Reclaim your presence this season. Free drop-in experiment in real connection at Treeline. No phones, no agenda, just genuine conversation.
In a season filled with obligations and to-do lists, what if you gave yourself permission to just be present? Join us for the Sunday Social Experiment, a free drop-in gathering where strangers become real people through the simple act of genuine conversation. Part of our Presence over Presents series, this is your invitation to slow down, put your phone away, and discover what happens when we actually show up for each other. WALK-INS WELCOME!
What You'll Experience
THE ADVENTURE:
Complete device-free environment for 3 hours
Conversation prompt cards to use during the event and take home
Optional 3-minute guided conversation experiences with adventure-themed prompts
Free participation - just show up ready to connect
Why Treeline?
Treeline Outfitters believes that adventure begins with connection - to nature, community, and one another. As both taproom and outfitter, they create spaces where people gather before and after outdoor adventures. With craft beverages (including low-ABV and non-alcoholic options), Treeline is the perfect Third Space for authentic community building.
What You'll Leave With
New connections with fellow Portsmouth community members
Conversation skills that work everywhere - from family dinners to workplace interactions
Sunday energy that actually prepares you for Monday instead of dreading it
Take-home conversation prompts to spark authentic connections anywhere
The Experience
This isn't networking, therapy, or forced team-building. It's an experiment in what happens when we put our devices away and remember what genuine human connection feels like. Whether you're new to Portsmouth, looking to meet like-minded people, or simply curious about authentic conversation, this experience is designed for anyone ready to trade screen time for real time.
Device Management: First 50 people get Yondr pouches (professional phone security pouches). Additional participants welcome with honor system device-free participation.
Why "Presence over Presents" This Season
The holidays amplify everything, including our disconnection. Between work parties, family gatherings, and endless shopping, when do we actually connect? This experiment creates space for something different: quality time with new people, free from the performance and pressure of the season. No gift exchanges, no networking agendas, no small talk about your holiday plans. Just presence.
Ready to beat the Sunday Scaries with real human connection? Join us for Portsmouth's most adventurous social experiment.