Embark on A Mindful Kink Retreat

A space for sacred kink, connection, and growth

April 23-27, 2026 - Stanardsville, VA

About MKR 2026

Mind Kink Retreat is a heart-centered, transformational gathering co-created by Critical Kinking (CK) of Collective Knowledge and The Kinky Bed & Bondage. Our first retreat in April 2025 was pure magic—bringing together a vibrant, values-aligned community of seekers, creatives, and kinksters in a lovingly curated space for exploration, connection, and play.

Held at the stunning White Lotus Eco Spa Retreat—nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains—this private sanctuary offered the perfect setting for deep inner work, sensual expansion, and grounding. With 18 unique lodging options and a dedicated event space, White Lotus held us in a secure, consent-forward container where everyone could arrive as their full, authentic selves.

Over the course of the weekend, guests immersed themselves in a rich mix of workshops, rituals, performances, and play. Daytime offerings focused on education, self-discovery, and connection. Evenings came alive with music, fire, rope, and ritual. Nourishing meals were provided throughout, so participants could fully relax and tune in.

What truly made the experience unforgettable was the energy we co-created together. The care, presence, and intention each person brought filled the weekend with warmth and magic. Even our hosts at White Lotus were deeply moved—and invited us back.

We’re thrilled to share MKR 2026 will return to White Lotus, promising even more depth, connection, and transformation. Whether you’re new to kink, deeply experienced, or simply curious, Mind Kink Retreat is a space to be witnessed, to explore, to heal, and to play—with love, intention, and community.

MKR 2026: Rooted in Intention, Designed for Transformation

MKR 2026 continues to center around our core pillars: Conscious Communication, Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, and Intentional Kink. Each of these practices is powerful on its own—but woven together, they become a transformative recipe for connection, exploration, and aligned experience. Here’s a taste of some of the things we’ll be exploring together:

Conscious Communication gives us the tools to express ourselves clearly and confidently. Through accessible models for negotiation and decision-making, we learn to communicate our needs, desires, and boundaries with honesty and care—building trust within ourselves and with others.
Tantra and Sacred Sexuality invites us to slow down and become intentional with our energy and attention. Through presence, breath, and embodiment, we learn how to channel our inner resources to consciously create meaningful experiences—aligned with our highest good.
Intentional Kink offers the hands-on "how-to." It’s the opportunity to learn, explore, and play—whether you’re curious about sensation, power exchange, rope, impact, or beyond. These practices are rooted in consent, creativity, and connection.

Educational Opportunities- Deepen your understanding and expand your toolkit through community-led learning spaces:
  • Workshops & Classes: Learn the foundations of how to design, deliver, and sustain impactful experiences—from intentional kink scenes to conscious relationship practices.
  • Discussion Groups: Join topic-focused conversations to share and hear lived experiences in areas like 24/7 dynamics, polyamory styles, power exchange, and sobriety in kink.
  • Skill Demonstrations: Watch and learn from community members who’ve spent years refining their craft—impact play, shibari, electro, and more.
Experiential Offerings- Drop into creative, embodied, and soulful experiences designed to help you reconnect—with yourself, the land, and each other:
  • Artistic Engagement: Contribute to a collaborative community art project, or explore spontaneous personal expression through interactive installations and shared moments of creativity.
  • Performance & Sound: Let your body move and your spirit rise to a diverse lineup of live music, drumming, and spontaneous collaborations that will create a living soundtrack for the weekend.
  • Sacred Rituals & Ceremonies: Gather around cacao, tea, fire walking, drumming, and candlelit rituals that invite you into presence, passion, and connection.
Consent-Based Play & Connection- We offer multiple open play spaces where you can safely explore connection at your edges—always rooted in intention, clarity, and enthusiastic consent.
  • Energetic & Sensory Play: Dive into rope, bondage, sensory scenes, and energy dynamics that awaken your body and spirit.
  • Mindful Kink: Practice presence in your play—where every scene becomes an intentional co-creation.
  • Sacred Sexuality: Experience what it feels like to have your desires honored, your boundaries respected, and your asks fully answered.

Contact

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