaxed – and invigorated – by the community learning and sharing together. You’ll feel more centered and grounded from these easy-to-learn practices...please join us!
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Until we reinstate our Men's Workshops & Retreats in late fall, please join us virtually to cultivate your resilience, sexuality and re-center yourself with Virtual Yoga, Qi Gong, Tantra, Meditation, Breathwork & More! |
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Ongoing Men's QiGong & Tantra Classes
with Adam Brown,
Heart-Centered Touch
QiGong Practice helps keep your mind clear and your body healthy. We include a Self-Touch Practice and Meridian Massage after doing our QiGong Practice.
Practice Naked - It's empowering, freeing and fun!
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Learn a dynamic practice to maintain stellar health! Add to that a practice of cultivating erotic energy for health and vitality using self-touch and breathwork. Stay connected to your erotic, sensual, human self and share with other men who want to connect regularly! |
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Men's Virtual & Clothing Optional Yoga, Breathwork and Guided Meditation Classes
with Colby Smith,
Shankara Studio
Colby's programs are for all levels of men and strongly believes that the physical practice of yoga is just one component and incorporates many styles and modalities into his teaching, including meditation, breathwork, touch practice and partnering.
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Yogi Colby Smith is known to many of us as "Miss Giggles", Colby brings a warm, lighthearted approach to all of his teaching! Full Details......
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Virtual Soulful Breathwork & Guided Meditation
with Christian de la Huerta, Soulful Power
Now is the time to do the heroic work of going within and to get clear about who we are and what has real relevance and importance in our lives, so that we can bring forth those values when we emerge from this mandatory global cocoon. What kind of lives do we choose for ourselves, what kind of world do we create on the other side of this collective reset?
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Check out the Eye of the Storm Resources with guided meditations, breathing practices to calm the mind and strengthen the immune system, and links to virtual gatherings where adventurers of spirit meet to re-center, reconnect and rejuvenate!
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The Bear Wellness Podcast
with Coach Cub Jon Fischer (AKA Coach Cub)!
The Bear Wellness Podcast is a fun, safe space where Coach Cub Jon Fischer sits down with guests on a bi-weekly basis to explore topics like body positivity, weight-neutral health, yoga for bigger bodies, self-acceptance, and much more!
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Health Coach Cub Jon will help you gain confidence in your body and life; Sustain high energy; Reduce and maintain stress throughout the day; Make small, sustainable changes to your lifestyle; Laugh more and enjoy your life!
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Enjoy Wicked Better Sex with Himeros.tv
from Davey Wavey!
Most of us learn about gay sex from the porn we watch, but porn isn't created to teach you about pleasure, connection or the power of your sexuality.
Himeros was created to enhance your experience of sex and sexuality through juicy erotic videos, co-created with a team of sex coaches and talented cinematographers.
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Himeros was created to enhance your experience of sex and sexuality through juicy erotic videos, co-created with a team of sex coaches and talented cinematographers! You'll have access to over 500 different films and 300+ hours of filmed content!
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Founded by online personality Davey Wavey, Himeros will enhance your experience of sex and sexuality through erotic videos. By watching other men explore sex, you'll learn new ways to improve your own sexual experiences and fulfillment.
Himeros was created by Davey Wavey to show new ways to experience pleasure, discover your desires and express yourself in ways that bring you joy and ecstasy!
During their recent 3-day shoot in Vermont, Davey’s team filmed a brand new series called Sacred Sex. The first episode called BAPTISM starring Nico Nova and Drew Dixon debuts this month.
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Check out the beautifully filmed mini-doc to kick off the Sacred Sex series, which is facilitated by Coach Nic, a Tantric Coach and ex-Priest.
We are pleased to share a behind-the scenes look at Coach Nic, the process at Himeros.tv, and the models. Moreover, we hope it helps convey the intention behind this boundary-pushing project!
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The content on Himeros was co-created with a team of sex coaches, tantric instructors, psychotherapists, sexologists, world-class directors, talented cinematographers and gorgeous models who embody sexual ecstasy.
Himeros features fully nude, erotic videos featuring sex between men. Himeros shows you new ways to experience pleasure, discover your desires and express yourself in ways that bring you joy and ecstasy.
With 500+ different films and 300+ hours of filmed content, you can't go wrong! Try Himeros for yourself!
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So how is Himeros different from traditional porn? The answer is simple: Intent. The intent of porn is to arouse you and make you cum. It's a worthwhile pursuit and something we all love! However, the intent with Himeros.tv is to enhance your experience of sex and sexuality!
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Join Us for More Fall Fun! |
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CiderFest: Apple Picking & Cider Making at Frog Meadow!
Oct 9
Come to Frog Meadow for our Fabulous Fall Harvest ritual! Help us pick apples from our own orchard and then join us as we take our bounty down the hill to the village of Williamsvile to participate in a community cider pressing party!
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Learn about how cider is made as we grind the apples into mash & then press the mash into cider! Enjoy a taste of our own 2019 double-fermented hard cider which has been fermenting since before COVID and is now ready for tasting! |
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Dummerston Apple Pie Festival PLUS Drag Queens!
Oct 10
Choose from 1,500 pies made in the nearby historic Dummerston Congregational Church, homemade ice cream, fresh donuts, hot cider, Green Mountain Coffee, and Grafton cheese.
Or maybe have some of each! Pies available whole or by the slice. Worship at 9 am surrounded by pies!
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Expect a turnout of 20-25 Drag Queens from the local Faerie Camp, always a highlight of the day at the Dummerston Apple Pie Festival! |
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Brattleboro Literary Festival
Oct 14-17
The Brattleboro Literary Festival is a four-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. The Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors.
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Since 2002 the Brattleboro Literary Festival has presented over 400 authors, including winners of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal! |
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"Emerging from the COVID shutdown left us wanting to get away somewhere that didn’t require a flight and passport. Frog Meadow was the retreat we hoped for and it also gave us more than we expected!
Dave, Scott, and Jay made us feel welcome and at home in this oasis they’ve created...surrounded by lush forests and fields of wild flowers, we found it easy to leave our phones and finally unplug. The fire-heated hot tub is a must after a day of swimming and again before bed. The homemade breakfast is a perfect way to start the day.
When looking for dinner options, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in either nearby Newfane center or a short drive to Brattleboro.”
- Bob & Seth, Boston, MA
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