What is a Cuddle Party?

A Cuddle Party is a workshop and social event in which we create a safe space to explore, express and experience safe, non-sexual, vital touch. We explore knowing ourselves, our boundaries, our desires and fearlessly being, communicating and connecting with one another. This is an opportunity to see a fresh point of view, to learn new language and patterns of being and to become conscious, communicative, cuddlers.

Note: You never have to cuddle anyone at a Cuddle Party, ever.


What to Bring?

Bring pajamas or other comfortable clothing.

Yummy snacks will be provided. You may also bring treats to share.

Additional details will be emailed to you in a Confirmation Letter when you RSVP.


Important

Cuddle Parties begin and end on time! This party begins at 7:30pm. You must be present for the Welcome Circle where we review the rules of cuddling and create a safe cuddle zone.

For this reason no-one will be allowed into the party after the Welcome Circle begins.

Please be on time. Also, be sober. No alcohol or drugs please. We’ve nothing against them in general, but Cuddle Party isn't the place. This Cuddle Party ends at 11:00pm.


Satisfaction Guarantee

If, for whatever reason, directly after the Welcome Circle, you choose to opt out, or if, after the Closing Circle, you feel your experience was not worth every penny you paid for it, let us know, and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked, no hard feelings.


Please contact Valerie at

MonaDiva@mac.com


Please click here for more information on Valerie Gill.


Check out the official site info:

www.CuddleParty.com


What is a Cuddle Party?:  www.cuddleparty.com/about/whatis.cfm

Cuddle Party Rules:  www.cuddleparty.com/rules.cfm

Frequently Asked Questions:  www.cuddleparty.com/about/faq.cfm

Cuddle Party Press:  www.cuddleparty.com/press/index.cfm

 

DesertCuddles.com


Cuddle Party Workshops


*~ Media-Friendly Cuddle Party ~*

Saturday, June 7 2008 - 7:30 to 11:00pm

at MonaDiva’s Den in Joshua Tree, CA

Facilitated by Valerie Gill

$20 per person ~ Please Register: 

http://www.cuddleparty.com/CuddleReg/list_an_attendee.cfm?party_id=287



Dear Cuddlers: Current.tv will be in Joshua Tree to shoot a documentary of our June 7th Cuddle Party. If you are open to being on camera and are between their requested niche age group of 18-35 (or older if you look and feel vibrant), then please join us and be a part of Cuddle Party history!




*~ Cuddle Party & Shawn Roop Combo ~*

at MonaDiva’s Den in Joshua Tree, CA

Cuddle Party ~ Saturday, June 14 2008 - 7:30 to 11:00pm

Facilitated by Valerie Gill

$40 pp (or $20 pp if you register for both events)

Please Register:  http://www.cuddleparty.com/CuddleReg/list_an_attendee.cfm?party_id=288


&/or L.I.F.E. Path (tm) Level 1 with Shawn Roop

Sunday, June 15 2008 - 9am to 5pm

Facilitated by Shawn Roop

$97 pp (or $117 pp with the Cuddle Party)

Please Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/114402180


Dear Cuddle Loves:  You are invited to an exciting weekend of Connection and Expansion

beginning with a Cuddle Party Sat June 14  7:30 - 11pm, followed by a Fireside After Party.

Then, wake up Sunday, June 15th 9am - 5pm for a day with Shawn Roop. WoW! What a weekend!!!

The Cuddle Party is $40 per person or $20 combined with Sunday’s L.I.F.E. Path (tm) Level 1 with Shawn Roop. This is a powerful opportunity - I feel blessed to host Shawn in Joshua Tree and encourage you to be present for this expansive 2-day experience!



ACCOMMODATIONS:  You are welcome to stay at my place either inside or camping outside ~ donations are gratefully accepted. OR you may wish to stay at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center which is a beautiful property about 2 miles from me with really nice rooms from $35 to $45 per person. Visit JTRCC.org or call 760 365 8371.




Cuddling Carrots!



Cuddle Party ~ San Diego

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 7:30 to 11:00pm

Facilitated by Valerie Gill, Life Coach and Facilitator

Caddied by William Van Vechten, CSB

Hosted at the Taoist Sanctuary in San Diego, CA

Please REGISTER to http://www.honoringthehumanbody.com/Cuddle.html




Note For all Cuddle Parties:

Location and important information will be emailed to you in a

Confirmation Letter when you REGISTER.

 

We can live without religion & meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

~Dali Lama (b 1935)

kuddos to you for putting on these events, for i know they are just what our world needs :)

s.f.t.

A few CuddleMonials

Visit About Valerie for more information


The Cuddle Party last week had an incredible effect on me. I felt as if a large weight had been lifted from my heart. Somehow I think that you had a lot to do with this . . . :-). CR


"Wonderful & soothing & recharging beyond words."


"I am a wordsmith, and today, I'm at a loss for words.  It's practically

impossible to describe the glow I'm feeling.  What a wonderful event!

And you, well, you're one mensch of a facilitator.  Thank you for allowing

us to use your lovely home. I loved your sense of lightness, acceptance

and love.

 

Sign me up for May 3 please.  :)  I'm thinking of having my sons design

a Tshirt for me to wear.  It will say:  ‘Want to create Oxytocin with me?’

Can you tell I like cuddle parties?"



How to say this simply. There are two responses:

    The party….

    The cuddle party was a surprising opportunity to remove another layer of expectations and find our authentic self and voice. No, yes, maybe are decision we make internally in every moment, but when with a stranger, a friend, our beloved…too often our voice is self-silenced or expressed as if we must justify what we desire or who we are. It’s just not necessary or perhaps even healthy and distances us from our own self-love. Thank you for the gift of awareness. The night could not have been more profound.

 

    Valerie Gill….

    Hmmmm… Heart-centered. Present. Loving. Joyful. A Giver and Receiver both… not just attributes, but the embodiment of each with the untethered spirit of an inquiring child and the love of a guardian angel. But more than any attribute Valerie is a mirror reflecting back that which is possible in each of us... our every expression of who we see and experience in her as a vision of what is and is possible in us. Is that the definition of a muse, a goddess, a leader, a teacher, a lover, or perhaps all things possible with awareness? I think so. Namaste Valerie!

~LM


   I had a great time at the cuddle party last week. I really enjoy the variety of people that end up at your parties.  One thing I find is that they are all friendly and interesting, in their own ways. CB


    What a great night! We are raising the vibes of the universe!!!!  RL


    You have a certain grace about you that is rare.  Beyond the cuddles i think the unconditional love that brings out such grace is what you were really promoting.  JH


    I believe strongly in what you are doing and want to be one of the people who are helping to heal the world and the wounded. I am just so grateful that you are open and communicative, and ultimately, that is what we self-actualized unique human beings do, communicate with our fellow 2-leggeds, so that we can feel our Unity with each other and all that is. Love, R


    I wanted to compliment your facilitation skills at the Cuddle Party. You threw a great cuddle puddle! I was very impressed with how you were able to create such comfort, safety, and harmony among a group of "strangers." I've participated in and facilitated many groups, so I can say with confidence and experience that you are a skilled facilitator! On a more personal note, the agreement regarding saying "no" instead of "maybe" was really powerful for me. Definitely an area I need to work on, and you helped create that awareness. Thank you. S. slots