After consulting with Eric Plantenburg to help build out their online community experience, I had the wild opportunity to go experience the Abundant Living Retreat in person. I’ve never participated in a container quite like this and it’s difficult to explain, but I will share it was the most transformative experience of my life. These are my observations as a participant and community strategist.

Discover how Ember helped Eric Plantenberg transform his in-person retreat into a thriving paid digital “community of communities” using Circle.so. This case study breaks down the strategy behind choosing the right platform, designing for connection, launching a scalable membership model, and building a seamless bridge between retreats and online engagement.

When we first started Gay Moms Club, the goal was clear: to create a space for LGBTQ+ moms to connect, collaborate, and support one another.

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