About us
A guided, consent-centered community offering experiential workshops throughout the Portland–Salem corridor and surrounding Willamette Valley.
Community Cuddles is a three-hour workshop for authentic human connection. Through guided experiential activities, we practice consent, boundaries, clear communication, emotional awareness, relational presence, and giving voice to our authentic “yes” and “no.”
Each gathering culminates in optional community cuddling, where participants can put these practices into action.
Singles, couples, and friends are all welcome. You choose whether, how, and with whom you participate in touch. Couples may choose to connect with others or participate exclusively with one another.
Everything is optional.
There is never an obligation to touch or be touched. You may participate fully, observe an activity, change your mind at any time, or spend time in the Solitude Zone — a designated no-touch, no-invitations-to-touch space where you can rest, observe, or simply be with yourself while remaining part of the gathering.
Community Cuddles is not a dating or hook-up event. The touch offered in these gatherings is platonic and nonsexual. The focus is authentic human connection, consent, communication, boundaries, and learning to listen to yourself and others with greater clarity.
Community Cuddles welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship statuses, body types, and levels of experience.
This Meetup group is the home for upcoming Community Cuddles workshops presented by Heart Man Healing Arts throughout Portland, Salem, Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
Join the group to hear about upcoming gatherings, locations, and registration opportunities.
Connect at the pace of your own yes.
For expanded information about the workshop, community agreements, the Solitude Zone, frequently asked questions, and facilitator Rob Patton’s approach, visit:
Upcoming events
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Community Cuddles — Portland/Vancouver
The Soul Ascension Studio, 300 E 13th St #103, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA, Vancouver, WA, USCommunity Cuddles
What if connection could happen at the pace of your own yes?
Community Cuddles is a three-hour, guided, consent-centered workshop for authentic human connection.
Through experiential activities, we practice clear communication, boundaries, consent, relational presence, and the freedom to give voice to both our yes and our no. The workshop culminates in optional community cuddling, where we can put these practices into action.Connect at the pace of your own yes.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
3:00-6:00 pm
Doors open at 2:30 pm
The Soul Ascension Studio
Vancouver, WAGet Tickets
https://events.humanitix.com/community-cuddles-portland-vancouver-nov-1
Your RSVP does not complete your registration to Community Cuddles
Singles, couples, and friends are all welcome. You choose whether, how, and with whom you participate in touch. Couples may choose to connect with others or participate exclusively with one another.
Everything is optional.
You are welcome to participate fully, observe an activity, change your mind, take a break, or spend time in our Solitude Zone — a no-touch, no-invitations-to-touch space where you can remain part of the gathering while simply being with yourself.
This is not a dating or hook-up event
Community Cuddles is about authentic human connection, consent, communication, boundaries, and presence. There is no expectation of romantic or sexual interaction.
What we'll explore
We practice giving and receiving clear yes and no, making and receiving requests, noticing our own boundaries and desires, changing our minds, and connecting with others in ways that feel authentic.
The gathering concludes with optional community cuddling, where everything we've practiced — asking, listening, choosing, and respecting boundaries — comes together.
You never have to cuddle to belong.
Arrival
Doors open at 2:30 p.m., giving you time to check in, settle into the space, and become comfortable before we begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.Because the opening agreements and consent instruction establish the foundation for the entire workshop, please plan to arrive during the check-in period and be ready to begin together at 3:00.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and relax. Additional preparation details will be provided after registration. Feel free to bring a snack to share.
Community Cuddles Testimonial
“Rob’s calm, grounded presence and genuine care create an environment where people feel safe, welcomed, and accepted exactly as they are. I can’t imagine anyone better to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for authentic human connection.”
— Debbie D., Community Cuddles participant, Boulder, ColoradoYour facilitator
Community Cuddles is facilitated by Rob Patton, MDiv, founder of Heart Man Healing Arts.
Rob’s background includes contemplative chaplaincy, clinical and hospice spiritual care, mediation, ritual facilitation, Reiki, professional cuddle training, and mentorship.His approach creates a compassionate environment where your autonomy, dignity, and choices are respected.
For expanded information about the workshop, community agreements, the Solitude Zone, frequently asked questions, and facilitator Rob Patton’s approach, visit:
heartmanhealingarts.com/community-cuddles1 attendee
Past events
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