Intake file

Fern

Fern has a weathered surface and a patient, earth-toned appearance that pairs well with ceramics, leaves, and long pauses. Her visual demeanor is less ‘statement piece’ than ‘established fact.’

Estimated age

525 million years

Temperament

Soft-edged, unhurried, and moss-adjacent

Favorite activities

resting beside houseplants, receiving indirect light, not competing for attention

Before Sanctuary

Fern was responsibly sourced from a private garden boundary, where seasonal leaf cover had made her difficult to schedule but easy to appreciate once located.