# Event Details - **Event Name**: LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Feb, 2027 at 06:30 am – Tue, 23 Feb, 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join 10 LGBTQ people in FREE exploration of Kripalu's self-care offerings: yoga, hiking, YogaDance, meditation, amazing meals, & moreAbout this EventIMPORTANT: Must Register no later than 5 pm on 1/8/26. This retreat is limited to LGBTQ+ adults who live in one of the 8 counties in 4 states that surround Kripalu, and are within 45 miles of Kripalu.Join 10 LGBTQ+ people in FREE transforming exploration of Kripalu's self-care offerings taught by world-class teachers: yoga, hiking, yogadance, meditation, Ayurvedic stress reduction & nutrition classes, journaling & storytelling class, and amazing meals, beautiful sauna, & less structured activities like napping, walking the labyrinth, reading a book, looking out at the spectacular Stockbridge Bowl & mountain views. You can explore as little or as much as you want and arrive & leave when you want.You may arrive and leave whenever you want between 6:30am-9:30pm, and you may select any R&R classes you want and you do not need to pre-register for any of those classes, except guided hikes.KRIPALU AS A SANCTUARY FOR LOCAL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE: Because of Kripalu's strong commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion especially in the local rural communities near Kripalu, Kripalu invites you FOR FREE, to spend a day exploring many ways to practice self care, rest, rejuvenation, and building a team to support one another and our communities in prioritizing the daily practice of transformative self care. Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to trymany forms of yoga,meditation,yoga dance,various Ayurvedic wellness clases, including nutrition, rest & relaxation techniquesmindful hiking,kayaking (in the warmer months),walking the labyrintheating some of the freshest & best food you've ever had,rest and relax, andmeet with the other queer people at every meal to talk about your strengths in self care and in what ways you want to improve or transform your relationship with your body and Spirit.:You can arrive whenever you want and leave whenever you want and attend any of the R&R programs offered on (note you must enter the specific date of the retreat you are registering for & this online R&R schedule is only populated about 3 months in advance & is subject to change), and you only have to pre-register for guided hikes.WHAT TO BRING:1) Comfortable clothes you can move freely in (you can store your street clothes & technology in a locked locker); this might include slippers2) If you might like to hike or walk outside, please also bring good walking footwear (that could get muddy), raingear, water bottle, a fleece or pullover, warm jacket, & sunglasses.3) Your ID and license plate number to give to Kripalu to get your name badge & parking permission.4) Water bottle made of metal or plastic but not glassMEAL SCHEDULE:LGBTQ group meets at every meal to check in about 1) our self care goals for the retreat, 2) what we are discovering at the retreat that we may want to bring back to our ordinary life, 3) what challenges we have with self-care and what help experience the group may have that might help us, 4) how we may want to support one another when we go back home. The LGBTQ meal schedule is:Breakfast 8-9am (we meet in our Home Room)Lunch 12-1pm (meet in main dining hall)Dinner 6-7pm (meet in main dining hall)CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.CONSIDER MAKING A TO SUPPORT Q-MOB'S ON-GOING LGBTQ ACTIVITIES: Q-MoB offers about 5 LGBTQ wellness/recreation, social, & arts/culture activities every month and we depend on tax-deductible donations to be able to continue to offer these activities, which are listed in this LGBTQ CALENDARREACHING FACILITATOR DURING THE RETREAT: In your confirmation email we will provide the cell phone number of the Retreat Facilitator, Bart Church, who is a Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher (not affiliated with Kripalu, but Executive Director of Q-MoB) to help you find our group for meals or special classes just for our group offered in our program room. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stockbridge/lgbtq-sanctuary-free-self-care-day-retreat-kripalu-stockbridge-ma/100001975706888488 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, lgbt-pride, meditation, workshops, trips-adventures, yoga, trekking, art, nonprofit, calendar, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stockbridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health - **lat**: 42.35023189999999 - **long**: -73.3257127 - **full address**: Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health, 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26391943a0ac56d6f136acd9f0e658dc3e3bcac39720222994148e0f2837f0b5-rimg-w538-h658-dcbcc2c1-gmir.jpg?v=1764663415 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) being held? - **A:** LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) takes place on Tue, 23 Feb, 2027 at 06:30 am to Tue, 23 Feb, 2027 at 09:30 pm at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health, 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA)? - **A:** LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) is organized by Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LGBTQ Sanctuary FREE Self-Care Day Retreat @ Kripalu (Stockbridge, MA) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stockbridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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