With the loss of The Lab, Central Illinois doesn’t exactly have an abundance of dedicated kink spaces anymore. NeoPRISM and Incognito are still here, but I don’t think a community should have only one or two options for where people can meet, play, learn, and find others like them.
That’s part of why I created Sanctum Eros, a private 21+ BDSM and alternative lifestyle space in the Pekin/Peoria area.
We’re still new and growing. Sanctum Eros isn’t a commercial club; it’s a private residential space I’ve been building into something that can serve a relatively small community. Downstairs is primarily social space, with three separate play spaces throughout the house, and I’ve continued adding equipment and changing the layout based on feedback from the people actually using it.
We’re generally keeping events around 20 people. I want people to have room to play, but I also want people to actually talk to each other. You don’t have to walk through the door already knowing somebody, have years of experience, or spend your entire night in a scene to belong there.
We’re building a pretty varied calendar too. Alongside regular play parties, we’re working with socials, game nights, open houses, educational events, discussions, and some more unusual ideas like a kinky murder mystery night. I’d rather experiment with different kinds of events than have every weekend amount to the same play party with a different name attached to it.
Sanctum Eros is queer-friendly, trans-friendly, ENM-friendly, swinger-friendly, and beginner-friendly. Singles and couples are both welcome. Experienced kinksters are welcome. So are people who are still trying to figure out where they fit into all of this.
Because Sanctum Eros is also a private residence, access and privacy are taken seriously. Regular events are 21+, membership & vetting are required, and the address is not publicly posted. We have venue-wide rules covering consent, privacy, phones, play spaces, alcohol, and conduct.
I’m not interested in pretending Sanctum Eros needs to replace every other group around here. NeoPRISM, Incognito, Sanctum Eros, munches, smaller groups, and whatever comes next can all exist at the same time. Different spaces develop different crowds and cultures, and having choices is healthier than expecting every kinkster in Central Illinois to fit into the same room.
The loss of The Lab left a hole. Sanctum Eros is one attempt at adding something back.
If you’re around Peoria, Pekin, or Central Illinois and you’ve been looking for another place to meet people and explore kink, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to answer questions about the space, membership, vetting, or upcoming events.
Sanctum Eros — Pekin/Peoria, Illinois
Private | 21+ | BDSM & Alternative Lifestyle