
Worshipper presents:
Temptation
AUGUST 7-11TH 2025, BC
AUG 7TH - 11TH 2025 | SECRET LOCATION | ANDERSON LAKE B.C.
A Three-Day Adventure in the Great Outdoors: Ritual. Storytelling. Sensual Exploration.
Step beyond the veil of the ordinary and into a world where myth and desire collide. TEMPTATION is not just a retreat—it’s an initiation into the ancient, untamed forces of Eros. For three days and nights, under open skies and wilderness, you’ll walk the edge between sacred and profane, reverence and surrender, ecstasy and restraint.
This is an immersive experience woven with ritual theater, embodiment practices, and deep ceremonial play—all set in the heart of nature. Through myth, movement, and intimate exploration, you will face the archetypes of seduction, power, and longing… and emerge transformed.
Welcome to WORSHIPPER…
WHERE YOU ARE THE PRAYER & TEMPLE.
Our events are truly unlike any other.
Weaving eroticism, ancient myth, and immersive ritual, our experiences aim to amplify the sacred nature of love and sexuality.
These prayerformances are centered around the erotic retelling of ancient myths or stories that have offered us ways of understanding love and sexuality, but have often been used against us. When we reclaim these teachings and retell the stories from the lens of empowered eroticism, we heal the original wounds of the collective spiritual & sexual soul.
Far from passive experiences, our audience members play integral parts in the event with invitations to become immersed in erotic rituals of love, healing, and reclamation with neo-tantric practices, breath and movement which help us collectively transcend the typical workshop climate.
As always, your consent and desires will shape how you take part in this journey.
EXPERIENCE YOUR INNER LOVER and liberate your Eros IN THESE IMMERSIVE EROTIC CEREMONIES
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LET TEMPTATION TEACH YOU…
lead you ~ and find you anew.
Temptation is the fire that reveals. It is the edge we long to cross and the force that shapes us. Throughout history, those who follow its call have been both demonized and deified—temptresses, seducers, rebels, and saints. But what if temptation is not something to be feared, but a portal into deeper self-knowing?
In this immersive, three-day experience, we step beyond morality and into myth—where desire is an initiation, longing is a teacher, and the forbidden is a key to awakening.
Through ritual theater, embodiment practices, and sacred storytelling, we will explore three iconic stories of temptation—each revealing a different facet of its power.

STORIES OF TEMPTATION
THAT WILL GUIDE US
Your adventure into longing, temptation and the desires that urge you forward in these four days will be experienced through the following stories:
The Sirens & Odysseus | The Temptation of the Senses…Desire as the call to surrender—or the test of self-mastery.
Odysseus, tied to the mast, hears the Sirens’ song—a seduction so potent that sailors are willing to perish just to reach its source.
Where in your life do you long to abandon all control? Where do you resist the currents that would carry you deeper? Through song, embodiment, and a sacred baptism ritual, we explore the magnetic pull of pleasure, the fear of losing oneself in desire, and the initiation that comes when we stop fighting the tides.
Red Riding Hood | The Temptation of the Wild, the Forbidden & the Devouring
Who is the predator? Who is the prey? Who do we become when we stop fearing our own instincts? The Wolf waits in the woods. Red Riding Hood steps off the path. The moment she does, she begins her initiation—one that will end with transformation.
This final chapter invites you into a deep, sensual exploration of power, surrender, and play. What does it mean to taste the forbidden? What happens when we stop running from the hunger inside us? Through ritual and a closing circle, we integrate the lessons of the weekend and claim the parts of ourselves we have been taught to fear.
The Whores of the Bible | The Temptation of Power, Rebellion & Redemption
What does it mean to be a woman who owns her erotic power? What does it cost to be desired? From Babylon’s courtesans to Salome’s dance to Mary the Prostitute’s redemption, these women’s stories are steeped in seduction, survival, and sovereignty. Were they sinners, or were they sovereign? Were they condemned, or were they feared? Through immersive storytelling and ritual, we unravel the ways in which feminine desire and power have been vilified—and reclaim the sacred in our own hunger, pleasure, and defiance.
Teaser from a past Worshipper

This immersive experience is a call to reclaim what has been buried.
It’s an opportunity to confront and heal the paradoxes within us—the intricate dance between our sexuality and spirituality. For too long, organized religion has sought to sever these twin pillars of our humanity, casting shadows of guilt and shame over our most intimate selves. But here, in this sacred space, we dare to illuminate the darkness.
PARTICIPATE IN SACRED RITUAL
This is not a passive ceremony. You are invited to engage fully, to become part of the ritual.
Through neo-tantric & somatic practices, breathwork, embodiment rituals, and invitations for creative expression, we transcend conventional boundaries, creating a living, breathing testament to our innate divinity.










Who Should Join?
WORSHIPPER IS GREAT FOR COUPLES TO:
¶ Explore what it's like to be in group erotic/sensual space and reignite the fire between you (whether you’re monogamous or open)
¶ Learn new ways to deepen intimacy and repair old wounds through group immersive rituals and practices you can take home.
¶ See your partner in a new light and explore the desires that arise from your hearts.
¶ Explore new ways to play in the afterparty, including the dungeon, massage zone, cuddle space, and private lover’s temple.
WORSHIPPER IS POWERFUL FOR SOLO HUMANS DESIRING TO:
¶ Heal and connect with your wild sexual self
¶ Repair wounds to your erotic expression through immersive rituals, neo-tantric practices, and somatic releases
¶ Play in the space of sensual liberation (from dressing up for the show to dungeon time in the afterparty)
¶ Explore your personal desires and boundaries that allow for greater erotic expression
¶ Meet like-minded souls for dating, relating & exploration
Dare to join us if you:
Are ready to unpack the layers of guilt and shame associated with your sexuality
Want to taste what it would feel like to love without sin
Find it difficult to trust your desires, and want gentle guidance to lead you home
Have struggled with the messages from purity culture
Want to let go of the stranglehold that religious and spiritual programming has over your body
Are ready to restore the Goddess and the Priestess to their rightful thrones
At Worshipper we believe that our passion is holy because it comes from us, is made by us, and makes us. This Prayerformance is designed to cultivate the self-worship and self-adoration we need to honor our deepest desires and make them holy again.
Reclaim your erotic essence. Apply for Worshipper: Temptation

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 3-Days of Immersive Prayerformances, Workshops and Rituals: with world-class ritual performers, where you’re not just a bystander but an integral part of how our story unfolds. Your consent & choice is key.
• Guided Sensory & Embodiment Practices + Workshops – Unlock new levels of awareness, pleasure, and presence through breathwork, movement, voice activation, and sensory awakening exercises.
• Luxury Outdoor Setting – A stunning private retreat space (that is sex-positive) for camping under the stars nestled in nature, offering the perfect backdrop for deep exploration and connection. Includes exclusive Access to the Sauna & Lake – Unwind, cleanse, and integrate between sessions with soothing sauna experiences and refreshing dips in the lake.
• A Community of Kindred Spirits – Join an intimate group of seekers, lovers, and adventurers ready to step into a new paradigm of love, sensuality, and self-expression.
• Integration Support – Not only do we hold a 90-min online pre-gathering Q+A & Meetup ti quell any anxieties or nervousness so you can feel relaxed and grounded, but we’ll also circle back up online for a 90-min post-integration experience for those desiring to more deeply process their experience with their fellow Worshippers.
• A Life Changing Immersive Ritual: to rewrite the story of your personal erotic expression. We only share these experiences a1-2x times per year, so this is a unique and rare opportunity to partake in a group ceremony for healing and expression.









HOW TO ATTEND
Our participants are screened to ensure fit and group cohesion. We read everyone’s application carefully and, in some cases, we may invite you for a short chat to explore if you’re new to the community.
Once you fill out your application, you’ll send a small deposit to hold your space (details in application form below). Approved applicants will receive the venue address (a private sanctuary retreat space in Lake Anderson, B.C.) and preparation details by email once they send in full payment.
In the event we don’t feel you’re a fit for the show (read the FAQs at bottom of the page to learn more about our vetting process), you’ll receive your deposit back, minus $3 in fees. While we cannot offer refunds if you cannot attend for some reason, we may be able to find someone to transfer your ticket to (our shows usually sell out).

TIMELINE
(timeline may slightly change, however, this is a general flow of our time together. Final schedule will be solidified by June 2025.
Day 1: August 7th: Arrival, Integration on the Land, & Evening Ectstatic Dance
Day 2: August 8th:
9-10:30: Yoga/Movement
10:30 - 12pm | Pod Circle Shares
12:00 - 1:30pm: LUNCH
2-4pm | Workshops - TBA
5-7pm | Dinner
7:30-9pm | Friday Evening: The Sirens & Odysseus | The call of desire. The test of restraint. A sensory baptism into the weekend’s adventure.
As dusk settles, the waters stir – the Sirens rise from the depths, their voices weaving spells of longing, their beauty a lure to destruction. Can Odysseus resist their call? Can you? After the performance, a baptism ritual invites you to surrender—washing away old identities and opening you to the raw, untamed adventure ahead.
Day 3: August 9th:
9-10:30: Yoga/Movement
10:30 - 12pm | Pod Circle Shares
12:00 - 1:30pm: LUNCH
2-4pm | Workshops - TBA
5-7pm | Dinner
7:30-9pm | The Whores of the Bible |
Three women. Three temptations. Three truths that challenge the righteous and the damned.
- Babylon—where power and pleasure are currency.
- Salome—the dancer whose beauty demands a king’s price.
- Mary the Prostitute—not Magdalene, but the forgotten, the cast out, the redeemed.
Through ritual and storytelling, witness the sacred in the profane, the liberation within desire. Jesus walks among them—does He condemn, or does He see their truth?
Day 4:
9-10:30: Yoga/Movement/Breakfast
Sunday Morning: Red Riding Hood | 11 AM-1:30 PM
The hunt. The hunger. The awakening of the senses. Who is the Wolf, and who is the Girl? Who is devoured, and who becomes the devourer? This final chapter leads you into a sensual exploration of power, surrender, and play, culminating in a closing circle to integrate and seal the experience.
2:30pm | Pack up and Depart

ZONES OF CONNECTION
Explore the specially curated spaces that range from chill spaces for connection to spicy zones of pleasure & exploration. Whether you’re completely green to these experiences or very familiar with erotic spaces, you’ll find yourself feeling comfortable and welcome to participate as little or as much as you’d like.
HEART GARDEN
This is the zone for connecting with your fellow attendees in conversation, music and just chillin. We’ll also have some special nibbles and non-alcoholic bevvies for your tasting pleasure.
SACRED SAUNA
Enjoy sweating out your desires in this cosy Sauna on the lake’s edge. Nude friendly, it’s the spot to engage in soulful conversation, relaxation and deep self-care.
MASSAGE TEMPLE
Experience the bliss of being worshipped OR in offering worship in our nourishing massage temple complete with massage beds, oils and other sensory tools. This temple is a sensual (not sexual space) - so great for those who desire to expand their comfort zones a bit.
LOVERS GROVE
Whether bringing your lover or meeting someone special at our event, seclude yourself away in our Special Lover’s Grove with different spaces of privacy or group erotic space (for those who love to be watched, desire group experiences, or for those who want alone time:).
UNDERWORLD OF
TEMPTATION
Explore the world of BDSM & Kink by exploring the Underworld of Temptation. Run by our Mistress of Pleasure who will be leading little demos, come learn some new techniques, explore new tools, or just watch the sacred art of domination and submission.
LAKE ACCESS
Surrounded by towering trees and untouched wilderness, the land itself invites you into deep rest, reflection, and embodied presence. Whether you choose to take a sunrise swim, float weightlessly under the stars, or emerge from the water reborn after a ritual baptism, the lake offers both refreshment and renewal.

THE DETAILS
LOCATION: Worshipper will be held in at a private sanctuary land in Lake Anderson B.C. Participants will be camping with access to amenities including toilets, showers, and other amenities. Please review FAQs below for full guidelines on how to prepare.
DATE: Saturday Oct 19, 2024
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 4-Days of Workshops, Immersive Ritual Theatre Performances and access to land sanctuary and amenities with world-class ritual performers, guides and teachers of Sacred Sexuality.
• Luxury Outdoor Setting – A stunning private retreat space for camping that includes exclusive Access to the Sauna & Lake along with camping amenities including showers and toilets.
• Unique Worshipper Community & Exclusive Whatsapp Chat – Join an intimate group of seekers, lovers, and adventurers ready to step into a new paradigm of love, sensuality, and self-expression.
• Integration Support – Not only do we hold a 90-min online pre-gathering Q+A & Meetup And Online Post-integration experience
• One Life Changing Immersive Ritual Experience: to rewrite the story of your personal erotic expression (priceless)

OUR CAST
more to be announced soon…
AUBREY AURORA
Embodiment Facilitator | Performer | Collaborator
Aubrey is an Atmospheric Artist & Erotic Ritualist here to evoke decadent experience. Stay in touch with her here: https://www.instagram.com/aubreyyaurora/
PHOENIX AMARA
Co-organizer | Performer | Creative Director, Phoenix has travelled the world sharing Erotic Immersive Theatre Rituals and Prayerformances for intimate gatherings, luxury private experiences, as well as gracing international stages and events.
The Co-Founder of the Holy Eros Institute, you can follow her on IG: @thephoenixamara or on her personal website: www.phoenixamara.com
DEVAIYA RA
Devaiya is a Somatic Leadership Coach who supports people and leadership teams to level up their life and business by clarifying what they want, embodying who they are, and building focus and consistency to achieve their goals.
You can find more about him here: https://devaiya.com/
ALEXANDER HEINZ
“The thought of harnessing darkness + betrayal energy is definitely not my go to manoeuvres around life, definitely intrigued to feel through + channel some shadowy god energy and see how it comes to fruition through the soul + body, breathing through some of the more intense positions of the human experience. Push the comfort boundaries within and play with some sassy flow”
SONJA SEMYONOVA
Co-organizer | Writer | Narrator
Sonja Semyonova is a writer, healer, and erotic being whose life and work centers around honoring the body as the temple of the divine. With her diverse studies in intuitive healing, witchcraft, somatic sex education, mysticism, and ancient mythology, she is the pillar in bringing the stories of Worshipper to life.
The Co-Founder of the Holy Eros Institute, you can find more about her here at: https://yourbodystory.com/ or @bodystoryteller on IG or TikTok

MORE DETAILS | FAQS
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Absolutely! Many guests choose to simply watch and soak in the experience without participating, and some even leave after the performances. What makes our events so unique is that they’re designed for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned explorer or completely new to this world.
We emphasize that all rituals and immersive activities are purely invitations. You’re welcome to simply sit back and witness an unforgettable spectacle—one of the most captivating, evocative, and sensual performances you’ll ever see. Or, if curiosity calls, you can step deeper into the experience and become part of the unfolding story.
For those who are new or feeling a little uncertain, we offer dedicated spaces to unwind, chat, and connect with fellow attendees after the show. And for the more adventurous? There are secluded realms to explore, including our infamous Massage Temple, the mysterious Divine Dungeon, and the enchanting Lover’s Grove.
No pressure, no expectations—just an invitation to explore at your own pace.
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You can find our full consent + ethics guidelines here>>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJIA931RQsa8trsviNnFswJByffMNrcRzVPtjop2Res/edit?usp=sharing
We are very enthusiastic about keeping our spaces CONSENT focused, and as such, everyone attending will be brought through a fun & educational overview of consent and our group agreement fields.
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We consider this to be an Erotic Theatre Ritual Experience, where participants are encouraged to explore their erotic expression and sensuality. We’re here to play with sensuality and expression - evoke seduction, flirty playfulness, and creating an environment for your erotic siren, graceful goddess, or commanding heathen to come online.
This is an erotic adventure of exploration with the primary intention being to create a space of sensual expression and liberation with focus on sensuality, romanticism, and playful + sexy fun (and not so focused on sex). We believe that healthy sexuality emerges when the right conditions are created + sex-focused spaces can actually contribute to expectation and pressure.
We recommend those new to these spaces to anticipate being in an environment not unlike Burning Man, where you’re invited to creatively express yourself…through your clothing and adornments, your persona, and your sensual energy.
While our focus is mainly on exploring Eros through performance, light kink and an atmosphere of consent, there will be designated spaces for general talking/connection, cuddling, kink/BDSM play, and a designated room for intimate interactions (with play partners only).
We are an event that caters to the new-to-sex-positive-spaces people as well as the seasoned explorers - which is why we have the UPPER WORLD (our designated level for dance/general connection & sleep), and our LOWER WORLD (with a designated cuddle + kissing only room, kink/BDSM space, and an all the way space for partners only (no voyeurs).
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Not at all. This experience is open to people of all relationship styles, orientations, and expressions. We welcome a beautifully diverse group, striving for a balanced mix of gender expression and dynamics. Our attendees represent a beautiful diversity of expression - from hetero, queer, fluid and more.
You'll find a range of attendees—from monogamous couples looking to deepen their intimacy, to those in open relationships, to singles exploring their desires. Some come alone, some with partners, and some simply to witness and soak in the atmosphere.
To ensure a safe, conscious, and aligned container, all participants are vetted through our application process and must review our consent and ethics guidelines before attending.
Most of our guests are friends, friends of friends, or trusted community recommendations, creating a space where you can relax, connect, and explore without pressure or expectation.
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Please apply via the form above along with your application deposit. If confirmed, you’ll receive an email confirmation along with a reminder to pay for remainder of your ticket (your deposit will be applied to your ticket). If your application is declined (due to being incomplete/not a right fit aka not emotionally, physically, mentally ready for this experience as determined by our organizers) your deposit will be returned to you minus e-transfer fees $3). There are very limited tickets - to a) keep this an intimate and highly curated experience, and b) because of venue - so we have around 50 Tickets in total and are first-come first serve with either full payment or deposit. Tickets are non-refundable, however if we can find a vetted and aligned participant to take your spot, you can be refunded through a personal transfer.
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A preparation outline will be sent to confirmed participants including what to bring for camping (we outline all of those things) along with travel guidelines.
Attendees can either drive (if they have a vehicle with 4-wheel drive), carpool with someone else coming (a great way to make new friends - don’t worry that’ll be in our Whatsapp group), or arrive in style by boat (a small additional fee) right up to the property.
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Our venue is a spacious private residence located in Kerrisdale, Vancouver.
Our gracious hosts are sex-positive creatives who adore supporting the exploration of sexuality, connection, and liberation of eros. There is ample space for dancing, connecting, playing, and enjoying their beautiful home. Address released to registered attendees.
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Of course! We’re inclusive of orientations and those partnered/unpartnered/open relating folk and monogamous peeps. We do strive for a gender/orientation balance - so we’re not hetero-dude heavy…so apply early to ensure you can be welcomed, as our applicants list is already larger than tickets available.
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This experience is about so much more than just physical attraction—it’s about energy, connection, and the deeper pull of desire that goes beyond the surface. Our community is rooted in Holistic Wellness and Sacred Sexuality, which means the people drawn to this space are those who value authenticity, conscious relating, and heart-centered experiences. They also happen to be pretty darn hot (or so we think)…
However, that is not the point.
Rather than focusing on who might be there, we invite you to focus on your own desires—what you want to feel, explore, and embody. When you show up with an open heart and a sense of curiosity, the right connections will naturally unfold. Some of the most unexpected, beautiful experiences happen when we release rigid expectations and trust in the magic of the moment.
Come with presence, not pressure. This isn’t about seeking someone to fit an ideal—it’s about immersing yourself in an experience that awakens something within you. And when you do that, you may just find attraction sparking in ways you never expected.
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Please note, this is a "conscious consumption" event...we ask for people to be mostly sober so that you can get more out of the event and ensure everyone can access their full YES. What we mean mostly sober - we mean abstaining from average doses of mushrooms, MDMA, Ketamine etc...anything that may alter your ability to be connected to your consent & your experience.
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Regarding Refunds: It takes an extraordinary amount of effort and time to pull together these very sacred & beautiful experiences - so managing people's plans & changes of plans is not a desire of ours. Not to mention adds another level of complexity.
So we have a no refunds policy; meaning if you change your mind or something comes up in life and you decide not to come, we do not offer a refund. We will of course, be happy to transfer your ticket to someone else (though we ask that you have them still apply and mention in the application that ticket will be transferred. If they are mentally/emotionally fit for Worshipper, we're happy to transfer ticket - we just ask that you two do the financial exchange between you).
In some cases, we can also help find another person to take your ticket - though that is an exception and not guaranteed. Thank you for understanding.
There are very limited tickets - to a) keep this an intimate and highly curated experience, and b) because of venue. We have around 50 tickets in total that are on a first-come first served basis.
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Come Draped in Your Own Temptation.
Step into your most seductive, untamed, and alluring expression of TEMPTATION embodied. This is your invitation to play, revel, and indulge in the art of allure—whether as a sultry siren, an untouchable goddess, a mischievous minx, or something entirely of your own creation.
Perhaps you’ll arrive as one of the Whores of the Bible, draped in opulence and mystery. Or as a bewitching mermaid, shimmering with secrets, luring hearts into the deep. Maybe you’ll embrace your feral nature as a seductive werewolf from Red Riding Hood, hungry with desire and wild with instinct. Or perhaps your version of temptation is wrapped in silk and whispers, a creature of forbidden longing and undeniable allure.
Whatever calls to you, let your adornments reflect your most untamed, delicious, and provocative self. Our creative community is always eager to help weave your vision into reality. Once registered, you’ll receive exclusive access to our Pinterest inspiration board, filled with decadent visuals to ignite your imagination and awaken your inner enchantress.
This is not just dress-up. This is an initiation. A step into your most bold, playful, and unapologetic embodiment of desire. Are you ready to taste your own power?
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If you have experienced a situation with someone at one of our events where your boundaries have been crossed or consent was not honoured, we heartily encourage you to email us at holyerosinstitute@gmail.com (anonymously or with your contact) along with details of the situation and with who. It’s so important that we keep our community safe and also listen.
IF YOU FEEL YOU’VE EXPERIENCED A CONSENT VIOLATION WITH A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM OR CAST
we encourage you to we encourage you to contact our external non-partisan ethics meditator Mischa Byuck : mischa@evolve.men
