​"This has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years" - Charlie

​Tired of the swiping?

​Sick of the chit-chat?

​Ready to mingle with a bunch of open-hearted queers & talk about what really matters?

​Here’s your chance take a break from the apps and connect more openly and authentically with a range of wonderful LGBTQI+ people from all walks of life. For the first time ever, it's coming to Bristol!

​You’ll have several encounters throughout the night. Each will be carefully guided, inviting you to be yourself, to communicate openly, and and explore multiples layers and flavours of connection. Come spark a new summer flame!

This event is open to LGBTQI+ people of all genders. You will have the opportunity to explore all kinds of connection - romantic & platonic.

Is this event for me?

​If you are seeking....

​✨ Deep & meaningful conversations without small talky chit-chat
✨ Exciting new connections, both romantic & platonic
✨ An opportunity to explore & challenge your assumptions
✨ A substance-free environment
✨ Playful & sincere communication activities
✨ Skills you can apply to your dating life beyond the event
✨ A space to simply be yourself

​....then this event is for you!

​What will actually happen?

​You will be invited to explore four unique interactions, some of which are randomised and some of which you can choose. Each will involve a new set of instructions to help you communicate about topics that really matter to you.

​Each interaction will last 10-15 minutes. At the end of each interaction, you will have the opportunity to share a contact detail on a piece of paper in a way that is both cute and discrete ~ please bring your own pen!

​Consent is important: you always have the agency to choose how deep you go. You will never be forced to share information that you don't want to.

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The facilitator

​Laurie King

​I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi who’s current home-base is Berlin. My passion is creating spaces that cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships, helping people take off their masks, feel their sensations and celebrate their aliveness on Earth. Since 2019, I have organised and facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe.

​My training includes The Embody Lab, Authentic Revolution, Body Electric, Connection Institute and World Peace Yoga School. I have facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch and Ignite, and organisations such as ART International.

​My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!

​For more information, check out itoiauthenticrelating.com.

​For my Instagram, check out @itoiauthentic.

​i to i Authentic Dating has already been a big hit in Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Copenhagen, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Montreal, Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne and Sydney. Now for the first time ever it's coming to Bristol!

Here's what others have said:

​"This has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years" - Charlie
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​“What a wonderful workshop you ran last night. I walked away with a sense of renewed self worth and also questioned why I don’t articulate comfortably what I want. It’s the perfect antidote to app culture” - Samantha

​"I love Laurie’s energy, wisdom, execution and light touch. I felt super safe to open up and connect while he was holding the space" - Juan

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​"Authentic Dating re-opened an old window for me in a new way. Heaps of fun too! And I did meet a very special person. Highly recommend for anyone curious and keen to connect with depth & joy" - Imogen

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​Practicalities:

​Cost:

£18 Reduced — for those who need it

£23 Regular — the standard rate

£28 Supporter — pay it forward to help make Reduced tickets possible

​Limited spaces available. Book early to secure your place!

​Location: Bridge Farm Community, Glenfrome Rd, Bristol BS16 1BQ. The event will take place in the Top Barn. Someone will be at the door to greet you!

​Dress code: Whatever you're comfortable in.

​Intoxicants: This is an alcohol and drug free event.
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​Refund policy: No refunds available. If you cannot make it you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

ACCESSIBILITY:

1. Street entrance is sloped, uneven, with some gravel and some cobbled paths

2. The PATH up from the long barn TO THE TOILETS and TOP BARN is uneven, with gravel and some cobbled parts

3. There is a 15cm step to get into the porch of the TOP BARN

4. Doorway to the TOP BARN is 95cm wide

5. There are two TOILETS, the one on the left has a 8cm step, the one on the right has a 10cm step