Dark Odyssey

Home from Dark Odyssey Summer Camp

by Viviane on 09/19/2007

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â€“adjective
1. inspiring awe: an awesome sight.
2. showing or characterized by awe.
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[Origin: 1590â€“1600; awe + -some1]

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It’s Wednesday, and I am almost unpacked. I still have bad camp crash. You’d be too, if you’d organized a cabin, spent 15 hours a day in camp, talking, attending workshops, playing, etc. It was great to see old friends from last year’s camp, LJ friends, NY friends, and make new friends.

This year I went on Thursday, so I could travel with Lolita. It’s great to have the extra day to ease into it. I highly recommend it. It meant a lot to meet first timers who told me how helpful it was to read the DO roundups and Jefferson’s blog from last year’s camp, so they would know what they might expect at camp. I’m only recently a newbie, so I know how much that can help. Hunter (who traveled from Hawaii) said reading the blogs helped him decide to come. I just love that.
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Camp!

by Viviane on 09/17/2007

in Dark Odyssey, Dark Odyssey

Back from Dark Odyssey, which was mind blowing. Many old friends, and some wonderful new ones (that means you, my white-haired tantrika). I don’t know of any space safes quite like this one. I twittered some of it. Not a good idea to Twitter when you’re intoxicated or really cold.

So much debauchery and fuckery, I don’t think we can blog it all. (And we need to ask permission of those involved, and make up pseudonyms for scene names).

But now, I must rest, because the rest of my Fall is about to get insanely busy.

Already wondering if I should go to Dark Odyssey’s Winter Fire.

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Off to Camp

by Viviane on 09/12/2007

in Dark Odyssey, Dark Odyssey, Events, Fetish & Kink

After today, there’s no blogging, probably until next Monday – Jefferson, Lolita and I are off to Dark Odyssey summer camp. I so need this vacation. I’ve got a few pictures to post while I’m away.

There’s workshops. Lolita, Marcus and Jefferson are teaching and recruiting demo bottoms for hands-on practice. Jefferson’s organized a blowjob throwdown – NJ (Avah) vs. LI (Wendy).

I organized a cabin (the Perverts’ Saloon – how unoriginal ) which has bloggers, friends and a lot of bi boys. We’ve been organizing all the stuff we’re bringing to make it more comfortable – Wendy and Selina are decorating with Christmas lights, I’ve got a french press, bourbon, a new tambourim drum, Jefferson’s got an air mattress, Marcus is bringing water and cigars, Avah’s bringing a pool float. Everyone’s packing their toys and rope. Hm…a cabin full of bi guys and girls with strap-ons. Please remind me to go to the workshops, OK?

I have a few playdates. Yes, blog mommy is getting suspended. Several times. (I got a 2-for-1 special on arnica cream). And I promised to help Anita Wagner configure an RSS feed.

There will be wireless, so we’ll try to check email. I have Twitter set up on my phone and might do some updates, but don’t hold your breath – one has to go to the top of the hill at camp to get decent reception. (Yes, Lolita, I am a nut.)

A bientot, sweeties. And shana tovah, if you celebrate it.

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Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp 07 — Only One Week Away

by Viviane on 09/04/2007

in Dark Odyssey, Dark Odyssey, sex

Q: What do the following people have in common?

A: They’re five of the 37 top-notch, sought-after presenters at Dark Odyssey

Q: What do the following classes have in common?

Advanced Poi
Radical Ecstasy
Art of Rope Magic
Greedy Pig Loves Threesomes
Male Bisexuality in the Scene

A: They’re five of the 75 unique workshops at Dark Odyssey

Q: What do the following have in common?

Perverts’ Potluck
Cigars and Chocolate
Cuddle Party
Fucking Machines Show
Fire Spinning Night
Garden of Carnal Delights

A: They’re six of the 17 legendary special events at Dark Odyssey

Q: What do the following have in common?

10,000 Square Foot Dungeon
Sex-O-Rama
Lakeside Bonfires
Hot Showers
3 Meals a Day + Midnight Snack

A: They’re just a few of the activities, play spaces, and amenities at Dark Odyssey

Q: What are you waiting for?

A: Register today! Registration will stay open until September 12th, but why wait until the very last second? Visit our website, http://www.darkodyssey.com for more details. We hope you will join us for this exciting event!

And if you want to know what it was like for Jefferson, Marcus, Selina and me, read Jefferson’s Sex Camp blog.

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Dark Odyssey: SUMMER CAMP 07 — CURRENT RATE EXTENDED

by Viviane on 08/27/2007

in bdsm, Dark Odyssey, Dark Odyssey, Events, Fetish & Kink, kink, swinging

September 12-17, 2007
Northern Maryland

We know you’re having a really busy summer. We got your emails about being on vacation, offline, or losing track of time but wanting to register. We heard you, and we’re responding: we’re happy to report that we’ve extended the current registration rate that was supposed to expire on August 20, so register today and you’ll still get the lower rate!

We also want to remind you exactly why we hope you’ll join us in a few weeks. Sure, there are plenty of other events out there, but no other place like Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp, with over 75 workshops, 17 special events, and an amazing community of sex-positive people.

Here’s a taste of things you can find only at Dark Odyssey

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Registration now open for Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp

by Viviane on 08/06/2007

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Imagine a vacation where you can explore the many facets of sexuality in a private, intimate community of like-minded people. A wholly unique experience which brings together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, supportive, non-judgmental, diverse environment where fantasy becomes reality.

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp 2007, a journey of sexual exploration for the spiritual and creative sex-positive communities returns for its fourth year. It will be held at a secluded, two hundred acre retreat in Northern Maryland. Our mission is to cross-pollinate ideas and concepts between these groups of individuals who desire to explore different areas of alternative sexuality.

Yes, registration for Dark Odyssey Summer Camp is now open! You know you want to go. There’s a great lineup of teachers – Lolita Wolf, Marcus, Mark Michaels & Patricia Johnson, Lee “Bridgett” Harrington, Felice Shays, Helen Boyd, Sarah Sloane, Barbara Carrellas, and Jefferson.

What’s camp like? Here’s Jefferson’s writeup of last year’s camp. And here’s last year’s roundup post.

Yep, yep, yep, we’re registered. Wouldn’t miss it. Now. to assemble that packing list (electric blanket, air mattress, rope, toys, etc.).

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We’re going to Spring Fire

by Viviane on 03/23/2007

in bdsm, bondage, Dark Odyssey, erotic, Events, Fetish & Kink, Jefferson, Marcus, polyamory, Selina Fire, sex, sexbloggers, sexblogs, tantra, Tristan Taormino

Remember how Jefferson, Selina, Marcus and I went to Dark Odyssey’s summer camp?

Remember what clueless, trembling, newbies we were? Hell, at least I was. Now, we are going to be presenting at Dark Odyssey’s Spring Fire. How hilarious is that?

We’ll be doing a panel on sex blogging. I will be moderating. Wish me luck – moderating this group could be like herding cats. Between us, our blogs cover a diverse range of interests (as Jefferson dubbed us, the doyenne, the hippie, the whore and the slut) and raise a multitude of issues (creating characters, privacy, anonymity, propriety).

I’ll also be teaching a workshop called ‘Everything You Need to Know about Becoming a Sex Blogger (But Were Afraid to Ask).’ It’ll cover question such as:

Should I have a blog?
What is this ‘blogging’ thing?
How do I get on the internets?
Sure, I have a blog, but how do readers find me?
Should I write as myself, or under a pseudonym?

I’ll have a lot of tips and tools for setting up a blog, finding inspiration and writing well and building readership in this highly interactive medium. If you’re promoting a book or project, I have lots of idea about how to get the word out.

Jefferson and Marcus will be doing sessions on orgy organizing and etiquette (‘Naked in a Crowd’) and on male bisexuality (‘Odd Man In’). I plan on sitting at the back of the room and heckling them. ;-D

And Selina’s cooking up a a fun icebreaker event.

Tristan has posted the complete workshop list on the Dark Odyssey website.

See you at Spring Fire!

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Dark Odyssey: Spring Fire, April 6-8

by Viviane on 02/26/2007

in bdsm, bondage, Dark Odyssey, Events, Fetish & Kink, Marcus, polyamory, sex blogs, sexbloggers, tantra

HOTEL & REGISTRATIONS RATES INCREASE MARCH 1!

Are you interested in sex, spirituality, and BDSM, polyamory, Paganism, gender and sexual identities, relationships, swinging, polyamory, Tantra, and more?

Would you like the chance to learn from nationally-known sex educators, BDSM masters, top-notch Tantra teachers, relationship experts, and award-winning authors, activists, and community leaders?

Do want to socialize, connect, network, play, and party in a diverse, sex-positive environment?

Come to the event where fantasy becomes reality:
Dark Odyssey: Spring Fire, April 6-8 2007, a journey of sexual exploration for spiritual and creative sex-positive communities

*****PRESENTERS*****

Anita Wagner, polyamory and sexual freedom activist and educator
Anton, Universal Tao Instructor and founder of SexySpirits.com
Barbara Carrellas, author of Urban Tantra
Bridgett “Lee” Harrington, International Fetish Model, Eclectic Soul, and Erotic Educator
British “Lucky” Paul, latex addicted perv from the other side of the pond
Dan and dawn, Pagan Clergy and Poly/kinky/slutty adventurers
Helen Boyd, author of My Husband Betty and She’s Not The Man I Married
Jefferson, sex party organizer and sex blogger, One Life, Take Two
Jon Webster & Carin, polyamorous couple
Judy Guerin (aka Ms. Ariel), political sexual freedom activist
Kate Bornstein, highly acclaimed author, performer, and gender outlaw
Marc B., experienced top and nice sadist
Maggie Tapert, Sexual-spiritual healer and Founder/High Priestess of Wings of Joy
Marcus, sex party organizer and sex blogger, Welcome to the Fuck House
Margo Eve & Elkor, academic masochist and sensual top with a dominant streak
Mark Michaels & Patricia Johnson, authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality
Michelle Zee, trans, pagan, poly and bi activist
Rita Seagrave, deaf poly switch
Sarah Sloane, Poly Pagan sadomasochist & trained piercer
Scott Bonelli, tactile fetishist and head of Big Head Studios
Selina Fire, sex blogger, Sex in the City – The Real Version
Shibari Warrior, aka Thomas, bondage and suspension teacher
Tristan Taormino, sex educator, author, anal expert
Viviane, sex blogger, Viviane’s Sex Carnival
(Presenters, please send me your URL and I will update – Viv)

*****UNIQUE CLASSES*****

Age Play * Mind Fuck * Electricity, Bondage Erotic Breathwork * Fantasy Roleplay Exhibitionism as an Evolutionary Path Expanded Orgasm *
Fucking Machines Knifeplay * Kinky Paganism * Needleplay Pleasure as Spiritual Practice * Polyamory Sacred Sexuality * Sado-Shamanism * Spanking
Tantric Erogenous Zones * Trans-Sex and Identity Uneven Libidos * Urban Tantra * Open Relationships Mummification * Dreaming in the Dungeon

*****SPECIAL EVENTS & FEATURES*****

Spring Fire Marketplace With Incredible Vendors 21,000 Square Feet of Dungeon and Play Spaces Mixers for Singles and Genderqueer Folks Our Own Unique Erotic Easter Egg Hunt Midnight Seduction Saturday Banquet & Show Cherry Poppin’ and Swappin’

All this happens in the comfort and luxury of the same hotel in downtown Washington DC where we celebrated the New Year in 2006.

Registration is now open! Early registration rates and the lower hotel rates increase March 1, so register today!

The Producers of Dark Odyssey:
Greg, Karri, Tristan and Colten

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Dark Odyssey presents SPRING FIRE, April 6-8

by Viviane on 02/16/2007

in bdsm, bondage, Dark Odyssey, education, Events, Fetish & Kink, polyamory, sex, tantra, transgender

DARK ODYSSEY: A journey of sexual adventure, where open minded people gather to explore Tantra, Polyamory, Intimate Communications, BDSM, Alternative Lifestyles and more. With nationally known presenters, hands on workshops, intriguing lectures and exciting social events, experience a vacation you are sure to not forget.

We are proud to announce a new Dark Odyssey event this April for people interested in sex, spirituality, and BDSM. This will be our third hotel event and will feature:

-An amazing line up of nationally-known presenters, including sex educators, BDSM masters, top-notch Tantra teachers, relationship experts, and award-winning authors, activists, and community leaders.

-Over 50 unique, dynamic workshops on identity, sex, relationships, swinging, polyamory, BDSM, Tantra, spirituality, and lots more.

-Our infamous special events including nightly parties, a banquet with entertainment, hospitality suite, incredible vendors and, of course, a huge, fully equipped dungeon and other intimate play spaces.

All this happens in the comfort and luxury of the same hotel where we celebrated the New Year in 2006.

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2006 Dark Odyssey post roundup

by Viviane on 12/26/2006

in bdsm, bisexual, Dark Odyssey, erotica, gay, Jefferson, lesbian, Lolita Wolf, Marcus, nudism, polyamory, roundup, sex, sexblog, swinging, tantra, Tristan Taormino

Dark Odyssey is a journey of sexual adventure, where ‘open minded people gather to explore Tantra, polyamory, intimate communications, BDSM, alternative fifestyles and more.’

This is a roundup of various posts and articles from the September, 2006 camp, which Jefferson, Selina, Marcus and I attended. Each of us, in our way, had a really good time.

Sound interesting? Take heart, Spring Fires will be held April 6-8, 2007. The easiest way to get news about DO is to join their Livejournal community, email them at dcevents ATdarkodyssey DOTcom or join the OpenUp forum at Tristan’s site, Puckerup.com.

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