Hacienda

Hacienda describes itself as “a vibrant community where sexuality is celebrated, curiosity is ignited” and its About page calls it a Brooklyn sex club and community running play parties, socials and workshops. The page says it was founded in 2009 and names a sister venue, The House. Its FAQ separates public events, where sex is not allowed, from private play parties for members and their guests. The Villa, which its rental page says has hosted parties since 2015, has a hot tub, three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an outdoor fire pit table with a lounge area, a kitchen, a bar and an event space with adult amenities. The FAQ says the front entrance, basement, fireplace area and hot tub are reachable only by stairs, and a Guardian is always present in the studio play space. Membership is by referral: applicants submit a form with a current member's reference, or apply with a friend or partner, and watch a consent video. Members and guests check in together, first-time play party guests attend an orientation, and every event is for people 21 and older. Drinks are bring-your-own with mixers at the bar, and guests are expected to dress nicely or creatively. Touching requires verbal permission, and breaches can bring a warning, a temporary pause or a permanent ban.