The Grotto is a coworking and creative community in downtown York, PA offering flexible workspace, artist studios, offices, event space, and workshops for entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses.
Our Mission: The Grotto Community Center exists to equip, educate, and empower creatives, entrepreneurs, and community members by providing space, resources, and opportunities to grow.
We believe that when people have the support to try something new — whether that’s starting a business, making art, or building an idea — entire communities become stronger.
What We Do
The Grotto is a community-centered creative and entrepreneurial hub in York, PA.
Through coworking, artist studios, events, and shared resources, we create an environment where people can:
explore ideas
build something real
connect with others doing the same
Whether you’re just getting started or growing something bigger, The Grotto is designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward.
Our Story
The Grotto began as a simple idea: what if creatives and small business owners didn’t have to figure it out alone?
From 2019 to early 2025, we operated out of Continental Square in downtown York, building a community of people who wanted more — more connection, more support, and more space to create.
Today, we’ve moved into our permanent home at The Grotto Commons, located at 17 E Philadelphia Street — a 30,000 square foot campus designed to expand what’s possible for our community.
Where We’re Going
The Commons represents our next chapter.
We are actively building a space that supports not just individual work, but collective growth — where creativity, entrepreneurship, and community intersect in meaningful ways.
We’re asking a simple question: what if we built something bigger, together?
Leadership & Community
The Grotto is currently supported by a working board, contractors, and community leaders as we build toward our next phase of staffing.
Ava Belmont, Community Manager
A passionate bridge builder and community advocate, Ava is a firm believer in the power of showing up for one another and human connection. Whether she's welcoming a new member or brewing a fresh pot of joe, she loves creating spaces where people feel like they belong.
When she's not at The Grotto, you'll find her volunteering in the community, out on a run or hike, writing essays and poetry, or at a concert soaking in live music.
Ava’s excited to help The Grotto Community keep growing and fostering connection during this next chapter. She can't wait to see where your story takes you at The Grotto – stop by and say hello!
Board of Directors
Executive Board Members
Tiffani Spangler President
Sharee McFadden Vice President
Jess McPherson Treasurer
Gregory Timmons Secretary
General Board Members
Alexa Born
Alyssa Gross
Trisha Melikian
Meagan Given
TaTyana Abreu
Mica Wallace
Ricky Quintero
Support The Grotto
The Grotto is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means everything we build is designed to benefit the community — not just the people who use the space every day.
Your support helps us:
keep space accessible for creatives and entrepreneurs
offer workshops, events, and community programming
grow The Grotto Commons into a long-term resource for York
When you donate, you’re not just supporting a building — you’re investing in the people and ideas that come out of it.