OASIS FOR MEN ~ SOUTHERN VERMONT
Celebrating 17 Years of Serving the Men's Community!
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Warm Summer Days and a Spring-Fed Pond to Keep you Cool... |
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The Gardens are at their Peak and are a Feast for the Eyes... |
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...And it's always 102-104 degrees in our Wood-Fired Hot Tub!
Wishing you a F A B U L O U S Summer!
We have plenty of Midweek Availabilities
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Please Join Us
and You'll Discover Why We're Called
Vermont's Gay Oasis!
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Join us for More Summertime Fun! |
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We're in the "belly of the beast" that is summer in Vermont and it doesn't get any better! The warm days and nights of summer are an excellent time to be at Frog Meadow, a great opportunity to reconnect with returning guests and to welcome newbies to the Frog Meadow Family!
This Summer we're celebrating 17 years of serving the Men's community! Summer is such a wonderful time to relax , re-connect and to Discover Gay Vermont!
Please Join Us! There's lots of fun local activities, excellent places to eat, friendly in-person gatherings, all below!
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In-Person Men's Retreats Return to Frog Meadow!
Following a 40+ month hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are pleased to again host in-person Men's Workshops and Retreats beginning this fall.
Our Men's workshops are a perfect opportunity to reset ourselves, re-center ourselves and re-connect with the things that light us up. See below for details and to register!
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In-Person Men's Workshops are back at Frog Meadow! We are pleased to again host in-person Men's Workshops and Retreats beginning this fall! We'll be hosting Colby Smith for a Yoga & Wellness Weekend in September and Adam Brown for a Tantra, Touch & Taoism Weekend in October. See below for details and to register!
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Enjoy Better Sex with Himeros.tv from Davey Wavey
For many years, we've worked closely with Davey Wavey and his Himeros.tv team, and have hosted over a dozen film shoots at and around Frog Meadow. It's genuinely a treat to work with his crew of talented, professional - and very sexy guys!
We're super-pleased to offer friends of Frog Meadow an exclusive 30% savings on all Himeros membership levels, and more... details below!
Himeros.tv is a place where sex between men is joyful. It's a place where experimentation is encouraged, and where more of the same isn’t an option! Himeros.tv is your erotic playground of sex, intimacy, and connections between men.
Himeros.tv is about more than just beautiful, erotic videos. It’s about experiencing the fullness of your sexuality and increasing pleasure through adventurous exploration and discovery!
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Look No Further for Better Sex! Himeros.tv is your erotic playground of sex, intimacy, and connections between men. Hot erotic videos - and a better sex life - are just a click away. Hundreds of videos, updated weekly, sortable by date, popularity, category, name, and for those shot at and around Frog Meadow!
We're super-pleased to offer friends of Frog Meadow an exclusive offer that includes a 30% savings on all Himeros membership levels, 6 totally free Himeros previews, weekly video chats, and more… additional details & images are below!
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In addition to our in-person Men's Workshops & Retreats this fall, we'll continue to support you every day with Virtual Men's Workshop programming! Please continue to join us virtually to cultivate your resilience, sexuality and re-center yourself with Virtual Yoga, Qi Gong, Tantra, Meditation, Breathwork & more, coordinated by many of our Workshop facilitators! You'll find more details about our virtual and in-person men's retreat programming here.
With much gratitude, love and affection - and warm hugs.
Hope to see you at Frog Meadow Farm soon!
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Dave King+Scott Heller...plus Jay, Ben and Chef Sutat!
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Recent Press/Media Coverage |
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MyGayGetaway, an authority on LGBTQ+ travel to unique hotels, events and places around the world, designates Frog Meadow as a Featured Destination!
When you pull into the driveway at Frog Meadow you can immediately sense you have arrived at an oasis. A place, as the website promises, where you can shed the trappings of the outside world and be yourself. Owners Scott and Dave at once make you feel welcome and at ease with their easy openness and good humor.
Bucking the trend of assimilation and the disappearance of gay places, Frog Meadow offers single and coupled men a place to relax, recharge and reconnect with themselves and other guests. Frog Meadow’s guests are primarily Gay, Bi and Trans men but all men are welcome. This unique and special destination resort is off the beaten path and well worth the visit...
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Discover why thousands of men from around the world have enjoyed the unparalleled experience that Frog Meadow offers to the Men’s community.
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Community Partners in Pride:
Our Efforts to Promote LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
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Dave and I could not be more pleased and proud of our work with Grace Cottage Hospital’s Health Equity Team, as outlined in the attached article from the June issue of VT Business Magazine, which came out just in time for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
The article explores the deep intentional efforts, cultural, and operational changes occurring for LGBTQ+ patients and employees at some of Vermont's most forward-thinking healthcare facilities (including conversations with some of those most affected), and a look at the economics of inclusivity and exclusivity.
Simply stated, we need to take care of our people and these are the folks in Vermont who are getting it done!
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Through the efforts of its Health Equity Team, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital was honored as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. We could not be more pleased and proud of our work to make this happen for Vermont - and the nation's - smallest independently-operated acute care Hospital!
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Frog Meadow's Community Partners in Pride Program supports and sustains qualified LGBTQ+ and other non-profit partner organizations in our community where we can make a significant difference. Community Partners in Pride have included AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, Fenway Health, the New England Center for Circus Arts, Grace Cottage Hospital, Out in the Open, Equal Justice Initiative and Rock River Preservation.
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Andy Warhol Comes to Vermont! |
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The Hall Art Foundation in Reading VT hosts an exhibition of 100+ Andy Warhol Paintings through November
The exhibit features a comprehensive and intimate retrospective of the paintings of Andy Warhol, including over 100 small format paintings from the Hall Collection that span Andy Warhol’s entire career with important examples from his most seminal series.
Cultural icon, celebrity and provocateur, Andy Warhol produced works that are instantly recognizable and have inspired a generation of artists. He often made many different versions of the same subject, perhaps most famously with his iconic multi-part work, Campbell’s Soup Cans (1962) which depicts 32 different versions of a Campbell’s soup can.
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Don't miss the show! Over 100 works of gay icon Andy Warhol will be on exhibit in Reading Vermont through November! |
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Vermont's Longest Covered Bridge is Still in Use,
5 Miles From Frog Meadow!
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Built 148 years ago, The West Dummerston Covered Bridge Is The Longest Covered Bridge Entirely In Vermont and is less than 5 miles from Frog Meadow!
Covered bridges are plentiful in our green state, and many of them have an old and interesting history. That rings true for The West Dummerston Covered Bridge as well. This elegant covered bridge was constructed in 1872, and it still stands, having stood the test of time. It also holds the record for the longest covered bridge in Vermont that is wholly within the state
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Spanning the West River just south of the Rock River trailhead, the West Dummerston Covered Bridge measure an impressive 271 feet long! |
Located less than 5 miles from Frog Meadow the historic West Dummerston Covered Bridge is one of Vermont’s most coveted old bridges!
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Local Eating: The Marina Restaurant, Brattleboro |
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This Waterfront Restaurant with Indoor and Outdoor Seating features a Broad Menu, Sunset Views and Casual Dining
The Marina Restaurant in Brattleboro sits on the water at the confluence of the West and Connecticut Rivers and offers great views all year round - sunsets a specialty.
The large menu features seafood, burgers and steaks, pasta, and salads, plus many homemade desserts. No question this is a local casual dining waterfront favorite!
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Large windows line the first floor and an upper mezzanine, while porches and patios entice for a warm weather outdoor dining experience!
28 Spring Tree Rd 802.257.7563
Wednesday-Sunday 11.30am-10.00pm
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Local Hiking: Hamilton Falls |
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Head to nearby Hamilton Falls if you’re looking for a stunning view that will leave you speechless.
Although there are many waterfalls with amazing scenery near Frog Meadow, Hamilton Falls is one-of-a-kind for taking in nature. While the hike is just under six miles, the views to and from the falls will make every step worth it!
Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2.5 hours to complete.
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Hamilton Falls is near Jamaica, VT and located approximately 25 minutes from Frog Meadow
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Although Vermont's recent rainstorms and flooding have had limited impact on the roads in our immediate area of Frog Meadow and nearby Brattleboro, the area streams and rivers are currently at capacity.
Please note there has been negative impact to the Rock River gay nude beach and access trail from Route 30 due to the rainstorms and subsequent flooding.
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Take a Video Tour & Join Us! |
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Not stayed with us before? Please Join Us! Whether you're a hiker, foodie, craft beer/cider/spirits lover, cyclist, fun-seeker, massage aficionado, hot tub junkie, or just want to unplug, relax, safely enjoy the solitude, camaraderie & connection of like-minded single and coupled men, Frog Meadow has something for you!
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Featured Room: The South Room |
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The South Room
The Main House South Room has a king bed (with a plush yet firm pillow top mattress) and beautiful views of the Vermont hills, the swimming pond and gardens. With southwestern exposure the room is bright and sunny and has wonderful cross breezes.
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On the rare occasion that it does get warm and muggy at night there is quiet central air conditioning.
A generously sized full bath tiled in beautiful blue handmade ceramics is shared with the North Room.
All bed linens at Frog Meadow are high thread count Egyptian cotton.
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To ensure a good night’s sleep, the Brook Cottage is furnished with a comfy pillow-top mattress. For your convenience there is a campus-wide Mesh Wi-Fi network that provides high-speed internet access throughout the property including the Main House, Carriage House, the Brook Cottage, the Honey Bee Cottage, the gardens, orchard, meadow and the swimming pond areas at Frog Meadow. The download speed is approximately 200 mbps. Click for more about the South Room
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Discover Gay Brattleboro Vermont! |
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The Brattleboro area of Southeast Vermont has so much to offer to the LGBTQ+ Community!
Brattleboro is well known for its open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! Its such a gay & LGBTQ+ friendly region…and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do, including Rock River, our local gay beach!
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Brattleboro is well known for it’s open, progressive values, welcoming attitude and longstanding embrace of diversity! It’s such a gay/LGBTQ+ friendly region… and it has an amazing collection of interesting and fun things to do, see and experience!
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In-Person Event September 9!
‘Tri-State’ 45-Mile Road Bike Ride
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Saturday September 9
"Tri-State" 45-Mile Road Bike Ride
Join us for a 45-mile road ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley! Known by locals as the "Tri-State Ride" because it goes through the states of Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The ride is moderately hilly. Half way through the ride we will stop in Northfield, MA at an ice cream stand for lunch and an ice cream cone!
Participants should be experienced cyclists and have road bikes, not hybrids or mountain bikes. We will be riding at a moderate pace of 14-15 mph.
Following the ride you're invited to join us back at Frog Meadow for a BYOB social mixer, hot tub and dip in the swimming pond!
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Join us...this ride is like riding through a real "Tri-State" picture postcard! |
Note that overnight lodging is available at Frog Meadow and ride participant receive a 10% discount.
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In-Person Workshop September 22-25!
Yoga & Wellness Weekend
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September 22-25
Yoga & Wellness Weekend
with Yogi Colby Smith
FILLING UP...PLEASE JOIN US!
Join us for our 3-day Fall Yoga & Wellness Weekend Retreat! Its a great way to take a break, r-e-l-a-x, reset, re-center, and re-connect with the things that light us up. Our Guest Yogi, Colby Smith will be with us for 3 days of yoga, pilates, meditation and massage - his first weekend retreat at Frog Meadow in 4 years!
Sessions throughout the long weekend are tailored to the group and will incorporate yoga, pilates, meditation and massage techniques. Throughout this all-inclusive men’s retreat weekend, you can also relax in our wood-fired hot tub, take advantage of the amenities at Frog Meadow including wood-fired hot tub, swimming pond, on-site hiking trails, the gym or simply relax!
We don’t care if you are young or old, straight or gay, black or white (or blue or green), sculpted or sagging. Our work-shops are open to all kinds of men: younger…older…buff…and not so buff….we always get a mix.
The idea is to be open to all types of men with the common thread being the desire to learn and share the experience of yoga, pilates, meditation and male touch. We take pride in our respectful, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. We are refreshingly free of “attitude”.
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The Mr. Hudson Travel Website named Frog Meadow as "One of The 10 Best Gay-Friendly Yoga Retreats" Worldwide! Click here or the image above to learn more.
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You'll return home energized, renewed and relaxed following 4 days and 3 nights spent detached from the outside world at Frog Meadow's 63 acres of private paradise for men!
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In-Person Event October 7
CiderFest 2023!
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Saturday October 7
CiderFest 2023
Come to Frog Meadow in early October for our Fall Harvest ritual: Help us pick apples from our own orchard and then join us as we take our bounty down the hill to the village of Williamsvile to participate in a community cider pressing party!
Learn about how cider is made and meet some of the locals as we grind the apples into mash & then press the mash into cider!
Hear about different methods for making hard cider and sample some of our own Frog Meadow double-fermented hard apple cider!
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Come join us for our fall harvest ritual: apple-picking, cider making & cider-tasting!
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In-Person Workshop October 20-23!
Tantra, Touch and Taoist Practices for Men
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October 20-23
Enriching Men’s Experience Through Tantra, Touch and Taoist Practices with Adam Brown of Heart-Centered Touch
FILLING UP QUICK: A FEW SPOTS REMAIN!
Join a group of men who share the desire to improve their Touch Skills, explore the world of body-mind energetics and enjoy deeper states of Pleasure. Adam’s model of learning is very hands-on. The workshop is geared to the non-professional man who goes all-in with an open-heart and a curious mind.
These attributes of Adam’s groups provide a safe, rich environment and enjoyable ways to learn about our bodies giving and receiving touch.
We create a safe and sacred space of trust and respect where we can create deeper connections. The retreat format gives you plenty of time to dive deeply into the world of Tantra & Touch. The pace allows you time to explore and experiment with each other in the true sense of what Tantra is.
We do not exclusively focus on techniques, but also on issues of awareness & empowerment; of pleasure-states and of intimacy among men. Eros is an important element of touch as we explore the power of pleasure to heal.
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Click the image above or here to read a first-hand authentic portrayal of May 2019’s (Pre-Covid) “Heart-Centered Touch Workshop”with Adam Brown at Frog Meadow published by Boston Spirit Sept/Oct 2019.
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In addition to our in-person Men's Workshops & Retreats, please join us every day virtually to cultivate your resilience, sexuality and re-center yourself with Virtual Yoga, Qi Gong, Tantra, Meditation, Breathwork & More! |
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Ongoing Men's QiGong & Tantra Classes
with Adam Brown,
Heart-Centered Touch
Join Adam online every Wednesday 12.00 Noon-1.00 PM for Men’s QiGong and Tantra Practices focused on our wellness – Respiratory & Immune Strength – and on our continued erotic health while maintaining a consistent sense of community!
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Learn a dynamic practice to maintain stellar health! Add to that a practice of cultivating erotic energy for health and vitality using self-touch and breathwork. Stay connected to your erotic, sensual, human self and share with other men who want to connect regularly! |
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Men's Virtual & Clothing Optional Yoga, Breathwork and Guided Meditation Classes
with Colby Smith,
Shankara Studio
Colby's programs are for all levels of men and strongly believes that the physical practice of yoga is just one component and incorporates many styles and modalities into his teaching, including meditation, breathwork, touch practice and partnering.
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Yogi Colby Smith is known to many of us as "Miss Giggles", Colby brings a warm, lighthearted approach to all of his teaching! Full Details......
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Virtual Soulful Breathwork & Guided Meditation
with Christian de la Huerta, Soulful Power
Now is the time to do the heroic work of going within and to get clear about who we are and what has real relevance and importance in our lives, so that we can bring forth those values when we emerge from this mandatory global cocoon. What kind of lives do we choose for ourselves, what kind of world do we create on the other side of this collective reset?
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Check out the Eye of the Storm Resources with guided meditations, breathing practices to calm the mind and strengthen the immune system, and links to virtual gatherings where adventurers of spirit meet to re-center, reconnect and rejuvenate!
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Enjoy Wicked Better Sex with Himeros.tv
from Davey Wavey!
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For many years, we've worked closely with Davey Wavey and his Himeros.tv team, and have hosted several film shoots at and around Frog Meadow. It's genuinely a treat to work with his crew of talented, professional - and very sexy guys!
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ENJOY SPECIAL HIMEROS SAVINGS!
Friends of Frog Meadow receive the best rate available - a 30% savings on all Himeros membership levels, plus 6 totally free previews, access to hundreds of erotic videos, updated weekly, sortable by date, popularity, category, name, and now searchable for films shot at and around Frog Meadow...plus weekly video chats, unlimited streaming and downloads - and a community of like-minded gay/bisexual men!
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We're super-pleased to offer friends of Frog Meadow an exclusive offer that includes 30% off all Himeros membership levels, 6 totally free previews, access to hundreds of videos, updated weekly, sortable by date, popularity, category, name, and for those shot at and around Frog Meadow! Plus there’s a video chat you can join each week to discuss that week’s newly released film!
Himeros will enhance your experience of sex and sexuality through erotic videos. By watching other men explore sex, you'll learn new ways to improve your own sexual experiences and fulfillment.
The content on Himeros was co-created with a team of sex coaches, tantric instructors,
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Himeros was created to enhance your experience of sex & sexuality through juicy erotic videos, co-created with a team of sex coaches & cinematographers!
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"A place to come back to again and again!"
We’ve been coming to Frog Meadow yearly for over a decade. It is the sweetest B&B at which we’ve ever stayed.
Scott and Dave are truly gracious hosts. The rooms and every square inch of the public spaces are spotless and well appointed. The garden in beautifully maintained. There is so so much acreage to ramble around in. And Rock River is very near!
Newfane is very small, but very charming with great eateries. And Brattleboro is crazy picturesque with fun shops and some very fine restaurants.
And this area of Vermont is simply gorgeous.
Frog Meadow is a place to come back to again and again!
- Nick & Clay, NYC and LA
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OASIS FOR MEN :: SOUTHERN VERMONT
Celebrating 17 Years of Serving the Men's Community!
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