CMEN 2026
Welcome to the
CMEN 2026
Northern California Gathering

Sunday, 7/19

2 pm - 3 pmCamp Opens
6:45 pm - 7 pmCircle – Outside Dining Hall
7 pm - 7:45 pmDinner – Dining Hall. Prime Rib, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls
8:15 pm - 8:45 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Everyone must attend this event. It includes orientation for pre-gathering volunteers and more. Thanks in advance.
10 pmLate Night Activities – Tents near Claar House

Monday, 7/20

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Ham, French Toast, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
10 am - 12 noonHelp with Gathering Set-up – Meet at Claar House Deck Area
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
11 am - 11:30 amRegistration – Claar House. For Pre-Gathering Attendees Only
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Butter Chicken, Beef Curry, Potato Curry, Rice, Naan, Chutney
1 pm - 5 pmGreet New Arrivals
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
3:30 pm - 5 pmRegistration – Claar House
5 pm - 6:35 pmSocial Hour: Mad Hatter – Field near Claar House. The Mad Hatter has arrived, butt can’t decide which hat to wear. What would you suggest? A bonnet, beanie or bowler? What hat would your friends say is you? A Panama, pillbox, porkpie or pith helmet? Wear your favorite cap, crown, fedora, straw hat, top-hat, or even tiara! The options are endless. Be like Prince in his raspberry beret, or like your favorite cowboy in a ten-gallon hat (Bareback Mountain-style). Or go Village People-style with a construction hard-hat or a leather chapeau. Be like the Cat in the Hat or mix and match a Santa’s cap with a sombrero! Not feeling super creative? Keep it simple and wear your favorite sports team’s baseball cap!
6:35 pm - 6:45 pmCircle – Outside Dining Hall
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmDinner – Dining Hall. Chicken Piccata, Pasta, Green Beans
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:15 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Name That Tune. Everyone must attend this event. It includes orientation for full-week guys, and more. Thanks in advance.
After The ShowIce Cream Social – Claar House
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including Texas Hold ‘em and Dancing with D.J. Dave Brown.

Tuesday, 7/21

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Sausage, Waffles, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10:15 amHike – Claar House Deck Area
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Tuna Melts, BLTs
1:30 pm - 2:30 pmTalent Show Rehearsal – Claar House Deck
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
2 pm - 3 pmFlexible Rope Cock Ring – Outside Massage Tent. A rope cock ring that allows specific adjustable tightness to help achieve a stiffie. Learn how to use, then have time to experiment with yourself or a new rope buddy. First 50 people get a free rope cock ring.
2 pm - 3:30 pmCBT: Hurts so Good – Bobbitt Hall. Workshop will cover what CBT is. Safe dom / sub practices. Consensual play. Exploration using toys and items around your house. Do’s and don’ts.
3 pm - 4:30 pmCards Against Humanity – Claar House. Come play the game where you get to know how your fellow members think.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmMassage Workshop — facilitated – Massage Tent. Enjoy this traditional workshop presented many times throughout the year by CMEN.
4 pm - 6 pmGeneral Store – Claar House Deck Area. Bring any items you have to sell or promote. Selling of personal items is prohibited except during General Store.
5 pm - 6:35 pmSocial Hour: Men in Uniform – Field near Claar House. Ah, there’s nothing like the smell of a man in uniform! (…except maybe a man OUT of his uniform!) Who are your favorite uniformed men? Are they the royal red troopers that you dream of mounting or the aces in the sky with whom you want to ride off into the sunset? Or maybe it’s the officers who preserve the peace, the doctors who heal, or the postmen who deliver? Major military madness might be upon us this afternoon. Play Cops and Robbers, or Cowboys and Indians. Come in a Wrestling uniform or as the High School nurse! Wear your favorite uniform accessories and serve!
6:35 pmCircle – Outside Dining Hall
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmDinner – Dining Hall. Hawaiian Pork Roast, Rice, Soft Rolls, Skillet Cabbage
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:15 pmEvening Show – Claar House Deck. 1 vs 100 · Talent / No Talent Show · Karaoke
9:30 pm (after the show)Texas Hold 'em – Claar House back table. All are welcome!
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including dancing with D.J. Dave Brown.

Wednesday, 7/22

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10:15 amHike – Claar House Deck Area
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili, Chips, Pickles Relish, Ketchup and Mustard, Potato Salad
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
2 pm - 3:30 pmWhy is Your Cup Half Full? – Bobbitt Hall. A group discussion on how we currently view our world and how to shape it for our own good. We will learn from each other.
3 pm - 4:30 pmCards Against Humanity – Claar House. Come play the game where you get to know how your fellow members think.
3:30 pmMassage Workshop — non-facilitated – Massage Tent. Join other like-minded guys and practice what you have learned.
5 pm - 6:35 pmSocial Hour: St. Patrick’s Day – Field near Claar House. Who said St. Patrick’s Day should only be in March? At the Northern California Gathering we celebrate in July, too! How do naked leprechauns adorn themselves for this special day? Wear your favorite green hat, green bow tie, green socks, green harness, perhaps an Irish plaid and other green accessories. Enjoy your favorite Irish inspired beverage.
6:35 pmCircle – Outside Dining Hall. social
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmDinner – Dining Hall. Grilled Flank, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Dressing, Rolls, Baked Beans
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:15 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Name That Show Tune · Bare Bear
After The ShowIce Cream Social – Claar House
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including dancing with D.J. Dave Brown.

Thursday, 7/23

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Ham, French Toast, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10:15 amHike – Claar House Deck Area
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Tortillas, Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Salsa
1:30 pm - 3 pmIntroduction to the Leather Community – Claar House. Workshop will present an overview of the gay leather community.
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
2 pm - 3:30 pmCBT: Hurts so Good – Bobbitt Hall. Workshop will cover what CBT is. Safe dom / sub practices. Consensual play. Exploration using toys and items around your house. Do’s and don’ts.
3:30 pmMassage Workshop — non-facilitated – Massage Tent. Join other like-minded guys and practice what you have learned.
3:30 pm - 5 pmRegistration – Claar House
4 pm – 5 pmKaraoke – Claar House Deck. Come sing some songs and have some fun with Max!
4 pm - 6 pmGeneral Store – Claar House Deck Area. Bring any items you have to sell or promote. Selling of personal items is prohibited except during General Store.
5 pm - 6:45 pmSocial Hour: Leather Fantasies – Field near Claar House. Do the pheromones of a man in leather whip you into an orgasmic frenzy? If the answer is “Yes Sir!” then tonight is your night to get intoxicated because the masculine aroma of men in black leather fills the air. Polish your motorcycle boots, muscle into your armbands, tighten your harness, and unsnap your jockstrap. It’s time to wear your favorite leather and chain accessories, and be prepared to enjoy this sensual evening.
6:15 pmEarly Dinner – Dining Hall. Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmLate Dinner – Dining Hall. Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:30 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Family Feud · Leather Appreciation · Mr CMEN Northern CA 2026 Coronation
9:30 pm (after the show)$5 Texas Hold'em – Claar House. Come play Texas Hold'em! $5 Entry for the tournament, winner take all, or top 2 split 60/40 or 50/50!
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including dancing with D.J. Dave Brown, and Texas Hold ‘em.
Publicly acceptable Boner day – Everywhere. Were you wondering if it’s OK to have a Boner anytime today. Worry no more and just show it off as it is naturally displayed.

Friday, 7/24

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Sausage, Waffles, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10 AM – 11:30 AMGiant Penis Kaleidoscope – Claar House Porch. View your penis through a giant kaleidoscope! Bring your phone. You are the star. Penis decorations add to the art. Popular Burning Man activity at Camp Celestial Bodies.
10:15 amHike – Claar House Canopy
10:30 AMPermanent Gay Naturist Community Discussion – Claar House. Interested in living with naked brotherhood all the time? We sure are! Come by and discuss as we aim to make this a reality!
10:30 am - 12 noonPool Open – Pool
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Deli Meats, Breads, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Salads, Apples, Bananas, Sodas, Iced Tea, Lemonade
1:30 pm - 3 pmForeskin Restoration – Claar House. This is an opportunity for interested men to learn about the penis: terminology, foreskin restoration, methods, tools, and reasons based upon my personal five-plus year experience.
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmVolleyball – Volleyball Court. Open to all players, including beginners. (Volleyball Court in Bobbitt Cabin area.)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
2 pm - 3 pmBeginning Line Dancing – Claar House Deck. Come dance! Learn up to 4 fun beginning line dances. Step by step instruction. Wear shoes/no flipflops.
3 pm - 4 pmWatersports Play – Meet at Claar House. Meet at the Claar House deck to learn about Watersports aka piss play. Then we’ll move to a spot for some Watersports play.
3 pm - 4:30 pmCards Against Humanity – Claar House. Come play the game where you get to know how your fellow members think.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmMassage Workshop — non-facilitated – Massage Tent. Join other like-minded guys and practice what you have learned.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmTrivia Contest – Canopy near Claar House
5 pm - 6:45 pmSocial Hour: Queen of the Mountains – Field near Claar House. In the immortal words of Lady Gaga, “Don’t be a Drag, Be a Queen!” It’s time for YOU to be a drag queen this afternoon! Time to wear your wig, boa, tiara, sequins and pumps and wear them proudly! Be the fiercest queen you can be: Will you be: Anita Procedure, Dixie Normous, Eileen Sideways, Wilma Titzgro or Izzy Unkutt? How about Mimi Furst, Ida Slapter, or Ivy Profen? Just remember: “It’s not personal, it’s DRAG.” Everyone’s a Queen this afternoon whether you’re wearing a tiara, a crown or just wish you had the nerve!
6:15 pmEarly Dinner – Dining Hall. Moroccan Chicken, Beef Biryani, Vegetable Stew, Pita, Hummus, Olives
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmLate Dinner – Dining Hall. Moroccan Chicken, Beef Biryani, Vegetable Stew, Pita, Hummus, Olives
7:30 pm - 8 pmRegistration – Claar House
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:30 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. Not-So-Newlywed Show · Miss CMEN Queen Northern CA 2026
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including Slow Dancing Cheek to Cheek with D.J. Dave Brown.

Saturday, 7/25

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
9:30 am - 10 amSunblock Fairies – Claar House Deck
10 am - 12 noonLive Figure Drawing – Meet at Claar House. Join Johnny and Bench for a live figure drawing session with poses of varying lengths. All skill levels welcome, materials provided. Volunteer models appreciated — reach out if interested.
10 am - 11 amBeginning Line Dancing – Claar House Deck. Come dance! Learn up to 4 fun beginning line dances. Step by step instruction. Wear shoes/no flipflops.
10 am - 12 noonBridge 101 – Claar House. Play or learn to play the grandaddy of all card games. All levels, beginner to expert, welcome to play!
10:15 amHike – Claar House Deck Area
10:30 am - 12 noonPool Open – Pool
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall. Beef stir fry & rice
1 pm - 1:30 pmRegistration – Claar House
1:30 pmGathering Feedback – Canopy near Claar House. How was this year's Gathering? Any suggestions for next year?
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPool Open – Pool
1:45 PM – 2:15 PMWhole Body Slapping to Awaken the Spirit – Claar House Social Hour Area. Stand erect while partners tap, pat, and slap!
2:15 - 3 pmTalent Show Rehearsal – Claar House Deck
2:15 PM – 3 PMWealth Building through AI: An Open Discussion – Claar House. The future of finance is here! Let’s have an open discussion of the pros, the cons, the possibilities and the means to attain wealth utilizing Artificial Intelligence.
3 PMKaraoke – Claar House Deck. Come and sing with us! Everyone is welcome, it's about having fun! Get out of your comfort zone and show us your naked voice!
3 pmWatersports Play – Meet at Claar House. Meet at the Claar House deck to learn about Watersports. Then we’ll move to a spot for some Watersports play.
3 - 4:30 pmCards Against Humanity – Claar House. Come play the game where you get to know how your fellow members think.
3:15 pm - 5pmVolleyball – Volleyball Court. Open to all players, including beginners. (Volleyball Court in Bobbitt Cabin area.)
3:30 pmMassage Workshop — non-facilitated – Massage Tent. Join other like-minded guys and practice what you have learned.
4 - 6 pmGeneral Store – Claar House Deck Area. Bring any items you have to sell or promote. Selling of personal items is prohibited except during General Store.
5 pm - 6:45 pmSocial Hour: Gold — Everything is Golden Today! – Field near Claar House. Golden Eye, Gold Finger, Goldilocks, Goldie Hawn, Whoopie Goldberg, Golda Meir (My-Rear?!?). Any [Au]some outfit will do.
6:15 pmEarly Dinner – Dining Hall. Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roasted Carrots
6:45 pm - 7:30 pmLate Dinner – Dining Hall. Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roasted Carrots
8 pm - 8:15 pmVideos from earlier CMEN Gatherings – Claar House Deck
8:30 pmEvening Program – Claar House Deck. 1 vs 100 · Talent / No Talent Show · Raffle Drawing
After The ShowIce Cream Social – Claar House
10 pmLate Night Activities – Claar House, Deck and nearby Tents. Including Final Dance Party with D.J. Dave Brown.

Sunday, 7/26

8 am - 9 amFriends of Bill W. – Bobbitt Hall
8 am - 9:30 amBreakfast – Dining Hall. Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Cereals, Coffee, Juice, Milk
10 am - 12 noonCamp Cleanup – Please make sure the camp is cleaner than when we arrived! Thanks in advance.
10:15 amClosing Ceremony – Claar House Deck Area. Come and celebrate together the great time we have all had at this 12th Northern California CMEN Gathering.
12 noon - 1 pmLunch – Dining Hall
1:30 - 3 pmPool Party – Pool
3 pmCamp Closes – See you at the next CMEN Gathering.