Life moves fast. This porch doesn’t.
The Staring Porch is still coming together, like most of us.
Too tired for another group chat, don’t have capacity to commit to another ‘thing’, but still believe in human connection, on occasion? You’re probably in the right place. Small scale community gatherings to unwind, try something new, and most importantly be outside close to nature! Yeehaw!
How to Porch
Step 1: decide to come
Step 2: come!
There are a few rules and guidelines to help everyone enjoy the porch experience. It’s pretty casual tbh.
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RSVPs are required, but flexible. I’ll always confirm the day-of. Let me know either way! If you need to come late or leave early, or cancel it’s allll good. Come hang when you have capacity, pass when you don’t. I’m just happy to see you!
The staring porch hangs are small. I know this feels all ‘official’ because it’s on a website but I promise it’s more of a secret garden yard hang vibe. -
We will always make a call day-of at NOON, as well as confirm your RSVP. We all live in Alberta, we know what it’s like here.
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Challenge yourself by storing phones for the majority of the hang. The last 10-15min before you head out is great for photos and connecting. I’m not your boss so if you need to check in at the ‘daycare’ periodically, go ahead!
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Come when you’re sad. Come in pajamas. Come with a friend. Come dressed up. Come for 30 minutes. Come for 3 hours. Come share your wins with reckless abandon. Come with curiosity and respect for the humans around you.
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Contact me if you’d like to ‘host’ at The Staring Porch. So many wonderful folks in various industries and professions that have such knowledge, skills, and products. I’m happy to act as a pick up hub and community engagement facilitator for you.
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On occasion you’ll see products, services, or classes you can purchase alongside your visit to The Staring Porch. These are always optional. Donations to help keep The Staring Porch for everyone are always appreciated but not required.
One day I hope to see The Staring Porch as a non-profit that can provide connection, services, and resources to anyone who needs a quiet place to connect with nature, animals, and themselves. -
Don’t think I can summarize this any better than my mom did in 2014.
“I think the best thing you can do for yourself is stay calm, stay in the moment and appreciate the life you have today. Stay present and cautiously optimistic.”-Wendy Moger
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Nope! Come one come all. You’ll likely see some horsie themed gatherings but engage with what you like and pass on the rest! Any ‘skill level’ and terrified of animals folks welcome. Go at your own pace!
Come Hang!
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