Snuggle Up September - East

The Ottawa Snuggle Salon offers a 3 hour playshop experience where participants can explore consensual, nurturing, non-sexual touch.

Join us in the Snuggle Salon to relax, share a hug, give or receive a back rub, have a conversation, journal, laugh, snuggle up with friends new and old, draw, practice saying 'No' and ‘yes’, or just hang out and breathe in the warmth of human companionship. It’s a beautiful way to invite more pleasure, ease, and authentic connection into your life and become part of a loving, compassionate, and considerate community.

The Ottawa Snuggle Salon is a space of 'get to', not 'have to'. There is absolutely nothing that you have to do, no expectations. You are invited to show up exactly as you are. Hugging, snuggling, massage trains, puppy piles, laughter, and conversation - all are possible, or not. You don't need to snuggle anyone, if that doesn't feel good to you. Your boundaries are fully honoured and respected – we appreciate your No as much as your Yes.

We open with some introductions and offer a few ice-breaker exercises to help everyone get comfortable. We'll go over the Snuggle Salon agreements and practice asking and offering touch, and then we'll open up for ‘free-style’ snuggling.

Typically, people enjoy foot-rubs, back rubs, spooning, nuzzling, and just generally snuggling up together. Some people like to settle in for a period of time, others like to try shorter times with a variety of people.

People of all ages (18+), gender identities, sexual orientations, body shapes/sizes and relationship statuses are welcome to attend, and new people are encouraged to join.

Snuggle Schedule:

6:15 - 6:30pm: Arrival - allow time to slip into your jammies & get situated
6:30- 7:15pm: Playshop - doors are closed to further arrivals
7:15 - 9:15pm: Freestyle Snuggling
9:15 - 9:30pm: Closing circle and goodbyes

What to bring:

• your clean, sober, curious, snuggly self, no heavy perfumes please
• comfy pajamas or snuggling clothes- nothing skimpy or strappy, think comfy and flannel. Knee length shorts are acceptable.
• snuggle accessories like yoga mat or quilts, a pillow or two, maybe a teddy bear. The snuggle space has a hard floor so bring what you need for comfort.
• something to share on the snack table – no liquor please
• your water bottle or reusable cup

Payment:

The registration fee is $20* and prepayment is required to hold your space. We have a minimum of 6 confirmed registrations to hold the event.

You can use e-transfer or PayPal to tracy@tracymontgomery.ca and put “Snuggle Salon” in the ‘Notes’ field. The password is ‘snuggle’ Or you can mail your payment to Tracy Montgomery 430 Hazeldean Road #224, Kanata, ON K2L 1T9.

If you prefer to RSVP offline, that’s just fine, simply send an email along with your confirmation payment.

Either way, you will receive an email from Tracy confirming your attendance.

*Bursaries may be available. Please contact us for more information.