CRFR annually produces two Radical Faerie gatherings and also sponsors other faerie events throughout the year. We usually have 80–100 people attending Winter Gathering and 125–200 people at our Summer Gathering.
Our next gathering is Summer 2026 at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit, Oregon, from Wednesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Registration information will be posted in Summer 2026.
This gathering is for gay-male-identified adults (18+) of any gender, and our Call includes queer-affirming art and language.
Upcoming future gatherings are:
• Summer 2026 – Wed, Aug 19 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
• Winter 2027 – Thurs, Feb 11 to Monday, Feb 15, 2027
Generally, our gatherings are scheduled for the Thursday through Monday of Presidents Day Weekend in February, and the Wednesday through Sunday of the 3rd full weekend in August. (Note that for 2026 the Summer Gathering occurs on the 4th full weekend in August.)
These 5-day, 4-night gatherings include housing, three meals daily, meeting spaces, and natural hot springs in a wooded, secluded, mountain environment alongside the Breitenbush River. Food served is vegetarian with accommodations for dietary restrictions. The Breitenbush facility and its events are all drug and alcohol free.
CRFR does not hire moderators or use professional facilitators. Our success at building community and effecting healing change comes from inviting participants to share from their knowledge and experience, to initiate inquiries and discussions, and promote their own creativity as they are called to.This peer-to-peer experience invites participation, spontaneity, learning, and fun.
At our gatherings, all events are optional, and at all times participants are instructed to “take care of yourself first.” This means anyone is free to leave any event at any time for any reason and will be fully supported in this act of self care.
Our health and wellness activities can include:
Education, support, and learning opportunities at our Gatherings are tailored to meet the specific needs of those attending.
- Drum circles
- Energetic dance
- Forest hikes
- Heart circles
- Massage
- Meditation
- Public speaking
- Shinrin-Yoku/forest therapy
- Swimming
- Tai chi
- Watsu aquatic bodywork
- Yoga
Specific workshop topics can include:
- Building community
- Death & dying
- Financial planning
- Grief & loss
- HIV prevention
- Interpersonal communication
- Prostate health
- Sexual health
Shared skill sets can include:
- Choreographed dance
- Drawing
- Knitting
- Mindfulness
- Modeling/Photography
- Native plant identification
- Painting
Support groups can include:
- Prostate Cancer
- Aging
- Living with HIV
- Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous
- Substance abuse recovery
- Fellowship for long-term AIDS survivors
Community-building and outreach opportunities can include:
- Networking receptions
- Fashion shows
- Film festivals.
- Group singing
- Spoken word
- Stage productions
- Activities that develop peer-to-peer resources such as Auctions and Craft Markets.
Cultural Learning Opportunities can include
- Traditional Native American sweat lodges
- Sufi dancing
- One-on-one discussions with those from other cultures and countries