Fancy a rural get-way in the woods with a group of magical queers in the comfort of the beautiful Asha retreat centre in the Forest of Dean? 

At this Queer Spirit Warriors weekend, September 11-14^th 2025, we meet under a Gemini Moon to learn about the history of, and affirm our spiritual queer roles in as, healers, ritual gatekeepers and walkers between the worlds. We will honour the memory of queer shamans and priests in service to spirit and explore what this inheritance means for us in the world today, as we learn how gender and sexuality were regarded in African, Asian and American wisdom traditions and dive into the queerness of the pre-Christian European pagan past.

There will be opportunity to share our personal stories of growth and self-discovery, and to combine our magical and musical gifts to build an elemental RAINBOW BRIDGE to Spirit as we celebrate the legends and powers of queer deities and our connection to the ancestors.

Facilitated by Shokti and Triskelion, we intend to make the fire circle at the Asha the focus of evening ritual activities, and we will also walk the labyrinth, dip in sacred spring water, take guided meditations and shamanic journeys and have plenty of time to relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean.  Arrivals are Thursday 11th Sept, retreat starts Thursday  11 Sept evening and ends Sunday 14th lunchtime.

Come build a Rainbow Bridge between the material and the spirit realms!

Time to explore our spiritual inheritance as Queer Spirit Warriors of the 21st century!

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FEEDBACK FROM THE FIRST RAINBOW BRIDGE RETREAT:

“A very inclusive and connected space for all attendees allowing us to just be ourselves!”

“An inspirational, unforgettable, truly dream-like weekend and I came away with new friends and memories that will sustain me for life.”

“A gift, not only restorative personally, but an expansion of awareness, and a lesson in the diverse and rich breadth of gender, sexuality and spirit.”

“I came away from the QSW Rainbow Bridge retreat healed, blessed, and broadened in mind, body, soul and spirit.”