Member Spotlight—Nancy H.

Nancy H. is a Tillager of many talents—bike and adventure enthusiast, writer, and new beekeeper.

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How long have you been in the city? Tell us a little about your journey.

I grew up in the East Bay and didn’t plan on living in SF, but I ended up seeing a sublet in the Inner Sunset. The neighborhood has really captured my heart. 

Before this, I lived in Oaxaca for two years. I was there for a bikepacking trip (through bikepacking.com). I didn’t technically have to do the trip right away, so I took a few months to settle in and even took some singing lessons. Nowadays I mainly bike to commute.

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How many steps are you away from Tillage?‍

I’m a 10 minute walk away. I did the math, and that’s about 1000 steps.

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What does a typical day or week look like for you, and how has Tillage become a part of that routine?

I work in person twice a week in the East Bay and work from home the rest of the week. It’s great to have Tillage so close by — I can eat lunch at home and then come back or pop in at night and on weekends. I appreciate the third place Tillage provides.

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What drew you to Tillage, and what have you enjoyed about being part of the community so far?

Before Tillage, I would work at coffee shops. They helped me focus more, meet people, and get out of the house. However, there were limitations, like having to sit in the same spot for hours and not being able to leave my things to walk around or go to the bathroom.

I saw Tillage on Instagram and immediately clicked on it. Looking at the website, I could tell that it was leagues above a WeWork — Tillage has character and intention. 

The layout of the space is great. There are places to hang out and eat, and you can lock in to do work in the library and phone booths. I also appreciate Gatherings like the salon series that bring people together. 

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Where's your favorite spot at Tillage? e.g. sitting by the front window in the library, the leather bench at the community table in the Lounge, the bathroom with the mural, etc.

The library in the back by the bookshelves — the wood tables and the warm lighting. 

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What does being a community member mean to you?

It’s important to be present and appreciative when others make an effort to connect. I think of it as recognizing and reciprocating, plus contributing to the community by sharing your skills or presence.

My favorite part of the Tillage community is the events. I really appreciate when there’s intention behind things. At the last salon series event I attended, little details like a welcome drink and the printed packets of reading material made me feel cared for.  

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What’s one local spot you couldn’t live without, and what’s one memory you’ve made there?

I love Golden Gate Park, specifically Blue Heron Lake and Strawberry Hill. I really like morning walks there. There’s something so sacred about the morning, seeing all the animals and trees. Springtime last year was really nice, seeing the ducklings and goslings and their downy fur. One time it was raining and I saw a crawfish; it was really cute and little, but every time I tried to approach it would hold up its claws.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I just got accepted into a two year beekeeper apprenticeship program (San Francisco Bee-cause). My dad is from Mexico, and on his land there he has hives and really good honey. I’ve also been going to meetings at the San Francisco Beekeepers Association.