Our last gathering was beautiful, whimsical, magical. If you need a refresher, here's where this all began.

As an ode to my Peruvian maternal ancestry, I introduce to you The Ayllu.

An ayllu (eye-you) is a traditional Andean community structure of kinship-based families sharing land, resources, and responsibility. It thrives on reciprocity, mutual support, and in my eyes, a deep sense of gratitude rather than greed.

Translated into the 21st century, this ayllu lives in our shared curiosities, the lessons we gather from our own creative environments, and the way our perspectives move through one another. It's a space where we meet each other more deeply, we meet ourselves more deeply.

Yes, this is another third space. We've formed a living-room-like home for the overstimulated, the introspective, the early birds, and the night owls. A place where people don't brush past each other, but recognize the similarities hidden beneath our rhythms and those coming from the speakers.

Let's agree that serendipitous connections are so powerful. My deepest reflections have arrived through the unexpected, where two paths cross and reveal the roots beneath us. With every new connection, we discover the people and moments that shaped us, and suddenly we understand how our roots intertwine into the same tree.

The growth of this ayllu depends on all of us. Our team may curate the space, but you are the conductor. Your presence, your conversations, your openness are what shape each event into something entirely its own.

I hope The Ayllu reminds you that you are exactly where you need to be, and that love, gratitude, and abundance still exist in generous supply. This project is guided by intuition and trust, and I'm grateful you're stepping into it. I can't wait to see what you bring as you walk through the door and get comfy.

Thank you to the folks who are making this event a dream come true!

xo, Rachel

COMMUNITY & SAFETY FIRST
We do not allow homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, xenophobia, ageism (yes, we span Gen Z to Boomers), violence, or any disrespect toward another person's nature. We're here to uplift, learn, and practice empathy and gratitude.

Respect the safe space. Honor people's body language. No staring, no non-consensual touching, and no forcing conversations. If you're not sure you have consent, assume you don't unless you hear a clear yes. "Maybe" is not yes.

If you ever feel unsafe, reach out to a volunteer or team member. We look out for each other.

PHONE + PHOTO ETIQUETTE
Keep phones to a minimum. No photos of others without consent. Analog and artistic expression is welcome, but presence is the priority.

RESPECT FOR THE SPACE / LEAVE NO TRACE
We've poured time and money into designing this environment to be meaningful to our community. We are utilizing a beautifully-curated space. Please treat everything gently, do not spill (use trash cans instead of placing your empty items on a shelf) and do not steal. It jeopardizes the future of the event.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
No drinks outside the building. And most importantly: don't take the scene too seriously. We're here for inclusivity, playfulness, and good energy. Cheers!