🌈 Homoground’s Virtual Cafe 🌈 is a virtual space for queer people to pop in throughout the day for project support and coworking/collaborating.
- Do you freelance or work from home and need some social interaction?
- Are you a creative who needs accountability to dedicate time to your practice?
- Are you starting a business (or already have one) and need motivation to get through the hard tasks?
- Are you a student who needs some study time?
Join us in the Homoground Cafe! We’ve got the queerest playlist featuring bands/musicians that have been on the Homoground podcast! The background scene changes frequently so some days we’ll definitely have coffee shop/cafe vibes while others we’ll be chillen out in some nature scenes. Everyone has their own personal todo lists so you can check things off when you’ve completed them!
Become a Member
The cafe is open to Patreon supporters at $15/month (cheaper than going to a coffee shop everyday!) Once you’re a member, you can access our community Slack where we post updates on special events that happen in the cafe, as well as other fun discussions!
Sign up for an Info Session Date:
Click on the date to RSVP
Monday, April 8, 2024
7pm – 8pm (East Coast, USA time)
The best way to know how it all works is to experience it for yourself! Attend an upcoming info-session for a free demo of how Homoground’s virtual coworking and creative spaces work. You’ll get a chance to check out the space and learn how to use cool features like a personal todo list, music player, timers, and more! Plus, you’ll get to meet potential future coworkers!
Not available on that day/time? Join our Patreon (for free) to be notified when new dates are added.
COWORK & COLLABORATE with other queers from ANYWHERE
“This community has been both a safe space and a productive space for me over the years. I am so grateful it exists. As a writer, I spend most of my time working by myself and the virtual café keeps me from feeling isolated in the process. It keeps me feeling grounded and connected while I work and has been a constant in my life as I’ve traveled across continents and transitioned across careers.” – Lotte (@queercoworking member)
About Homoground’s Virtual Queer Coworking & Creative Cafe.
Every morning we jump into the virtual cafe to set our intentions and make our todo list for the day. At 9:30am ET, we meet in the #Meds+Motivation room for our daily check-in. We go about our day, doing our little tasks, popping in and out of the chat when we need to take breaks or need a little boost. Some people have been showing up for 3+ years now, across various continents and industries.
BECOME A MEMBER to get access to the virtual cafe and other digital spaces, like our members-only Slack group and Queer Declutter Club events.
>>>>> Learn more about Homoground’s Virtual Communities and Join Us!
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Queer deClutter Club – A virtual event!
Join us for the next Queer deClutter Club Event!
Friday, April 26, 2024
3pm – 5pm ET (USA, East Coast Time)Get ready to tidy up your space, declutter your life, and connect with fellow queers who share your passion for organization. Whether it’s clearing out your closet, organizing your digital files, or decluttering your mind, we’ll declutter together.
Let’s come together, support each other, and make room for a fresh start in the new year. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a space that sparks joy and reflects your true self. See you there!
This event is FREE for Homoground Patreon supporters at the Virtual Queer Coworking Community level. See the Patreon blog for the promo code or send a message to Casper on the Homoground Slack.
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Rest + Reset Retreats – MARCH 2024
Embrace the spirit of Spring renewal while meeting like-minded people in an intentional space for rest, reset, and a refocus on personal growth and wellness. This retreat is not just a getaway; it’s an opportunity to set meaningful intentions for the season ahead, surrounded by a supportive and affirming community.
Each group will retreat for 4 days and 3 nights in a shared living space in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. There will be group activities with plenty of free time to explore.
Activities may include: Facilitated Movement, Meditation / Reflection, Vernal Equinox / Spring Mindfulness Ritual & Workshops, Beach time, Sunrises / Sunsets, Crafts & Games, Communal Meals, Stand Up Paddleboard, Bike Rides, Kayak, Massage, Acupuncture, Tours
**All activities are optional. You’re welcome to participate in whatever capacity you’d like 🙂
Group 1 – March 17th-20th, 2024 (General Public)
The first group will retreat at the beginning of the week to honor the Vernal Equinox on the 18th and the start of spring: rebirth, renewing energy, planting the seeds.
Group 2 – March 21st-24th, 2024 (LGBTQIA+)
The second retreat group is for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ with an emphasis on grounding ourselves, resetting our intentions while enjoying activities at the beach and making new friends.There are 6 spots available!
Register by February 10th, 2024 to attend!
Curious? Have Questions? Want to meet the Facilitators?
We will be holding an interest meeting on Friday, February 9th at 7pm ET. Register here for the zoom link.Pricing:
Registration ranges from $720 – $1900 depending on the lodging options you choose on the registration form. Activities and meals included are listed on the registration form.Payment Options:
A). Make one payment in the full amount now to receive a 5% discount.
B). Pay a $500 deposit now to secure your spot. The remainder of the payment must be made by January 1st, otherwise your spot will be relinquished.
Deposit and payments are non-transferable and non-refundable, unless the event is canceled by organizers.
Interested in attending?
To secure your spot, please fill out this form. Once we receive your registration, we will email you the invoice to submit payment.
Questions? contact homoground@gmail.com
The Vernal Equinox Beach Retreat is organized by Samara Hubbard of Samara Holistic Massage and Lynn Casper of Homoground.
About Samara of Holistic Massage (She/Her)
Hey there! I’m a licensed holistic massage and bodywork therapist with a private practice in Wilmington, NC. I was raised in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC and have always loved Wilmington and the area beaches. Connecting with and exploring my environment have always been important to me, and being close to the ocean has been a lifelong necessity. Lucky for me, I was able to move to Wilmington permanently in 2012! After graduating massage school in 2019, I spent some time working in spas until I opened my private practice, Samara Holistic Massage, in early 2021. While I value the time I spent working in bigger spas, I found that I prefer the flexibility, and ability to build client relationships, that private practice provides. When I’m not working I love to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Kayaking, cycling, swimming, eating amazing food, and taking in all that the islands have to offer occupies most of my free time. A passion for service in my community drives me, and am always looking for more ways to get involved. I believe that massage and bodywork should be accessible to all, and work diligently to always find more ways to make it so. The amazing beauty and diversity in our world is part of what makes life interesting and fascinating, and I work hard to provide a space where everyone is welcome, safe, and affirmed in who they are. I look forward to meeting you!About Lynn Casper of Homoground (they/them)
Hi! I’m the creator of the queer focused project Homoground. Wilmington, North Carolina was my home for 25 years. It is where I grew up and discovered my identity as a queer, filipino kid existing in the South. During my time in Wilmington, I organized many events and projects that I saw in other cities that I wanted to see exist in my hometown. It’s where I started Homoground, a queer music podcast that uplifts independent LGBTQIA bands. Homoground serves as a platform to bring community together online and offline. It is my life mission to create spaces for LGBTQIA+ folks to thrive, exist as their most authentic selves and to feel empowered to create the things they want to see in their worlds.Questions? contact homoground@gmail.com
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Southern Queeries Interview with Rigel Gemini [Episode #265]
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In this episode the Southern Queeries podcast talks with Rigel Gemini, all around creative, tech. professional, creative artist, and queer influencer. They discuss his journey to the south, what keeps him motivated, and the next steps in his journey.
To keep up with him you can find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other music platforms. For social media, just search for Rigel Gemini on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. His music videos are available on YouTube, including the lyric video for his latest single, Snapped. Some of his other visually stunning videos include Gorgeois, I Can’t, and Day & Night.
If you liked this episode, follow the Southern Queeries podcast and check out their other episodes! You can also keep up with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching Southern Queeries. To keep up with India, go to indiabastien.com, and to keep up with Aubree go to aubreecalvin.com
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CREDITS
The interview segment in this episode was produced by India Bastien and Aubree Calvin of Southern Queeries.
Executive production by Casper
