A beautiful, gothic

Dungeon

Join us for exciting

Events

Available for private

Rental

Meet new people and

Play

Open your mind and

Explore

Bring a play mate and

Connect

About Coronavirus Safety

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.

- Anaïs Nin -

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

- Mark Twain -

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

- Albert Einstein -

Welcome to Black Thorn

Black Thorn, a clean, beautiful, well-equipped dungeon located in the lovely Lake Merritt area of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, welcomes people from all ages, backgrounds, gender orientations, and sexual identities.

Featuring 5 themed play rooms, over 12 high-quality play stations, and all manner of implements, bondage gear, and accessories, Black Thorn is able to accommodate a diverse array of fetish and fantasy interests and role-play scenarios.

Other offerings include free parking, secure Wifi, two full bathrooms, a kitchen, two leather couches, adjustable lighting, heating, a video projector and screen, and music in every room.

Please note that no illegal activities are allowed on premises, and all play is safe, sane, and consensual between adults of legal age.

Black Thorn believes in bringing people together through informed, creative, and consensual play. We support shared values of Inclusivity, Consent, and Respect for all people from all walks of life, backgrounds, gender orientations, and sexual identities.

Black Thorn is available for private rental to artists, couples or groups seeking to refine their skills, explore relationship dynamics, and express themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

Black Thorn is available as a photography studio. We invite photographers, videographers, and fetish models looking for a well-appointed, dramatic, BDSM themed set design to come by for a tour.

To be kept informed of news and happenings, join the Black Thorn mailing list.

Read more about me, Jezebel, by going to my Fetlife page. Join Black Thorn on Fetlife!

For questions, please send an e-mail to kinkaware@gmail.com.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

- Eleanor Roosevelt -

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

- Lao Tzu -

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

- Aristotle -

Rooms

La Boudoir
Red Romantic Bedchamber
Queen Size Wrought Iron Bondage Bed
Leather Sling and Leg Harnesses
Attachment points for Standing Bondage
Master Bathroom
Costume / Feminization Closet

La Prison
Black Dungeon Room
Cell with bars and attachment points
St. Andrew’s cross
Whipping post
Bondage bench

La Clinique
Clinical Medical Room
Antique dental chair
Vintage examination table with stirrups
motorized massage table
patient gown, nurses outfit, straight jacket, lab coat

Le Salon
Living Room
Four Anchored Suspension Chains (rated at 1500 lbs each)
Screen (7ft x 4ft) with Mounted Projector
Two Leather Couches
Electrical Fireplace

La Salle à Manger
Dining Room
Sony Black cage
5'x10' wrestling mats
Chaise Lounge

La Cuisine
Kitchen
Table
Refrigerator
Cutlery
Dishware
Coffee Maker
Tea Kettle
Stove, Oven
Washer and Dryer

The more things are forbidden, the more popular they become.

- Mark Twain -

Dreams are necessary to life.

- Anaïs Nin -

The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.

- George Carlin -

Booking

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Submit a booking request.

Please support the Inner Sanctum dungeon building project.

Private Rental FAQ

How much does a Black Thorn rental cost?
- $60 an hour for 4 people or less (an additional $10 tip will be added to your invoice for our dear house maid for regular deep cleanings).
- $75 an hour for groups of 5 and over.
- $150 an hour if you want to rent Black Thorn and Sacred Muse for groups of 5 and over.
Do I get to use the entire dungeon with my rental?
- Yes, all rentals are for private, exclusive use of the entire play house.
Can I pay you to clean?
- Yes, the cleaning fee for groups is $80, and for couples it is $60.
- Advance notice is required to schedule the cleaning.
- Respectful treatment of the space is expected at all times.
What is the capacity of Black Thorn?
- Capacity is set at 30 people.
How do I get started with my rental request?
- Fill out the rental form and wait for approval.
- Once approved, instructions will be given on how to confirm the reservation.
How do I confirm my reservation?
- Confirmation requirements include signing an online waiver and making a payment within a given time frame.
How do I pay you?
- A list of payment options will be included in your invoice.
What is your cancellation policy?
- A 24-hour cancellation notice is required in order to receive a refund.

Offerings

Dungeon Rental Gift Card

Pre-paid

Pretty Printable card.
Good for one year.
Choose your own value.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

- Oscar Wilde -

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.

- Dr. Seuss -

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

- Albert Einstein -

Events

Black Thorn offers an educational program with classes and community building events, both online (Zoom) and in-person (vaccinated only). Sign up for a class to learn new skills, safety protocols, consent negotiation, and more! There is also a Kink Scholarship Fund offered to those who are financially challenged and in need of assistance.