Community Gatherings
Come As You Are. Gather With Us.
Community doesn't have to be complicated.
Ladle of Ferns Community Gatherings create welcoming, low-pressure opportunities to spend time with others, try something new, and simply enjoy being together.
Why We Gather
Not every form of support needs an agenda.
Sometimes support looks like sharing a meal, making something together, playing a game, exploring somewhere new, or simply spending time around people who understand that showing up can look different from day to day.
Our Community Gatherings are designed to create opportunities for connection without pressure to perform, explain yourself, or be anything other than who you are.

CREATE TOGETHER
Crafts, seasonal projects, and other low-pressure ways to make something alongside other people.
SPEND TIME TOGETHER
Games, casual meals, cozy hangouts, and opportunities to simply enjoy some company.
EXPLORE TOGETHER
Local outings, community experiences, outdoor activities, and chances to try something new.
Help Us Plan What's Next
What would bring you together?
We're reimagining Community Gatherings to be a little less frequent, a little more intentional, and shaped by the people they're actually for.
Before we start filling the calendar, we want to hear from you.
What sounds fun? What would make attending easier? What would make you think, “Okay, I'd actually leave my house for that”?
Share your ideas below.
Community Looks Different for Everyone
You don't have to attend every gathering—or any gathering—to be part of this community.
Join us when something sounds good. Skip what doesn't. Come for an hour. Bring a friend. Try something new. Find the kinds of connection that work for you.
There's room here for you to participate in ways that fit your life.
