Two gatherings.
One community.

The International Gay Coaches Summit brings our community together twice in 2027: online in February and at Easton Mountain in May. Two gatherings, one thread: healing from shame. Come to one, or join us for both.

Why the Summit

As coaches, we spend our days holding space for other people, and it's rare to find a space that holds us. The Summit is that space: gay men who coach, guide and facilitate, who understand what you carry because they've carried it too.

Two days of connection and shared experience, wherever you are in the world.

Four days to let go of shame and open up to change, in the beautiful setting of Easton Mountain.

From past attendees

What people say when they get home.

What people say
This conference is the annual antidote to my imposter syndrome. I leave with ideas and personal growth, but mostly with a sense that this is my tribe.
John Duff
Past attendee
This was my first time attending, and I really had such a tremendous, heartwarming and fulfilling experience with this amazing collection of people.
David Ridley-Parris · First-timer
Past attendee
I loved the intergenerational experience here. And I loved learning about coaching from different perspectives, different industries, different styles.
Deary Duffie
Past attendee
I can grow as a human being, I can grow connection and networking both on a human level and at a business level.
Matthew Bennett
Past attendee
A totally unique experience with the most amazing group of men who want to do good.
Allen Siewert
The pond and a wooden swing bench at Easton Mountain on a clear spring day
The place

A retreat center created by gay men, for gatherings like ours.

Easton Mountain is a retreat center and sanctuary in upstate New York, created by gay men. It's a place to celebrate, heal and bring body, mind and spirit together, with woods, trails, a wood-fired sauna and a hot tub. Our retreat has made its home here for many years, and it's where OPEN will be in 2027.

  • From New York CityAbout 3.5 hours by car
  • Nearest stationAlbany–Rensselaer (Amtrak)
  • Where you'll stayAccommodation on site, camping or commute
  • MealsAll included, cooked on the mountain
About Easton Mountain
Call for presenters

Every session is led by someone who's there with us.

If you're coming in 2027, think about leading a session. No experience as a presenter needed. Sessions for BOND and OPEN are proposed through a short form.

Present at BONDPresent at OPEN
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Get in touch

Questions? We're here.

Ask us anything about BOND, OPEN or the Summit and one of the planning team will get back to you.

Email us conference.thegaycoaches@gmail.com