Ray Oldenburg, in his book The Great Good Place, wrote about the importance of a gathering space free from the burdens of responsibility, informal yet intimate, cheerful, uplifting, accessible, and accommodating. It is a place to meet both those with whom we are familiar, and those we are just being acquainted. It is a place that provides novelty, perspective, friendship, and a "spiritual tonic." Our vision is to provide such a space for you.