Pricing
REGISTRATION & PRICING
Winter Fire is a weekend long, hotel based convention. Your registration fees include all our classes, workshops, special events, parties and access to the playspaces. Registration does NOT include accommodations or food. The convention will open Friday afternoon and run through Monday morning. You do NOT have to book a room at one of our hotels to attend the event. Many people commute each day and there are local parking lots and mass transit stops right by the hotel.
Pricing
See pricing tables below.
Hotel Rooms
We will have the entire hotel again this year. In order to meet our room night obligations to the hotel we can only accepting reservations for all 3 nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Our overflow hotels, located within a block of the host hotel will allow partial weekend reservations. Remember, the playspaces will be open very late on Sunday night/Monday morning so stay and make it a long weekend. In order to ensure everyone’s privacy all hotel accommodations must be placed through the private hotel link you will be given at the end of the registration process. For detailed information please visit our Hotel page. After you complete your event registration you will receive a link to book your accommodations directly with the hotel. The hotel will be charging a 1st Night Non-Refundable Deposit. While this is a new process for Winter Fire, it is standard practice for large conventions. The Host Hotel has a 3 night minimum for room reservations, this is the only way we can create a “hotel takeover”. For those whom absolutely cannot take 3 nights at the host hotel, we have established two room blocks at nearby overflow hotels with no room night minimum. Once the host hotel sells out, registered attendees who take a room at an overflow hotel will be automatically placed on the waiting list for any rooms that open up at the host hotel.
Day Passes
Day Passes are confusing, problematic and basically a giant pain in the ass for everyone. However, we have been inundated with requests by many of you who can only make it for a portion of the event and we really want everyone to have an opportunity to experience at least a little of Dark Odyssey. So, we just can’t say no. Day passes are now available but you need to buy your tickets online as we do not allow in person registration. If you are planning on coming to 2 or more portions of the event, we strongly suggest you simply buy a full weekend pass as its probably cheaper and certainly easier for everyone. Day pass pricing is listed below.
Winter Fire 2026 Registration
| Day Passes | Participating Group | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| FULL DAY PASSES Includes All Classes and Parties that day | ||
| Friday Full Day Pass (Noon-3am) | $130/day | $140/day |
| Saturday Full Day Pass (9am-3am) | $150/day | $160/day |
| Sunday Full Day Pass (9am-2am) | $150/day | $160/day |
| WORKSHOP ONLY PASSES (9AM-7PM) Take a class.. learn something! | ||
| Friday Workshops | $45/day | $50/day |
| Saturday or Sunday Workshops | $70/day | $75/day |
| 2-Day Workshop Only Pass | $140 | $150 |
| PARTY ONLY PASSES (7PM-3AM) Come Party with Us! (Sunday closes at Midnight) | ||
| Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Night Party Only | $80/day | $85/day |
| 2 Night Party Pass (Your Choice of Nights) | $160 | $170 |
| MARKETPLACE-ONLY PASSES | ||
| Not Available This Year | N/A | N/A |
Host Hotel – SOLD OUT
We have booked the entire hotel on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. To book a room in the host hotel, you must book for all three nights. The hotel will charge you a NON-REFUNDABLE fee of one nights room rate plus taxes. The balance due will be charged when you check out of the hotel. Waiting List – When the host hotel sells out, people who register and sign up for a room in the overflow hotel are automatically placed on the waiting list in the order in which they register.
Three-Night Minimum Stay
Overflow Hotels – CHECK FOR CANCELLATIONS
There are two overflow hotels for Winter Fire. Overflow Hotel 1 – is a fancy boutique hotel right next door to the host hotel. Overflow Hotel 2 is also just 2 blocks away. You’ll have a great experience at either of them. Waiting List: By taking a room in one of the overflow hotels you will automatically be placed on the waiting list for the host hotel. Should a room in the host hotel become available, our hotel coordinator will be in touch to see if you would like to make the switch.
NO minimum stay
Other Hotel & AirBnB Options
The host hotel is a few blocks northwest of Inner Harbor. Check other nearby hotels or AirBnB for availability. The host hotel is very close to the Charles Center Metro Stop on West Baltimore Street as a reference point.
Notes:
- All registration rates are per person.
- Last day to transfer or cancel a registration and receive a refund is January 19, 2026.
- Cancellations are subject to a $50 handling fee per registrant.
- Gift registrations become the property of the named registrant. Only the named registrant may cancel or transfer their registration.
- There is transfer fee of either $50 or the difference between the current rate and original registration rate, whichever is greater.
- Hotel room rates are per room per night and will be billed directly by the hotel.
- Hotel reservations require a deposit of 1 night’s room and tax which will be charged directly by the hotel at the time you place your reservation. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- WAITING LIST FOR HOST HOTEL – people who register and sign up for a room in the overflow hotel are automatically placed on the waiting list in the order in which they register. If moved to the host hotel, your room deposit will be refunded or transferred to the host hotel.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and cancel their registration. If we do cancel your registration you will receive a full refund.
Winter Fire 2026 Registration
Attendees
After you register for the event you will have access to our exclusive Attendees Only Area. Here you can start making plans for the weekend. Most people check back every few days to:
- Join the Winter Fire Discord
- Create your own introduction to other attendees
- Sign up for a Room and Ride Share
- Ask questions about what to expect
- Read everyone’s ISO
- Edit your Badge Information
If you’ve already registered, please visit the attendees area at:
About Us
CONTACT US
- General Information: info@darkodyssey.com
- Registration Questions: registrar@darkodyssey.com
- Volunteers: volunteers@darkodyssey.com
- Vendor Inquiries: vending@darkodyssey.com
- Phone Inquiries: 510-206-0875 (Please leave a message if no one answers)
- For notices about future events – just ask to be added to our mailing list!
About Dark Odyssey
Dark Odyssey was created in 2003 as a wholly unique experience, built to bring together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, supportive, non-judgmental environment where fantasy becomes reality. Since that time, Dark Odyssey has become the home of top-notch play spaces, creative amenities, and inspiring events where people can have truly immersive experiences.
As a community, Dark Odyssey is a melting pot of diverse identities and interests that welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, and erotic persuasions. We are sex-positive with interests as diverse as BDSM, swinging, Tantra, body modification, Master/slave relationships, erotic role-playing, sacred sexuality, polyamory, Paganism, cross-dressing, and sexual adventure. We appreciate that everyone has their own fetishes, kinks, and turn-ons, and we strive to make room for them all in an open, tolerant and inclusive atmosphere.
Whether diving into our four major events (Winter Fire, Fusion, Summer Camp, and Surrender) or exploring Happy Hour, you can immerse yourself in an atmosphere of sexual energy and experimentation that will add excitement and passion to your world and create deeper levels of connection between you and your partners. Our mission is to build a magical place where you can live out your wildest fantasies and dreams, and find a home away from home as adventurers of sex, kink, connection and spirit.
Greg has been immersed in the kink world for way more than a decade, from crafting to educating to planning. He began his kinkalicious journey as an infant, when he decided to explore breath play, causing the doctor to provide some extra swats for good measure. Years later he founded the Toy Bag where he perfected the art of building exotic wood and leather paddles to delight and torment himself and others. Greg branched out into the education realm, by serving on the Board of Black Rose for six years (with three as Chairman). Afterwards he founded Dark Odyssey as a way to focus on one of his true loves, “throwing the big party.” Even with 80 major conventions under his belt (and that’s not all that is under his belt!), he still enjoys spreading the kinky gospel and creating new play opportunities for the BDSM community across the country. If you see him, say Hi. He loves to meet kinksters, new and old, and as always, looks forward to making this the best event yet.
Karri has been involved with Dark Odyssey since the first event in 2003 but has dabbled in kink for longer. After all, who didn’t love playing kidnapping and bondage games when they were younger? Karri established her scene presence by helping start the CATS sig for Black Rose and after working on their annual convention (and watching Greg’s excitement), was hooked on being a part of the “big event”! She branched out to gain more experience in all things kink and was very active in the TNG group and IMsL. She now lives in the Netherlands with her partner, Nicki, and cats Pumpkin & Shadow. Karri can be found at all 4 Dark Odyssey events, accompanied by her radio and her special BFFs. Never one to let her skills go to waste, Karri can be found tormenting those lucky enough to be chosen by taking out her aggression on them in the most torturously delightful ways.
THE STAFF
Without the tireless work of our volunteer staff, Winter Fire would just be a good idea wishing it could happen! We’d like to thank the amazing group of people who come together each year to create this outstanding event. These are not just our friends, they’re a part of our family. As staff members get confirmed we will be listing them here.
Hotel
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
We’ve got the whole place to ourselves!
This year’s Winter Fire will take place at a great hotel in Baltimore, Maryland near the Inner Harbor. Our new host hotel is larger than last year’s and has over 400 rooms but we know it will still sell out quickly. As a hotel takeover, the entire hotel will be ours… all the ballrooms, all the meeting rooms, all the guest rooms, all the great couches in the lobby, everyone you ride the elevator with… they will all be one of us!
But all this fun comes with an obligation. We have to fill ALL the hotel rooms on ALL the nights, so we can only accept reservations for Fri, Sat AND Sunday night at the host hotel.
- Complete Hotel Takeover!
- Hotel Accommodations at $159/night
- Upscale Lobby Bar
- 20,000 sq ft of workshop and playspace
- Fully Updated Guest Rooms and Lobby
- Near Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor
Room Rates
We have to fill all the guest rooms on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday night. There will be a full day of programming on Sunday and the playspace and parties will run until the wee hours of Sunday night/Monday morning. The hotel has graciously agreed to a fantastic 3 night rate of only $159/night. But again, you have to book all three nights. Our hotel ALWAYS sells out incredibly fast each year so do not wait to register and get a room. NON-REFUNDABLE ROOM DEPOSIT – each room reservation must be guaranteed with a credit card. Shortly after the time of reservation your card will be billed for your 1st nights room and tax. You will pay for the balance of your stay when you check out of the hotel. Should you cancel your hotel reservation this room deposit is NON-Refundable. Please check your availability carefully before booking a room.
Overflow Hotels
We will have 2 overflow hotels both within a block of the host hotel. Unlike previous events, none of the overflow hotels will have an additional playspace. Both hotels do not have a minimum night stay requirement. So if you cannot attend the entire convention please simply book a room here. Your room is guaranteed with your credit card and there is a first night deposit, but that deposit IS refundable as long as you cancel at least 48 hours in advance of check in. Please check the hotel policies for more details when you book.
Waiting List for Host Hotel
After the host hotel sells out, by signing up for a room in the Overflow Hotel you are automatically put on the waiting list for the Host Hotel. Should we get room cancellations our Hotel Room coordinator will contact those registered for rooms at the overflow hotel and offer them a room at the Host Hotel.
Host Hotel – Sold Out
We have booked the entire hotel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. To book a room in the host hotel, you must book for all three nights. You will be charged a deposit of 1 night’s room and tax by the hotel shortly after reserving your room. This deposit becomes NON-REFUNDABLE after January 13, 2026. The balance will be charged at the end of your stay, like any regular hotel stay. Waiting List – people who register and sign up for a room at one of the overflow hotels are automatically placed on the waiting list in the order in which they register.
| Host Hotel - 3 Night Minimum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Double Double (Two Double Beds) | $159/Night + Taxes | SOLD OUT |
| King Room | $159/Night + Taxes | SOLD OUT |
| Rates based on Double Occupancy. +$20/pp for 3rd and 4th person in room. |
Three-Night Minimum Stay
Overflow Hotels – Some Availability
There are two overflow hotels for Winter Fire. Overflow Hotel 1 – is a fancy boutique hotel right next door to the host hotel. Overflow Hotel 2 is just 2 blocks away and is newly renovated. You’ll have a great experience at either of them. Waiting List: By taking a room in one of the overflow hotels you will automatically be placed on the waiting list for the host hotel. Should a room in the host hotel become available, our hotel coordinator will be in touch to see if you would like to make the switch.
| Overflow Hotels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overflow Hotel 1 (Boutique Hotel Chain) | ||
| Overflow 1 - King Room | $159/Night + Taxes | Sold Out |
| Overflow 1 - Double Queen Room | $179/Night + Taxes | Sold Out |
| Overflow 1 - King Room (2nd Room Block) | $189/Night + Taxes | Sold Out |
| Overflow 1 - King Room (Market Priced) | $295/Night + Taxes | |
| Overflow 1 - Double Queen Suite (Market Priced) | $377/Night + Taxes | |
| Overflow 1 - King Suite (Market Priced) | $422/Night + Taxes | |
| Overflow Hotel 2 (2 Blocks from Host Hotel) | ||
| Overflow 2 - Double Queen Room | $149/Night + Taxes | Sold Out |
| Overflow 2 - King Room | $149/Night + Taxes | Sold Out |
NO minimum stay at Overflow Hotels
Notes:
- Room reservations must be confirmed and guaranteed with a credit card for one (1) night’s guest room charge and tax may be charged when then reservation is placed. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- Room rates based on Double Occupancy. There is an additional charge of $20/person/day for Triple or Quad occupancy.
- Attendees will be responsible for room rate, taxes, and incidental charges separately from their registration fees. All hotel fees will be charged directly by the hotel.
- All cancellations must be received at least 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival otherwise the entire reserved stay (billed at the applicable room rate plus taxes) will be charged to the credit card used to guarantee the room. The first night room deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- You cannot checkout early during the event to avoid paying for a Sunday Night stay.
How to Book a Room:
- At the end of Online Registration you will get a link to the hotel’s reservation system for our group.
- You should book your room directly with the link provided.
- Rooms in the Host Hotel are only available through our private registration link.
- You may use a different credit card to reserve your room than you did for your event registration fees. The hotel will charge your card for your first nights room and tax.
- Should the event be cancelled the 1st night room and tax WILL be refunded to you.
How to Cancel Your Room:
- All cancellations must be received at least 48 hours prior to check in.
- You should contact the hotel directly with your cancellation request.
- Please remember, the First night room and tax deposit is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable. Cancelling only allows you to avoid paying for the entire room reservation.
Questions:
Please contact the hotel coordinator at hotelrooms@darkodyssey.com with any questions you may have.
Groups
WHO ATTENDS DARK ODYSSEY
Dark Odyssey attracts open minded people from all walks of life who are interested in sexual exploration and adventure; doctors and lawyers, artists and activists, husbands and wives, you and me. We are truly a pansexual community; heterosexual, bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer. We span the width of the gender spectrum; cisgender, transgender, non binary, gender nonconforming. Many of us are already deeply involved in one or more aspects of alternative sexuality and want to explore other areas or share our knowledge with those on the journey.
Most of our attendees have an interest in one or more or the following: BDSM/leathersex, polyamory, open relationships and swinging, Eastern Philosophies, Earth-based spirituality, and Tantra
Participating Groups
Dark Odyssey is pleased to have an incredibly diverse number of organizations throughout the country that have agreed to be participating groups. If you are a member of one of the following groups, you are entitled to a registration discount. Please contact your group for a special discount code for use during registration. Please note, we will not apply discount codes retroactively, so please contact your group prior to registering for the event.
East Coast Groups
Baltimore Playhouse
Big Bad Nasty
Black and Kinky in DC
Black Rose
The Caribbeatings
The Cell Bloc
The Cyrenaics
Cigars Boots & Chocolate
Cigars On The Porch
ClubFEM of Maryland
College Park Kinklings
Conduit Enterprises
Cuddle Party
CUFF (Charlottesville Underground Fetish Fellowship)
DC Athletic & Kinky/DCAS
DC Sub Club
DC TNG
FREAK
Hit Me Up
Indecent Enterprises
Jelly Bean Glen
Kracken’s Lair
New England Dungeon Society
New England Leather Alliance (NELA)
NYC Fetish Tribe
Passional
Pittsburgh Bridge
Pittsburgh Kinksters of Color (PKOC)
Polymorphus Perversions
Primal Arts Tribe
Richmond VA TNG
Richmond (VA) Lifestyle Group
Rochester Kink Society
Rope Bite
Studio 58 Events
The Eulenspiegel Society (TES)
The Knotty Spot
The Owls Nest
TNG Baltimore
West Coast Groups
After Dark Events
Alameda County Leather Corp
Bay Area Bi/Pan Kinky Alliance (BABKA)
Bay Area Littles
Berkeley Munch
Black Kink Bay Area (BKBA)
BOBA Munch
Bonobo Network
Boundless
Center for Sex Positive Culture
DO:SF Happy Hour
East Bay TNG
Mission Control
North Bay/West County Babble On
North West Leather Celebration (NWLC)
Paradox
Santa Barbara Social
Santa Clara County Leather Association
South Bay TNG
SF Leather Alliance
SF Rope Bite
SF TNG
SFgoL(SF Girls of Leather)
Society of Janus
Soul
Tashra
The Exiles
The Stampede Human Animal Roleplayers
Click Here To Become a Participating Group
Becoming a Participating Group
Dark Odyssey is NOT a membership organization. All our attention goes into holding several large events every year where we emphasize creating a safe, sexy, fun and exciting space that is as diverse as the people in the alternate sexuality community. Each year we hold 4 large events with up to 40 national and local presenters teaching classes and participating in special events on BDSM, swinging, Tantra, body modification, Master/slave relationships, erotic role-playing, sacred sexuality, polyamory, Paganism, gender bending, and sexual adventure. We appreciate that everyone has their own fetishes, kinks, and turn-ons, and we strive to make room for them all in an open, tolerant and inclusive atmosphere.
When we formed Dark Odyssey in 2003, we created a program called “Participating Groups” where we invited alternate lifestyle groups to join in the fun. We don’t require that groups actually ‘participate’ at the event, although we love it when they do. The core of the program is simple:
Participating Groups Agree To:
- Notify their members of our upcoming events.
- Put our event post cards out during their meetings, parties, etc.
- Optional – Participate in the event in some manner such as hosting the Hospitality Suite or running a signature special event.
Dark Odyssey Agrees To:
- List your group (with hyperlink) on the Groups page of our website.
- Provide your members with a discount off our standard pricing.
- Give you a free packet stuffing at our events.
Since we have no members, per se, this is not a “reciprocal group” arrangement and no one will be asking for discounts to your meetings or events in our name. Also, this being the internet age, we have developed a loose definition of what constitutes a group. Of course we accept membership organizations, but we also take Munches, Happy Hours, Fetish groups, etc. Our litmus test looks at if your group is active, larger than your immediate family, regularly gathers together (preferably in real time), and exists to talk about or participate in alternative sexual lifestyles. We want people to get out from behind their computers and to join a local group like yours where they can participate all year long! Dark Odyssey exists to cross pollinate ideas and people between the great diversity of groups that exist.
If your group is interested in becoming an official Dark Odyssey Participating Group
Fill out our handy web form at this address: http://tinyurl.com/clxwebn with the info below:
- Group Name
- Short Group Description
- Link to Website or Fetlife Group or official email address
- Contact Person (Primarily to receive our announcements)
- Group Contact Name
- Group Contact Email
- Group Contact Phone
- Snail Mail Name
- Snail Mail Address
- Snail Mail City, State, Zip
We hope this gives you a good idea of what the program is all about. However if you have any questions please email greg@darkodyssey.com or feel free pick up the phone and call Greg at 510-206-0875. We would be happy to talk to you about how we can work together to make the scene a fun, exciting and safe place for everyone.
FAQ
Q: Where is the Host Hotel Located?
A: Our hotel is in Baltimore, Maryland. We are a few blocks from the waterfront . This will be our second time with this hotel as they were the last event we held right before the pandemic. The hotel was built in the 20’s and has been lovingly restored. It has a wonderful Great Gatsby feel to it. We’ve had a blast last time and the hotel loved having us. It’s an amazing space for an event.
Q: Do we have the whole hotel?
A: Absolutely … The entire host hotel is ours. We will have all the guest rooms and all the ballrooms. No church groups, no teen volleyballers, the whole place will be ours!
Q: Is there an OverFlow Hotel?
A: Yes, there are two overflow hotels both within a block of the host hotel. You may book your overflow hotel room after registering just like the host hotel. When the host hotel sells out, people registered for rooms at the overflow hotels will automatically be on the waiting list for a host hotel room.
Q: Will there be an Overflow Playspace
A: Yes, Overflow hotel 2 will have the overflow playspace. We will have a daytime playspace available at the host hotel.
Q: I'm flying. What airport should I choose?
A: Baltimore Washington International (BWI) is the closest airport to Baltimore and your airport of choice. There is mass transit available from the airport directly to the hotel and we will have more information available after you register. Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PIA) are possible but are more than an hour away.
Q: How much will it cost to park my car?
A: The main drawback of doing the convention in a big city the cost of parking. The host hotel has valet parking for $xx/day plus taxes. They do not have a self park option. There are several parking garages in the area and we will post that information as the event draws near.
Q: I just want to hook up. Are there any loose women there?
A: Sadly, we were actually asked this question.
Well my politically incorrect “friend” the answer is…there may be… but probably not for you. Winter Fire is primarily an educational and social event. We attract an amazing cross section of people and are very proud of our diversity and the comfortable environment we create for those who are often made to feel “out of place” elsewhere. We are doctors and lawyers, artists and activists, husbands and wives, you and me. We are a truly a pansexual community; heterosexual, bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender and more.
Many of us are already deeply involved in one or more aspects of alternative sexuality and want to explore other areas or share our knowledge with those on the journey. Most of our attendees have an interest in one or more or the following: BDSM/leather, sex, polyamory, open relationships and swinging, Eastern Philosophies, Earth-based spirituality, and Tantra.
Q: Ok, I am not an insensitive dolt, but I am new… is this convention for me?
A: Absolutely, Winter Fire was designed as an entry point to the alternative lifestyle community. It’s purpose is to give you a taste of the many different flavors of human sexuality. Where other events simply focus on a singular aspect like BDSM or the Lifestyle, we are the sampler version… a taste of sexuality… if we may. Many of our classes are introductory level so you can start at the beginning and walk away armed with new skills and ideas. We ask everyone to attend a short Winter Fire 101 class where we talk about etiquette and how to make the most of your weekend. If you are curious about alternate sexuality, have an open mind, and a good attitude this is the right place for you. Singles of any gender are welcome… assholes and wankers are not and we reserve the right to ask anyone who makes other attendees uncomfortable to leave.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: You must be street legal when walking the hallways, in the lobby,elevators, restaurant and lobby bar area, etc of the hotel. Most people dress casually during the day for workshops. At night we expect to see you in your fetish finest. There will NOT be any bizarre dress code restrictions. Cross dressing is perfectly acceptable. T-shirts with cute sayings are great. Men in kilts turn us on. Outlandish costumes will be applauded. But you MUST be street legal at all times in the public areas of the hotel.
Q: How much is the event?
A: A full weekend pass to the event varies in price depending on when you register. Please refer to the pricing page.
Q: How do I book a room? What if I don't want a room?
A: You do not have to book a hotel room to attend Winter Fire. You absolutely can commute from home, stay with a friend, or even get a room in another hotel. We think staying in the hotel is your best choice especially with the amazing room rate special the host hotel has offered us of $159/night. Also remember, we only get the whole hotel by agreeing to fill the whole hotel. So please, take a room for all three nights and have a weekend you’ll remember forever.
When you complete registration you will receive a link to book your room directly with the host or overflow hotels.
Q: How do I book a Suite?
A: There are a few suites available at the host hotel. If you are interested in a host hotel suite we recommend you book a regular room first and then write to registrar@darkodyssey.com for more information on pricing and availability. There are not many and they will be gone quickly. The overflow hotel may have some suites available but they are not part of our block. You will have to book those rooms through the standard hotel website outside of our booking link. Hotel information will be give to you at the end of registration. If you are only attending the conference if you can book a suite, this isnt the conference for you.
Q: The Playspace is open until 3am? Really?!
A: Its true, its true! We have the space, the hotel is OK with it, so lets party late every night. We will be closing the space a little earlier on Sunday night so we can start tearing it all down, but this is Dark Odyssey and we expect you to play late and play hard!
Q: When do I get directions to the event?
A: About two weeks before the conference we will email you directions to the host hotel along with more information about all our special events and workshops that you may participate in. Please make sure we have your current email address so you get all event notices timely. We do NOT send out a snail mail confirmation package. You can update your email address and other personal information in the Attendees Only Area by clicking on your “Virtual Badge”.
Q: Will there be Day Passes?
A: Each year we make the decision about offering day passes about three weeks before the event. If it looks like there is enough room, we will open up day passes. But we feel it’s important to not overcrowd the event. When deciding to wait for day passes, please consider that a typical Saturday day pass is nearly the same price as a full registration at the early rates.
Q: I can't bring my camera?
A: We are sorry, but to ensure everyone’s privacy we ask that you leave your camera at home. Also, now that everyone seems to have a cell phone with a camera, we can’t allow you to use your cell phone in the play spaces, workshop rooms or classrooms and would really appreciate if you must use your cell phone that you go into the lobby or better still outside the hotel away from other attendees.
Twisted View, and several other official staff photographers will be on hand to capture those special moments. If you are willing to have your picture taken we will ask you to sign a model release during registration and you will then be identifiable to our staff photographers by the color wrist band you are given.
Q: I have more questions… I need more answers!
A: Then send us an email to info@darkodyssey.com and we will do our best to get you an answer as soon as possible. If you have a burning question that can’t wait for email… or you type really poorly… call Greg at 510-206-0875.
Vending
All the Things
One of the great things about attending a convention is all the shopping! Take a break from workshops and wander by vendor row. You are bound to find some amazing toys to add to your collection or a fabulous outfit.
Vendors are selected to ensure a diversity of goods and services. If your company is interested in applying to vend at Winter Fire please send an email to vending@darkodyssey.com.
Vending hours are:
- Friday 2pm-7pm
- Saturday 10am-7pm
- Sunday 10am-6pm
We Are Proud to Welcome:
Presenters
Winter Fire’s programming director, Lolita, is hard at work bringing together top notch educators rarely seen outside of their home communities, as well as internationally renowned sexuality, kink, BDSM and spirituality instructors for Winter Fire.
The 2026 Presenter Lineup:
Events
Event Theme: Winter Fire – Nocturne
This year, Winter Fire invites you to descend into the seductive world of Nocturne, where vampires walk among us and creatures of the night mingle freely with those who crave their touch. Our elegant 1920s-era hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of vintage glamour, dark romance, and decadent mystery. Whether you arrive as a vampire, a willing fang-banger, or in your favorite classic scene attire, you’ll find yourself right at home in our themed parties, mixers, and immersive nocturnal experiences. Step into the shadows, embrace the allure of the night, and discover the secrets waiting to be awakened.
Night’s Kiss: A Crimson Cabaret
When the sun slips below the horizon, the revelry begins.
Join our lustful underworld, where desire never dies and aerial immortals, rope revenants, bloody burlesque, and variety vixens beckon you to a lavish spectacle of temptation and power. Featuring the unique Twisted Windows blend of exquisitely erotic, sensually subversive, and distinctly daring queer performance art. Every shadow has teeth, every glance is an invitation, and every performer tells a story older than sin.
Enter freely. Drink deeply. The night has plans for you…
Speed Dating
Looking for a quick way to connect with other kinksters? Start your weekend off with Kinky Speed Dating. It’s an afternoon of new beginnings and first impressions that lets you meet A LOT of new people fast! These informal sessions create 3-5 minute chats with the person across from you … and then BING … you’re off to meet someone new! Kinky Speed Dating is open to all genders, and orientations. Come make the rounds with us, make new connections, take a risk, but only for 5 minutes!
Dark Odyssey Selfie Station
Get a souvenir picture in your best outfit, or a group shot with your friends. We now have a selfie station right by the playspace so you can capture a memory of your perfect outfit without violating other people’s privacy or event photo rules.
Orientation
Hosted by Sejay If you’re new to Dark Odyssey &/or new to weekend play party events in general, be sure to attend our one-of-a-kind Orientation. Sejay and a fellow experienced conference hottie will model the amazing things you’ll see throughout your weekend. Come enjoy our interactive ask-for-a-date practice game, playspace etiquette with sexy demos, overview of the hotel spaces we’ve perverted – err converted for you, & tips to maximize your good time at play-oriented conferences. Orientations are only 45 minutes & happen multiple times throughout the weekend. Plus, first-timers get a free gift!
Mixers and More
Winter Fire is alive all weekend with mixers, socials, parties, and interactive gatherings designed to help you meet new people and deepen connections. You’ll find games, spiritual offerings, and a wide range of themed events tailored to many interests, including queer communities, latex lovers, sapphic circles, high protocol enthusiasts, sharps aficionados, and so much more. Whatever calls to you, there’s a space waiting to welcome you. As the event draws near we will list the plethora of special events happening this year!
Workshops
Over the next few weeks we will list all the great workshops, demos, gameshows, and special events we have cooked up. If you have questions or suggestions, please write to Lolita our Winter Fire programming director at programming@darkodyssey.com.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
Check out the Schedule!
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
As the event approaches we will post the workshop descriptions here.
Winter Fire - Nocturne
Winter Fire — February 13-16, 2026 — Baltimore, MDDO’s Winter Hotel Event Returns to Baltimore 2026!
COVID PROTOCOLS:
Let’s get this out of the way up front.
In order to attend Winter Fire you MUST:
- Take Daily Rapid Tests aka Home Kits (Mandatory)
- AND Indoor Masking (Optional)
Too much testing? Stay Home! Seriously, do not register if you can not agree to the above terms.
Imagine a vacation…
where you can explore the many facets of sexuality in a private, intimate community of like-minded people. A wholly unique immersive experience which brings together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, supportive, non-judgmental, diverse environment where fantasy becomes reality.
By day, learn sexual tips and techniques to create, maintain, or revive the erotic spark in your relationship. Explore a multitude of partnering possibilities, from swinging and open relationships to threesomes and polyamory. Brush up on the basics, or get hands-on experience at new BDSM skills like bondage, flogging, sensory deprivation and Dominant/submissive dynamics. Delve into a world of spiritual journeys and teachings on Earth-based spirituality, Tantra, and paganism. Find all this and more in a series of dynamic workshops from top-notch sex educators, relationship experts, BDSM masters, and spiritual teachers.
At night, be transported to a place where people are free to explore the boundaries of their inner desires in luxuriantly equipped dungeons and sensual playspaces, transformed by our famed ambiance team into a canvass for your erotic dreams. You can also take in a show by some of the most talented performers on the east coast, delve into your inner landscape with a powerful ritual or Tantric journey, or relax and socialize with friends old and new.
Winter Fire is a weekend long kinky takeover of a luxury hotel near the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. With all the craziness happening in Washington, we are getting outta town and returning to a lovingly restored 1920’s era hotel we used right before the pandemic. The hotel is larger than our usual DC hotel and we are excited to have some extra space. Join us this January on an adventure of play, discovery, and learning, where we will achieve ecstatic states of love, awareness, and personal sexuality.
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Latest News
SOLD OUT!
Dark Odyssey’s winter celebration is about to start and with 1400 people we are now SOLD OUT! We are looking forward to an amazing President’s Day Weekend in Baltimore. This year’s theme: Winter Fire: Nocturne will transport us to a world where passion never dies and vampires rule the night as we explore the beauty, hunger, and power of immortal desire. We are SOLD OUT and NO Tickets are available at the door.
DRAFT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE!
Check out our amazing schedule of workshops, parties, and special events! We’d like to thank Lolita, our programming director, for creating another amazing line-up.
IONs Arrive at Winter Fire
Help turn the heat up at Winter Fire! Have a great idea for a special event, activity, workshop, or anything else … Help us make the magic happen at Winter Fire. Check out the submission form for all the details!
FUSION AND SUMMER CAMP DATES ANNOUNCED
Fusion – June 18-24, 2024
Summer Camp – Labor Day Weekend!
Save the date for the biggest and kinkiest “Camps” there are. DO brings everyone together in June and on Labor Day Weekend for 2 giant unforgettable events!
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