Halloween Schvunch

A KinkInKind Munch...

Welcome to the 2nd Schvunch – a gathering where New York’s kinksters can connect, decompress, and treat themselves in a spa and sauna setting. Think of it as a space to refresh your body, clear your mind, and spark warm conversations in a safe, vanilla, and inviting environment.

What’s a Schvunch?

A little history first: in the old country, when my gramps from Western Russia wanted to reflect and recharge, he’d head to the schvitz – a room filled with heat and steam. For him, sweating it out was about more than wellness; it was about community and connection as people would naturally meet and greet each other in this communal space and talk about life while they recharged.

Now fast forward to today. Blending the spirit of the schvitz with the casual community of a munch. Put them together and you get: Schvitz + Munch = Schvunch. A monthly chance to share conversation and camaraderie in a spa environment.

What to Expect

This is a vanilla, non-sexual, co-ed social gathering hosted in a public spa/sauna. Everyone is welcome – whatever your background, orientation, or experience level. Whether you’re brand new or a longtime member of the community, this is a place to ease in, feel comfortable, and enjoy genuine connection.

Details

When: Fourth Saturday of each month, from 2pm to 4pm (stay longer if you wish!)

October Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2pm – 4pm

Where: BathHouse FlatIron - 14 West 22nd Street, Manhattan

Cost: Weekend passes typically run $90, paid directly to the spa at checkout. Each attendee gets their own lockbox and locker. Food, drinks, and extras are also your own responsibility.

Dress Code: Bathing suits are required. Nudity is only permitted in locker rooms while changing or showering.

Locker rooms are separated, but the spa’s main areas – pools, saunas, lounges – are open and co-ed, creating a balanced and comfortable environment for all.

Why BathHouse FlatIron?

Bathhouse is centrally located in FlatIron Manhattan, with top-notch steam and dry sauna rooms. It’s a fairly luxurious spa, and the facilities pack real intensity and charm. Imagine hanging out with Icelandic reindeers, that’s the vibe.

Bathhouse Flatiron features six thermal pools: two hot pools (104°F), two cold pools (45°F and 50°F), neutral pool (98°F) and salt pool (98°F). Infrared Sauna and Dry Sauna.

The cold plunge is for the super healthy brave!

Practical Details

Towels, robes, and shower slippers are available on site.

Look for us: we’ll have a white bicycle helmet on our table as our marker.

The Spirit of Schvunch

The heart of this event is safety, relaxation, and connection. This is not a play space, so please leave toys and kink gear at home. Think of Schvunch as a moment to recharge, meet new friends, and feel part of a supportive community.

We especially encourage anyone who’s been curious about munches but hesitant to attend to give this one a try. The spa environment makes it easier to relax and just be. Step into the steam, let the stress melt away, and find conversations that flow as naturally as the sauna’s heat.

Future Schvunches will rotate to different spas around NYC – from Spa Castle to Bathhouse to Governors Island – so every month will bring something fresh.

Until then, drink plenty of water, pack your bathing suit, and get ready to schvitz… I mean, Schvunch!