Welcome to Monique Darling's 2nd Annual 4 Day Play Party Birthday Celebration in New Orleans
Are you a Temple/Play Party enthusiast?
Do you find yourself falling in love with the magic of these gatherings, wishing for more time to connect, play, and explore?
Do you long for a space where pleasure, curiosity, and self-expression are not only welcomed but celebrated?
Maybe you’ve dreamed of being “risqué” in New Orleans—a city unlike any other, where creativity, music, and sensuality pulse through every street.
Or perhaps you’re someone who loves to dance with abandon, letting the music move you in ways that feel freeing, playful, and deeply alive.
And if you’ve ever thought, Why can’t these play parties last longer? Why does it always feel like the night ends too soon?—then this event was designed with you in mind.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience
Monique Darling, Peter Petersen, Major Tom and the ever alluring Nikki Lundberg invite you to a 4-day immersive play party experience that will leave you nourished, liberated, and deeply connected.
And as a cherry on top? You’ll also be celebrating Monique’s birthday—New Orleans style! Imagine dancing, laughing, and toasting to her special day in the most sassy and playful way possible. Monique will even take you on a tour of her favorite parts of the city—we’ll make our own parade!
This isn’t just a weekend getaway. It’s a masterclass in living boldly, where connection, exploration, and pleasure take center stage. Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of NOLA while indulging in your fantasies, deepening relationships, and stepping into the most authentic, fully expressed version of yourself.
What Awaits You:
Over these four unforgettable days, you’ll experience:
Instructional erotic classes & demos: Dive into practices like sensual touch, Tantric massage, and kink, designed to expand your pleasure and connection.
Late-night comfort food: Midnight snacks like fried PB & J's and grilled cheese to keep the fun going strong.
Field trip to the “naked grotto:” Spend an afternoon soaking in a heated pool, lounging in a hot tub, and connecting around a fire pit.
Multiple play spaces: From daring, curated play zones to non-erotic areas for cuddling, meditating, and having meaningful conversations.
Dance and movement sessions: Whether it’s Qigong, freestyle dance, or Latihan/Naughtyhan, there will be space to awaken your body and let it move freely.
Authentic Relating games: Led by the incomparable Major Tom, these games will deepen connections and ignite your curiosity about others.
A supportive team: On-hand emotional support for when feelings arise or you just need someone to listen or cheer you on.
All genders, bodies, and orientations are welcome. Whether you’re trans, queer, or simply seeking a space where your unique self is celebrated, you’ll feel held, honored, and appreciated.
Event Logistics:
Where: Right in the heart of New Orleans, within walking distance of Jackson Square, the Mississippi River, Bourbon Street, and iconic NOLA cuisine and culture.
When: Sept. 12-16, 2025. Plan to arrive by 3 PM Friday. The first play party begins at 7 PM that night, and the event wraps up with departures by 11 AM Tuesday.
Cost:
Book now and get 20% off listed prices.
Offer valid until Jul 13, 2025.
To purchase early bird tickets you can copy and paste this web address down below:
https://fquretreats.secure.retreat.guru/program/4-day-play-party/?form=1&lang=en
This is very important please read: All single tickets include staying in either a shared bed or a shared room
When you open this web address above it clearly showcases the bed and room option and the price. If you buy early you can save some money on the cost.
The normal price for ticket
Bienville Private Room - $1,395.00
Shared Rooms – $1,295.00
Queen Bed - Shared Room – $1,295.00
Couples Tickets: $1,997 ($1,897 for Early Birds)
Also If you want to use Paypal or Venmo or Zelle, to save on EB fees, then contact Monique or Peter directly and we will give you directions on how to accomplish that. Thank you!
Join early as we have limited the capacity, and this will sell out!! 🙂
This cost includes light dinner Friday, brunches on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, midnight snacks for all of the nights, and access to all activities. Bunk beds or shared bigger beds are part of the experience, so bring a buddy or be ready to share space with a new friend (and expect some musical beds throughout the weekend!). (We have a couple of private room upgrades available—first come, first serve.)
Who Can Attend?
To create a safe, intentional container, participants must have attended at least three Temple/Play Parties with Monique, Peter, Major Tom, or Nikki. (If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to join other events and qualify!)
What and what not to Bring:
**Clothing that makes you feel comfortable or playful, and a onesie if brunch shenanigans are your thing.
**Any toys or accessories you’d like to share in select moments.
If you're on a special diet please have your own food and drinks to supplement what’s provided. Each room has its own fridge.
**No drugs or alcohol please. We like our attendees to be present and capable of connection. Outside of the space you can do what you want, but inside the space we need everyone sober and present.
**Bring whatever clothing you’d like to don and lounge in while we frolic or just throw on your regular weekend clothes for relaxation.
**Oh, and of course, please bring a Playful attitude and an open heart and mind.
New Orleans is Calling
Celebrate Monique’s birthday, immerse yourself in one of the most soulful cities in the world, and create memories that will leave you smiling for years. If you’ve ever dreamed of a looong weekend where pleasure and connection are your compass, this is your moment.
RSVP now—spaces are limited, and tickets will go fast!
RSVP HERE:
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS:
Monique Darling
Author of 'Beyond Cuddle Party' and workshop facilitator extraordinaire, Monique was born on this planet with the unique gifts and soul calling to help you remember how magnificent you truly are! Messages from your ancestors, your spirit guides, your body, nature, your soul, are all called upon and utilized so that you walk away knowing how deeply the cosmos loves you for YOU, exactly as you are, so you can begin to love and accept yourself too.
YOU, you are the gift!
Monique has led over 3500 workshops in the past 15 years. She has taught at colleges across the US including Yale. She has been featured on TLC and The Dr’s as well as various radio shows, podcasts and magazines across the globe. She specializes in helping others reclaim their power and natural sensuality by transmuting fear and repression into courage, self-love and freedom. Her primary purpose is helping folks bring out their vulnerability, energetic embodiment and fearless relating.
Learn more about Monique by going to www.everydaytantra.com
Peter Petersen
Peter has been teaching qigong for 24 years and has been a certified massage therapist for the last 20 years. Peter has been teaching in health clubs, hospitals, retirement villas, and several different wellness/spa resorts in Mexico and the United States, such as Rancho La Puerta, Mayacamas Ranch, and Present Moment Retreat. Peter has been teaching with Monique Darling for the past 10 years his own style of movement and meditation and tantra practices all over the world.
Major Tom is an intimacy coach/facilitator at Consciousplay.net, co-founder of Temple Of Hedonism, and Co-Producer of VirtualIntimacyRetreat.com.
Trained as an authentic relating facilitator, he utilizes Integral Theory to create exercises in different practices acting, movement, and intimacy. His innovation and penchant for levity creates a brave experiential container for people to blossom open, and deepen the relationship to self and others. Authentic Relating Games allow you to intimately know yourself and create a space for decentralized processing.
His intention is to show up authentically to create safety and permission for others to show up fully. His containers are for deep intimacy and growth. He believes when we locate and push against our edges, that is where the growth can happen.
Sex Coach Nikki has been professionally working in the erotic arts since 2008. Wearing many different hats, she has helped thousands of people experience more pleasure through private sessions and classes. While her experience in the field is prodigious, she has the education to back it up as well as a Sexological Bodyworker, Orgasmic Meditation Trainer, Desire Based Life Coach, and Energetic Sex Facilitator. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology. In addition to her professional experience and education, she brings her personal experience of living various lifestyles, including monogamous marriage, swinging, polyamory, and lifestyle dom/sub/switch. www.NikkiLundberg.com
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