Weekend Workshop · For Men Who Are (Also) Attracted to Men
The Gay Soul
Pure, free and conscious connection with yourself and other men
Are you a man who (also) falls for men and want to deepen your connection with yourself and others in a pure, free and conscious way? Then The Gay Soul is for you. A safe space where you may play, discover and feel - both in contact with yourself and with other men.
An experiential weekend where you’ll feel, discover, and practice—together with a small group of men who share the same desire: to conform less and connect more authentically.
Weekend
Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12
Annual
since 2018
Small group
6–10 men
Freedom & security
are central
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
For men who more want rather than casual contact
The Gay Soul is for men who want more than fleeting contact. Men who are looking for authenticity, depth and real connection - with themselves and with other men.
🔍 You seek deeper contact - Not just superficial encounters, but real connection with other men.
"Sharing experiences together with other gay and bisexual men, being yourself and respecting and celebrating our similarities and differences feels like a warm bath."
"For all gays who would like to reflect with others on some life themes and do so with their whole person!"
"For the first time in years I could cry again, this time not out of misery but out of love for myself."
* The Gay Soul is a workshop for men who are (also) attracted to men - gay, bi, trans or otherwise. Everyone is welcome, regardless of how you identify.
FOR WHO
Are you a Gay, bi, or queer man?
Then this weekend is perfect for you. You don’t need any experience with bodywork, therapy, or group work. You don’t have to be completely “out” to be welcome. The only thing that matters is that somewhere deep inside you, there’s a longing for more authenticity and connection—with yourself and with other men.
Drawing on my own journey as a man who is attracted to men, and my years of experience as a body-oriented therapist, I will be facilitating this weekend’s event in a light, playful, and free-spirited way.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is what it looks like weekend out
Friday evening · Introductory session
We’ll arrive, get to know each other, and work together to establish the ground rules that will create a safe space for the weekend. We’ll reflect on what gives you strength and support, and wrap up the evening by grounding ourselves together.
Saturday Morning · Contact and Connection
Bodywork and exercises in small groups and one-on-one, focusing on touch, boundaries, and desire. With time for rest in between.
Saturday Afternoon · Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships (1)
Bodywork and exercises in small groups and one-on-one, focusing on touch, boundaries, and desire. With time for rest in between.
Sunday Morning · Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships (2)
Bodywork and exercises in small groups and one-on-one, focusing on touch, boundaries, and desire. With time for rest in between.
Sunday Afternoon · Integration and Farewell
Together, we’ll take some time to reflect, take stock of what the weekend has brought you, and share with each other what we’ve observed in one another. We’ll wrap up in a circle, with time for a snack and a drink for anyone who’d like to chat some more.
SAFETY AND BOUNDARIES
It's up to you at your own pace
Nothing is mandatory. You decide for yourself how far to go in each exercise, and you can let us know at any time if something is too much or if you need something different. Setting and respecting boundaries—for yourself and for others—is not just a side issue this weekend; it’s the foundation of our work.
They always explain what an exercise involves beforehand, so you know what to expect before you join in.
WHAT YOU GET
After the weekend
feel the difference
The Gay Soul is not a workshop full of theory. It is an experiential weekend - you feel, discover and practice. What participants report afterwards:
- More in touch with your body - you feel better what you need
- Expressing your feelings better without swallowing them
- More insight into how you are in life as a man who is attracted to men
- Easier and more real contact with other men
- Feel and express your needs and boundaries more clearly
- Experiencing intimacy and sexuality from both heart and body
- You are part of a community of like-minded men
WORKING FORMS
How we work
We work experientially - not from the head, but from feeling. The combination of methods creates a rich, safe and profound experience.
Getting in touch with what is going on in your body - sensations, tension, desires and boundaries.
Making patterns visible - in yourself and in relation to other men.
Slow down and land - create space to feel what is really there.
Exploring the connection between heart and pelvis - energy, intimacy and presence.
WHAT WE INVESTIGATE
The themes
that matter
Not a superficial workshop. We go to the heart of what it means to be in this life as a man who is attracted to men.
🤲
Making contact
Real contact - with yourself and with other men. Beyond masks and facades.
💜
Needs & desires
What do you really want? What do you need? And how do you relate to guilt and shame?
🔥
Intimacy & sexuality
Connection from both heart and body - sexuality as an expression of who you are.
🧱
Feeling boundaries
Feeling where your limit is and being able to state it - without guilt, without shame.
💪
Strength & vulnerability
Both are allowed to be there. Strength that does not flee from vulnerability - and vulnerability that gives strength.
🌱
Acceptance & freedom
Fully embracing your groundedness. Being yourself - pure, free and aware.
EXPERIENCES
what men say
about
The Gay Soul
★★★★★
"I really enjoyed experiencing that intimate contact and touch can feel really good. I have more confidence that I can guard my boundaries and trust another person. It was also a really nice experience as men among each other. I really felt connected."
Participant
★★★★★
"At first maybe a little hesitant for a weekend called 'Gay Soul' - but once there, it was a special experience of real connection and authenticity."
Ruben, Google review
★★★★★
"My participation definitely added value to the acceptance of my orientation and further choices in my life."
Luk
★★★★★
"You get to know yourself better thanks to the group and themes, gain insights and challenge yourself on certain themes, gaining new insights and evolving existing ones."
Jens
★★★★★
"Tuur succeeds in creating a safe bed so that men who do not know each other become a (h)real group in a wonderfully short time, and from there can take steps in their personal growth process, respecting everyone's pace."
Patrick
★★★★★
"The weekend was an adventure that brought me closer step by step to myself and to others. Rarely have I felt so connected to other men. And Tuur's guidance is top notch. He gives space, listens, interprets, but also ensures progress and a well-constructed program."
Bart
ATMOSPHERIC IMPRESSION
See how it
feel
YOUR SUPERVISOR
Tuur Van Hove
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Hi, my name is Tuur. I live with my husband in Racour, a small village in Belgium. In 2005 - after a period when I lost myself in a destructive relationship - I came in contact with the Aumm Institute. That marked the beginning of my personal and spiritual growth process.
From my own development as a man who falls on men and my years of experience as a body-oriented therapist, I guide The Gay Soul in a light, playful and free way. Freedom and safety are central - a space where you can play, discover and experiment with feeling.
"The workshop provides a safe space where you can play and experiment with feeling in free connection - both with yourself and with other men."
TUUR SPEAKING
Hear it
directly from Tuur
Tuur talks about his own journey as a gay man and why he created The Gay Soul.
WEEKEND 2027
July 2–4
sign up
Space is limited. Register early to take advantage of the early-bird discount. Rates are valid while space is available.
PROGRAM (BROAD OUTLINE)
- Friday evening (8-22 p.m.): introduction and safe bed forming
- Saturday: contact, connection, de-meeting + intimacy, sexuality and relating
- Sunday: intimacy, sexuality and relating + integration + completion
📅 Data: July 10-12
📍Location: Pure after Tuur, Racour
🏡Prefer a B&B or Airbnb nearby? You can - you organize this yourself.
💡Financial threshold? Payment plans are available for low-income earners.
📩More info: tuur@puur-na-tuur.be or +32 486 23 55 53
Prices are inclusive of VAT for private individual and excluding sales tax business-related.
€ 400
instead of €550
INCLUDING
- Overnight stay in your own tent
- Breakfast & lunch Sat & Sun
- Extensive dinner on Saturday
- Coffee, tea & snacks
- Personalized 30-minute intake interview
- Payment in installments at no additional cost
🔒 Still in doubt? Book a free introductory consultation first - completely free of obligation
🌿 Early Bird —
SOLD OUT
€ 450
instead of €550
INCLUDING
- Overnight stay in your own tent
- Breakfast & lunch Sat & Sun
- Extensive dinner on Saturday
- Coffee, tea & snacks
- Personalized 30-minute intake interview
- Payment in installments at no additional cost
🔒 Still in doubt? Book a free introductory consultation first - completely free of obligation
🌿 Regular rate
€ 550
entire weekend
INCLUDING
- Overnight stay in your own tent
- Breakfast & lunch Sat & Sun
- Extensive dinner on Saturday
- Coffee, tea & snacks
- Personalized 30-minute intake interview
- Payment in installments at no additional cost
🔒 Still in doubt? Book a free introductory consultation first - completely free of obligation
Space is limited. Register early to take advantage of the early-bird discount. Rates are valid while space is available.
Click the button below Read more. After it, click on the button Book event, fill in the number of people or click on the + sign, choose whether to make a down payment or pay the full amount and then click on the button after it Continue. Enter your information, pay and your spot is reserved.
DO YOU WANT TO GO EVEN DEEPER?
The Gay Soul
floor
Have you already participated in The Gay Soul? Then the deepening workshop is the next step. We go deeper into the themes of the basic weekend - more space, more peace, more intimacy.
- Coming home deeper with yourself and with other men
- More room for moments of rest and informal contact
- Further examination of heart and pelvic connection
- Feeling and expressing desires and boundaries even more finely
- Fully accept and embrace sexuality and/or gender diversity
The Gay Soul, 2027th Floor
📅 August 12–15, 2027
For more info or registration: tuur@puur-na-tuur.be or +32 486 23 55 53
Contact
Do you have a
question for me?
Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Whether you want to know more about The Gay Soul or just want to tune in - I'd love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered honestly
The Gay Soul is for men who want more than fleeting contact. Men who are looking for authenticity, depth and real connection - with themselves and with other men.
No. Many of the men who participate have never done anything like this before. You just need to be open to feeling and discovering.
We limit the number of participants to 10 to ensure that everyone receives sufficient attention and that safety is maintained. The small-group dynamic is one of the most powerful elements of the workshop. The training will take place with a minimum of 6 participants. So be sure to register early!
No. You're welcome no matter where you are in that process.
Just let us know, and we'll respect that. You can always opt out or let us know if you need something else.
No, the weekend is not a sexual setting. However, there is room to let your sexual (life) energy flow. We work with contact, touch, and intimacy/sexuality as themes, always within clear boundaries and with mutual consent.
The weekend itself will take place at the Puur na Tuur venue in Racour. You can spend the night in a tent you bring yourself on the grounds. If you don’t have a tent, you can borrow one. If you’d rather not sleep in a tent, you can arrange your own accommodations through a nearby B&B or Airbnb, such as the Racour Station.
READY TO STEP UP?
Dare to jump
in the
deep
A free 20-minute introductory consultation - just seeing if it's right for you.
