Join us for a 5-night gay men’s poolside yoga retreat and Palm Springs adventure.

October 13-18, 2025 • $1000 per person
Lodging not included

Palm Springs Retreat

Welcome to Palm Springs!

Alex and Stefan are hosting a week of sunshine, community, poolside yoga, and exploring fabulous Palm Springs.

This retreat is open to gay men only. Poolside yoga is clothing optional. See below for recommended nearby lodging.

A man with short dark hair and a beard smiling while sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat outdoors near a body of water with boats in the background, wearing a black t-shirt with pink and white text.

Alex Godinez

Stefan Piscitelli

A group of men are enjoying a poolside gathering. One man in sunglasses is taking a selfie, while others are sitting or standing around the pool, chatting and relaxing. Some are in the water, and there are pool floats and towels nearby.

Included Activities

• All levels morning and afternoon yoga practice

• Freshly prepared post-yoga community breakfasts

• 2 group dinners at the retreat house

• Pool, jacuzzi, and fire pit hangouts

• Tram ride to Mt. San Jacinto

• An afternoon hike on local trails

• Group outing to the Palm Springs VillageFest Street Fair

• Group dinner and dancing on Arenas Road

• Group bike rental and celebrity house tour

Retreat Schedule

Monday – Arrival + Opening Night

  • 4:00 PM – Check-in + Welcome Circle at Alex’s private home

  • 6:00 PM – Opening Yoga Session (clothing optional)

  • 7:30 PM – Welcome Dinner (hosted)

  • Evening – Connection by the pool, in the jacuzzi, or around the fire pit

Tuesday – Movement + Exploration

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM – Community Breakfast

  • 11:00 AM – Group Bike Ride + Celebrity House Tour (bikes provided)

    • Includes a group stop for lunch (self-pay)

  • 6:00 PM – Evening Yoga

  • Dinner – On your own (local dining guide provided)

Wednesday – Summit + Sunset

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Tram Ride to Mount San Jacinto

    • Suggested: hiking shoes, layers, and water

  • 6:00 PM – Restorative Yoga

  • 7:30 PM – Dinner at the House (hosted)

  • Evening – Jacuzzi + fire pit hangout

Thursday – Art + Free Time

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast

  • Daytime – Free time to explore or rest

  • 4:00 PM – Group meet-up at the Palm Springs VillageFest Street Fair

    • Optional: Free admission to Palm Springs Art Museum (5–8pm)

  • Dinner – On your own (local dining guide provided)

Friday – Celebration + Night Out

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Yoga

  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast

  • 11:00 AM – Morning Hike (moderate, scenic route)

  • 7:00 PM – Group Dinner at Blackbook (entrée included; drinks on your own)

  • 9:00 PM onward – Dancing and nightlife on Arenas Road (optional group meet-ups)

Saturday – Farewell

  • 8:00 AM – Final Yoga + Closing Circle

  • 9:00 AM – Farewell Breakfast (provided)

Optional: Join Alex’s weekly Poolside Yoga with Tracey on Sunday (additional donation-based)

Recommended Accommodations

The retreat house where we will be hosting yoga and host-provided meals, plus pool and jacuzzi time, is located in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA.

Click here to view nearby hotel availability for October 13-18, 2025.

We recommend: The Saguaro Palms Springs; Dive Palm Springs; Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs; El Mirasol Villas; Santiago Gay Men’s Resort; and The Triangle Inn.