Connecting the Collective: ONE LOVE HUB Meet & Greet
The Experience
You're warmly invited to join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and community as we gather to deepen relationships, welcome new members, and celebrate the launch of the new ONE LOVE HUB website and integrated event calendar.
Whether you've been part of ONE LOVE HUB from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, we warmly welcome you to this sober, clarity-centered evening of connection. Come meet fellow community members, organizers, and visionaries. Share a meal, spark new friendships, exchange ideas, and help imagine what's possible as we continue growing a more connected, collaborative ecosystem together.
Our evening will include:
• A relaxed opening circle and guided connection practice
• Shared visioning for the future of our community
• Meet & mingle with new and old friends
• Community potluck and heart-centered conversation
Please bring a healthy vegan dish to share in the spirit of ahimsa (non-harming), along with your own reusable plate or bowl, utensils, and water bottle, if possible, to reduce waste.
Hosted by Elana Stern, founder of Tantra Collective and ONE LOVE HUB, and Matthew Golben, website developer, in the home of generous members of our community.
Come as you are, enjoy the company, and help us grow the collective in a space of presence, clarity, and connection.
Together, we awaken. Together, we grow the collective.
Evening Flow
Opening Circle
Arrival into to the space, ground, and connect
Shared Visioning
Open forum for sharing community vision
Potluck Mingle
Socialize over shared vegan potluck
Hosts
Elana Stern
Elana Stern is a devoted guide in Tantra Yoga, walking the path of love and supporting individuals, couples, and groups in cultivating sacred connection, embodied presence, and lasting transformation. She was drawn to meditation as a teenager, studied Eastern Philosophy and Religion academically, trained with celebrity fitness icons in NYC, and earned Yoga Teacher certifications in both Vinyasa Yoga (Cindy Lee lineage) and Restorative Yoga. Her foundation is further enriched by training in Tibetan Buddhist, Transcendental, Vipassana, Mindfulness, and Sonic Meditation modalities, as well as Pranayama breathwork and Reiki techniques. Her journey expanded through advanced certification with Yoga Chitta—a Black-owned yoga school serving the BIPOC community-where she mentors yoga teacher trainees. After a life-altering kundalini awakening opened a portal into deeper energetic and tantric realms, she became a certified facilitator of Tao Tantra Arts (Mantak Chia and Osho lineages), with additional certification in trauma-awareness, and is a graduate of the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA). With a vision for evolving consciousness in Philadelphia, Elana founded the Tantra Collective—producing curated offerings for embodied spiritual connection—and ONE LOVE HUB, the city's co-created community for conscious events. With decades of practice in movement, meditation, and energy healing, Elana's teaching bridges the physical and the spiritual. She invites you into a deeper relationship with your body, your breath, your heart, and each other—where love becomes the path home to your divine nature.
Matthew Golben
Matthew Golben is a man of many talents—a data engineer by day and a lifelong student of movement, healing, and conscious community. As the developer behind the ONE LOVE HUB website and integrated event calendar, Matt has generously woven together his technical expertise with a passion for connection and collaboration. Beyond the screen, he's a licensed massage therapist, acrobat, dancer, and dedicated space holder who believes meaningful relationships are at the heart of thriving communities. He is honored to help cultivate a platform that makes it easier for our region to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
FAQs
- Who is this gathering for?
Everyone is welcome—whether you're already a member of ONE LOVE HUB or joining us for the first time. This gathering is about growing community and making meaningful connections.
- Can I bring a friend or partner?
Absolutely. Come solo, with a friend, or with your partner. All are welcome, and we invite new members to join the ONE LOVE HUB community. If you're bringing a friend or partner, please be sure to include them in your RSVP registration.
- Is there an age restriction?
This gathering is primarily intended for adults. However, well-behaved children are welcome when accompanied by attentive parents or guardians.
- What should I bring?
Please bring:
A healthy vegan dish to share, honoring the spirit of ahimsa (non-harming)
Gluten-free and sugar-free dishes are warmly welcomed
A small note listing your ingredients to support those with dietary restrictions
A reusable plate or bowl, utensils, and water bottle, if possible, to help reduce waste
Cushion or pillow to sit upon the floor
- Is alcohol or intoxicants permitted?
This is a sober, clarity-centered gathering, and we ask that no alcohol or intoxicating substances be brought or consumed. The invitation is to connect with presence, authenticity, and one another.
- Is the start time important?
Doors open at 6pm, with our Opening Circle beginning at 6:30pm. While you're welcome to arrive or depart as needed, we encourage arriving on time so we can begin the evening together.
- Can I drop-in or register at the door?
We kindly ask everyone to RSVP in advance so we can prepare the space and potluck accordingly. If you're bringing a friend or partner, please include them in your RSVP registration as well.
- Why do I need to provide my contact information when registering?
For important contact reasons and for the safety of all, we need your true name, email address, and phone number when registering. We do not allow any anonymous participants, and any registrations under a false name or contact information may be canceled.
- Where is the gathering located?
This gathering takes place in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia at a private residence of generous community members. The address is included in your registration order confirmation email, under "Message from the Host". For privacy and safety, please do not share the address. We ask that everyone register in advance.
- Is there parking available?
There is ample unrestricted street parking throughout the neighborhood. You're also welcome to rideshare, take SEPTA (the train station is just a few blocks away), or ride your bicycle if you're inclined.
- Where do I enter the home?
Please enter through the red side door and leave your shoes at the entrance.
- What if I have food allergies or accessibility needs?
Please contact us before the gathering, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
- What is the COVID protocol?
While masks are not required, we ask that you take mindful health and cleanliness precautions. Please arrive in good bodily and clothing hygiene, wash your hands upon arrival, and refrain from attending if you’re feeling unwell. Your care supports the safety and comfort of our shared space.
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