“Work-Collective has been exactly what our team needed. No more worrying about utilities, Wi-Fi, or furniture—just a calm, professional space where we can show up and do our best work. It’s flexible, low-stress, and full of good people.”
– Kevin Watkins, Founder
When Kevin Watkins, founder of fare·well, started looking for a new way to support his growing team, coworking was more than just a trend. It was a thoughtful shift. Based in Bend, Oregon, fare·well is a creative, collaborative company that needed a more flexible work environment. Kevin had experienced both remote work and the traditional office model, but neither felt quite right.
Managing a whole office came with a long list of to-dos: utilities, furniture, internet, upkeep—not to mention the financial overhead. “We were tired of paying for everything ourselves,” Kevin recalls. “It was a lot to manage for a small, nimble team that really just needed space to focus and collaborate.”
After exploring local options, Work-Collective stood out as a place that could offer the professionalism of an office with the flexibility of coworking. It gave fare·well the freedom to scale their workspace needs up or down, while removing the stress of daily office logistics.
One of the biggest surprises? How much the team appreciated the community. “Other members have started to feel like coworkers,” Kevin shares. “The vibe here is calm and welcoming. It feels like a real community, not just a place to plug in a laptop.”
The environment has helped the team stay focused, energized, and connected. And there’s room for fun, too: Kevin recently took home the cornhole tournament title, and his 4-year-old has proudly claimed bragging rights at home ever since.
For fare·well, Work-Collective has become more than just a workplace. It’s a flexible, feel-good headquarters for a team that’s telling stories online by turning websites into assets, without the old office headaches, leaving more room for creative thoughts.
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