Yoga and wellness
Morning practice, good food and time to do nothing. Usually the easiest first retreat.
GAY AND LGBTQ+ RETREATS
Find a gay retreat
Some trips you take to see a place. A retreat is the other kind: a few days of yoga, walking, writing or simply resting with a small group of other LGBTQ+ people, where you don't have to explain yourself at breakfast. The retreats are listed on Among Our People by the people who run them. You contact the organiser directly, and nobody takes a commission. We've only just opened, so the list is short for now.
By the Among Our People team · Last updated
Kinds of retreat
Men's retreats
Gay and bi men only, often by the sea or in the countryside. Some are mostly about rest, and others are about talking honestly with other men.
Mixed and queer retreats
Open to everyone under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, including trans and non-binary people.
Active retreats
Hiking, cycling, sailing or surfing, with a group to share the day and the evenings.
Creative and sober retreats
Writing, art or photography, and alcohol-free weeks for anyone who wants a break from the bar scene.
Looking for a women-only retreat? See findalesbianretreat.com.
How to choose a retreat
- 1
Check who it's for
Is it men only, or open to everyone? Some also give an age range. If it isn't clear, ask.
- 2
Read what the price includes
Rooms, meals, sessions and airport transfers vary a lot, and flights are almost never included. Ask whether rooms are shared and what a single room costs.
- 3
Ask about the group
How many people usually come, and how many come on their own? A group of ten feels very different from a group of forty.
- 4
Look at the cancellation terms
Read them before you pay a deposit.
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Check the country
LGBTQ+ laws and attitudes vary a lot. Before you book, read the UK government's foreign travel advice for that country, or the US State Department's page for gay and lesbian travellers.
Why use Among Our People
Organisers list their own retreats, so you're reading their words and their prices. You send your question straight to them, and when you book, you book with them. We don't take a commission from either side, so the price you see is the organiser's own. Joining is free.
Run a retreat? List it here
Among Our People is new, and while our launch offer runs, listing a retreat costs nothing. Create a free account, complete your profile to 100%, then publish your retreat. Travellers find it on Among Our People and send their enquiries to you directly, and there's no commission on any booking. When the launch offer ends, a listing costs 15 per departure date for up to three dates, or 50 for four dates or more (€, £ or $), and you pay nothing until your first enquiry arrives. ✦
List your retreat freeCommon questions
Is it free to find a retreat?
Yes. Browsing and joining Among Our People are free. You pay the organiser for the retreat itself.
Do you take a commission?
No, 0% on every booking.
Who runs the retreats?
Independent organisers who list them themselves. We don't run retreats, so read the listing carefully and ask questions before you pay.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry through Among Our People. The organiser replies, and you book with them directly.
Are retreats men only?
Some are. Each listing says who it's for. Women-only retreats will have their own sister site, findalesbianretreat.com.
I run a retreat. How do I list it?
Create a free Among Our People account, complete your profile, and publish your retreat. It's free during our launch offer. ✦