About Us
Intimacy means to us "deep knowing between all beings engaged in the connection." So, while one can be intimate with oneself, with one's partners, children, and community, intimacy is not a one-way street. To be intimate, therefore is a practice, where everyone involved is engaged in the process of deeply knowing each other.
The Intimacy Cadre is a community for everyone, but it was co-created by Jim Macdonald and Dee Elle in Bozeman, Montana, in 2022. It has been rebooted in 2025 and carried on by Jim.
A cadre is a group of people dedicated to a particular practice.
Therefore, our Intimacy Cadre is a group of people dedicated to the practice of intimacy 
Our practice involves workshops, gatherings, retreats, one-on-one's, two-on-two's, and all the fun stuff on this site. We want it to include you; if you want to be part of the cadre not only as an attendee but also with something to offer and share, contact us.
What the Intimacy Cadre Is and Is Not
The Intimacy Cadre is a living, growing connection of fabulousness – steered by the creative additions of each lovely human involved.
It is a place to come and be as you are. In fact, it encourages and celebrates you as you are.
It is NOT a place of shaming, making fun of, excluding.
It seeks consent, offers ears and hearts and open arms.
It is – Yes. No and Maybe. Given AND Received.
It is NOT ruled by a One – it is the voice of the Many.
It Is Love <3
About Jim
Jim has a passion for intimacy work with each other, ourselves, and our community. We often dance (alone, together, and with others) wherever music is playing (and sometimes when it isn't).
Jim (who is almost always well-dressed and colorFUL) is a licensed Chakradance facilitator and is working toward a teacher certification in SkyDancing Tantra (expected completion 2027). You can see him in town at Last Best Comedy taking improv classes and occasionally performing. He also has a long history as an activist. Jim and his friend Aly formed Bozeman Antifa Dance (and Theatre Collective) and are often seen around town dancing in free public spaces.
Jim began this site with a former partner, Dee Elle, but after their relationship ended and also a lot of soul searching, he has chosen to continue the project on his own. Intimacy is not necessarily about having a romantic partner; it is about having a deep reciprocal relationship with others. Therefore, this project is for everyone, solos included.
All that said, Jim has developed some beautiful connections with many others who have a lot to offer to the cadre. Therefore, though Jim may not be working anymore in a romantic partnership, partnership with other facilitators and intimacy practitioners is part of the offering.
