Schedule and Venue

Schedule and Venue

PDA's When & Where

Join us for Pepper Diet Academy!

We are a clean, sober, sex-positive conference helping male-identified people connect with their erotic selves and with each other using the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery.

When

August 7 to 10, 2025

Where

Deloro Valley
Tuolumne, CA 95379

~3 hour drive from the SF Bay Area
~6.5 hour drive from LA/Palm Springs

Academy Retreat Schedule
2025 PDA Schedule

    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.

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