2025 BLACK POLY MEN'S RETREAT
The 2nd Annual 2025 Black Poly Men's Retreat is an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Black polyamorous community. This retreat aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for Black Poly Men to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights.
Full Weekend Pass:
$100 (Advance Purchase) - August 1, 2025 through October 5, 2025
On-Site Weekend Pass: $150 (On-Site Purchase)
Single Day Pass:
Friday, Saturday, OR Sunday
$40 per day (Advance Purchase)
On-Site Daily Pass: $55 (On-Site Purchase)
Ticket Sales Open: August 1, 2025 - October 5, 2025
The ticket fee covers administrative costs and the following scheduled events: a welcome mixer (with wine and light snacks), a themed party, and game night (with some alcohol provided). The Poly Family Dinner is currently planned as a Dutch treat, though we are exploring the option to include it based on the final number of registrants. All other meals, airfare, and hotel accommodations are on your own.
Hotel Infomation:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville/Vanderbilt
Rate: $139/night for both 1-bed and 2-bed rooms
Group Name: The Black Progressive Men - Gathering
Must be booked by October 5, 2025
Hotel booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/theblackprogressivemengathering/
RETREAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
7:00PM - 9:00PM THE FOUNDER'S MASQUERADE PARTY
9:00PM - UNTIL CHOOSE YOUR PATH: GAME NIGHT -OR- NIGHT OUT IN NASHVILLE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM POLY SESSION A
"POLY 101"
FACILITATORS: C. SMITH & C. JOINER
11:15AM - 12:30PM POLY PANEL SESSION I
"BALANCING MY POLY APPROACH WITH COMPATIBILITY"
FACILITATOR: DR. T. COLLINS
1:00PM - 3:00PM LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
4:00PM - 6:00PM PERSONAL TIME (DO AS YOU PLEASE)
7:00PM - 10:00PM 'POLY FAMILY DINNER'
10:00PM - UNTIL PARTY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00PM BOOK CLUB BRUNCH: LOCATION TBA
1:00PM - 2:00PM POLY SESSION B
"CELEBRATING BLACK LOVE: REDEFINING RELATIONSHIP NORMS"
FACILITATORS: TBA
2:30PM - 4:00PM POLY PANEL SESSION II
"WHAT ARE YOUR SEXUAL ETHICS?"
FACILITATOR: TBA
4:00PM - 8:00PM PERSONAL TIME (DO AS YOU PLEASE)
4:00PM - 5:00PM LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING (LEADERSHIP TEAM ONLY)
8:00PM - UNTIL CHOOSE YOUR PATH: MOVIE NIGHT -OR- NIGHT OUT IN NASHVILLE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
8:00AM - 11:00AM FAREWELLS & DEPARTURES