Spend the Labor Day Weekend in nature and among old and new friends learning and exploring the intricacies of Japanese inspired rope bondage. The retreat will start with an opening circle to share and set intentions for the weekend, and to learn more about each participant and what draws them to this art form.

Saturday morning will start with a gentle Yoga practice, followed by a hearty and healthy breakfast to fuel up for a day of rope.  The day will start with two class options— an absolute beginner rope class, for those with no existing knowledge of this practice, and an intermediate level class for those with an existing practice.  This  beginner class will cover history and culture of traditional Shibari and Western Bondage, in-depth safety, consent, and risk considerations, and several basic frictions and how to use them for your intentions within your own personal practice. After a break for lunch,  there will be another mixed level class, as well as an opportunity to gather in the sauna, followed by dinner, to gently transition into the more social environment of the evening.  There will be a fire circle and quiet open rope space for anyone who would like to continue to tie into the evening.

Sunday morning will begin with a meditation and sound healing, followed by breakfast.  After breakfast, there will again be an option for two different rope classes of differing levels and subjects.  Afterwards we gather for lunch, followed by an open rope space, with an optional guided group improvisation activity. Sunday evening will feature two performances, and time to connect with other attendees before settling in to rest for the evening.

Monday will start with a gentle movement practice, followed by a nutritious breakfast. Our last class block of the weekend will feature an all level class, followed by time to pack up belongings and reset the space. We’ll close our weekend with a group lunch, and a time to come together one last time and share thoughts and experiences and inspirations from throughout the weekend.

All levels of experience with rope bondage and Shibari are welcomed at this retreat. All classes and open spaces are optional, and we encourage everyone to participate in as much group activity as feels comfortable. For those with experience with suspension, there will be several available outdoor hardpoints for use throughout the weekend.

Exact schedule and class descriptions will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tentative Retreat schedule

• 3:00pm – 7:00pm – Landing/Arrival
• 7:00 pm – Dinner
• 9:00 pm – Opening Fire circle / introductions / Weekend Guideleines
• 11:00 pm – Rest

• 9:00 – 10:15 am – Yoga
• 10:30 – 11:30 am – Breakfast
• 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Class session 1
• 1:30 – 3:00 pm – Open Rope Space / personal time
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Lunch
• 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Class session 2 
• 7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dinner
• 9:00 – 10:30- pm – Evening fire circle / suspension demo 
• 11:30 pm – Rest / Quiet Rope Open Space

• 9:00 – 10:15 am – Yoga 
• 10:30 – 11:30 am – Breakfast
• 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Class session 3
• 1:30 – 3:00 pm – Open Rope Space / personal time
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Lunch
• 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Class session 4 
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Sauna 
• 7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dinner
• 9:00 – 10:30- pm – Evening fire circle / suspension demo 
• 11:30 pm – Rest / Quiet Rope Open Space

• 9:00 – 10:15 am – Meditation and Sound Healing
• 10:30 – 11:30 am – Breakfast
• 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Personal time / Guided Group Rope Activity 
• 1:00 – 3:00 pm – Class session 5
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Lunch / Closing circle and sharing
• 4:00 pm – Departure

Facilitators

Margherita Tisato – I am embodiment enthusiast, a dancer, a perpetual learner, and a subtle disruptor. In rope for over a decade, my practice expanded drastically when we founded temple in 2019, and gradually became an integrated element of my somatic work. Aside from rope, my work involves teaching a variety of movement and mindfulness techniques in correctional facilities and substance abuse disorder treatment programs, specializing in individuals dealing with PTSD, addiction, and other mind-body complexities. I also serve as a guest lecturer on embodiment and trauma at colleges and universities, while actively engaging in scientific research on addiction and recovery. My passion lies in creating spaces for exploring suffering, discomfort, and marginalized experiences, finding growth through catharsis and integration via somatic practices leading to liberation, such as stillness, yoga, dance, Butoh, rope, hook suspensions, and laughter. My mission in sharing information and experiences with others is to soften the dichotomy between body and mind, to investigate visceral sensations in order to create emotional resilience, through the main mediums of embodiment, curiosity, dialogue and play. You may catch me performing with Sokolow/Theatre Dance Ensemble, Vangeline Theater, Dances We Dance, or as an independent artist.

Fuoco – began her rope journey as a bottom in Phoenix in 2012 and shortly thereafter moved to London, where much of her early rope learning happened. Upon moving back to the US, she began presenting at cons and intensives around the country sharing her love of rope. As an educator, she’s decidedly non-dogmatic in her approach to teaching. Her classes aim to help bottoms to better understand their bodies in movement, and to offer riggers the knowledge to adapt their tying to the unique needs of their partners. She recently stepped into the role of Director of Education for Shibari Study and is excited to think about shibari education in a new medium.  When she’s not doing rope, fuoco is a professional acrobat. Her dedicated study of the mechanics of the body make her especially interested in developing more comprehensive education informed by these practices. She’s also a leftist who believes that kink is inherently political. She strives to bring her politics, her values, and an accountability for those values into her teaching spaces. 

To register 

You may send the complete payment, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment.

Early bird cost for this retreat is available until July 30. Cost increases by $100 after that date.

$620 cost includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear).  All identities, orientations, and levels of experience are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend.  If the cost of attendance is prohibitive, please reach out via peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire about potential scholarship or discounted attendance.

• Add $75 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding). If sharing the bed with another participant, the second person pays $38 in addition to the retreat cost. When registering, provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces.
• Add $375 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). If sharing, the second person pays $75 in addition to the retreat cost. Only one cabin available for a maximum of two people (please inquire for availability). When registering, provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces.

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Refund policy

Peace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions.

Unless otherwise stated within program descriptions:

Full refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay.

Nonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025.

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Retreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life , then setting aside time to detox your body, being in nature, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values, vision and mission is vital.

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