Life in academia can be difficult. Studies of faculty show high levels of stress leading to impaired productivity, exhaustion, pessimism, and disillusionment. Methods for addressing workplace stress including mentoring, professional/social interaction, and work-family enrichment have been well documented. This co/autoethnographic study examined a Community of Practice (CoP) composed of seven university faculty members over a 20-year period. A CoP can mitigate the stressors of academic careers, while improving quality of life. This study examined the role of our CoP in our personal and professional lives. Emergent themes included: professional development, shared play, and commitment, ultimately forming a community of care. This study and its findings may be useful for both faculty and those involved in faculty development.