Bean Here Now

At Bean Here Now, we exist to bring silliness, comfort, creativity, and legume-based joy into the world. Over the years, many of you have beaned with us, laughed with us, and plunged bravely into our infamous sensory experience known as the Bean Pool.

We've also learned.

We now understand that our beloved Bean Pool created more MOOP than we realized. Stray beans traveled far and wide, popping up in places they didn't belong and leaving extra work for other camps and volunteers. We hear you, we respect the feedback, and we're truly sorry for the impact.

And we want to acknowledge something else from our early days: we once brought beans to the Temple, not yet understanding the meaning and intention of that sacred space. We deeply regret that choice, and we honor the Temple as the place of reflection, remembrance, and release that it is.

We're committed to doing better.

So for SOAK 2026, the Bean Pool will rest at home. Instead, we're bringing new, creative, low-MOOP bean-themed offerings that keep the playful spirit alive without leaving a trace.

Thank you for your patience, your guidance, and your big hearts. We love this community, and we're grateful to grow with you - one bean at a time.