Past Events

A bodyworkshop with André Kraft

Friday, October 25th 2024 (start 19:00) until
Sunday, October 27th 2024 (end approx. 2 p.m.)

On this weekend we want to play with touch, experience intimacy and celebrate hugs through the methods of Tantra Kaula: Breathing exercises, meditations, ATKY (Ancient Tantra Kriya Yoga), rituals and meditations.
The healing power of intimacy, touch & embrace is so important.

You don’t need any previous experience, just be open to embarking on this journey in a group with wonderful men.
Workshop times for the days: Fri 19-22h, Sat 11-19h, Sun 11-14h (incl. break).

The cost contribution is 240 euros and includes entry to the BOILER on all days.
Towels are available on site for the workshop and sauna visit.

Please bring your own: Writing materials, comfortable shorts and T-shirts; a blindfold – or a triangular cloth to close your eyes and a sarong/wrap (approx. 140 x 90).

The number of participants is limited to 12 men!
Information & registration directly to André via the contact form on his website www.andrekraft.com or per mail to andre@andrekraft.com

7th Male Retreat

Open Space for Male Intimacy

September 25th 2024 (Early arrival from “Time for you” from 16:00h)
September 26th 2024 (Start at 18:30h) till
September 29th 2024 (Ending around 12:00h)
Mühlenhof Jochmann
D-15324 Letschin

We will meet in a wonderful place at the ODERBRUCH countryside (aprox. 2 hrs from Berlin). The property is a three-sided farm, the former miller’s farm. Two farm buildings were converted for seminars. There is a fireplace and a sauna in an old construction trailer.

The Mühlenhof is simply equipped has a total of maximum 20 beds in several three- and four-bed accommodations, common rooms, campfire and sauna. If necessary, there is also the possibility of camping. There is great vegetarian food – we would have to take care of our beverages ourselves.

We are consciously foregoing a fixed programme in order to create free space for encounters. You can use the days for yourself, together with other men, to find out what we missed in connection with a community of other man. We will call out for ideas and are thankful if you have a talent which you can share with the group. In addition of course, you can just enjoy yourself and have a good time!

Possible activities could be: Hiking, massage, cuddling, yoga, heart circle, dancing, laughing, crying, painting, playing – and anything else you can offer to the group by yourself.
To participate, you should be open to nudity, shared intimacy and touch.

It is a donation based event – for accommodation and catering please calculate 180 Euros and 60 Euros for organisation costs. If you can not afford that amount please get in touch with us for a scholarship (NOTAFLOF)!

For our gatherings we will offen an early arrival on Wednesday from 16:00. So you have an additional day for yourself to arrive, slow down and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Andree’s farm. The common meeting starts on Thursday from 18:30 with a common dinner.

Sounds nice? Register here:

Lassen wir den Sommer gemeinsam in der Hasenheide ausklingen. Getränke, Massageöl und die große Picknickdecke bitte mitbringen. Los geht es 15:00 Uhr in der letzten Sommersonne.

Let’s round off the summer together in the Hasenheide. Please bring drinks, massage oil and a large picnic blanket. We start at 15:00 in the last summer sun.

Sommer-Retreat 2024

A Sexpositive Open Space for Male Intimacy

Friday, August 2nd 2024 (Start at 18:00h) till
Wednesday, August 7th (Ending around 14:00h)
Stiftung Akademie Waldschlösschen
D-37130 Reinhausen near Göttingen
Hosted by Tim Vogler and André Kraft

Intimacy, as a cultural and social gift, often faces numerous reservations, which, unsurprisingly, are mostly prevalent among men. Many men are trapped in the notion that intimacy between men is unmanly and that expressed sexuality among men remains a significant taboo. As a result, they miss out on the opportunities that could arise from adopting a different perspective on relationships among men. We firmly believe that men possess the ability to handle their own masculinity and sexuality with love. We invite you to this retreat at Waldschlösschen near Göttingen to experience how shared intimacy and closeness can be cultivated among men.

Here, you have the opportunity to reconsider entrenched behaviors regarding masculinity and give more space to your authentic self. You will encounter other men who approach each other with mindfulness, love, and a willingness to share their true needs.

Our essential tools during these days are empathy, openness, and curiosity. We continuously explore how we can create an open and safe space for our emotions, words, and touches using these qualities. We consciously refrain from adhering to a fixed program in order to allow for spontaneous connections.

You can use these days to discover what you desire in terms of closeness and connection with other men. Possible activities include hiking, massage, cuddling, yoga, discussion circles, dancing, laughter, tears, painting, singing, playing games, sauna, and swimming in the nearby reservoir. You are welcome to simply enjoy your time or actively contribute your talents to the group – we would be thrilled if you would like to offer and facilitate a suitable activity. Of course, you are also free to just have fun with us and the group! Ultimately, you decide what feels right for you. However, it would be wonderful if you were generally open to nudity, shared intimacy, and touch.

To better understand you and your expectations, we invite you to a brief Skype or Zoom conversation after your registration. Please allocate approximately 30 minutes for this.

The Waldschlösschen is nestled in the Reinhäuser Forest, near a small stream, and is often referred to as the “queer Hogwarts.” The premises exude their own charm and provide ample opportunities to explore intimacy within the group.

Accommodation will be in twin rooms with private bathrooms. Upon request and for an additional fee, single rooms may be available. The house will provide us with delicious, predominantly vegetarian and vegan meals for four times a day.

The regular participation fee for these five exciting days is 485 euros. If you have sufficient income, we would appreciate it if you could contribute a support fee of 585 euros. This support fee enables us to offer reduced-price or free spots to men with lower incomes. If your income does not allow you to pay this amount, please contact us. Your participation will not be hindered by financial constraints (NOTAFLOF).

For the first time, the retreat will take place in cooperation with the Waldschlösschen.
The binding registration will therefore take place via the Waldschlösschen webpage:

Ganz im Grundgedanken der Intimate-Buddies wird Tim Vogler als Talkgast in Hannover sich der Frage nähern, was es braucht um in unserer patriarchalen Gesellschaft einen liebevollen Zugang zu der eigenen Männlichkeit zu entwickeln.
In the spirit of Intimate Buddies, Tim Vogler will be a guest panellist in Hanover and will address the question of what it takes to develop a loving approach to one’s own masculinity in our patriarchal society.

We often miss the good occasions to meet up. Summer is starting in Berlin – so now is a good time to meet up and catch up. We’ll also have a delicious barbecue.
We’ll meet in the courtyard of the BOILER at Mehringdamm 34, followed by a visit to the sauna or dancing together at UNSHAVED in Gretchen (right next door).
Please register by 19 June at the following link:
https://next.blaulicht27.de/index.php/apps/forms/s/fe66YcNk58Rr68wGikfng6ga

Tantra is liberation and expansion

Friday, 12 April 2024 (start 19:00) until
Sunday, 14 April 2024 (end approx. 2 p.m.)

Do you want better sex by connection your heart & your desires with yourself and your sex partner/s?

This weekend is aimed at men who want to get to know or deepen their knowledge about Tantra and Kriya Yoga. You just need to have the desire to embark on this journey in a group of beautiful men. Costs 240 €, incl. entry and towels at the location

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 12 men. Please register directly with André Kraft at mail@oriental-bodywork.de.

6th Male Retreat

Open Space for Male Intimacy

Thursday April 4th 2024 (Start at 18:30h) till
Sunday April 7th 2024 (Ending around 12:00h)
Mühlenhof Jochmann
D-15324 Letschin

We will meet in a wonderful place at the ODERBRUCH countryside (aprox. 2 hrs from Berlin). The property is a three-sided farm, the former miller’s farm. Two farm buildings were converted for seminars. There is a fireplace and a sauna in an old construction trailer.

The Mühlenhof is simply equipped has a total of maximum 20 beds in several three- and four-bed accommodations, common rooms, campfire and sauna. If necessary, there is also the possibility of camping. There is great vegetarian food – we would have to take care of our beverages ourselves.

We are consciously foregoing a fixed programme in order to create free space for encounters. You can use the days for yourself, together with other men, to find out what we missed in connection with a community of other man. We will call out for ideas and are thankful if you have a talent which you can share with the group. In addition of course, you can just enjoy yourself and have a good time!

Possible activities could be: Hiking, massage, cuddling, yoga, heart circle, dancing, laughing, crying, painting, playing – and anything else you can offer to the group by yourself.
To participate, you should be open to nudity, shared intimacy and touch.

It is a donation based event – for accommodation and catering please calculate 240 Euros. If you can not afford that amount please get in touch with us for a scholarship (NOTAFLOF)!

For this meeting, for the first time, an early arrival will be possible on Wednesday from 16:00. You have a day for yourself to arrive, slow down and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Andree’s farm. The common meeting starts on Thursday from 18:30 with a common dinner.

If you want to take part – follow this Registration Link:

Cuddle Puddle

An evening for closeness and security, where men can feel and touch each other with mindfulness. You decide for yourself what is good for you – the group offers you warmth and appreciation in the greatest possible harmony.
It doesn’t take much at all – cuddling is as simple as it is healing.
Let’s discover our cuddling skills together and become part of the international cuddling revolution! Bring comfortable clothes that you can feel good in!

A sweaty night with your Buddies. Let us join the fun of a bathhouse together.
You can check-in the whole day from 12:00 – infusions are given from 17:00 to 21:00.
If you did not receive the registration link, please contact tim@intimate-buddies.com for more information!