Who we are

Hi there! We’re Stephanie and Ben, a husband and wife duo and the brains behind The Social Greenhouse. Our love for plants has been there since day one of our relationship with our first date at the Dallas Arboretum. Stephanie is great at adopting plants that need a new home knowing that Ben will do a great job taking care of them. Ben even repurposed an old shed in the backyard into our own greenhouse to keep them happy through the winter time.

We started The Social Greenhouse with the idea and hope to share our love of plants with the community through fun and unique events like Plant Bingo. Stay tuned for more fun announcements and send us any ideas for gatherings you would like to see.

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Heather - Dallas

Hi there! I’m Heather, and I manage The Social Greenhouse events throughout the Dallas area. When I’m not working or planning events, you’ll usually find me outdoors. I love hiking, exploring new places, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, learning random new hobbies, and spending time with my two pups. I’m a bit of a serial hobby collector and have dabbled in everything from dance and aerial arts to crafting, watching musicals, cooking, piano, gardening, and probably a dozen other things that caught my attention along the way.

Professionally, I’ve spent much of my career in marketing, sales, and community building. Early on, I worked as a marketing coordinator where I helped plan events, coordinate trade shows, manage promotions, and create experiences that brought people together. Today, I continue building relationships and communities through my work in education consulting. No matter the role, I’ve always been drawn to the people side of things: creating connections, fostering engagement, and helping turn ideas into memorable experiences.

That’s one of the reasons The Social Greenhouse felt like such a natural fit. I love that our events give people a reason to step away from their screens, meet new friends, try something different, and have a lot of fun. Whether someone shows up with a group or knowing no one at all, my hope is that they leave feeling welcomed and connected. I’m excited to continue growing The Social Greenhouse community in Dallas, creating new experiences, and finding even more ways to bring people together.

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Kelly - Nashville

Hi there! I'm Kelly — the heart (and the accent) behind The Social Greenhouse Nashville. My story starts a little unexpectedly: I'm originally from Portsmouth, England, and found my way to Franklin, Tennessee after meeting my husband Brent at a marathon at Walt Disney World. These days you'll find me here with Brent, a very spoiled Corgi named Penny, a cat named Lilly, and Brent's two kids — though they're mostly off living their best lives. Add in a calendar full of the kind of events I've loved my whole life, and that's us.

I've spent over twenty years in events and performance — on stages, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between — so when I came across Stephanie and Ben and their Social Greenhouse over in Dallas, I was instantly hooked. Plant Bingo? A room full of people laughing, connecting, and leaving with a new plant baby in hand? I thought it was the most brilliant idea, and I knew it belonged in Nashville. So I reached out — and became the very first Social Greenhouse chapter outside of where it all began. (No pressure being the first, right?)

Because if there's one thing this city loves, it's a good night out, a great event, and the chance to meet your people. The Social Greenhouse Nashville is all about growing community through plants and a whole lot of fun. Whether you've got a full jungle at home or you've killed every succulent you've ever owned (no judgment here!), there's a seat at the table for you.

I can't wait to see what we grow together. Stay tuned for announcements, and send me any ideas for gatherings you'd love to see — I'm always listening.

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Eric - Austin

I’ve always believed the best way to meet people is to give them something fun to do. Event planning is where I’ve always belonged, and bringing The Social Greenhouse to Austin feels like getting back to my roots. When my old roommates Ben and Steph launched it in Dallas, I saw firsthand how well it worked and knew I wanted to make it my own.

I’m not a plant expert, and I won’t pretend to be. But bringing people together is what I care about, and I’m excited to keep growing that community across Austin one event at a time.

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