We believe in-person gatherings are an act of resistance – a way to maintain our humanity and connection in a world that can feel far from humane and connected.
Gathering (noun): a coming together of people in a group
We support gatherings in three ways:
You Come to Us
Connecting our stories develops and hosts gatherings in our space throughout the year. we meet about topics that are on our hearts to reflect, ideate, learn, and grow together.
We add new offerings all the time. see below to join our invitation list.
We Come to You
COS can bring our inspiring gathering content and create a spirit of belonging and community for your group or team.
Sample topics:
“living & working intentionally”
“courage from the heart”
“identifying our values”
“finding joy in small doses”
“untangling work and worth”
“storytelling 101”
We Help Build Your Gathering
Does your organization seek to bring people together around an idea, campaign, cause, or simply to listen?
we can help dream up, design, and develop gatherings that center humanity and build community.
Upcoming COS Gatherings
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Could your body, mind, and heart use a 20-minute rest each week? Join us at the COS office for a weekly guided meditation, led by our dear friend Jenny Magic. We guarantee you will leave lighter, calmer, and more grounded from the experience.
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What if we fully embraced the intersection of our passions, skills, talents, and values? How would that shape our careers, creative pursuits, and contributions to our community? Or inform how we hold space for joy and presence in our day-to-day lives?
This interactive workshop hosted by Anne Bannister and Christina Dunigan will give us a chance to pause, reflect, and envision the purposeful life we want to live. We’ll gain clarity into where we’ve been, are now, and where we would like to grow, and gain renewed appreciation for the gifts and experiences that make each of us singularly unique. -
Collage is an accessible way to respond to your creative impulses, relax, reflect, and play. In this workshop, we’ll cover a few fundamentals of composition, color, and adhesives, then set you free to create a few small-scale paper gems–think postcards or bookmarks. Plus, we'll end with collaborative collage.
Explore a new way of art making alongside other people who want to connect and create in a low-key environment. A variety of vintage and handmade papers will be available, or you can bring papers that are meaningful to you. -
Join us for a community clothing swap! As we head into spring, it’s the perfect time to mindfully release items that no longer serve you and find new treasures in a sustainable way.
We welcome all body types, ages, and genders. Because our space is intimate, we won't have a formal changing room, but we will have a full-length mirror for over-the-clothes styling. Please ensure donated items are clean and ready for their next life!
All items left will be donated to The Heartening, helping us keep clothing circular and accessible in our community. -
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Join our COS Gatherings Email List
We send out invitations for in-person Austin offerings every few months. We know one of our topics will speak to you.
We hope to see you soon.
COS Gatherings Feedback
“I valued the structure with a focus and the balance of authentic sharing, connecting, and learning. I really enjoyed the diverse group of participants.”
— KA
“I so appreciated the care and detail that went into both the invitation and to the welcome at the gathering. It was such an inviting space to enter into and I knew exactly what to expect.”
— KN
“. . . just loved the intentionality and the thought-providing experience. I reflected and shared about this experience with some of my friends..”
— EE
“The way this program unfolded was like reading a good novel. The author of this community event had planned in advance how the topics would unfold, and the order in which they did, the gravity with which they flowed, was an unveiling of wisdom and heart for all that were in the room.”
— MK