Chicago Rad Fae

Winter Gatherette 2027

5th Annual Chicago Radical Faerie ❄️ Winter Gatherette

Experience a cozy, all day / every day, come-and-go community gathering at WanderHaus in Chicago (Feb 11–15). Enjoy communal meals, events, rituals, workshops and more – all created by the community, for the community. This event is powered by donations and will always be NOTAFLOF (no-one turned away for lack of funds).

✏️ Registration

Feb 11–15, at WanderHaus in Chicago
Registration will open on January 1, 2027

Registration Coming Soon!
Registration closes on Feb 4th, is limited to 65 attendees, and prioritizes active local fae and out-of-town fae.
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✅ Jan 1st – Feb 4th: Open Registration
To help with travel planning & community continuity, active local fae and out-of-town fae will receive immediate spots. All other registrations will be added to our Wait List. [an ‘active local fae’ is someone who’s attended at least one Chicago “by Fae 💕 for Fae” event between June – Dec, 2026]

🛑 Feb 5th: Registration is Closed
Registration closes one week before the Gatherette. At this time we’ll verify everyone’s attendance, and fill any open spots by randomly pulling from the Wait List until we reach 65 attendees.

❄️ Feb 11th – 15th: Winter Gatherette

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❓ What Happens at 65 Registrations?
Because WanderHaus is a private home, we have to be mindful of space to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. Once we reach 65 attendees, all additional registrations go to the Wait List.

On Feb 5th, if any spots open up during finalization, we’ll randomly pull from the Wait List to fill the house with as much love and magic as it can hold!

🔮 Calendar of Events

Faerie magic all day, every day

View the Calendar

🔔 Reminder: any attendance, for any part of Winter Gatherette, requires registration – even if you’re just popping in to say hello, or simply want to attend a single event, we cannot accommodate you unless you’ve registered.

🎒 What to Bring

  • An eagerness to participate
  • Your open heart, and a willingness to be vulnerable
  • Water bottle 💦
  • Towel [if using the sauna / shower]
  • Yoga Mat [if doing yoga]
  • Fun & fancy clothes, drag, dress up, and / or dress down
  • Magical & sacred items for rituals & altars [but maybe leave any priceless, irreplaceable possessions at home]
  • Your freshly bathed body, wearing clean clothes, ready for closeness with others [showers available, bring your own towel]
  • Lube, sex toys, poppers, condoms, bulb douche [over-toilet douching only]
  • A photo of your negative COVID test, that’s no more than 3 days old. All forms of COVID test accepted [at home, rapid, PCR, etc]

Note: storage space will be extremely limited, please be mindful when packing. If you won’t be using it today, consider leaving it at home.

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Check the FAQ, or reach out to Oracle on Signal: @Shivian.13

Frequent Questions

What’s the address to WanderHaus?

Ask your local faerie friend, or contact Oracle on Signal: @Shivian.13 – also, for the safety of our community, never post the address to WanderHaus on social media, in a group chat room, or any other public space.

I can only come to parts of the Gatherette. Is that okay?

Yes, of course! Please register, and come whenever you wish!

Can I come to a day of Gatherette that I didn’t register for?

Yes! Regardless of what days you specified when registering, you’re absolutely welcome to attend any days of the Gatherette!

I have a dietary restriction / food allergy. Will there be food I can eat?

YES! Please let us know when you register, and we’ll do our best to ensure your food allergies or dietary restrictions are accommodated in the meals provided during Gathering.

Is it okay to just pop in briefly, to say hi?

Yes, we’d love to see you! Please register, no matter how long you’ll be attending.

I won’t be eating at the Gatherette. How much should I donate?

Most of the donations are used to purchase food. When you register please adjust your donation accordingly.

Can I spend the night at WanderHaus?

WanderHaus has no vacancy for overnight guests during the Gatherette. We recommend joining the Homeshare chat, which was established to help visiting fae find a place to stay for the weekend. You can opt-in to join the Homeshare chat when you register, or message Oracle to be added.

I want to support this NOTAFLOF [no-one turned away for lack of funds] event, and would like to donate more than the requested amount. Is that okay?

YES! If you are abundant with financial resources, please consider donating more to cover the costs of those who can’t – helping this community event stay NOTAFLOF [no-one turned away for lack of funds].

I have a question, comment, or concern that isn’t listed – what do I do?

Contact Oracle on Signal: @Shivian.13

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