Loving Men V is a once-a-year adventure for gay and bisexual men who want to develop more intimacy in friendships and relationships.

We’ll spend a week in a supportive and fun-loving community, using a range of activities to build deeper relationships with other men.

There’ll be many opportunities to make connections, stretch your comfort zone and gain personally from the respect, care and love of other men.

Activities will include:
• structured time together as a large group
• facilitated small groups
• exercises and activities for getting to know yourself and others better
• opportunities to practice and develop relating skills
• the right to opt out of an activity if it isn’t right for you
• space to explore our similarities and differences
• delicious vegetarian food
• indoor and outdoor fire-side chats
• the beautiful grounds and countryside surrounding Laurieston Hall
• sweating in the sauna and swimming in the loch
• free time for rest, chat, fun and laughter (…and volleyball too!)

Alfred, Dennis and Tim are qualified and experienced group leaders who have been running workshops for gay/bi men for over 10 years.

“Many of us seek deeper connections with other men. Our experience of Loving Men is that being together over a week allows something special to happen. We have time to let down our guard a little and get to know ourselves and each other in a different way - often with life-changing results.

We invite gay/bi men from all walks of life to participate in Loving Men V. We believe the week is enriched by the variety of backgrounds and life experiences we each bring. Reflecting our own diversity as a group of facilitators, we particularly encourage participation from black and ethnic minority men, HIV positive men, young and older men, disabled men and men of all classes.

You are warmly invited to come and join in!”

Booking and Contacts

Cost: £415 (This covers everything, including three delicious meals a day).

To book send your non-returnable deposit of £99 (payable to: Laurieston Hall People Centre) with your name, address, phone number, email address and any special dietary needs to: Laurieston Hall People Centre - LMV, Laurieston, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NB.

For more information email us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
see www.lovingmen.org or call us on 07973 188280

Laurieston Hall is a large country house near Castle Douglas in South West Scotland.  Accommodation is in multi-bed rooms, including some smaller rooms. Guests participate in a washing up rota during the week.

What people have said about Loving Men weeks

“Excellent facilitation – warm, welcoming, encouraging, professional, knowledgeable and responsive.”

"Loving Men gave me a huge boost of rocket fuel, and the confidence to make changes in my life that I have been moving towards for ages."

“I still use the practical techniques we learned, like telling someone how you feel without hurting them.”

“The venue is excellent – the best place, and the community members are fantastic.”

“The contribution of each man was so valuable – the variety of views and feelings, turning the pre-conceived on its head.”