Four Men, One Shower
The above photo was selected by all the participants of Gay Spirit Camp as the best photo taken during the camp. Kevin Merry, the photographer, has won a free weekend at Easton Mountain, which he is donating as a scholarship so a young man who cannot afford to attend a program may be able to do so.
Fire Ceremony
The above photo, showing Joe Monkman leading a fire ceremony, was selected by all the participants of Gay Freedom Camp as the best photo taken during the camp. Michael Jennings, the photographer, has won a free weekend at Easton Mountain, and will be attending the Halloween Weekend in the fall.
There will be another contest in August at Gay Spirit Camp.
June 29 – July 5
Body Painting at Last Year's Gay Freedom Camp
Something old – something new – but nothing borrowed or blue: Easton Mountain has just announced a stellar lineup of facilitators for Gay Freedom Camp.
Ben Seaman, a New York City psychotherapist, will be offering workshops on relationships, creativity, and inner child work.
James Dickson, an experienced facilitator, will be offering workshops in both conventional and erotic massage as well as pain relief, the enneagram, and enhancing libido.
Joe Monkman, who has been counseling individuals and leading
workshops since 1996. will be offering a shamanic fire ceremony, a
rhythm journey, shamanic bodywork, and soul purpose storytelling.
Joseph Stuczynski, author of Living and Loving Well, will be offering
workshops based on the transformational methods described in his book.
Craig Cullinane, a diversity trainer and theater director, will be
leading us in mask making, experimental happenings, and various games.
Moss Tidd, a metal sculptor who creates functional and inspiring art, will be leading us in body painting; artful touch; a garden/dome ritual; and a bonfire.
And we will have contra-dancing, karaoke, a talent show and a dance party.
This past weekend saw a new retreat offered at Easton Mountain – a retreat for photographers and would-be photographers. Dana Muldoon had offered two-hour workshops in photography during some of our community-led retreats. The response was favorable, so it was decided to give him a weekend of his own. I’m sure that all who attended this week applauded that decision
One reason why Easton Mountain is an ideal place for men to explore photography is the beauty of the place. On Saturday, participants were given the opportunity to explore that beauty through a scavenger hunt. The men were divided into teams and given a list of various themes that had been explored during the morning presentation. The objective was to come back with one photo illustrating each of those themes. You’ll see some of the photos below.
The Rule of Thirds
An Off-Center Subject
A Horizon Line
Symmetry
Framing
Leading Lines
Curves
Repetition
Closeup
Motion
Abstract
Backlight
Reflection
Color
Easton Mountain Experiences 