The Acorn Circus Tent is ready for the Queereoke, Open Mic, and Drag Show!

Twin Oaks Queer Gathering is nearly here! We hope to see you next weekend, Sept 12-14. Pre-registration closes next Friday at noon Eastern. Pre-registration is not required, but it helps us prepare better, and makes your on-site registration process quicker and easier too.

Indoor accommodations: Don’t like camping? We have no on-site accommodations this year, but we’ve partnered with a couple of nearby communities if you’re looking for an affordable bed a couple of miles away. See our indoor accommodations page for more info.

New this year: Outdoor Queer Exchange! By popular demand, this year we’ll have a table where folks can sell or barter their own homemade goods or leave business cards and other promotional materials. This table won’t be staffed, so it’s not a real vending space, but could be a good way to find new customers, makers, and/or services!

Last call for workshop proposals! So far we’ve got workshops on nonbinary botany, Queer Authentic Relating, foraging, queer metalsmithing, transition journey show & tell, and more! But there’s still plenty of room for that workshop idea you’ve been sitting on. Workshops are up to 90 minutes long, and can be as structured or as informal as you like, on just about any topic you want to teach, discuss, or collaborate on. Submit your proposal by Wednesday the 10th!

Food: We’ll have vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options for all meals. If you have other dietary needs, please contact us at twinoaksqueergathering@gmail.com so we can have tasty foods ready for you to enjoy.

Transportation: Need help getting here? You can find directions and a carpool link at https://twinoaksqueergathering.org/transportation/. We also have funds set aside to help those for whom travel costs would be a hardship! Priority for travel stipends will be given to BIPOC/PGM and trans applicants.

Important note: We require everyone to show a negative covid test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. Covid tests can be purchased on-site. Thanks for helping us keep this event more accessible to immunocompromised friends!

What is the Queer Gathering? It’s a fun and supportive camping event for queer folks and allies of all ages to come together, skillshare, make art, build community, dance, and organize. It's hosted by Twin Oaks Community in rural central Virginia. Join us in the woods for a weekend of queertranstastic fun, learning, workshops, networking, revelry, and more! Read all about it on our website: https://twinoaksqueergathering.org‍

See you soon?

Queerly yours,

The Organizers of the Twin Oaks Queer Gathering

Check out our brand new kitchen! We’ve been busy rebuilding our conference site this summer.

Twin Oaks Queer Gathering is one month away, and we're hoping to see you the weekend of Sept 12-14! Please pre-register if you can. It's not required, but it really helps us with food purchasing and other planning. And remind your friends to register too!

Have you considered leading a workshop? Check out this list of a few past workshops for inspiration! Workshops are up to 90 minutes long, and can be as structured or as informal as you like, on just about any topic you want to teach, discuss, or collaborate on. Interested? Submit a proposal. We’ll probably say yes!

Food: Our delicious meals will once again be prepared by the legendary Tigger! We’ll have vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, but if you have other dietary needs, please give us a heads up at twinoaksqueergathering@gmail.com so we can be prepared to feed you well.

Transportation: Need help getting here? You can find directions and a carpool link at https://twinoaksqueergathering.org/transportation/. We also have funds set aside to help those for whom travel costs would be a hardship! Priority for travel stipends will be given to BIPOC/PGM and trans applicants.

Important note: We require everyone to show a negative covid test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. Covid tests can be purchased on-site.

What is the Queer Gathering? It’s a fun and supportive camping event for queer folks and allies of all ages to come together, skillshare, make art, build community, dance, and organize. It's hosted by Twin Oaks Community in rural central Virginia. Join us in the woods for a weekend of queertranstastic fun, learning, workshops, networking, revelry, and more! Read all about it on our website: https://twinoaksqueergathering.org‍

Hoping to Gather with you next month,

The Organizers of the Twin Oaks Queer Gathering

Please put us on your calendar: Queer Gathering 2025 is happening September 12-14! After last year’s sweltering August experience, we are trying a September date in hopes of milder weather.

The Queer Gathering is hosted by Twin Oaks Community in rural central Virginia. It’s a fun and supportive camping event for queer folks and allies of all ages to come together, skillshare, make art, build community, dance, and organize. Join us for a weekend of queertranstastic fun, learning, workshops, networking, revelry, and more!

More info about the event can be found here: https://twinoaksqueergathering.org‍

Please pre-register if you can, so we know how many guests to prepare for!

Lead a workshop! Got an idea for a discussion, skill share, heart circle, game session, or guided meditation? We’re looking for folks to lead workshops on queer-related issues or any other topic you’re passionate about! Sessions are up to 90 minutes long. Popular past workshops have included singalongs, group dances, craft lessons, and discussions of queer resistance, neurodiversity, consent, and queer communal life. Submit your proposals here: https://twinoaksqueergathering.org/call-for-workshops/

Dietary needs: We’ll have vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, but if you have other food requirements, please give us a heads up at twinoaksqueergathering@gmail.com so we can be prepared to feed you well!

Transportation: Need help getting here? You can find directions and a carpool link at https://twinoaksqueergathering.org/transportation/. We also have funds set aside to help those for whom travel costs would be a hardship! Priority for travel stipends will be given to BIPOC and trans applicants.

Important note: We require everyone to show a negative covid test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. Covid tests can be purchased on-site.

Can you help us by sharing this event with members and guests in your community who might be interested? Please feel free to forward this email around. We’ve also attached a PDF of our flyer in case like to post one or or two (or more!) in your area.

Hope to see you in September!

Queerly yours,

The organizers of the Twin Oaks Queer Gathering

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