Fires of Venus: In the Temple of Venus

Temple of Venus Agreements:

• For the duration of this event, I commit myself to Venus. My choices, actions, and interactions will come from a place of love, connection, trust, and authentic expression.
• I acknowledge the Temple of Venus as a sacred space and will treat it as such. I will respect the Temple by entering through the smudge gate at the beginning of the evening. I will be respectful within the circle of prayer flags by refraining from: idle conversation, taking photographs or video, drinking alcohol (except when offered by ritual facilitators), smoking tobacco, or burning trash in the fire. When in the Temple, I will follow the posted rules and guidelines.
• I will help create a safe, fun, meaningful experience through my interactions with others. In the Temple, I may play with forms of self-expression such as drumming, dancing, rattling, singing, chanting, toning, making love, or witnessing. I will help take care of others by offering water, food, acceptance, and patience. I will encourage others to do the same.
• I will help keep the Temple active. The more I engage with the Temple activities, the more the spirit of creativity can thrive. I will keep moving in the dance track, play an instrument when sitting in the Rhythm area, and make good use of (without monopolizing) the BDSM and other furniture when I am on it.
• I will play well with others. I understand the importance of being able to feel safe and nurtured in this sacred Temple space, particularly due to the sexual nature of this event. I will always ask permission before sexual engagement and be sure to follow any special posted instructions. I understand that event staff reserves the right to remove participants for disorderly or inappropriate conduct. I understand that I should talk to a staff member promptly if I witness or experience such inappropriate conduct from others.
• I will protect the safety of myself and others. I understand that the house safeword is “red” and the caution word is “yellow.” I will not pursue illegal activities such as prostitution or illegal drug use. I will use safer sex practices when appropriate. I will respect the event staff’s authority to stop activities they deem unsafe.
• I will check in with event staff before engaging in high-risk activities. I understand that activities such as blood play or use of single-tail whips may be highly restricted to protect the safety of others in the Temple, and I will talk to event staff in advance if I would like to engage in such types of play.
• I understand these guidelines and agree to abide by them while at Fires of Venus. I understand that neither Free Spirit Alliance, Turtle Hill Events, their boards of coordinators, nor the management, owners, or operators of the facility, nor any agents, successors, or assigns of any of the foregoing shall be liable to any attendee for injury to person or property incurred as a result of attendance at this event. I assume all risks incident to my attendance at this event.