
Schedule and Venue
PDA's When & Where
Join us for Pepper Diet Academy!
When
August 7 to 10, 2025
Where
Deloro Valley
Tuolumne, CA 95379
~6.5 hour drive from LA/Palm Springs
Opening Day
Welcome & check-in
Choose a handkerchief to decorate and make your own
Casual meet & greet
A relaxed gathering to connect, learn about the handkerchief code, and get introduced to the space
Dinner
Enjoy a shared meal together
Workshop orientation
Overview of what to expect, with space for questions around consent, safety, and shared agreements
Cuddle workshop
A guided experience exploring comfort, boundaries, and connection
Day One
Morning Movement & Mindfulness
Yoga, meditation, and an optional nature hike - connect with your body and the natural world in your own way.
Breakfast
A nourishing start to the day with good food and good company.
Morning Workshop Options
A. Spirituality in the Bedroom - A group discussion exploring the sacred side of intimacy.
B. Sensation & Sensual Touch - A guided experience focusing on mindful connection through touch.
Lunch
Take a break, relax, and refuel.
Afternoon Workshop Options
A. Open Relationships & Polyamory - A discussion on navigating love beyond the traditional.
B. Is Kink for Everyone? - An exploration of all the varieties of sex and relationship ideals, from only salt for your fare to straight pepper diet!
Clothing-optional Pool Party
Unwind and enjoy the sun, water, and community in a relaxed, body-positive setting.
Dinner
Gather again for a shared evening meal.
Evening Speaker Session
Our first speaker to set the tone the spiritual tone of the weekend.
Kink Demonstrations
Experience or observe a variety of practices in a safe, informed, and consensual environment. Multi-station setup (details to be confirmed).
Day Two
Morning Movement & Nature Connection
Start your day with yoga, meditation, or join for an optional clothing-free hike in nature - move at your own pace and comfort level.
Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed morning meal together.
Morning Workshop Options
A. Letting Go of Shame -Ä thoughtful discussion about releasing shame and embracing self-acceptance.
B. Rethinking Kink & Pleasure - Explore how fulfilling intimate experiences don't always center on orgasm.
Lunch
Time to nourish your body and connect with others over a shared meal.
Afternoon Workshop Options
A. Dating & Deepening Relationships - A conversation. about creating meaningful connections.
B. Mindfullness and the Body - A guided discussion and clothing optional experiential circle exploring connection with the body with out orgasm being the point.
Late Afternoon Options
A. Boundaries in Solo & Shared Intimacy - A recovery-informed conversation about setting healthy boundaries with yourself and others.
B. Kink in Practice - A live demonstration of kink practices, with an emphasis on consent, communication, and care.
Dinner - Come As You Are
Celebrate your authentic self! Dress in leather, be nude, wear something expressive - all styles are welcome at this affirming evening meal.
Evening Speaker Session
An inspiring and open-hearted talk to close the day, with space for reflection and connection.
Late-Night Connection & Play Spaces
A circuit-style event with various rooms and zones for different types of sensual, playful, and sexual exploration - all supported by clear boundaries, consent culture, and care.
Day Three
Morning Movement & Centering
Ease into the day with yoga, meditation, or a grounding activity to connect body, breath, and spirit. (Final details to come.)
Breakfast
Gather for a light, nourishing breakfast to start your day.
Community Connection Circle
Breath work or gratitude circle - an open space for sharing reflections, personal insights, and connection with others. An opportunity to speak, listen, and be seen in community
Depart
Take what you've learned and experienced back to your fellowship
PDA is a residential retreat and conference...
In a Private Setting for your Safety & Freedom
Deloro Valley
a beautiful facility in Northern California near Yosemite National Park
17301 Silver Spur Drive
Tuolumne, CA 95379
Register for PDA
Attendance for PDA’s residential retreat requires agreement to our Academy’s terms & pre-registration via a ticket purchase.