About

Black Thorn is a welcoming, beautiful, clean, and private Victorian featuring dark, gothic decor. It is discreetly situated in the lovely Lake Merritt area of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

Well-appointed and well-equipped, Black Thorn is able to accommodate a diverse array of dramatic scene play and creative role play themes as well as classic power exchange games.

Available to educators, artists, photographers, couples, and more, Black Thorn is well-suited for an exploration of skill sets, cosplay, performance art, and relationship dynamics. This evocative and lustrious space is the perfect setting for adventurous people looking to bring imagination to life.

Black Thorn is a safe space for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. We support shared values of Inclusivity, Consent, and Respect for all people from all walks of life, backgrounds, gender orientations, and sexual identities.

Reach out for a consultation on available equipment or for help with setting your scene.

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

Contact

For questions, send an inquiry to mail@black-thorn.org.

Educational Program

Black Thorn offers an educational program with online classes. Sign up for a class to learn new techniques, scene setting, safety protocols, consent agreements, communication skills, and much more! There is also a scholarship offered to students who are financially challenged and in need of assistance. If you are an educator, please reach out!

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Media Offerings

• Screen and projector
• Fast WiFi
• Versatile lighting
• Props
• Costumes
• Masks
• Wigs
• Camera stands
• Music in every room