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Tired of Dating Apps? Try a Different Way to Meet Singles in Berlin
**Tired of Endless Swiping?**
You’re not the only one.
Most people who join us say the same thing:
**Dating started to feel rushed, performative, or strangely disconnected.**
So we built something different.
Conscious Connections Club hosts Relational Labs — **guided social experiences** designed to spark real conversation, emotional depth, and authentic connection.
Events now run in **40+ cities across six continents**, bringing together singles who value curiosity, presence, and meaningful interaction.
Before joining an event, everyone attends a short introduction call so you can understand the space and decide if it feels like your kind of people.
**[Get the Zoom Link →](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)**
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**What Happens On The Call**
This is a 35-minute alignment call with the founder.
On the call you’ll learn:
• why this community was created
• how Relational Labs are different from speed dating or typical singles events
• how we curate intentional spaces across 40+ cities
• what actually happens at the events
• why many people return again and again
Some calls have two people, others twenty or more.
You’re welcome to simply listen and get a feel for the space.
Many people attend their first event alone — and most leave having met someone they genuinely want to see again.
Sometimes it becomes friendship.
Sometimes romance.
Often it's simply the relief of realizing you're not the only one craving deeper connection.
***
**[See If This Is Your Scene →](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)**
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**Why We Require This Call**
The introduction helps us keep events intentional, respectful, and aligned.
It also gives you the chance to decide if the experience feels right for you before joining a live event.
No pressure. Just clarity.
***
**[Get the Zoom Link →](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)**
Reading Party ☕️📚
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***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org***
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**Event Info:**
Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion.
\- 19:00\-19:30 \- Meet & greet
\- 19:30\-20:30 \- Silent focus time
\- 20:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee
**Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️
* **To reserve your place, a ticket (€11,90/event) or a community pass (only €24,90/MONTH) [from the website ](www.pausify.org)*www.pausify.org* is required**
* **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms.**
***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?***
Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*.
Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover.
See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️**
**[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website ](www.pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org***
For questions, please contact us over [Website](www.pausify.org/) ***www.pausify.org*** as this platform can have issues. Thank you!
*Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*
ALL-Berlin (agile learning lab Berlin) - March2026 - near Landsberger Allee
Dear Friends,
"**Deutsche Post IT Services GmbH**" will be our host in March 2026! YAY!
Address is: Storkower Straße 140, 10407 Berlin
Thanks a lot for inviting us!
Our standard-text:
Are you an agile practitioner and learner? A Problem-Solver, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Coach or an awesome Manager? This is our space to learn together. Bring your challenge, opportunity or problem! Anything you want to share, practice or learn about!
This afternoon will be all about learning through exchanging. We will create a list of topics and form small groups to work together in an open space format.
Options include:
* ask for help with a current situation
* bring and practice a method or technique
* practice coaching, where the coach and the coachee both learn
this space is safe to fail!
Happy to have you as a part of our awesome community!
Your ALL-Berlin crew: Alex & Simon
Breathe Free - Consious Breathwork Session in Berlin
\#\#\# Was ist Breathwork?
Conscious Breathwork bedeutet bewusstes atmen. Und das ist es letztendlich auch, was wir etwa 70 Minuten lang machen werden. In einer Breathwork Session geht es vor allem darum, dass Du loslassen, Dich entspannen und mit Dir selbst und Deinem Unterbewusstsein verbinden kannst. Das geht am besten, in dem Du gar nichts erwartest und nicht so viel dadrüber nachdenkst. ✨
\#\#\# Das erwartet Dich
Nach einem kurzen Check-In beginnen wir mit der Session. Die Atmung kann im Liegen oder Sitzen statt finden, ganz nach Deiner Wahl. Du wirst durch ein bewegendes Musikset geführt, wodurch Du in eine Trance-Atemmeditation gelangst. Hier kannst Du unter anderem diese Erfahrungen machen:
Stress abbauen, herausfinden, was da noch in Dir steckt, Dein Potential entfalten, innere Anspannungen lösen oder unterdrückte Emotionen freilassen, in Dich hinein horchen und Lösungen finden, Kreative Ideen und Visionen erhalten oder einfach eine berührende Zeit haben.
\#\#\# Über Nina
Seit 2015 bin ich [Anusara® Elements™](https://www.anusarayoga.com/) Yogalehrerin. Es folgten viele Weiterbildungen in den Bereichen Chakren, Meditation, Yoga und Trauma. 2018 habe ich mich zudem auf die Heldenreise begeben. Seit 2023 bin ich Atemtherapeutin Conscious Breathwork nach der [Lichtatmung®](https://naou.de/lichtatmung/) und freue mich sehr, Dich bei Deiner Reise begleiten zu dürfen. In meine Sessions fließen meine unterschiedlichen Erfahrungen ein. Was mich jedoch am meisten bewegt:
Mich begeistert alles, was Dich mehr bei Dir selbst ankommen lässt, Dich mit Deiner Lebendigkeit und vor allem Deinem Herzen verbindet!
\#\#\# Bitte mitbringen:
– Yogamatte oder andere Unterlage (z.B Isomatte), damit Du es schön gemütlich hast
– Lockere, angenehme Kleidung
– Alles andere, was Dich noch wohlfühlen lässt.
Decken, Wasser und Snacks gibt es vor Ort!
\#\#\# Deine Investition & Buchung
Der Standard Preis beträgt 25 €.
Das Ticket 1+1 Bring a Friend kostet 45€ und ist gültig für zwei.
Du kannst die Tickets hier kaufen und mit mit allen gängigen Zahlungsmethoden schnell & einfach bezahlen.
Tickets:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathe-free-conscious-breathwork-session-tickets-1975099319232](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathe-free-conscious-breathwork-session-tickets-1975099319232)
\#\#\# Bitte beachte\, dass der Platz auf 5 Teilnehmer:innen begrenzt ist\, sichere Dir rechtzeitig Deinen Platz\.
\#\#\# Die Veranstaltung findet in Berlin\-Prenzlauer Berg statt\.
Wenn Du Fragen hast oder weitere Informationen benötigst, melde Dich gerne bei mir: info@ninahrkalovic.com
Weitere Infos zu mir und meinen Events:
[www.ninahrkalovic.com](www.ninahrkalovic.com)
###Kanäle für Tickets, Aktuelles und nächste Events:
Instagram: [www.instagram.com/conscious_breathwork_berlin](www.instagram.com/conscious_breathwork_berlin)
Telegram: [t.me/consciousbreathwork](t.me/consciousbreathwork)
Sprachcafé
Unser internationales Sprachcafé richtet sich an Alt- und Neu-Berliner\*innen, Reisende und Anwohner\*innen - alle sind willkommen!
Bei heißem Tee und Kaffee und frischen Waffeln könnt ihr mit Menschen aus aller Welt ins Gespräch kommen. Um das Eis zu brechen, haben wir verschiedene Spieleinheiten vorbereitet - wie zum Beispiel ein Kennlern-Bingo, Impro-Theater-Übungen und ein kleines Berlin-Quiz. Selbstverständlich ist die Teilnahme an den Spielen freiwillig und ihr könnt euch gerne einfach gemütlich unterhalten. Wir möchten vor allem Sprachstudierende ermutigen teilzunehmen, und Berlin in diesem Rahmen aus verschiedenen Perspektiven kennenzulernen, persönliche Kontakte zu knüpfen und in das kulturelle Kiezleben der Stadt einzutauchen.
Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Berliner IT-Stammtisch für Freelancer vom DBITS e.V.
Hallo,
es ist wieder so weit, der zweite Freitag im März ist schon diese Woche. Deshalb habe ich im Neffes am Freitag Abend für uns den hintere Bereich reserviert und ich freue mich schon, euch wieder persönlich zu sehen!
Und hier der übliche Ankündigungstext:
Unser zweimonatliches Treffen steht wieder an!
An jedem zweiten Freitag eines ungeraden Monats treffen wir Selbstständige, Unternehmer und Freiberufler aus der IT uns wieder um 19:00 Uhr im Neffes.
Bei einem gemütlichen Zusammensein werden wir uns über fast alle Themen unterhalten.
Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf den beruflichen Themen. Z. B. wie gehen andere mit den Kunden und deren Mitarbeitern um, was sind die neuesten Insider Infos von den verschiedenen Unternehmen, wie sieht es bei den anderen mit den Einsatzorten und Arbeitsbedingungen aus und vieles mehr.
Es wird wie immer ein interessanter Abend mit einem umfangreichen Erfahrungsaustausch werden, der einen auch beruflich weiterbringt.
Mit dem DBITS e.V. wollen wir die Anerkennung von IT-Freiberuflern in der Gesellschaft und Politik vorantreiben. Dort gibt es leider noch einen sehr großen Aufhol- und Aufklärungsbedarf und damit viel zu besprechen und zu erfahren. Des Weiteren bietet uns der Verein ein breites Netzwerk an Leuten mit den gleichen Zielen und Problemen.
Aber wie gesagt, das Ziel ist ein schöner, informativer Abend, es gibt kein Mitgliederzwang.
Nimm teil, ich freue mich schon auf Dich!
Viele Grüße und eine gute Zeit bis zum nächsten Freitag!
@ Anna Blume - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!
The "classical" bookswap is simple:
* We meet in a café and put the book(s) we brought down on the tables.
* We browse and discuss the books with one another while sipping coffee or hot chocolate, or eating cake.
* We write our names down on any books we’d like to take home (post-its and pens provided).
* At the end of the evening, negotiate any books that are contended and take a new-to-you book home!
Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied! A Bookswap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one!
This is a great way to give your books a new home and make room for new books: that book you feel guilty for not having read even though it's been sitting on your bedside table for the last 5 years, the book you liked but didn't love, the book you loved so much you want everyone to read it, the book you somehow own three copies of, that book you absolutely hated even though everyone else loves it, and so on.
Moreover, you will meet fellow readers, get a new book or two, and several book recommendations. We’ve often had readers experience books they wouldn't normally buy and enjoy it.
GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING
* Please bring a book! It's not that you bring one you take one, but do try your best to bring something.
* Books stay on the tables, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so that everyone can have a look. We are notably not first come first serve. Please wait until you are leaving to bag the book.
* If two or more people want the only copy of a book, negotiate. Maybe one of you reads it first and then gives it to the others. Or perhaps they have found another book instead. Or leave it to fate and toss a coin. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire. In any case, please don't walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know.
These negotiations are fun and easy, so don't shy away from a book because there's already a name on it, and feel free to put your name on as many books as you find interesting. It's not that you bring one you take one; you may take as many as you can negotiate.
* Political discussions with consent: make sure the people you are talking to would like to have a political discussion with you.
* Please respect this space as first and foremost a community for connecting readers over their love of books and reading, stories, and narratives of all sorts. Please be respectful of tastes and opinions.
* If something is bothering you, please reach out to the organizers, and we'll do our best to resolve it.
* Lastly, don't expect your book back. It will find a new home. If you love it, let it go.
Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, “classics", Krimis, Booker winners, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Self-Help and more. You never know who can read what languages, and there's no accounting for taste.
We are a delightful and international group of readers.
We look forward to swapping with you!
Conference Planning Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
German Language Learners Conversation Afternoon: Practice Your German!
Join us for an afternoon of cultural exchange and German conversation practice at our Berlin Conversation Meetup Group event — complete with interesting chats and a beer or two at our local bar BrewDog Berlin Mitte.
Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about language learning, culture, and community. Share your experiences, learn about different cultures, and engage in meaningful discussions across German language levels. From beginners to advanced levels, all learners and speakers of German are welcome!
Whether you're a local resident or a curious traveler, this event promises to be a blend of fun, learning, and connecting with others who value the richness of cultural diversity and language learning. This event is hosted by the online language school lalia-berlin.com, helping German learners to overcome communication barriers and grow into confident speakers of German. Join us for this fun afternoon of practice and renew your motivation to break through to the next level in German!
We use a [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CumRuFFzUWGF6jToK3GHIA?mode=wwt) where we share updates like the exact location and any last-minute info on the day of the event. **Feel free to join if you’d like to stay in the loop**: https://lalia-berlin.com/offline-events
Sunday Afternoon LW + ACX Meetup
If you’re reading this, you’re invited. Please don't hesitate to come even if you feel awkward about it, even if you're not "the typical ACX reader", even if you're worried people won't like you, etc.
Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+2-6QId-rIOczNWIy
Location is the Espresso House coffee shop near Nordbahnhof, the same one where we have been before.
[Espresso House](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.533104%2C%2013.387528)
Gartenstraße 85-87 · Berlin
Shamanic Breathwork 2 h Conscious Connected Breathwork (Psychedelic)
**Shamanic Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release (nervous system release). Intense states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware.
Price is only for the room.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.[ABOUT US STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
Connection Games & Findhorn‑Kreistänze LIVE — Offener Sonntag
**Ein offener, gemeinsschaftlicher Sonntag**
**mit Connection Games und meditativen Findhorn‑Kreistänzen.**
Wir kommen über das gemeinsame Erleben in Kontakt:
Spielerisch, aus der Stille, in Bewegung mit Musik.
Gemeinsam schaffen wir Raum - für Präsenz,
Verbundenheit und Lebendigkeit.
**Die stillen und die bewegten Kreistänze** öffnen einen Raum,
sich nach innen und nach außen zu verbinden.
In den sich wiederholenden Bewegungen werden wir langsamer,
gegenwärtiger, und kommen ganz im Jetzt an.
Tanzend berühren wir alte Traditionen
und lassen sie in unserer Zeit weiterklingen:
lebendig, getragen, in Bewegung. (Inspiriert von Martin Scheiwiller)
**Connection Games**
öffnen einen spielerischen Erfahrungsraum für Verbindung. Wir erkunden miteinander wie wir zuhören, uns mitteilen, fühlen, spielen und wie Kontakt entsteht - ehrlich, gegenwärtig, von Moment zu Moment.
Nicht um etwas zu erreichen, sondern um wahrzunehmen, was zwischen uns lebendig ist.
**Wann:** Sonntag, 15. März
**Zeit:** 10:00–15:00 Uhr
**Wo:** Care & Share Berlin - Schöneberg
**Beitrag (Selbsteinschätzung):**
40 € / 50 € / 60 €
**Anmeldung:**
Bitte melde dich per [E‑Mail](mailto:sophie@connecting-circle.de) **bis spätestens** **09.März bei mir an.**
denn die Teilnehmer\*innenzahl ist begrenzt.
**[sophie@connecting-circle.de](mailto:sophie@connecting-circle.de)**
Die Anmeldung ist mit der Überweisung des Beitrags verbindlich und sichert deinen Platz.
**Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig, du bist willkommen.**
**Ich freue mich auf dich, euch und uns.**
**Herzlich,**
**Sophie**
Saturday Afternoon Creative Coffee and Talk
**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕**
After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book)
**What’s the plan?**
We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee.
**Who’s welcome?**
Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us.
**When & how?**
Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group.
➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee)
Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details.
**Why join?**
* Because you deserve a break.
* Because you enjoy being creative.
* Because you enjoy boardgames
* Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy.
* Because coffee tastes even better when shared.
* Because Saturday afternoons were made for this.
Respect and Safety:
There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately.
We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self.
Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice.
See you soon!
—Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕
🎲 Neurodivergent Board & Card Game Meetup 🎲
**Join us for an afternoon of board games/card games, connection, and fun!**
Location: Zwischenraume, formerly Curious Fabrications https://maps.app.goo.gl/v8tCPcZugTmRq8HN8
Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to playing games, you're welcome here. We’ll teach you some of our favorites, or you can bring your own game and introduce it to others.
**📖 What to Expect**
* We’re passionate about board games and excited to share them with you!
* No experience needed - we'll decide spontaneously which games we'll play depending on the games you bring and then guide you through the rules of games.
We are **happy to help you choose a game** that suits you best. Some games are cooperative, while others are competitive—so there’s something for everyone!
If you'd like, bring your own board or card game! Just be prepared to explain the rules to new players.
We'll also have an extra silent room for noise sensitive people since some games can be very loud. 🔊
Arriving late? No problem! You may be able to join a game right away or there might be a short wait.
📖 **Event Guidelines**
❤ **Be kind and respectful**—we’re creating a safe and welcoming space together.
🧩 **Bring anything that helps you feel comfortable** (noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, etc.).
☕ Since we’re meeting at a café, **please support the venue by ordering a snack or drink. Outside drinks or snacks are not permitted.**
📖 **Limited Spots & RSVPs**
To keep the event enjoyable for everyone, we have a limited number of spaces available. If you RSVP and can no longer make it, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so someone else can take your spot. This helps us plan games and ensure everyone has a great time!
Come as you are and enjoy a space where you can have fun, experience games, and connect with other neurodivergent folks.
**We can’t wait to meet you!**
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Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
From Chaos to Clarity to Control - A Workshop For Business Leaders
Is your business taking more of your time than you would like?
[Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success.
* Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses
* Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business
* How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements
* How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs
* How to manage your time for maximum effect
* How to deal with nonperforming employees
* How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization
Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab.
Reserve your spot via this link:
https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)
2026 Licking County Gardening Conference - Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard $60
Save the Date 🌱
The Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to the annual gardening conference, open to everyone who enjoys growing plants.
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 OSU Newark Campus - Reese center
🎟️ Tickets go on sale in January and this event fills fast, sells out every year
🌿 2026 Theme: Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard
You will hear practical ideas that help you rethink small spaces and try new approaches at home. This conference also arrives at the perfect time of year. It helps soothe the urge to get outside while winter is still around. Central Ohio gardeners wait until late May to plant outdoors, so this day helps you plan and daydream about spring projects.
Speakers
• Joseph Tychonievich, author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style
• Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage
• Denise Schreiber, author of Eat Your Roses
You will find vendors, a silent raffle, and friendly conversations with other gardeners.
Registration
• Register by January 31 to pay 50 dollars
• Starting February 1, the fee is 60 dollars
• Tickets at the door are 75 dollars
• Boxed lunch, coffee and pastries are included
MGV website: [https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference](https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference)
9:00-9:20 Registration & Complimentary Muffins & Vendor Visits
(Auditorium)
9:20-9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
(Auditorium)
9:30-10:20 Denise Schreiber, “Mrs Know It All” Pittsburg, PA
Beyond the Garden Gate, Peeking at the Neighbor’s
(Ballroom/Hallway).
10:20–10:40 Break-Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables
(Auditorium)
10:40–11:30 Debra Knapke, “The Garden Sage”
Columbus Ohio
Wanting it All—Evolving as a Gardener
(Ballroom)
11:30-12:15 Lunch (Catered/Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables
12:30–1:00
Break Out—Session 1
(Ballroom) Dawn Seymour
Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional Design
(Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter, Ross County Ag. & Natural
Resources Extension Educator
Growing Berries in Home Gardens
(Ballroom)
1:10–1:40 Break Out Session 2
Dawn Seymour
Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional
Design
(Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter
Growing Berries in the Home Garden
(Ballroom/Hallway)
1:40-2:10 Break: Final Visit to Vendors & Raffle Tables
2:10–3:00 Joseph Tychonievich, South Bend, IN, Writer, Plant Breeder, Gardener
Big Ideas, Small Spaces: Making Creative Gardens on Small Properties
Free In-Person Event: Handle Self-Confidence & Motivation to Achieve Your Goals
This is an in-person meeting.
Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living.
Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation.
This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome:
-Out-of-control unwanted emotions
-Low self-esteem
-Anxiety
-Negativity
-Stress
-Irrational fears
-Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents
-Breakups
-Betrayals
-Feeling like you're not really yourself
-Self-doubt...
We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup!
This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).





















