About us
Where dreams from one become a living virtual reality for all!
One Dream:
Roses & Thorns has been a labor of love for over a decade. What began as a dream took root five years ago in Second Life with a single music club and a vision for something bigger. From that first venue, Enchanted Rose Creations followed, then the Rose Maternity Center and Academy, and the brand has never stopped growing since. Today Roses & Thorns is a multi-venue operation spanning Second Life, AvatarLife and OSGrid, with a community of people who have become family along the way.
This brand is not just a business. It is a creative outlet, a passion project and a dream that has been fought for through long nights, sacrifices and an unwavering belief that it can become something truly special. Every venue, every system and every piece of this world represents years of dedication from someone who simply refused to give up.
The Person Behind It All:
Roses & Thorns is built, managed and driven by one person across multiple avatars. KittiRose Nightingale (KittiRose Winds) is the builder and creative force behind everything you see across the brand. Kitt Bloodstone and Damien Rosemont are the daily faces of Roses & Thorns, managing, socializing and keeping everything running across all three worlds. All three are the same person and there is no secret about that. One vision, one dream, many faces.
None of it would run as smoothly as it does without an amazing team of staff and family who work hard behind the scenes every day to keep everything going.
Our World:
The Roses & Thorns Brand is more than just a collection of venues. It is a living breathing world with beauty and detail around every corner. From the landscapes and spaces between venues to the atmosphere carefully crafted throughout the regions, there is always something to explore and discover beyond the businesses themselves. Come visit and see what has been built with love.
The Vision:
The dream for Roses & Thorns is simple but ambitious. Multiple fully funded regions in Second Life, thriving communities across AvatarLife and OSGrid, and systems built from the ground up to serve our community. From the Rose Systems, a project born from love for a dear friend and a desire to carry that legacy forward, to every venue that opens its doors, everything here is built with purpose and heart. Big dreams take time but they are always worth chasing.
Where We Are Today:
Roses & Thorns is a brand in motion. Some venues are open and thriving, others are preparing for their grand reopenings, and new ideas are always taking shape behind the scenes.
This is not a finished product. It is a living growing world that gets better every single day. Across three virtual worlds the foundation is laid, the vision is clear and the momentum is building.
Second Life -1 Region
Avatar Life – 2 Regions
OSGrid -16 self hosted regions.
Beyond the venues, Roses & Thorns is home to a rich and diverse community. Education is a cornerstone of what we offer, with classes and resources covering maternity, BDSM, polyamory, lifestyle topics and more through the Rose Maternity Center and Academy. Roleplay is woven into the fabric of the community, from pregnancy and family roleplay supported by the Rose Systems to the countless stories and connections that form naturally across the region every day.
This is not just a place to visit. It is a place to live, learn, connect and belong. Whatever your lifestyle, whatever your interests, there is a place for you within Roses & Thorns.
Every piece of this puzzle is being built one step at a time by someone who believes in it completely.
Consider Joining us and becoming part of the family!
Click on the venue at the top of the page you’d like to be part of or the contact us page to apply!