The Mansion was built in 1859 and is on the National Register of Historic Places

Bearidise is a spirited retreat for Bears and admirers 21 and over who socialize at The Mansion, an 1859 Italianate home in Milesburg just off Route 80 in central Pennsylvania. Our frequent events run a minimum of 3 days, Friday through Sunday.

Bearidise is smoke and drug free and thus core attendees are well balanced gay men who can help lift their brothers up into the joy of guiltless loving living.

Bearidise is funded on a donation basis for all services, including overnights, hot breakfast to order, and food service.

The Mansion boasts indoor and outdoor swimming pools, home theater, discotheque, quality gym, large den, and back deck and yard. Around 25 people can be accommodated overnight in a festive slumber party style; additional guests may stay at two nearby motels.

Bearidise benefits are available to men who consider themselves Bears, men of mass, leathermen, or any gay men who feel left out of the gay mainstream, and any men who enjoy the company of these men. We are a diverse group with a wide range of ages, races, faiths, orientations, and sizes represented.

Bearidise is unique. We bear witness to the love we have found within; we see that love reflected in the hearts of all, but most brilliantly in those who bless us with their presence; and we will it to grow. Come.

Arthur Knight Hammer
King of the Bears