| Date & Time: | Saturday, January 22, 2011
- Sunday, January 23, 2011
8:00 PM |
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| Location: |
Middletown CA (not far from Calistoga, close to Harbin Hot S Exact location revealed with your RSVP 95461 view map |
| More Info: | hedonsalon.wordpress.com |
(with sincere apologies and respect for our Edwardian friends)
Polish your brass and dust off your dusters! It’s a top-hat, corset and gown kind of affair complete with demonstrations of pleasurable remedy; entertainment of wonder and fancy; and, of course, our customary salon of sensual delights!
PARDON ME. DO YOU HAVE THE TIME?
The Time Machine was published in 1895 by H.G. Wells. Let us slip into a time machine of our own and dial the clock back to the Victorian Age, the climax of the British Empire, where colonization had given way to industry; machines were powered by steam; and sexuality had been so repressed that desire was bursting the seams of every trouser and corset in the streets of London.
MUST YOU BE SO CLINICAL?
Though social ideals, industry and technology were making leaps and bounds, medical science was still operating from the old, archaic paradigm. It may be hard for us to conceive, but doctors actually propagated some (how shall we say) pretty bizarre ideas…
“…hysteria referred to a medical condition thought to be particular to women and caused by disturbances of the uterus…symptoms were supposedly caused by the movement of a woman’s uterus to various locations within her body as it became light and dry due to a lack of bodily fluids… Typical treatment was massage of the patient’s genitalia by the physician and, later, by vibrators or water sprays to cause orgasm.” (Wikipedia)
Yeah… really! -So, just for the dastardly fun of it, our sojourn shall be into what once were the medical clinics of the Victorian age!
HYSTERIA? THAT’S HYSTERICAL!
For this foray into historical hysteria, we’ve enlisted a fantastic array of our dear colleagues to present in our very special clinic….
-Lord Dmitri, fresh from Nicolai Tesla’s laboratory, performs a fascinating demonstration of the wonders and sensual effects of electricity on the female form!
-Dr. Lawrence offers delightful treatments with his exquisite, handcrafted mechanical wonders!
-Dr. Sensei provides pleasing rides via his Steamy Super-Sybian Sensual Stimulator!
-Dr. Emilio brings his vast expertise and equipment to improve and maintain cervical health.
-Dr. Syn administers her wonderful waterspray therapy, a verifiable practice known to produce orgasms for nearly 30 years…
-An impressive array of gifted and talented practitioners, indeed! However, as always with HedonSalon, we seek YOUR talent and input! Got a sexy, entertaining talent of your own? Let us know! That’s what this salon is about: community, unity and expression.
Immediately following a most stimulating salon, reverie shall commence as our party gets underway! Come play and display your beautiful adorned and decorated selves in over 1000 square feet of clean, comfy playspace, including large beds, chillout and social space, outdoor smoking patio, massage station, jacuzzi tub and spacious showers!
Oh yes (-lest we forget…)-Each HedonSalon features a portion of the evening where any guest born under the zodiac sun signs of the particular time of year (in this case, CAPRICORN and AQUARIUS) may have the opportunity to reveal a birthday wish or fantasy! The rest of us shall co-conspire to GRANT YOU YOUR WISH! (-for more info, look at the “About” tab on our website)
CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING (OR, AT THE VERY LEAST, SOMETHING)
Like each of our parties, we focus on the Salon; that most enjoyable format of gatherings that literally revolutionized society and culture, but our own ongoing version of the Salon features a titillating, tantalizing twist: Ours is an expression and exploration of pleasure, which has proven to be the most enduring, driving. and pleasing motivation in human consciousness. Usually based on works or movements in literature, our Salons are an opportunity to share an adventure with others of creative and open propensities and to experience joy within the context of play (-just because we’ve “grown up” doesn’t mean we can’t have fun!)
ABSINTHE MINDED?
While we cannot serve or provide alcoholic libations, we will have “boozecheck” volunteers keeping an eye on your bottled spirits. We shall also provide a fair selection of mixers and a full ice-fountain absinthe service set. Please note that while certainly not opposed to moderation, we must emphasize that we do not condone nor allow excessive inebriation at our parties!
SYNCHRONIZE YOUR POCKETWATCH!
Exact location is disclosed upon RSVP, but we will tell you that it shall be in Middletown, CA, not far from Calistoga, close to Harbin Hot Springs.
This private affair opens at 8pm for tea, krumpets, fondue and fun.
Our clinical demonstrations begins promptly at 9pm.
Our doors close at 12 midnight. The party officially ends at 2am.
The volunteer list is sure to be filled soon! Let us know ASAP if you intend on volunteering. (See ”Volunteer” tab on our website)
If you are coming in from out of town be aware that we do have a bit of space for people to spend the night. If, however, you wish to check into your own room, let us know so we can coordinate floors and we may have a discount for a group rate.
THEME AND ATTIRE (DRESS CODE)
We thrive to keep our themes based on literature, as HedonSalon is as much a benefit for the ELYSEUM literary program as it is a setting to explore pleasure in a safe and supportive environment.
VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN
STEAMPUNK
WESTERN/WEIRD WEST
OTHER WELCOME GUESTS
Any Gothic style will feel fine at our gathering. A lot was happening in the world those days and we welcome creative costumes from the cross-cultural spectrum of the former turn-of-the-century period. French courtesans and can-can dancers; German late Bismarck/early Wiemar; Late Manchurian Dynasty (when machines met wuxia); Magical Meji (the twilight of the samurai feudal period and the rise of industry); Rajas; Sultans; Cossacks, polar and jungle explorers (remember: Tarzan was the Victorian nobleman known as Lord Greystoke!), and… well… ok… swarthy pirates can come too… (just watch yer booty!)
As fun as coming in the theme costume and character can be, lingerie, fetish gear and simple nudity are always ok (-and nudity has always been affordable). No street clothes allowed!
More details/information on costumes (including inexpensive options) at our site: www.hedonsalon.wordpress.com
COME AND CO-CREATE YOUR COSTUME!
We are absolutely delighted that our lovely friend and master-seamstress, Madame Crystal, will be facilitating a special costume exchange and construction workshop the evening before the salon. Crystal is a consummate costumer recently relocated to Harbin from Austin, TX. A long time Burning Man attendee, Crystal has also provided designs for stage productions and for an ongoing monthly series of costume parties. Please let us know that you are interested in the costume exchange and we will be happy to fill you in on the where, what’s and when’s.
MAKE A WEEKEND AWAY OF IT!
-The day after HedonSalon many of us will (as usual) have brunch together and enjoy a refeshing soak at Harbin Hot Springs, which will have its own festivities scheduled that very weekend. You can even join SENSEI for his weekly writers workshop in the early evening at Harbin. www.harbin.org/
Casinos, clubs, dining, wine tasting and tours nearby; the forests and lakes of Lake County make for excellent hiking and outdoor activities. We are nearby neighbors to Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties, with the ocean coast being a pleasant drive away. Many of our repeat guests enjoy driving up casually through the Napa wine valley. Rideshares are available and encouraged!
So, will you be joining us for the festivities? Do let us know! RSVP is required.
Syn and SENSEI
hedonsalon.wordpress.com/
.
Polish your brass and dust off your dusters! It’s a top-hat, corset and gown kind of affair complete with demonstrations of pleasurable remedy; entertainment of wonder and fancy; and, of course, our customary salon of sensual delights!
PARDON ME. DO YOU HAVE THE TIME?
The Time Machine was published in 1895 by H.G. Wells. Let us slip into a time machine of our own and dial the clock back to the Victorian Age, the climax of the British Empire, where colonization had given way to industry; machines were powered by steam; and sexuality had been so repressed that desire was bursting the seams of every trouser and corset in the streets of London.
MUST YOU BE SO CLINICAL?
Though social ideals, industry and technology were making leaps and bounds, medical science was still operating from the old, archaic paradigm. It may be hard for us to conceive, but doctors actually propagated some (how shall we say) pretty bizarre ideas…
“…hysteria referred to a medical condition thought to be particular to women and caused by disturbances of the uterus…symptoms were supposedly caused by the movement of a woman’s uterus to various locations within her body as it became light and dry due to a lack of bodily fluids… Typical treatment was massage of the patient’s genitalia by the physician and, later, by vibrators or water sprays to cause orgasm.” (Wikipedia)
Yeah… really! -So, just for the dastardly fun of it, our sojourn shall be into what once were the medical clinics of the Victorian age!
HYSTERIA? THAT’S HYSTERICAL!
For this foray into historical hysteria, we’ve enlisted a fantastic array of our dear colleagues to present in our very special clinic….
-Lord Dmitri, fresh from Nicolai Tesla’s laboratory, performs a fascinating demonstration of the wonders and sensual effects of electricity on the female form!
-Dr. Lawrence offers delightful treatments with his exquisite, handcrafted mechanical wonders!
-Dr. Sensei provides pleasing rides via his Steamy Super-Sybian Sensual Stimulator!
-Dr. Emilio brings his vast expertise and equipment to improve and maintain cervical health.
-Dr. Syn administers her wonderful waterspray therapy, a verifiable practice known to produce orgasms for nearly 30 years…
-An impressive array of gifted and talented practitioners, indeed! However, as always with HedonSalon, we seek YOUR talent and input! Got a sexy, entertaining talent of your own? Let us know! That’s what this salon is about: community, unity and expression.
Immediately following a most stimulating salon, reverie shall commence as our party gets underway! Come play and display your beautiful adorned and decorated selves in over 1000 square feet of clean, comfy playspace, including large beds, chillout and social space, outdoor smoking patio, massage station, jacuzzi tub and spacious showers!
Oh yes (-lest we forget…)-Each HedonSalon features a portion of the evening where any guest born under the zodiac sun signs of the particular time of year (in this case, CAPRICORN and AQUARIUS) may have the opportunity to reveal a birthday wish or fantasy! The rest of us shall co-conspire to GRANT YOU YOUR WISH! (-for more info, look at the “About” tab on our website)
CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING (OR, AT THE VERY LEAST, SOMETHING)
Like each of our parties, we focus on the Salon; that most enjoyable format of gatherings that literally revolutionized society and culture, but our own ongoing version of the Salon features a titillating, tantalizing twist: Ours is an expression and exploration of pleasure, which has proven to be the most enduring, driving. and pleasing motivation in human consciousness. Usually based on works or movements in literature, our Salons are an opportunity to share an adventure with others of creative and open propensities and to experience joy within the context of play (-just because we’ve “grown up” doesn’t mean we can’t have fun!)
ABSINTHE MINDED?
While we cannot serve or provide alcoholic libations, we will have “boozecheck” volunteers keeping an eye on your bottled spirits. We shall also provide a fair selection of mixers and a full ice-fountain absinthe service set. Please note that while certainly not opposed to moderation, we must emphasize that we do not condone nor allow excessive inebriation at our parties!
SYNCHRONIZE YOUR POCKETWATCH!
Exact location is disclosed upon RSVP, but we will tell you that it shall be in Middletown, CA, not far from Calistoga, close to Harbin Hot Springs.
This private affair opens at 8pm for tea, krumpets, fondue and fun.
Our clinical demonstrations begins promptly at 9pm.
Our doors close at 12 midnight. The party officially ends at 2am.
The volunteer list is sure to be filled soon! Let us know ASAP if you intend on volunteering. (See ”Volunteer” tab on our website)
If you are coming in from out of town be aware that we do have a bit of space for people to spend the night. If, however, you wish to check into your own room, let us know so we can coordinate floors and we may have a discount for a group rate.
THEME AND ATTIRE (DRESS CODE)
We thrive to keep our themes based on literature, as HedonSalon is as much a benefit for the ELYSEUM literary program as it is a setting to explore pleasure in a safe and supportive environment.
VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN
STEAMPUNK
WESTERN/WEIRD WEST
OTHER WELCOME GUESTS
Any Gothic style will feel fine at our gathering. A lot was happening in the world those days and we welcome creative costumes from the cross-cultural spectrum of the former turn-of-the-century period. French courtesans and can-can dancers; German late Bismarck/early Wiemar; Late Manchurian Dynasty (when machines met wuxia); Magical Meji (the twilight of the samurai feudal period and the rise of industry); Rajas; Sultans; Cossacks, polar and jungle explorers (remember: Tarzan was the Victorian nobleman known as Lord Greystoke!), and… well… ok… swarthy pirates can come too… (just watch yer booty!)
As fun as coming in the theme costume and character can be, lingerie, fetish gear and simple nudity are always ok (-and nudity has always been affordable). No street clothes allowed!
More details/information on costumes (including inexpensive options) at our site: www.hedonsalon.wordpress.com
COME AND CO-CREATE YOUR COSTUME!
We are absolutely delighted that our lovely friend and master-seamstress, Madame Crystal, will be facilitating a special costume exchange and construction workshop the evening before the salon. Crystal is a consummate costumer recently relocated to Harbin from Austin, TX. A long time Burning Man attendee, Crystal has also provided designs for stage productions and for an ongoing monthly series of costume parties. Please let us know that you are interested in the costume exchange and we will be happy to fill you in on the where, what’s and when’s.
MAKE A WEEKEND AWAY OF IT!
-The day after HedonSalon many of us will (as usual) have brunch together and enjoy a refeshing soak at Harbin Hot Springs, which will have its own festivities scheduled that very weekend. You can even join SENSEI for his weekly writers workshop in the early evening at Harbin. www.harbin.org/
Casinos, clubs, dining, wine tasting and tours nearby; the forests and lakes of Lake County make for excellent hiking and outdoor activities. We are nearby neighbors to Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties, with the ocean coast being a pleasant drive away. Many of our repeat guests enjoy driving up casually through the Napa wine valley. Rideshares are available and encouraged!
So, will you be joining us for the festivities? Do let us know! RSVP is required.
Syn and SENSEI
hedonsalon.wordpress.com/
.
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