The schedule for 2023’s event is still in development. We’ll be updating this page as plans for the conference come together.
Typical Twin Oaks Communities Conference Schedule
Friday
2:00 pm – Registration opens
3:00 – 5:00 – Tour of Twin Oaks
5:00 – 6:00 – Greeting Circle at the bonfire (or pavilion if raining)
6:00 – 7:00 – Dinner
7:30 – 8:30 – Consent workshop
8:30 – late – Open Mic at the Pavilion
Saturday
7:30am – 9:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 – Opening Circle
10:00 – noon – Meet the Communities – group representatives in attendance introduce themselves and their communities and answer questions. This is a great time to network!
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 – Open Space Introduction
1:45 – 6:00 – Workshop and Panel Sessions
6:00 – 7:30 – Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 – Community film screenings in the pavilion
8:00 – late – Social and dance party
Sunday
7:30 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 pm – Workshop and Panel Sessions
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch
1:15 – 4:00 pm – Open Space: Participant led discussions, activities or workshops on any topic under the sun!
4:00 – 4:30pm – Closing circle*
4:30 – Late – Tour, volleyball, dinner, and bonfire at Acorn Community
6:00 – 7:30pm – Dinner at the conference site
*Closing Circle: Many people pack up and leave after the closing circle and heading home from Acorn’s festivities. However, we will have a small dinner at the conference site for those who are sticking around, and attendees are welcome to camp at the site on Sunday evening.
Monday
While 2023’s schedule is still in development, in past years other local intentional communities have hosted a Monday Program.