The Kota

The Kota is the conceptual space where our live community gatherings happen.

It’s somewhere to meet and connect with like-spirited people, laugh and play with prompts, and share in the caring and compassionate energy of the group.

You are welcome to just come and be — there’s never any pressure to get actively involved. Just a gentle invitation to have a mug of something tasty, in the company of friendly Haven folks.

Why a “Kota”?

A Kota is a wilderness hut, found in rural Lapland, where Sámi reindeer herders would traditionally take refuge.

They are shelters of belonging for anyone and everyone. Somewhere to find warmth, rest, food, and connection with other passers-by.

This is a space for stories, stillness, songs, silliness, and silence.

The Haven Kota was created for us to gather, just as we are. To be. Participate. Absorb. Slow down. Pause. Observe. Without urgency.

Community Features

The Café Timeline is a personalised feed that shows you updates from any members and forum conversations you are following.

It’s a great place to share updates about what’s on your mind and anything that has caught your attention recently.

The Café Forum is where you can start and engage with written conversations. It’s ideal if you have a topic, idea, or question that would benefit from longer form replies from the Haven hive mind.

You can return to and build on our slow meandering discussions anytime.

In the Café Community Gallery, you will find a collection of albums containing member uploads of visual materials such as photos, drawings, paintings etc.

Share any creative experiments and encourage others with theirs. Embrace imperfection!

The Café Event Calendar shows you all our upcoming live happenings. We have a mix of regular gatherings and one-off events.

You’re welcome to observe and absorb the safe and gentle vibe, whether or not you wish to get actively involved in the discussions.