The 2024 Billy Winter GatheringDecember 27th to January 1stSaratoga Springs Retreat Center, Lake County, CAAs the world rests in winter’s embrace, we invite you to gather with us for a sacred, playful time of reflection and renewal. This is your moment to pause, honor what has passed, and ignite what’s to come. At Saratoga Springs—our […]
The Billy Spring gathering May 7 to May 11 Saratoga Springs, California Weather is at its finest in this beautiful, secluded valley when wildlife bursts forth from the renewed energy of Spring! We'll take a cue from nature and strengthen our resilience as gay by trans and queer men in these changing times. Join us […]
Together We Blossom Come join us. Whether you are new to the Billys or have been blossoming with us for years, your presence is a vital part of this gathering. There will be rituals and revelry, heart circles and hugs, workshops and wonder, healing and hilarity. Come to rest. Come to play. Come to bloom. […]
Plans are underway for an intimate five days of connection, creativity, and play! Autumn at Saratoga Springs is breathtaking - the perfect backdrop for basking in nature’s beauty and the joy of community.
Join us in October at the serene Starland Retreat Center in the High Desert near
Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California for a unique Billy Retreat!
MYTH WEAVING
(inspired by the Four Directions of a Queer Man at the School of Lost Borders - https://schooloflostborders.org/programs_courses/the-four-directions-of-a-queer-man-forgiveness-apology-reconciliation/)
Co-Coordinators: Michael Towne, Tsukasa Stonebraker and Tony Mauro
There is a 25% discount above and beyond any scholarship for 1st time attendees! Registration is Open for the Spring 2026 Billy Gathering - "Spring Chrysalis" Saratoga Springs Retreat Center, Upper Lake CAMay 6th (Wed) - leaving May 10th (Sun) - 4 nights - at Saratoga Springs Retreat Center.Registration will be open through April 24th -*This gathering is open […]
The Billys' Summer Gathering - Kool Kats and Creative Arts - Registration closes June 20th at midnight Think cool, be kool, be creative, enjoy community! Wednesday thru Sunday, July 1 - 5, 2026 at: <click link> Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. Registration is open! REGISTER HERE The Billys' Summer Gathering - Kool Kats and Creative Arts Think cool, be kool, […]
Fruits of our Labor – A Harvest of Love For this fall's harvest to go smoothly we still need all the usual sub-coordinators. Inquire about helping, please email Trance Sprague (gathering coordinator) at: trance69@lmsdesign.org Gathering Dates:Sept. 3 (Thurs.) - leaving Sept. 7 (Monday, Labor Day Holiday) - 4 nights - at Saratoga Springs Retreat […]
GET YOUR ROCKS ON! Wed. evening, Sept. 30 thru Sun. afternoon, October 4 at Starland Retreat https://starlandretreat.org/Our usual fantastical gathering events are scheduled: Heart Circles, Rock Out with your Cock Out Dance Party, Take It for Granite Nature Hike, Rock the House TalentShow, Warm Rocks Massage and some added events: Painted Rock Opening Ritual, Day […]