Belonging Without Performing

A Healing Retreat for Black Queer Men

October 22-26, 2026  •  Serenbe, Georgia

Join us just south of Atlanta. Rest, reconnect, and experience real brotherhood.
(Spacing is limited. Registration required.)

What This Retreat Is

 

Belonging Without Performing is a healing space created for Black Queer Men who are craving meaningful connection, emotional rest, and brotherhood without performance. 

This is not a party weekend or a turn-up. This is a no sex, no substances healing container rooted in intention, care, and safety. 

Expect depth, softness, laughter, and community without pressure.

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What This Retreat Is


Belonging Without Performing is a healing space created for Black Queer Men who are craving meaningful connection, emotional rest, and brotherhood without performance. 

This is not a party weekend or a turn-up. This is a no sex, no substances healing container rooted in intention, care, and safety. 

Expect depth, softness, laughter, and community without pressure.

SECURE MY SPOT NOW!

A HEALING SPACE

The Container

 

To support safety and care for everyone involved, this retreat is:
• No sex
• No substances
• No participant recording

These boundaries aren’t about restriction. They’re about creating a space where people can be fully present, honest, and held without performance. 

Privacy creates safety. We protect the space.

YOUR RETREAT LEAD

Hey there! I'm DR. C.


I’m Antoine Crosby, PhD (Dr. C), a clinical psychologist and the founder of Affirmative Spaces. My work centers Black and Brown Queer folks, with a focus on trauma, identity, emotional healing, and building community that feels safe and affirming.This retreat is deeply personal to me, and it’s being created with intention, structure, and care.

A LOOK AHEAD

A Glimpse at the Weekend

Each day offers a balance of group work, grounding, rest, and connection. 

Participants can expect:

• Morning yoga and shared breakfast
• Facilitated healing circles and reflection
• Time in nature and guided integration
• Long dinners and fellowship
• Fireside closing and sound bath
• A gentle Sunday soft closing

A full itinerary will be shared after acceptance and deposit.

Room Options + Pricing


This retreat is intentionally small. We are application-only to protect the safety and integrity of the space.


Step 1
Submit an application.

Step 2
If accepted, you’ll receive an email to submit your deposit.

Step 3
Once your deposit is received, your spot is officially reserved.

PRIVATE ROOM

5 Spots Available

$2,600 

Private bedroom + bathroom

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SHARED ROOM

4 Spots / 2 Rooms Available

$2,100 

Two separate beds in one room + shared bathroom

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Room Options + Pricing


This retreat is intentionally small.

This retreat is application-only to protect the safety and integrity of the space.

Step 1
Submit an application.

Step 2
If accepted, you’ll receive an email to submit your deposit.

Step 3
Once your deposit is received, your spot is officially reserved.

PRIVATE ROOM
$2600 

Private bedroom + bathroom

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!

SHARED ROOM

$2100 

Two separate beds in one room + shared bathroom

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Deposit + Payment Plan

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot once accepted.

To support accessibility, 3, 4, and 6-month payment plans are available.

All payments must be completed according to the selected plan. Payments are non-refundable once submitted.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

If you’ve been craving a space where you can be fully yourself and experience brotherhood without performance, you’re invited to apply.