sapphic salon
an intentional space of sensuality & soul
for femmes & thems - held monthly in london
sapphic salon -
sapphic salon -
not a womens circle,
not a queer social mixer event...
but a secret third thing that will
emerge and evolve as we do
Sunday 7th June
Dalston, London
Sapphic Salon is a monthly gathering for those drawn to depth, sovereignty, and conscious connection.
it is an intentional temple space specifically for women and non-binary AFAB people.
❋ Honest Hearts, Human FirstWe gather as humans before anything else; tender, curious, multidimensional, and maybe a lil (or a lot) messy. This is a space to soften the armour, to feel what is true in the moment, and where you can meet one another in the deep places that may not be available in your every day.
❋ Devotion and ConsentThe space is gently facilitated and deeply held, with all exercises offered as an invitation, not an expectation. Choice, boundaries, and self-responsibility are woven into the fabric of every interaction, and you will always be guided to attune first and foremost to your own inner wisdom.
❋ Creative IntimacyInspired by the lineage of Sappho - prolific poet and OG lesbian - we honour eros as creative, relational, and soulful; expressed through conversation, beauty, subtle intimacy, and play. Bring your poetry, your art, your songs…your sweet, yearning, sapphic heart.
❋ Salon as SanctuaryThis is not performance or spectacle, but a curated, intimate atmosphere; where connection can unfold slowly, where longing can breathe, where there is essentially nothing for you to DO, other than just be you, exactly as you are.
who is this event for?
Sapphic Salon is for you if…
You feel a quiet (or not so quiet) pull toward women and want a space where your curiosity can breathe without pressure or performance
You’ve loved women for years but are craving depth beyond dating apps, bars, or fast intimacy
You’re fresh exploring your sexuality and want something slower, more intentional, and held
You’re seasoned in queer spaces but long for something devotional
You’re sensitive to energy and desire environments that feel attuned rather than chaotic
You’ve done personal growth work and want to explore eros as part of your spiritual and creative life
You’re a neo-tantric temple regular and feel tired of the hyper-performative masc/fem polarity teachings and want an environment where expression is fluid and organic
You want intimacy that isn’t immediately sexualised, but also isn’t desexualised or repressed
You’re in a relationship (monogamous or not) and want conscious sapphic community that respects boundaries
You’ve felt out of place in mainstream queer culture but know there is something ancient and vast in you that wants expression and embodiment
You want to feel desired in a way that honours your humanity, not just your body
sapphic salon is a space that welcomes all flavours, ages,
& expressions of ‘woman’:
for women (cis & trans) and non-binary people with a relationship to pussy/yoni energy - whether physical, energetic, or both -
coming together to explore attraction, intimacy, and
embodiment in sapphic space.
Humans of all ages, race, and experience level are invited and welcome.
Sapphic Salonwhat to expect
Each month will have a centralising theme, so the exact structure and experiences will vary from month to month. However, they will all typically involve some or all of the following practices…
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Loosely facilitated practices to support you getting into your body, regulating the nervous system, and generally just feeling yourself.
All throughout the event you’ll be invited drop into connection with your body and your experience, typically through breath and movement. -
This is a space to sink a little deeper into yourself, and explore what feelings may be sitting under the surface.
Prompts (through journalling or meditation) support you to contemplate these and uncover the wisdom of these more hidden places. -
Lightly structured practices that invite honest conversation, attentive listening, and meaningful connection.
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Moments of shared expression: writing, reflection, or quiet offering - honouring desire as something sacred and artful. This may be solo or in group, but also you are always at choice at how you’d like to experience any of the exercises.
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A gentle exploration of eros as creative life-force through gaze, movement, admiration, and attuned touch (that is always invitational, and never assumed).
For clarity, eros here does not equal sexual intimacy. We are relating with eros as LIFE-FORCE, an energy that can be expressed through words, art, eye-gazing…and even touch or physical connection - that ISN’T sexual.
You will always be guided into feeling aligned and connected within yourself FIRST, before invited into any form of connection with another, especially physically.
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Ritual is what makes a temple, a temple. It brings intention, depth, and meaning to an experience or an encounter.
This whole event essentially is a ritual, as. wewill open and close the space together. However, there may also be smaller rituals during the event, to refine and become intimate with a specific threshold or transformation that is meaningful to you.
This is where we will bring the magick in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways :)
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All throughout this event you will be guided into an integrated and grounded place within you, but also we will intentionally end this experience together through harvesting the gems that have revealed throughout the afternoon/evening. This may include sharing, journalling, nourishing self-touch, or movement.
We will then have some space afterwards to socialise and mingle before heading back out into the world.
what this
event is not
Sapphic Salon is an intentional, held space for women (cis & trans) and AFAB NB humans to explore and cultivate a deeper intimacy with themselves and with life.
To protect its atmosphere and soul-centred vibe, let’s be clear - this is NOT:
A sex party or play party
A dating mixer
A ‘womens circle’
A space for political debate or ideological discourse
Group therapy
A performance space or class
but then what
is it?
Even though this space is technically none of the above, it can absolutely include many elements
from all of the above at the same time.
Sapphic Salons are a space to explore the fullness of being human; to lean into your edges of expression, of desire, of vulnerability, of feeling…of being YOU.
The main difference is that, unlike the other spaces above that have a clear goal/outcome (ie. healing, dating, etc), a temple space is one that orients around what is alive in this moment now…and how do you meet it?
You can absolutely bring your desires, your intentions, your questions…but here, you are invited to let go of any expectations as to how they will be met, and be curious as to how the mystery wants to share them with you.
Meet your host
Brighid (She/Her) is a proclaimed lesbian living currently in London, but originally from Melbourne, Australia.
Her sexuality journey has traversed many realms, having always somewhat identified as bi/queer during her twenties, but only really claiming her full sapphic nature in her early thirties.
She has spent the last decade deep in the world of tantra and temple culture, pouring her heart into ritual and soul initiation. She found that whilst (some of) these spaces are very welcoming and explorative of the multifaceted nature of sexuality and eros, there’s an element of the queer heart that feels amiss and unseen.
She hopes to hold a space that encompasses the depth and soul enquiry that is available in these mystery school spaces, yet also includes the raw humanity and tender enquiry that comes with living as a queer person in this world that is still learning to embrace the nuanced spectrum of being human.
practical details
Find the dates, location, and pricing here for the upcoming Sapphic Salon.
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Sunday 7th June
3pm - 8pm
Doors to the workshop space open at 2:45pm, please arrive between then and 3pm so you can have space to settle in and slow down.
We will begin together at 3pm.
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Dalston, London
Specific address details will be sent out with booking confirmation.
ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately this venue is not easily accessible, there are two lots of small stairs to get downstairs into the space.
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Early Babe – £55
For the ones who like to get in early! Available until 17th May.Regular Babe – £65
For the ones who are far from regular. Available until 31st May.Last Minute Babe – £75
For the ones who like to leave it up to the last moment to see what the vibes are.BRING A ‘FRIEND’ - £130
Grab a spot for both you and your bestie/lover/partner/situationship. Limited availability.If you are in financial hardship but you really wish to attend, please get in touch via email brighidrosetemple@gmail.com xx
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Max 20 spots available.
what else you need to know
PREPARATION GUIDANCE
Arrive rested if you can, well-fed & nourished, SOBER, with some intentions freshly journalled or contemplated (optional).
Ultimately though - you do you, and please listen to what you need to do to prepare and arrive feeling as regulated and ready as you can (but also if you feel exhausted and a total mess that is ABSOLUTELY welcome!)
DURING THE EVENT
There will be a small break where some grounding snacks/tea will be provided. If you need extra or specific snacks/food please bring with you, there is a fridge if needed.
Bring your water bottle. Filtered water is available to fill up.
Bring your journal and/or any special ritual/altar items (if you want to).
INTEGRATION & AFTERCARE
There will be grounding and integration exercises woven throughout and at the end of this event.
There will be a follow up email the day after we’ve closed, with contact info and a feedback form to share any important reflections about the space or facilitation.
Brighid is available for 1:1 integration calls.
PLEASE NOTE that this is a sober event. If you arrive having consumed alcohol, drugs, or plant medicine, you will be turned away from this event and not refunded for your ticket.
what is the ‘sapphic’ part about?
Sappho was the OG lesbian - it’s because of her that the word ‘lesbian’ even exists.
She was a lyrical poet who existed around 600/500 BC, and lived on the Greek island of Lesbos (you see?).
There’s not a whole lot of historical info on her, other than she was prolific with her poetry and utterly infatuated with women (there IS more but these are the best bits).
‘Sapphic’ refers to the VIBE - that mysterious, aching, devotional desire that exists and dances between women/woman-adjacent humans.
It’s creative, it’s erotic, it’s sensual, it’s emotional…it’s multilayered and delicious in a million different ways.
Sapphic Salon is not a temple in devotion to SAPPHO, but to the exquisite love and eros that pulses through the hearts of all sapphic-natured beings (however this presents itself through you).
this is a space where you can gently explore your edges, connect deeply with yourself, be witnessed in your expression/fears/feelings…and just be exactly who you are.
got questions?
I love questions - tell me what they are and I’ll get back to you ASAP
(Have a read of the FAQs below first though - maybe it’s already been answered. If not, let me know!)
Frequently Asked Questions
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‘Salon’ refers to the French salons of the 17th/18th century: curated events that were typically held by women in fancy, private homes. They are sometimes described as ‘cultural engines’, for they fueled conversations and dialogue around all things art, philosophy, politics, and so on.
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A temple is a held, contained space where humans can come together
to explore connection, presence, truth and intimacy.The word ‘temple’ has become somewhat synonymous with 'sex/play parties - but Brighid seeks to expand this definition and bring back it’s devotional origins.
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Maybe, but it is not the goal or sole focus of the event. This is a space that welcomes desire, flirtation and authentic connection. Erotic energy is not something we police or suppress here.
That said, this is not a facilitated sex space. Any connection that arises must be consensual, mutual, and self-led.
We trust participants to navigate the edges of intimacy with maturity, consent, and care.
There is a boundary of no penetration held by the venue, which we will collectively honour and uphold.
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Consent here is explicit, ongoing, and embodied.
You are encouraged to have verbal check-ins rather than move from assumption. Attraction does not equal access. A “no” needs no explanation, and a “yes” can be changed at any time.
We ask everyone to take responsibility for reading the room, listening to their own body, and honouring the autonomy of others. Mutual enthusiasm is the baseline.
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At any point, you are always free to step away, take space, or decline participation in anything. Brighid and assistants will be present and available if you need support.
Discomfort can sometimes be part of growth, but pressure is not. If something feels off, trust yourself and reach out.
If you feel uncomfortable, there is a neutral space for you to go, take a breather, and regulate if that’s needed.
You are encouraged to stay for the full event if possible; the salon unfolds intentionally, and your presence shapes the collective experience. You are encourdage to honour the full arc of the evening where possible.
However, if you need to leave the venue you are absolutely allowed. It is important to let Brighid or the team know, so they can check in with you and ensure you’re feeling as grounded as possible before heading out into the world.
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This space is held with awareness of nervous systems, consent, and the complexity people carry in their bodies and hearts.
Brighid is a trauma-informed bodyworker & practitioner, and will have assistants who are also available for emotional support during the event.
That said, this is not group therapy, and we cannot guarantee that nothing will be activating. Intimate and erotic spaces can stir material.
You are encouraged to know your edges, take responsibility for your wellbeing, and reach out to a host if you need support during the evening.
This space aims to be intentional, deeply caring, and attuned, but it does not aim to be perfect.
If you are in an active state of trauma, it is recommended that you seek specialised 1:1 trauma support, rather than attend this event.
If you have any questions or want to enquire if this event is for you, please reach out to Brighid.
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Yes.
You are welcome to attend with a partner. We simply ask that you communicate clearly with each other beforehand about your expectations and boundaries.
Couples are invited to engage with the wider space respectfully; if you wish to work only together for all exercises, please just let Brighid know at the beginning of the event.
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Yes.
This salon welcomes people in monogamous, open, polyamorous, and undefined relational structures.
What matters is honest communication and consent. We expect participants to be transparent with their partners about their intentions and participation here.
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Yes. Trans women are women and are warmly welcome in this space.
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Yes, if you’re an AFAB being who feels a resonance with a sapphic or woman-centered space.
If you’re unsure whether this salon aligns for you, you’re welcome to reach out before booking.
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You are so welcome!
Many people arrive feeling a mixture of curiosity, excitement, and uncertainty. You are not expected to already know the “rules” beyond basic consent and respect.
Come open, self-aware, and willing to listen. If you’re unsure about something, ask. If you feel shy, that’s allowed too.
What matters most is not experience, it’s maturity and willingness to engage with care an curiosity.
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Absolutely not.
You are never required to engage sexually or erotically with anyone. You are welcome to attend, converse, observe, or remain fully clothed.
Erotic energy may be present in the room, but participation is always optional and always your choice.
Your “no” is as valued as your “yes.”