A one-day Gathering for women who want to feel more at home in their body, more turned on by their life, and more free to explore pleasure, play, embodiment, and self-expression in a space that feels beautiful, supportive, and just the right
amount of indulgent.
Learn. Feel. Be Seen.
The Pleasure Portal is a one-day retreat-style experience that blends embodiment, sensuality, reflection, connection, and play.
Throughout the day, you'll move through immersive workshops and guided experiences designed to deepen your connection to your body, confidence, pleasure, and self-expression.
This is where self-development meets self-expression.
Where healing gets to feel good.
Where being in your body becomes something you look forward to.
This isn't about learning how to please someone else. It's about discovering what pleasure means to you. Together, we'll explore pleasure as something that begins within your own body, curiosity, and self-awareness. While sexuality may be discussed, this retreat is centered on your relationship with yourself, not partnered intimacy.
The Pleasure Portal was created for the woman who wants more than a cute girls’ day, but also doesn’t need another room full of surface-level advice. This is a space to loosen your grip, get out of your head for a while, and explore what it feels like to take up space in your body with more curiosity, confidence, and permission.
Through guided workshops, poolside play, a private boudoir mini session, provided lingerie, and a room full of women showing up for themselves, the Pleasure Portal is designed to feel playful, intimate, and freeing.
our commitment to you
We are committed to creating a space that is inclusive, trauma-informed, consent-centered, and free from shame or judgment. Every woman deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered to participate in the way that feels right for her.
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I've never attended anything like this. Will I fit in?
Absolutely. Many women attending will be trying boudoir, somatic practices, or sexuality education for the very first time. Everything is guided with compassion, and no prior experience is expected. Come exactly as you are.
Feeling nervous? You're not alone. Almost everyone arrives with a few nerves. Our workshops are intentionally designed to ease you into the experience with gentle movement, playful exploration, and supportive guidance. You never have to perform or be "good" at anything to belong here.
Is this a sex party or a partnered intimacy workshop?
No. The Pleasure Portal is a guided educational retreat centered on your relationship with yourself. While sexuality is part of the conversation, every workshop focuses on embodiment, self-awareness, confidence, and discovering what pleasure means to you. There are no partnered intimacy exercises or sexual activities.
Will I have to participate in anything I'm uncomfortable with?
Absolutely not. The Pleasure Portal is a trauma-informed, consent-centered experience. Every activity is an invitation, never an obligation. You are always welcome to modify, observe, take a break, or opt out of any exercise. Your autonomy is honored at every step.
While the retreat may be deeply meaningful, this is not group therapy. You're welcome to participate in whatever way feels supportive to you. Listening, reflecting quietly, or simply being present are all valid ways to engage.
Four immersive workshops
You’ll experience four somatic and experiential workshops led by Cady S. Moore, Rachel Levesque, and Molly Ann Cherry, each designed to help you soften shame, build self-trust, and reconnect with pleasure, embodiment, and expression.
Experience your body through movement and breath. (Rachel)
Understand your pleasure. (Cady)
Be seen with compassion. (Molly)
A private boudoir mini session
You’ll receive lingerie to pose in a fully guided 10–15 minute boudoir mini session with Cherry Pie Boudoir, including 1 keepsake digital image. This is your chance to see yourself in a softer, more honest way and capture the version of you that shows up inside the portal.
New to boudoir photography?
Boudoir is an intimate style of portrait photography that celebrates confidence, femininity, and self-expression. Whether you're wearing lingerie, a cozy sweater, or something in between, the experience is about seeing yourself in a whole new light. You can channel sensuality, sexuality, or anything in between and will be covered in the workshop.
Ecstatic dance + poolside play + catered lunch + SWAG
There’s space for movement, laughter, connection, and getting back into your body without overthinking it. You leave fully nourished with catered food, signature cocktails or mocktails, decadent treats, and a curated swag bag of goodies designed to extend the experience, including self-care items, playful pieces, reflection tools, and sponsor gifts.
cady s. moore, mph, cse
Cady is an AASECT-Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor and the founder of Age of Sexploration (ageofsexploration.org), a playful, affirming sex education and coaching platform, and MOTHERLODE (motherlode-market.com), a queer-inclusive, accessibility-minded, curiosity-fueled sexual wellness shop.
Explore your personal relationship with desire and pleasure — the physical, emotional, and environmental factors that shape how you experience and express them. Participants leave with a self-pleasure practice that feels authentic and intentional. Deepen your connection with your own body, explore what impacts your desire, or reconnect with yourself after shame or confusion around sexuality.
rachel levesque
At Becoming Themself, intimacy is a playground, not a chore. I guide you to reclaim your pleasure and sovereign desire through empathy, deep embodiment, and a splash of courageous play. It's time to stop settling and start creating relationships bursting with freedom, magnetic connection, and authentic aliveness.
Step into a celebratory, low-stakes somatic movement practice designed to shake off performance, wake up the senses, and arrive fully in your unique skin. Through breath, touch, and awareness, you will learn the basics of burlesque—including the parade, pose, peel, and tease—first exploring through immersive group play to loud music. The experience culminates in an empowering moment where each woman takes the spotlight for a solo expression while the entire room fiercely cheers her on.
Step into a profound breathwork ceremony designed to dissolve stored tension, touch your edges, and expand your baseline for deep physical pleasure. Guided by Rachel, this experiential workshop utilizes the power of deep breath and focused awareness to connect you directly with your body and your erotic mind. Together, we will ride the wave of the breath to unlock a sense of blissful orgasmia, coming home to a bone-deep, sovereign yum.
molly ann cherry
Molly is the founder and photographer behind Cherry Pie Boudoir, blending embodiment, self-expression, and storytelling to create spaces where women feel safe, seen, and free to show up as themselves. As photographer for nearly two decades, she has spent the last five years creating transformative boudoir experiences that empower women to see themselves with greater compassion, courage, and joy.
Being seen can feel vulnerable, but it can also feel deeply liberating. This workshop is about quieting your inner critic, embracing your body as it is today, and discovering that confidence is not something you fake but rather something you practice. We'll explore simple posing techniques, learn how to relax into your body, and create flattering shapes that help you feel both comfortable and beautiful.
Then everyone will have the opportunity to put it into practice. You'll step into my studio for your private boudoir mini session, where you'll experience the pleasure of seeing yourself through a new lens and leave with a beautiful portrait that captures the woman you met inside the Pleasure Portal.
You’ll leave feeling more like yourself.
The Pleasure Portal was created for women who have done the thinking and are ready for the feeling.
This is where healing becomes embodied.
Where pleasure becomes personal.
Where confidence grows through experience, not performance.
PLEASURE PORTAL
| 1000-1030 ARRIVAL
You arrive to a signature mocktail.
You meet 15 women who are just as nervous as you are.
| 1030-1130 - OPENING CIRCLE
You laugh.
You move.
| 1130-1230 - WORKSHOP
You breathe.
| 1230-130 - WORKSHOP
You learn.
| 130-215 - LUNCH
You Nourish.
| 215-245 - WORKSHOP
| 245-630 - PARTY & PHOTOS
You play.
You see yourself differently.
| 630-700 - CLOSING CEREMONY
You leave with a portrait that reminds you of the woman you met that day.
Admission to the full Pleasure Portal experience on August 1, 2026. A full day designed to help you reconnect with pleasure,
confidence, and self-expression.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Four professional expert guided workshops and group experiences
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
A private boudoir session
Keepsake portrait
Lingerie to wear during the event and during boudoir session
LUXURY EXPERIENCE
Catered food, drinks, and desserts
A curated swag bag
COMMUNITY
Poolside leisure and ecstatic dance
New connections
malica w.
"This was such an awesome experience, I got to meet so many beautiful women and share fun, laughter, food, dance… sound therapy was new to me but also very relaxing, the sex coach was fun and really got us to loosen up. I feel this experience builds confidence and strength to all that attended. It was a great experience not to mention the photos came out amazing and I would do this all over again"
sarah p.
"I took my bestie to a Goddess Gathering event for her birthday and it was my first experience at an event of this type. I was kind of nervous before we arrived since I didn’t know anyone at the event. But, when we got there everyone made us feel very welcome and comfortable.
The event speakers were so amazing and I learned so much about myself! Rachel Lavesque conducted a session on self pleasure and it involved not only sexual pleasure but doing things to bring yourself pleasure and joy, like eating foods you enjoy, getting out in nature, and self massage. She provided a safe space to ask questions with other femmes that can typically feel intimidating or uncomfortable.
Another speaker named Merf gave a talk on body positivity and acceptance. That session gave me a lot of insight on how I view my own body and how women in general are so hard on ourselves about our physical appearance. We each participated in a solo and group photo shoot by the backyard pool wearing swimsuits. I loved how everyone there was so supportive and friendly. I have made friends from that event that I still have today and it got me connected with Cherry Pie Boudoir doing boudoir photo shoots that got me out of my comfort zone. My bestie and I had an amazing time and I highly recommend this event to any femme identifying person in the area who wants to learn more about their own personal pleasure and body acceptance journey."
tracy s.
"My experience at this goddess event was one of pure joy! I went having never met any of the attendees and never having done a boudoir photography session before. I was definitely nervous about going yet I’d been wanting to do a boudoir session and the idea of doing it in such a supportive environment was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. To say I had a wonderful experience is an understatement! The hosts created such a safe and welcoming environment. I felt they did an excellent job at creating a fun yet safe environment, where I felt free to come out of my shell and express a part of myself that I rarely did at the time. Molly and Rachel did a top-notch job at providing a supportive environment where we could all connect with one another vulnerably and honestly while keeping it light and fun. I would wholeheartedly recommend this event for anyone looking to express their feminine nature in a fun, safe, nonjudgmental and welcoming environment!"
EVENT FAQ
Do I need to be “good” at sensuality, dance, or embodiment work?
Not at all. This is for real women, not performers. You don’t need experience to belong here.
Do I have to do the boudoir mini session?
No. It’s included, but you get to choose your level of participation.
Do I have to wear the provided lingerie?
You're welcome to wear it during your boudoir session, throughout the event, or not at all. We believe there's something powerful about women gathering without comparison or shame, and every choice you make about your body is yours to make. When one woman shows up authentically, she quietly gives the women around her permission to do the same.
What if I don’t want to be in event photos or video?
You’ll have the option to opt in or out of any identifiable media.
Is my ticket refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your spot to another approved attendee before the event.
What should I WEAR/BRING?
• Pool gear - SOLID color swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, sunhat
• Lingerie is provided as part of the experience but if you have something you already feel amazing in for the boudoir session you're welcome to bring that as well
• Bring an open mind
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please email cherrypieboudoir@gmail.com or
text 916-538-2318
boudoir session faq
Is this beginner-friendly?
Definitely. Most of Molly's clients are everyday women with little to no modeling experience. I guide you every step of the way during your session. But by all means if you're feeling it girl work that camera!!
What if I'm nervous?
That’s completely normal. The boudoir mini is meant to feel playful, flattering, and low-pressure and not intimidating. You’ll have lingerie available, gentle guidance, and full control over your comfort level the entire time.
What does this session include?
- A unique themed photoshoot experience
- Fully guided posing
- Professional confidence cheerleader
- One keepsake image included you get to pick (digital delivery)
-Exclusive event pricing on additional retouched photos
- Discounts on art and print store
Is the session private?
Yes. This session will be in my private boudoir studio and you can always choose to have other attendees watching or not.
Will my photos be private?
Yes. I do love sharing my client's photos and you can opt in or out of sharing photos that you approve via the questionnaire.
How do I purchase additional photos?
Your session includes one keepsake image. Additional images are available for purchase, and definitely not required.
There will be a gallery sent to you after the photo session where you can select your keepsake photo and any additional photos with an option to check out more. You can also order prints and art work as well.
Upgrade your collection:
Spotlight $30/Single photo
Showcase $75/ 3 Photos
Social-Lite $200/ 10 photos
Storybook $400/ 30 photos
Quote for Full Gallery
📚 Optional Wall Art and Prints available in the gallery shop.
Keepsake Albums:
Starts at $250 – inquire for details.
How can I get more session time?
Due to this being a timed event we cannot extend sessions beyond 15 minutes unless otherwise planned. You can always book a full session for another date at my Roseville studio.
When/How do i get my photos?
You will receive digital proofs within 10 business days of your session via an online gallery. There you will select the photos that you want to keep, if you just one the one included photo awesome if you want more you'll have an invoice sent out. Instructions will be sent via email to access your online gallery.
You will receive your retouched photos via online gallery 2-3 weeks after the last photo session date scheduled when the magazine is released.
An email will be sent each step of the way.
What if I don't like my photos?
It happens! We’re often our own toughest critics. My job is to guide you, pose you, and create images that feel aligned with your vision, but confidence and self-perception can vary from day to day. Because of the time, production, and collaborative nature of group shoots, all sessions are non-refundable.
If something feels off during your session, speak up! I’m happy to adjust posing, angles, and vibes in the moment so we can get you something you feel great about.
Can I request specific poses or ideas?
Absolutely bring on the inspo! I’ll guide you the entire time, but I’m happy to incorporate your ideas where possible within your time slot.
Will you photoshop/edit my photos?
Images are retouched however I do NOT and will not alter body shape or change appearance. EVER.
Retouching includes:
- Removal of temporary blemishes
- Skin smoothing (not cellulite removal)
- Lighting and Color correction
- Removal of any background distractions
Do I need to bring my own lingerie for the boudoir session?
Nope. Lingerie will be provided as part of the experience, so you’ll have something to wear for your boudoir mini session if you want it. You’re also welcome to bring your own favorite lingerie if there’s something you already feel amazing in. We will only have time for one outfit.
What about hair and makeup?
Hair and make up is not provided though there will be a touch up station that you can use to freshen up. If you'd like professional help please reach out and we can try to find you a referral in your home area but not guaranteed.
Can I pose nude?
You are welcome to get as butt nekked as your comfort allows. Nudity is never required and you can choose at any time before and during the session what you'd like to do.