Fruits of Freedom

A Queer Retreat for Embodiment, Intimacy & Liberation

Join us on a private Caribbean island just off the coast of Cartagena for ten days of workshops, cultural exploration, and community designed to help queer people reconnect with their bodies, their stories, and each other.

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RETREAT EXPERIENCES

Embodiment &

Self-Exploration

Practices that invite participants back into the body through breath, movement, sensation, and guided somatic work.

Community & Connection

Small groups and shared spaces where participants can speak honestly about identity, relationships, grief, desire, and the realities of queer life.

Cultural Immersion

Experiences that connect guests with the culture, history, and natural beauty of Colombia beyond the retreat space.

The Rhythm of the Week

Daily Workshops

Evening workshops led by experienced facilitators exploring embodiment, identity, intimacy, and emotional honesty.

Excursions &

Island Time

Three daytime excursions offering meaningful opportunities to experience Colombia’s culture and environment.

Ceremonial Closing

The retreat culminates in a sweat lodge ceremony on the final full day, offering a space for reflection, release, and integration before departure.

Accommodations

Teepee

8 Available

Single-person teepees with outdoor shower and bathroom. A nature-immersive option for guests who want a closer connection to the island environment.

Apartment

5 Available

Shared apartment-style accommodations with indoor bathroom and comfortable living space.

House

Limited Availability

Spacious shared houses designed for small groups. These accommodations offer communal living space while maintaining comfort and privacy.

VIP Cabins

Limited Availability

Private cabins with plunge pool for guests seeking a more secluded and luxurious retreat experience.

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The Story Behind Fruits of Freedom

Fruits of Freedom began as a simple idea.

Many queer spaces revolve around nightlife, dating, or performance. While those spaces can be joyful and important, they often leave little room for the deeper conversations that many of us eventually find ourselves wanting to have.

Conversations about intimacy.
About grief.
About the ways we learned to survive in a world that was not built with us in mind.

Over time, the vision for Fruits of Freedom grew out of a desire to create a space where those conversations could happen in a way that felt grounded, thoughtful, and supported.

Meet the Facilitators

Anthony Vario

LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and writer blends trauma-informed therapy with dharmic insight.

Exploring failure, disappointment, and the stories we tell about ourselves.

Marla Ben-Tov

LMFT REAT

Psychotherapist and expressive arts healer integrating breathwork, movement, and ritual.
Creating spaces for emotional release, creativity, and embodied transformation.

Eshan Lacoste

LADC

Private cabins with plunge pool for guests seeking a more secluded and luxurious retreat experience.

Cat Chadwick

BSW

Somatic teacher and spiritual practitioner with a background in mental health.
Guiding conversations around grief, spirituality, and embodied healing.

Kevin Martin

MPSYCH

Sex and intimacy coach with a Master’s in Psychology and creator of the SHAMELESS Method™.
Helping gay men release sexual shame and build confident, authentic connection.

Kai Foxworth

Inner Balance & Ascension Guide specializing in trauma-informed breathwork and energy healing.
Helping people release emotional blockages and reconnect with their spiritual path.

Dillon Diaz

Embodyment

Artist and performer exploring the intersection of sexuality, presence, and embodied awareness.
Creating space to explore desire, sensation, and authentic self-expression.