Join Queerly ME for a LGBTQIA+ nature retreat! This is a low-key cabin retreat for LGBTQIA+ adults in Maine. During this 2-night weekend trip, there will be no formally planned activities or workshops; however, participants are welcome to offer group activities through our community offerings board during the weekend. During a time of immense grief and oppression and after pouring a huge amount of energy into June, let’s find some time to recover together.
Our sliding scale for this trip is $75.00 to $150. We are committed to reducing financial barriers for all of our programs and have a limited number of fully funded spots available for this trip. If you are in need of financial assistance / a funded spot to attend this overnight, please reach out to info@queerlyme.org.
All participants must be LGBTQIA+, 21+, and based in Maine to attend. The location of our trip will be in Greenville, ME. We will gather from July 18th to July 20th. We will share exact location and additional details with confirmed participants.
Our selection process prioritizes LGBTQIA+ people in rural regions of Maine as well as those with intersectional identities such as LGBTQIA+ BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities.
The Basics
Why Come?: The intention and purpose of this space is to rest and connect in community space.
Campus: We will have private access to the entire indoor and outdoor campus.
Physical Accessibility: There is one wheelchair accessible cabin. The bathhouse, sauna, and main lodge are also wheelchair accessible. There are grassy and hardened gravel paths throughout the campus.
Food: No need to bring your own food! All meals will be cooked and provided by cabin kitchen staff; all dietary restrictions can currently be accommodated except for kosher. Breakfast, a bagged lunch, and dinner are served both days.
Sleep Arrangements: Most bunkhouses are shared sleeping spaces accommodating 3 to 14 people. Rooms contain a range of beds such as twin, double, queen, bunk beds, and an ADA compliant bed. There are outlets to plug in CPAP or sleeping devices. We can provide you gear including sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and warm clothing at no cost.
Activities & Highlights: Kayaks and canoes are available to use on the pond nearby. Use of a wood-burning sauna is available upon request.
Preparation: Attendees are expected to attend a 30 minute orientation over Zoom to go over trip details & group guidelines. A list of potential Zoom dates will be sent out to folks confirmed for the trip.
