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Leather & kink at The Woods.
A safe, ethical, sex-positive space to network, learn, and explore — from leather 101 classes to play parties. Prominent all season, and celebrated across three themed weekends.
The Leather Community
Explore at your own pace.
The leather community is prominent at The Woods throughout the camping season — and especially celebrated during our three leather-themed weekends.
Whether you're brand new to the scene or have lived the lifestyle for years, you'll find a welcoming community built on consent, respect, and personal empowerment.
Our Mission
Safe, ethical, and yours to explore.
The leather community plans, organizes, and runs activities and social events across the resort with three commitments at its core.
A safe environment
Fostering a safe, ethical space where Woods campers can network with, be exposed to, and engage in activities within the leather lifestyle.
Learn & explore
Creating an inclusive environment where guests can explore and learn more about their sexuality, kinks, and fetishes.
Be yourself
Promoting an accepting, respectful, positive environment that enhances each camper's individuality at The Woods.
Mark Your Calendar
2026 leather weekends.
Leather 1 Weekend
Open the season with gear, classes, and the first kink party of the year.
Leather 2 Weekend
Mid-summer demos, BBQ and cigar socials, and motorcycle runs.
Leather 3 Weekend
The titleholder contests crown the new Mr./Ms. Woods Leather and Pet.
What to Expect
Something for every comfort level.
Leather weekends offer a variety of events for newcomers and seasoned community members alike: regional vendors displaying and selling gear, leather 101 classes and kink demonstrations, BBQ and cigar socials, motorcycle runs, and a kink party on Friday and Saturday nights.
You'll see men and women in leather and fetish gear — harnesses, chaps, jockstraps, kilts, and full leather formal attire. Guests are highly encouraged (but never required) to wear leather and/or fetish gear to designated events. Please always follow the rules posted at the kink party and office to keep things inclusive, safe, and respectful for everyone.
The Woods Leather Title. Each year during Leather 3 weekend, a competition determines the new Mr./Ms. Woods Leather and Woods Leather Pet. Winners then represent The Woods Camping Resort throughout their title year.
Charity in action. The 2026 titleholders — Mr. Woods Leather Sir Shots Stone, Woods Pet Kaos the Pup, and Miss Woods Leather Bry Sleigher James — selected the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project as their charity for the title year.
Leather Workshops
Learn from people who live it.
Our organizers arrange workshops on a range of topics throughout leather weekends. Offerings may include:
Introduction to Leather
An overview of the history and significance of leather culture in the gay community — its origins, symbolism, and evolution over time.
Leather Gear 101
The different types of gear — harnesses, chaps, vests, and boots — the materials used, how to care for them, and how to make them your own.
BDSM & Leather
Where leather culture and BDSM intersect: power dynamics, consent, negotiation, and safe practices within the community.
Leather Play Techniques
Demonstrations and instruction on flogging, spanking, and sensory play — impact toys, safety, and creating a consensual, enjoyable experience.
Community & Activism
The leather community's role in activism and social change, from Stonewall onward, and its history as a platform for visibility within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Leather Culture
Rooted in the gay motorcycle clubs of the 1950s and '60s, leather culture has grown into a global subculture with its own values, rituals, and aesthetics — centered on consent, respect, and empowerment.
Play Space Rules
Consent is the whole game.
Our kink party is a sex-positive event with clear rules so everyone stays safe, respected, and included. The house safe word is RED.
The Woods Leather Committee
Run by the community.
The leather culture at The Woods is vast and the events are numerous. A dedicated committee organizes and produces them throughout the season, culminating in the title contests during Leather 3 weekend.
Want to get involved? Volunteer for a future leather weekend, pitch an event, become a demonstrator, sponsor a celebration, or set up as a vendor — the committee would love to hear from you.
Questions? Email the team at LeatherAtTheWoods@gmail.com or connect through the Leather Community Facebook group.
Gear Up
We'll see you at leather weekend.
Book your stay, take a class, and explore in a community built on consent and respect.