Question 1

Should I be attending with a partner? Is this for couples?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. While attending IntimacyFest with a partner would be brilliant, it is by no means necessary or even typical. Our focus is on the individual. There will be many people there who are flying solo, in fact attending alone often gives you the chance to meet and connect with more people.

Question 2

Are kids allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, we love kids but this is an adult-only event.

Question 3

What if I don't know anyone going? Is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Lots of people come to IntimacyFest not knowing anyone. Because IntimacyFest is a small festival (typically between 40-50 people) everyone gets to know each other very quickly. In many ways, this is a perfect festival to go to if you don't know anyone, because the exercises and games are designed to

Question 4

Will there be nudity?

Accepted Answer

The location is very private, and people are welcome to be naked if they'd like. Often we have a handful of people who enjoy being naked, but it's not an event where that is particularly endorsed or seen as a goal.

Question 5

Is intimacy about sex?

Accepted Answer

We use the word "intimacy" to describe a simple feeling of closeness, which can include sexual energy, but can also be very easily limited by it. None of the exercises or events will involve any sex acts or intentional sexual energy.

Question 6

If I’ve recently been through a big upheaval, is this event appropriate for me?

Accepted Answer

It's hard to say whether this event is for anyone, because every situation requires personal inquiry and consideration.This event is not designed to overwhelm you, intentionally trigger you or demand more of you than you can reasonably give. It's a great place to be yourself, even the messy bits.

Question 7

Does this festival promote polyamory or open relationships?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a festival for people in all relationship styles.

Question 8

What time does it start and end?

Accepted Answer

Guests arrive between 4-6pm, and our first event is a group meal at 6:30pm. On Monday we do a closing circle right after brunch, and typically we're done around 1pm.

Question 9

Can I come for 1 day?

Accepted Answer

No, all of our guests arrive Friday afternoon and stay until Monday, there are no one or two day passes. We start together, and we finish together.

Question 10

Is IntimacyFest LGBTQ friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have people of all kinds of sexual orientations and gender expressions. The exercises and workshops aren't based on gender or designed in a hetero-normative way. We start from a place of humans relating with humans.

Question 11

What's your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Life happens, we understand. You may get a full refund up to 1 month before the event, then 50% after that up until 2 weeks prior. After that, tickets are non-refundable.

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