GMSR - Gay Men's Spiritual Retreat

05/08/2026

Earth is the element that doesn’t announce itself. It just holds - steadily, constantly, whether you notice it or not. This June, we’re spending a weekend asking what that looks like in a life. GMSR 2026 · Elemental · June 5–7 · Camp Stevens, Julian, CA · gmsr.org.

04/29/2026

Water is the most deceptive of the four elements.

It looks passive. It yields, it bends, it takes the shape of whatever holds it. But water carved the Grand Canyon. It moves cargo ships. It finds every crack in every foundation, given enough time.

That’s not passivity. That’s patience with power behind it.

This year’s retreat theme Elemental - has something to say about Water, and it’s not a gentle landing. It’s an invitation to look at what’s moving beneath your surface, what you’re navigating around, what you’ve been holding back, and what might happen if you stopped. Flow isn’t the absence of force. It’s force that knows where it’s going.

Come find out what that means in the mountains.

*$35 off for 35 years ends April 30!*

GMSR 2026: Elemental June 5–7, 2026 · Camp Stevens, Julian, CA

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04/20/2026

ir is the element you don’t notice until something shifts and you realize how long you’d been bracing. This June, we’re spending a weekend in the mountains asking what that actually means. GMSR 2026 · Elemental · June 5–7 · Camp Stevens, Julian, CA .org

04/01/2026

Since 1991, GMSR has been creating a sober space for GBT men to gather, reflect, and grow - without pretense, without pressure. Just community, in the mountains. Join us this June. gmsr.org

03/27/2026

Since 1991, GMSR has been creating space for GBT men to gather, reflect, and grow - without pretense, without pressure. Just community, in the mountains. Join us this June. gmsr.org

12/02/2025

What the Greeks Knew About Gathering

They understood that the best conversations happen over good food. That community is built at the table. That breaking bread together is how bonds are formed.

This Sunday, The Olympic Cafe brings authentic Greek cuisine to GMSR's Winter Soirée. We're talking traditional flavors, generous portions, and the kind of meal that makes you understand why Greeks invented the symposium.

But here's what makes December 7th special: Your $25 ticket doesn't just get you dinner and Broadway performances. It funds GMSR scholarships—ensuring nearly 20% of our annual retreat spots go to men who need financial support.

The Greeks had it right. Community matters.

Sunday, Dec 7 | 6:00 PM | 3946 Fifth Ave

Register now: gmsr.org (link in bio)

12/01/2025

The Muses Are Ready. Are You?

Next Sunday, Whorchata takes the stage to guide you through an Enchanted Evening of Musical Theatre featuring Mikey Miro and Huy Tran.

The setlist? A journey from South Pacific to the Bell Tower of Notre Dame to Mount Olympus itself (via Hercules - because what's a Greek dinner without Greek mythology?).

Songs spanning 8 decades of Broadway magic. Cole Porter. Alan Menken. Dear Evan Hansen. Mamma Mia.

This is the kind of night where you laugh, you cry, you sing along (quietly), and you remember why live performance matters.

December 7 | 6:00 PM | Skylight Venue | $25

Tables still available at gmsr.org (link in bio)

11/29/2025

Just Over One Week Away. 💙

Next Sunday, GMSR's Greek Winter Soirée brings together everything we love: incredible food, Broadway performances, community, and purpose.

December 7 | 6:00 PM | Skylight Venue

🎤 Hosted by Miss Whorchata
🫒 Greek cuisine by The Olympic Cafe
🎭 Mikey Miro + Huy Tran
🎂 Cake auction & raffle
💙 Supporting GMSR scholarships

Tables are still available, but they're going fast.

Your $25 ticket funds scholarships that keep our annual retreat accessible to all. Nearly 20% of retreat spots are scholarships - that's what community looks like.

8 days. Don't wait.

Register at gmsr.org (link in bio)

The Oracle has spoken, and you're invited to descend upon Mount Olympus for an evening of Greek-inspired celebration with your GMSR family.

11/23/2025

An Evening That Goes the Distance

On December 7th, Whorchata will emcee us through an unforgettable musical journey performed by the extraordinary talents of Mikey Miro and Huy Tran.

An Enchanted Evening of Musical Theatre

Their setlist reads like a love letter to Broadway: The romance of South Pacific. The wit of Cole Porter. The soaring ballads of Hunchback of Notre Dame. The determination of Hercules - because what’s a Greek dinner without the ultimate Greek hero? The vulnerability of Dear Evan Hansen. The triumph of Mamma Mia.

This is what happens when you combine incredible talent with beloved songs - magic!

GMSR Winter Soirée
Sunday, December 7 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
3946 Fifth Ave, Hillcrest

Link in bio → gmsr.org

11/20/2025

Meet Your 2025-2026 GMSR Board of Directors. We’re excited to introduce the leadership team guiding GMSR into the coming year and beyond! Please join us in welcoming five new members to the board, along with returning members who continue their dedication to our community.

Board Members:
Eric Chavez - Treasurer
Carl Ducket
Francis Elsesser
Skip Friberg
Tim Gallagher - Vice President
Jere Halligan - President
Mustache Marco Herrera ✨
Shawn Lee - Secretary
Chris Mason
Jesus Okendo ✨
Dallas Peters ✨
Ira Smith ✨
Michael Tardiff ✨

These volunteers are the heart of GMSR, ensuring our retreats and events continue to foster spiritual growth in a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere. Their leadership keeps our mission alive and our community thriving.

Thank you to everyone who serves - and to all who support GMSR!