Cuddling 2.0 - Brattleboro Vt: Saturday, Oct. 18th, 6pm-10pm, ET

Hi everyone!,.....

Saturday, October 18th, I am bringing Cuddling 2.0 to the Mahalo Retreat Center in West Brattleboro Vt!

For the months of October, November and December the cuddle parties in Brattleboro will be titled 'Cuddling 2.0, Community & Connection.

To participate you will have to have attended at least one of my cuddle parties. The agenda for the evening will be the welcome circle, a brief reminder of the cuddle agreements, an exercise or two to get us comfortable and connected and then cuddling, for most of the evening! The focus for this event will be on cuddling, not the consent workshop.Regarding Community, since the space sleeps 8 people comfortably I would like to invite you all to stay over after the event. We can make breakfast in the morning before heading out.

If people like this new format, Brattleboro cuddle parties will continue as Cuddling 2.0 events.

Ticket price $35 (Space is limited to 16 people.)

(If funds are an issue please come anyway, and help with setup at 4:00pm and tear down at 10:00pm.)

Refund requests will be honored in full if made 24hrs in advance of the event. Additionally, refunds will be issued for anyone who cannot attend because they are not feeling well. There will be no refunds for no call/no show.THIS EVENT IS NON-SEXUAL, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE, AND LIMITED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE 18+

Let's go over expectations for the evening and what the event will look like, starting with the rules of cuddling. Going over these agreements and abiding by them is what creates a safe environment, for everyone, to be at choice giving and receiving nourishing touch. We encourage you to use the rules in your life as well. Try it sometime. <3

STARTING ON TIME: Doors will open at 5:00pm. The event begins at 6pm. Doors will be closed at that time. No one will be admitted after the doors have closed. If you are running late please message or call me. 617-460-7087. We will have a closing circle at 9:45 and the event will end at 10:00. Once we begin the Welcome Circle, the door to the event is closed. This creates comfort and safety for everyone knowing that we are on the same page about rules and expectations.

CREATING THE CONTAINER: After the Welcome circle, we go over the ‘rules of cuddling’, which are listed below. This is how we create a safe environment, for everyone, to give and receive nourishing touch.

WHAT KIND OF TOUCH TO EXPECT: Massages, head scratching, spooning, watching/observing, learning about consent, talking, dancing, laughter, holding hands, napping, hugs, writing in a journal or reading a book, or no touch at all. Your choice. :)

WHAT TO WEAR: Loose comfortable clothing. Your favorite onsie, pajamas, sweatpants. Optional is a pillow, stuffed animal, favorite blanket if you like.

BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: This is a alcohol free/smoke free event. Juice or sparkling cider, and treats and snacks to share with your new friends.

HEALTH CHECK-IN: If you aren't feeling well please stay home and take care of yourself. Join us for next Month's cuddle party. <3

Let's go over the 'rules of cuddling'. The rules create the container and expectations we will all agree to and abiding by during the cuddle party. This is what creates a safe environment for everyone, to be at choice with giving and receiving nourishing touch or not. We encourage you to use the rules in your life as well. Try it sometime. <3

WHAT WE AGREE TO DURING CUDDLING:

1) Pajamas stay on the whole time. (This is a nonsexual event, and clothes staying on is one of the ways we keep it that way.)

2) You don’t have to touch anyone at a Cuddle event, ever.

3) You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. (Be as specific in your request as you can.)

4) If you’re a yes, say YES. If you’re a no, say NO.

5) If you’re a maybe, say NO.

6) You are encouraged to change your mind.

7) Respect your relationship agreements and communicate with your partner.

8 ) Get your Facilitator or the Assistant if you have a question or concern or need assistance with anything during the event.

9) Tears and laughter are both welcome.

10) Respect people’s privacy. (When referring to Cuddle Party, please only talk about your own experience.)

11) Keep the Cuddle space tidy. (Please, no food in the cuddle space. Closed lid water bottles are allowed.)

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Doug comes from a life of movement, dance and expression. He was a mime in Paris, danced Tango in Argentina, was in an acrobatic Lindy Hop dancer and enjoys barefoot boogies, ecstatic dances and contact improv. During Covid he didn't get alot of touch, which is when he realized he loves dance, but can't live without touch. This is what motivated him to become a cuddle party facilitator.

Any questions please send me a message.

See you in the cuddle space. <3

Doug Pouliot

Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator

617-460-7087

dougpouliot@gmail.com