OUR Gathering
Gathering on the Gulf Coast Since 2000
Around 50 women from near and far gather by the beautiful Weeks Bay in south Alabama each year to connect with each other for inspiration and guidance, and to welcome the Sacred Feminine into our Grandmothers’ Gathering.
We invite you to sign up to receive our emails for information on our next Gathering. Together we will share our stories and be witnessed by our powerful Grandmother Sisters. We connect with each other organically, holding the rim while we sit in circle, in workshops, meditation, music, and healing arts — sharing laughter, tears and more.
Our Upcoming Gathering
Our 2025 Gathering of the Gulf Coast Grandmothers will be held October 23-26, 2025. Registration will open this summer. Be sure to subscribe to our emails and follow us on social media for more information about our next gathering.
This Gathering will mark our 25th year of holding the Gulf Coast Grandmothers’ Gatherings. Visit our photo gallery to see the fun and fellowship we’ve created over the years.
Our overall goal for the Gathering, which begins with the Opening Ceremony and ends with the Closing Ceremony, is to open our hearts and minds and receive points of light into our lives so we can see ourselves and the world differently.
The Circle Way
The incorporation of the The Circle Way process, including world renown principles, practices and agreements, allows the grace of heartfelt communication to manifest and heart connections to be made within each Gathering. Approximately eight women are randomly selected at the beginning of the Gathering to sit together in a small circle each day. Two women are co-facilitators throughout the duration of the Gathering and the discussion is focused around the Gathering theme which changes each year. The small circles are a safe place to share our stories, honor our voices and claim our empowerment as we soothe our souls and transform our lives. Read more>>
Themes of Each Gathering
Some of our recent themes have been “ThePower of Intentional Living: Our Path to Conscious Manifestation”, “Our Journey of Personal Discovery: Remembering Our Oneness”, “Resilience: A Call to Courage”, “I Am Enough”, “The Sacred Feminine”, “The Evolutionary Woman”, “Living our Legacy”, and “Dragonfly Medicine—Celebrating Transformation”.
When we meet, we put our names into the Circle and close it around us, building a container of love.
At the Closing Ceremony we say, “The circle is open but never broken.”
The elder ceremony
The Croning Ceremony, or Elder Ceremony, is a special circle where those who have reached the age of 70 are honored with a purple shawl and the collective appreciation of all in attendance. It is a time of joy!
For women, reaching the status of Crone can be a major milestone to be celebrated, as Crone is related to the word “crown”. This Croning Ritual is a rite of passage into an era of greater wisdom, increased freedom, and enhanced personal power. More women are reclaiming the name of Crone in a positive way, and see it as a time to joyfully welcome one’s position as an elder within the community.
Sacred giving, sacred receiving
The Giveaway is a time to honor Sacred Giving and Sacred Receiving through an anonymous gift exchange between your small circle members on the last day of meeting together.
The act of Sacred Giving asks us to part with an item we cherish and allow its joy to grace someone else’s life. Each circle member’s selection of a gift will be guided by Spirit—thus the intention of Sacred Giving and Sacred Receiving is met. Details of this process are linked here.
The Silent Auction
We look forward each year to see what cherished, eclectic, and unique items get donated to our silent auction. Grandmothers are encouraged to bring something to donate to the auction, and 100% of the proceeds go to our scholarship fund which supports the attendance of grandmothers in need of financial assistance.
Healing Arts & Workshops
Along with our planned workshops and ceremonies, several grandmothers offer optional activities such as massage, music, dance, yoga, reiki, tarot, photography, etc. to be offered during the scheduled free time.
Fire Ceremony & Drumming
We gather under the stars by the fire with drums and instruments for an empowering drum circle where we share our spirit and each release to the fire what no longer serves us.
The vendor Marketplace
A vendor marketplace is available for Grandmothers who have handcrafted or artisanal items to sell during the gathering. Vendors must are asked to donate 20% of their proceeds to our Gathering Scholarship Fund.
