Wild in the Woods is our theme for Hedonism 2026.
A Gay/Bi retreat for like minded men to come together & enjoy wellness activities, fun and games and some exclusive naughty StableMaster play.
Located deep in the Staffordshire Moorlands close to Stoke on Trent.
The actual location and directions will be shared with ticket holders closer to the time.
“Among leafy hills lies a secluded valley, a secret lowland plain encircled by woodland.”
Imagine a place where the only sound you hear is Birdsong, where wildlife and nature are our hosts.
No road noise, no public access. A purely private clothing optional space.
Programme
The full programme will be published nearer to the date.
Below are some of the activities we are working on.
Enjoy a guided clothing optional nature walk around the valley & woods by the land owner.
A bird spotting lesson. Explore the fields and woods with an experienced ‘Twitcher’ and learn how to identify birds through their sights / sounds.
An airsoft rifle shooting activity with a professional team in adjacent woodland.
A guided edging class.
A daytime sound bath in the silence of the valley.
A night time candlelit sound bath under the stars.
Morning yoga / Pilates. Naked if you like!
Open air massage.
Comedy Sports Day!
Daytime fun outdoors in the wooded cruising area or evening fun in the covered playroom.
Saturday night entertainment & naughty party games.
(Not the same as this year!)
Sunday afternoon Red & Black Stable Party.
Facilities
A large Alpine Lodge is our home for the cooler evenings. a place to chat, chill or play and of course we will have an open air camp fire each evening for a chat & chill.
The site has luxury shower blocks & toilets with underfloor heating.
There is no douching room and the showers cannot be used for this due to narrow gauge plumbing / off grid septic tank.
Please bring along a bulb douche and use the Disabled Toilet for personal cleaning.
Accommodation:
Camping is the main choice.
You may bring your own tent, hire one of our basic small tents or Glamp it up in luxury.
Fully Furnished Glamping Bell Tents
Fully furnished Glamping Bell Tents are available to book through our external partner.
https://brilliantbelltenthire.co.uk/hedonism-26-private-retreat/
There is hard standing for motor homes and caravans / campers and a large grass field for tents.
There are no electrical hook ups on the site. You must be self sufficient.
We will have a dedicated Newbie tent zone for first timers to pitch up so they can form new friendships and not feel like they are the only newbie.
You will be offered a choice of pitch when you arrive.
Catering
Included in your ticket cost we will supply dinner each evening with a vegetarian option and a continental breakfast each morning.
You need to supply your own lunches.
(We cannot cater for specific diets or intolerances.)
Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available along with a selection of biscuits all day every day.
Bring your own Alcohol
There is no Bar so please supply your own alcohol or soft drinks for the weekend.
Drinking water is available on site.
Tickets & Costs
We are lowering ticket prices for everyone and have an early bird offer on the full weekend ticket for those who wish to grab a ticket at launch.
Gold, Platinum & Diamond members will receive a loyalty discount of 3 to 5% off their tickets if they purchase through ourselves via Wix.
Discounts cannot be applied to OutSavvy / Payment plans.
Prices:
3 night weekend - standard price £250
2 night weekend Friday / Saturday - £165
2 night weekend Saturday/ Sunday - £165
Day ticket Saturday £90
Day ticket Sunday £90
For anyone that wishes to attend but stay off site at a local hotel we will offer a £40 discount on 2 or 3 night weekend tickets.
Full time students can receive a £50 discount on 2 or 3 night weekend tickets on production of a valid Student ID card.
To buy an offsite or Student discount ticket, please contact us.
You may pay in full via the Wix app (the usual way we sell party tickets) or if you wish to spread your payments you can purchase a ticket through OutSavvy.
OutSavvy will charge you a fee to purchase a ticket via their platform as they manage the instalment plans for us.
Your contract is with OutSavvy so you must keep up with your repayments or they cancel your ticket and all money paid is forfeited.
We are unable to reactivate cancelled payment plans.
To spread the cost please use this link: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/29443/hedonism-26-wild-in-the-woods-a-retreat-for-gay-bi-curious-men
Hedonism 26 Staff opportunities
We have several Staff Working Ticket opportunities.
You will get a discount of 50% on your ticket cost in return for your help.
You will still get to enjoy the weekend but will be responsible for your chosen duties.
All staff must be on site from 11am on the Friday to 12 noon on the Monday.
2 x Site litter picker / recycling staff. - 1 position left
Responsible for keeping the bins emptied, keeping all areas clean and tidy and ensuring the recycling is done correctly
2 x Site security staff -
Responsible for maintaining gate duties, directing people to check in, patrolling the site and site safety / security.
2 x Breakfast waiters - 1 position left
We need 2 breakfast waiters to set up, monitor and clear breakfast away each day.
Early risers needed!
1 x Driver -
We need a driver to collect guests arriving by taxi at the main gate as it’s a long walk up the driveway.
You will also be required to collect any groceries needed once per day from the nearest supermarket.
You’ll be using your own vehicle. Your fuel usage will be paid.
1 x Cleaner - Position now filled
Required to clean and mop the loos and showers as needed throughout the weekend. Cleaning materials and gloves are supplied.
Partners & Service Providers -
Retail partners and service providers get a free weekend ticket in return for their products / services.
If you have something we may be interested in, an entertainment act etc or you wish to supply a service or product please get in touch.
Please note we do not require any more massage or wellness therapists at the moment as our team who support us each year have these elements covered.
For staff tickets please contact us and let us know which role you are interested in.
Location:
Less than 3 miles from the A50 dual carriageway which connects the M1 at Derby to the M6 at Stoke-on-Trent, the event location is situated just east of Stoke-on-Trent in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Public Transport
The closest railway station is Blythe Bridge. This is a small local station, just over 3 miles away, on a direct line between Crewe, Stoke and Derby, from where there are fast, easy connections to the rest of the country.
Trains to Blythe Bridge run regularly on the line from Crewe (~40 mins), via Stoke-on-Trent(~10 mins), to Derby (~40 mins).
Stoke-on-Trent Station is a major transport hub. It is just under 10 miles from the venue..
There are direct trains from London Euston (~1.5 hrs), Milton Keynes (~1hr), Manchester Piccadilly (~1.5hrs), Birmingham (~1hr), Oxford (~2hrs), Reading (~2.5hrs), and many other stations.
Stafford Train Station is also an option for those travelling from the West. It is around 15 miles from the venue, with direct trains from Bristol (~2hrs), Liverpool (~1hr), and many other stations.
There are unfortunately very minimal to no bus services in the area.
Taxis
Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford railway stations have taxi ranks, and Uber, etc, is usually available.
There is no taxi rank at the closest station, Blythe Bridge, but Uber, etc, is usually available from there.
More about the venue:
We think you’ll love our Venue for Wild in the woods.
It is dominated by three large fields which provides a substantial camping area capable of accommodating large groups, surrounded by woodland.
We will camp on a large grassy plain with a luxury shower & loo block.
The site is situated along a long private gated track with ample car parking. The gate has a code to enter so the site is secure and away from onlookers.