7-DAY EMBODIMENT AND PLEASURE RETREATS FOR GAY & QUEER MEN
uNLEASH: Embodiment & Pleasure
Unleash is a gay men’s embodiment retreat series in Costa Rica for exploring pleasure, touch, boundaries, and connection in a consent-led, clothing-optional setting.
Everything is opt-in. You can go slowly, stay at your edge, and choose what feels right.
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What Is Unleash?
Unleash is Qasa’s adult erotic embodiment retreat series for gay and queer men. Through bodywork, breath, movement, consent practice, nature, and guided exploration, guests can build a more honest relationship with pleasure, boundaries, and connection—without pressure to perform.
Choose Bodywerk for massage, self-touch, and body awareness- or Conscious Kink for deeper sexuality, kink, and optional partnered exploration.
Embodiment & Pleasure
Pleasure as presence, awareness, and choice—not performance.
Consent Culture
Clear agreements, pacing, communication, and the freedom to change your mind.
Queer-Centered Space
A setting created for gay and queer men to be real, relaxed, and fully themselves.
Choice & Pacing
You can participate fully, observe, pause, or stay at the edges.
See Qasa for Yourself
A closer look at the land, cabins, community, and feeling of being here.
John L
This experience introduced me to a community of men who were more than their trauma. I felt liberated, loved, and heard.
Why Men Come to Unleash
Every guest arrives with a different relationship to touch, desire, confidence, and connection. Unleash offers structured ways to explore those questions without requiring a particular outcome.
Reconnect
Experience the body as a source of information, pleasure, and truth.
Learn
Practice clearer communication around touch, boundaries, and desire.
Explore
Follow curiosity at a pace that feels honest and sustainable.
Release
Create more space around shame and old expectations.
Build
Take practical intimacy and embodiment skills into everyday life.
Belong
Spend time with queer men who value honesty, care, and connection.
Next Unleash Retreat
Next Awaken Retreat
- December 6 - 12, 2026
- Facilitator: Alex Sloan
- Path: Conscious Kink
- Container: Fully private
- Group size: Maximum 25
Two Paths. One Shared Foundation.
Both Unleash retreats use embodiment, pleasure, consent, and honest communication as tools for deeper self-knowledge. The difference is how far the experience moves into sexuality and interaction with other participants.
Choose your journey:
Bodywerk
Massage, Self-Touch & Body Awareness
A gentler, skill-based path centered on massage techniques, breath, movement, guided self-touch, and embodied confidence.
The erotic work is self-directed. There is no sexual interaction between participants. If structured massage practice is offered, it is non-sexual, clearly facilitated, and fully opt-in.
Conscious Kink
Sexuality, Kink & Partnered Exploration
A deeper path for exploring desire, power, intimacy, kink, and sexual expression.
Optional partnered or group practices with other participants may be included. Every activity is introduced clearly, consent is required, and participation is never assumed.
BODYWERK: MASSAGE & SELF-TOUCH
A Gay Massage and Bodywork Retreat in Costa Rica
Rest in handcrafted bamboo cabins surrounded by Bodywerk is an adult bodywork retreat for gay and queer men who want to learn massage techniques, explore guided self-touch, and build a more confident relationship with their bodies.ngle sounds and open views of Valle Diamante. Choose shared or private accommodation according to the balance of connection and privacy that feels best.
The focus is skill-building, body awareness, and personal embodiment—not sexual interaction between participants.
What To Expect:
- Primary focus: Massage, body awareness, self-touch, breath, movement
- Erotic intensity: Softer / introductory
- Participant interaction: Community and structured learning; no sexual interaction between guests
- Best for: Men wanting a body-based entry into pleasure, touch skills, and self-confidence
- Core takeaway: Practical massage, boundary, and embodiment tools
Best For: Bodywerk may fit you if you want a softer entry into erotic embodiment, practical massage skills, deeper body confidence, or an Unleash experience without partnered sexual exploration.
CONSCIOUS KINK: SEXUALITY & PARTNERED EXPLORATION
A Conscious Sexuality and Kink Retreat for Gay Men
Conscious Kink is an adult retreat for gay and queer men ready to explore desire, kink, power, intimacy, and boundaries more deeply.
Optional partnered or group practices with other participants may be offered. Every activity is clearly facilitated, fully opt-in, and grounded in communication, consent, and aftercare.
What To Expect:
- Primary focus: Sexuality, desire, kink, power, intimacy, boundaries
- Erotic intensity: Deeper / more explicit
- Participant interaction: Optional partnered and group erotic practices with other participants
- Best for: Men comfortable with group intimacy who want to explore their erotic edges
- Core takeaway: Consent, communication, power-awareness, and embodied sexual self-knowledge
Best For: Conscious Kink may fit you if you are comfortable with explicit adult sexuality content, curious about partnered exploration, and willing to communicate boundaries clearly in a group environment.
Which Unleash Path Fits You?
Neither path is “better” or more evolved. Choose the level and type of exploration that matches your curiosity, boundaries, and current comfort.
Bodywerk
- Primary focus: Massage, body awareness, self-touch, breath, movement
- Erotic intensity: Softer / introductory
- Participant interaction: Community and structured learning; no sexual interaction between guests
- Best for: Men wanting a body-based entry into pleasure, touch skills, and self-confidence
- Core takeaway: Practical massage, boundary, and embodiment tools
Conscious Kink
- Primary focus: Sexuality, desire, kink, power, intimacy, boundaries
- Erotic intensity: Deeper / more explicit
- Participant interaction: Optional partnered and group erotic practices with other participants
- Best for: Men comfortable with group intimacy who want to explore their erotic edges
- Core takeaway: Consent, communication, power-awareness, and embodied sexual self-knowledge
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Consent Is the Culture
Unleash is built for exploration with care. No pressure. Plenty of choice. You are in charge of your pace.
Everything Is Opt-In
Your yes matters. Your no matters. Changing your mind is always welcome.
You Can Go Slowly
Observe, breathe, pause, or participate from the edges.
Boundaries Are Attractive
Clear communication and mutual respect are part of the practice.
Consent Is Ongoing
Permission for one moment or activity does not imply permission for another.
Supported, Not Pushed
Facilitators offer structure and guidance—not pressure or sexual access.
Meet Your Unleash Facilitators
Each date is led by facilitators selected for that specific path. Show only the people assigned to currently available retreats.
Alex Sloan
Conscious Kink
A facilitator focused on pleasure, power, kink, and embodied exploration, with an approach grounded in communication, consent, and emotional responsibility.
Luke Anthony
Bodywerk
A Kahuna bodyworker with more than a decade of experience in connective, energetic, and massage-based practices that support body awareness and presence.
Upcoming Unleash Retreats
Compare the path, date, facilitator, duration, privacy level, availability, and full cabin pricing before choosing your next step.
Pricing varies by retreat, date, and cabin. Every date card must show the complete per-person price breakdown—not only a “from” price.
- December 6 - 12, 2026
- Jan 19 - 25 - 2027
- January 25 - 31, 2027
- May 9 - 15, 2027
- July 18 - 24 - 2027
Jeffrey Oliver
This retreat, the accommodations, and the amenities all exceeded my expectations. It is lovely to see such a beautiful queer space in the middle of the jungles in Costa Rica. Will definitely return.
Choose Your Accommodation
Your retreat price depends on the room type you select. All options include the complete Awaken experience, six nights of accommodation, meals, scheduled transportation, preparation, and integration support.
*additional services provided at additional cost
| Accommodation | Investment per person |
|---|---|
| Shared Four-Bed Jungle Cabin | $2,800 |
| Shared Twin Jungle Cabin | $3,550 |
| Private King Cabin | $3,700 |
| Private Deluxe Cabin | $4,000 |
Room availability is confirmed separately for each retreat date.
What’s Included
🧘🏽♂️ RETREAT EXPERIENCE
- All workshops and guided practices for the selected path
- Expert facilitation and on-site program support
- Preparation and integration resources
- Consent agreements and orientation
- Community access before and after the retreat
⛺ STAY + NOURISHMENT
- Accommodation for the dates shown
- Chef-prepared meals and tropical beverages
- Access to Qasa’s retreat spaces and property
- Scheduled airport transportation, when included for that date
- Time for nature, rest, and integration
✈️ TRAVEL + SUPPORT
- Scheduled airport transportation
- Pre-arrival guidance
- On-site team support
- Post-retreat integration resources
- Access to the Qasa community
❌ NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Optional massage or private services
- Personal purchases
- Transportation outside scheduled retreat transfers
Sleep in the Heart of the Jungle
Unleash takes place at Qasa’s eco-chic retreat center in Valle Diamante. Choose the room style that gives you the balance of privacy, rest, and community you want during the experience.
Shared Four-Bed Jungle Cabin
$2,950 per person
Community-focused and the most accessible price point.
Shared Twin Jungle Cabin
$3,400 per person
One twin bed per guest, shared with one other participant.
Private King Cabin
$3,700 per person
A spacious private cabin with a king or queen bed.
Private Deluxe Cabin
$4,000 per person
A private cabin arranged as one king or two twin beds, subject to availability.
The Jungle Is Part of Unleash
Between workshops and practices, there is space to swim, walk, rest, eat well, and let the body settle.
Diamante Waterfalls
Walk to waterfalls and natural pools directly from the property.
Open-Air Shala
A bamboo sanctuary overlooking the jungle and Diamante waterfall.
Chef-Prepared Food
Fresh, nourishing meals made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
Pool and Jungle Trails
Swim, wander, rest, or let the day move more slowly.
Movement and Strength
Use the jungle-view gym for strength and functional movement.
Massage Space
Book optional bodywork in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Alexis Pedroza
I feel Qasa is an absolute “must-go” experience for anyone wanting to explore in a safe queer environment.
Is Unleash Right for You?
Unleash may be a fit if you:
- want to explore pleasure, touch, embodiment, or sexuality with structure and care
- value consent, clear boundaries, and honest communication
- are open to a clothing-optional adult environment
- want community without pressure to perform
- can respect other people’s pace, privacy, and “no”
- are willing to complete preparation and screening
Unleash may not be a fit if you:
- want an unstructured party or expect sexual access to other guests
- do not want consent agreements, pacing, or facilitation
- are unwilling to hear or respect “no” immediately
- want shock value or explicit spectacle instead of intentional practice
- expect guaranteed therapeutic, medical, or relationship outcomes
- are under 18
Connect With Us
Getting to Qasa
Qasa is located near Dominical, Costa Rica, approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from San José International Airport. Scheduled ground transportation is included for retreat participants at specified arrival and departure times.
From San José
Join the scheduled retreat transfer or arrange private ground transportation.
From Quepos
Take a short domestic flight from San José, followed by ground transportation to Qasa.
Driving
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and may be required during the rainy season.
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Take the time to book a call with our team and provide your contact info. This allows us to get to know you better, answer your questions and guide you through the booking process.
frequently asked questions
FAQs
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An erotic embodiment retreat is an adult, facilitated experience that uses body awareness, consent, movement, touch, reflection, and pleasure-focused practices to explore a person’s relationship with desire and connection. Unleash is non-clinical, created for gay and queer men, and offers two paths with different levels of interaction.
Bodywerk focuses on massage, self-touch, breath, movement, and body awareness. It does not include sexual interaction between participants. Conscious Kink goes deeper into sexuality, kink, power, and intimacy and may include optional partnered or group practices with other participants.
Bodywerk is an adult embodied-pleasure retreat, but the focus is massage learning, self-touch, body awareness, communication, and confidence. There is no sexual interaction between participants. Any structured hands-on learning is non-sexual, clearly facilitated, and optional.
It may. Conscious Kink can include optional partnered or group practices with other participants. The activities are explained in advance, consent is ongoing, and observing or opting out is always allowed. Facilitators and staff do not participate sexually with guests.
No. Unleash is clothing-optional, not clothing-required. You choose what to wear and can change that choice at any time. Nudity never implies consent to touch, attention, or participation.
Consent is explicit, specific, ongoing, and reversible. Guests practice asking, listening, communicating limits, and respecting a “no” without negotiation. Agreement to one activity never implies agreement to another.
Unleash is an adults-only retreat series created for gay, bisexual, trans, and other queer men who feel aligned with a men-centered environment. Guests must complete the eligibility and screening process and agree to the community and consent standards.
Yes. Many guests arrive alone. The retreat includes structured opportunities for community and connection while preserving personal choice, privacy, and time to rest.
Duration varies by date. Conscious Kink dates currently run December 6-12, 2026 and May 9-15, 2027. Bodywerk dates currently run January 19-23 and July 18-23, 2027. The date card shows the exact number of days and nights.
Pricing depends on the retreat date, path, and cabin. Each date card lists the complete per-person price for every available room. The site must not show only a starting price when the full breakdown is available.
The retreat price includes the selected program, facilitation, accommodation, meals, preparation and integration resources, access to Qasa’s retreat spaces, and date-specific logistics such as scheduled transportation when confirmed.
A Qasa team member helps you compare the paths, review dates and pricing, answer questions, and understand the eligibility process. Booking a call is free and does not reserve a retreat.
Not Sure Unleash Is Your Path?
Qasa also offers retreats and stays centered on sacred plant journeys, nature, adventure, rest, and queer community.
Awaken
Sacred Plant Journeys for gay and queer men seeking reflection, ceremony, and integration.
Out & Wild
Nature and adventure retreats for gay and queer men who want movement, play, and brotherhood.
Stay at Qasa
Book an eco-chic hotel stay outside retreat dates. Guests of all identities are welcome on available hotel dates
Ready to Unleash in Costa Rica?
Book a free discovery call to compare Bodywerk and Conscious Kink, understand the consent and screening process, and find the date and cabin that feel right for you.
Booking a call does not reserve the retreat.