LEARN TO ASK FOR WHAT YOU TRULY WANT IN LIFE.
Reconnect & Receive
Immersive Cuddle Retreat
Be held in love. Heal in community.
August 6-9, 2026 in Upstate NY
In this sacred container, participants will experience platonic, intimate connection and have the opportunity to practice mutual consent and boundaries with four Certified Cuddle Therapists. In community, we’ll process any emotions or realizations that arise. We’ll share nourishing meals and space with one another, and have plenty of time for rest and relaxation.
Tend to the parts of yourself that need more love, and connect more deeply with others.
Your immersive cuddle therapy retreat includes:
- Shared accommodations for 4 days, 3 nights
- All meals and snacks prepared by our personal chef team
- Four (4) individual cuddle sessions
- Paired exercises and group processing
- Two (2) gentle morning body movement classes
- Two (2) energy integration sessions and sacred integration time
- Access to all amenities, such as a heated enclosed pool and outdoor hot tub (both swimsuit optional), fire pit, walking trails, and more
- Light rope play for anyone interested in exploring Shibari as a healing modality.
This unique, long-weekend experience has been described as “the most gentle and intense container.”
Limited to 8 participants | $2500 per person
Two half-scholarships are available to participants in a season of financial need who are members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ community.
LEARN TO ASK FOR WHAT YOU TRULY WANT IN LIFE.
Reconnect & Receive
Immersive Cuddle Retreat
Be held in love.
Heal in community.
AUGUST 6-9, 2026 IN UPSTATE NY
In this sacred container, participants will experience platonic, intimate connection and have the opportunity to practice mutual consent and boundaries with four Certified Cuddle Therapists. In community, we’ll process any emotions or realizations that arise. We’ll share nourishing meals and space with one another, and have plenty of time for rest and relaxation.
Tend to the parts of yourself that need more love, and connect more deeply with others.
Your immersive cuddle therapy retreat includes:
- Shared accommodations for 4 days, 3 nights
- All meals and snacks prepared by our personal chef team
- Four (4) individual cuddle sessions
- Paired exercises and group processing
- Two (2) gentle morning body movement classes
- Two (2) energy integration sessions and sacred integration time
- Access to all amenities, such as a heated enclosed pool and outdoor hot tub (both swimsuit optional), fire pit, walking trails, and more
- Light rope play for anyone interested in exploring Shibari as a healing modality.
This unique, long-weekend experience has been described as “the most gentle and intense container.”
Limited to 8 participants
$2500 per person
Two half-scholarships are available to participants in a season of financial need who are members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ community.
Our Schedule
* Sacred integration time is woven throughout the long weekend. You can take a nap, immerse yourself in the enclosed heated pool or soak in the outdoor hot tub (both swimsuit optional), meditate, go for a walk, cozy up with a book, or do whatever feels good to you. Light rope play will also be available for anyone interested in exploring Shibari as a healing modality.
Individual energy healing and astrological guidance sessions with Katie Todd are also available for an additional fee.
Meet Your Circle of Care & Support…
Kelly L. Campbell (they/them)
A certified Cuddlist®, trauma-informed coach, and co-facilitator of healing retreats, Kelly is the author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing. They are currently training as a sacred intimate for women, SA survivors, and queer, trans, and nonbinary folks. Kelly volunteers as a TACT Gender Advocate., and they live in New York’s lower Hudson Valley.
Jax Wren (she/her)
Jax is a CuddleSage™ and Cuddlist trained practitioner, Authentic Consent™ Trainer and Wheel of Consent® Facilitator-in-Training. In all of her work, Jax centers and uplifts Black, POC, Queer, and gender-expansive individuals, couples, and communities through the transformative possibilities of pleasure through embodied choice.
Michelle Renee (she/her)
Michelle is a Human Connection Coach, Certified Cuddlist® since 2015, and co-owner and Director of Training of Cuddlist®. A firm believer that love heals, Michelle offers a “nurturing mom” experience, and may be a good fit for those who want to soothe interpersonal wounds. She lives in San Diego, California.
John Ellsworth (they/he/she)
A seasoned bodyworker for over 20 years, John works completely by referral. They are not only a certified cuddle professional but also serve on the leadership team of Cuddlist®. They love helping people in the process of transforming pain and limitations into ease, expanse, and even pleasure. John lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Georgie Wells (all pronouns)
Our incredible personal chef, Georgie focuses on creating beautiful, nourishing meals for healing retreats. With a Masters of Landscape Architecture, she is passionate about connecting people with the natural world and transforming spaces into places for gathering, growing, recreation and retreat. She lives in New York.
Kristine Deer (she/her)
Playing a vital support and sous-chef role, Kristine blends her training as a certified Trauma-Informed Coach and RTY200+ certified Barkan Method Hot Yoga teacher. She was the founder and CEO of K-DEER, a social impact activewear brand that cultivated a community of kindness and self-expression. She lives in New Jersey.
Katie Todd (she/her)
Katie is an empath and intuitive channel, a therapeutic body and energy worker, and an artist. She has trained hundreds of individuals and groups, incorporating a clear and grounded energetic mind-body focus (called The Flow of Grace). Katie holds degrees in Psychology, Fine Art, and East Asian Studies. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Our Home for the Long Weekend
Past Retreat Participants Have Said…
Aminta S.
“A more liberated and authentic relationship to self and others.”
The immersive cuddle retreat experience far exceeded any hope I had that I would learn new things about myself and my relationship to touch and intimacy. Within just a few days, I identified lifelong myths I had held about myself and watched them wash away in the warmth that was created by the Cuddlists and the other participants.
“I left this experience profoundly changed and more alive.”
I have done many different types of workshops and retreats over the years that have been very powerful, but this was something new and deep for me. The gentle container allowed for the adjustment of the needs of each individual and allowed for the holding of a range of experiences. I was allowed to softly land into intimacy and connection with others.
Nevine S.
“The retreat brought me closer to myself, emotionally and physically.”
The cuddle retreat was truly groundbreaking. I was nervous going in since it was my first experience of this kind, but I left feeling like a new person. It was so empowering to voice my wants and needs, to feel them honored, and to practice navigating yes and no within my body. It’s hard to put into words, but deeply felt in my body.
What Questions Do You Have?
How should I prepare for the retreat?
Pack loose or comfortable clothing, pajamas, a bathing suit and toiletries. Bring a water bottle, a journal and a pen, a book if you like to read during free time, and anything else that may feel good to you (i.e. meditation cushion, yoga mat, or favorite shawl or blanket).
Our chef will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions, allergies and preferences; however, if there is something specific you’d like to bring for yourself, please do.
What is my energetic and financial investment?
The investment for this experience is $2,500 and may be paid in full; in two equal parts (50% upon acceptance and 50% one month prior to the experience); or in 5 monthly installments between now and the retreat. If you’re able to “top up” your investment to help offset the cost for someone else, that equitable act is greatly appreciated.
Includes:
• shared accommodations for 4 days / 3 nights
• 4 individual cuddle sessions & group exercises
• 2 communal energy integration sessions
• all meals and snacks prepared by our chef
• all amenities (enclosed heated pool, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and more)
Two half-scholarships are available to participants in a season of financial need who are members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ community. Please note this when sending the form near the bottom of the page.
Who is this long-weekend retreat for?
This retreat is for those seeking platonic intimacy, loving connection and healing in community.
Between the certified cuddlists and participants, the container will be an inclusive, supportive space for all genders, identities, and body types.
All are welcome to apply.
What happens if I experience arousal?
Arousal is a natural, physiological response of the human body, characterized by increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and heightened bodily activity.
While we will not pursue or encourage sexual arousal, there is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about should arousal occur during a session. We simply name it and collaborate on how you’d like to proceed with the session or pause. Everything is just a conversation.
Where is the retreat being held?
The retreat location is in upstate New York (approximately 2 hours from New York City). Photos are seen above. The address will be provided to participants once they are approved and paid.
If it feels like a fit, apply below.
Each applicant will be invited to a 1:1 Zoom call. Once confirmed, location details will be provided once payment is received. We will also gather as a group for a pre-retreat Zoom call on July 23, 2026 at 12:00pm EST to meet one another and answer any remaining questions. Those who wish to carpool can connect at this time as well.