The Gather is an inspiring women’s community, founded by Deanne Oliver-Pickard in January 2022 off the back of coming out of the weirdness of lockdown and wanting to re-connect with wonderful women, to share stories, to find a tribe and to create a platform for solidarity and support.
MONTHLY MEET UPS.
The Gather hosts monthly meet ups at Flow State in Hove - opening up certain themes for discussion in circle and inviting in various guests to share their own journeys, their work and their insight to help support the topic.
The events are very informal, fun and enjoyable - drinks & snacks are provided as if you were sat in someones living room with a bunch of pals - laughter is always present, sometimes tears, a wealth of sharing, outpourings of love and support…there is always a segue off of the theme to a million other places, but always returns back to it. Each event has one thing in common...the pure unadulterated magic that occurs when women gather.
SEASONAL DAY RETREATS.
As well as the monthly meet ups, The Gather hosts seasonal women’s day retreats in Sussex with yoga & movement, beach stomps, sea swimming, cacao rituals, brunch, breath work, sound ceremonies and unity.
WILD WOMEN’S IMMERSION RETREATS.
Deanne also hosts longer 4 day wild woman immersive retreat experiences in Norfolk at The House Of Boheme retreat. All of the great stuff from a day retreat but spread over 4 luxuries days with incredible food, movement, breath, sound, hiking, sauna, beach stomps, wild swimming, open conversation, workshops, hot tub hangs and so much more!
THE PODCAST.
The Gather podcast was launched last year, as a way of showcasing and expanding on the conversations had in a little cosy space in Hove, inviting in some of the guests to join Deanne in chatting more about topics that need to be talked about and opening these up to a wider audience.
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UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL IN 2026 WITH HUMAN DESIGN (PART 2)
26TH MARCH
After a truly epic and insightful first Gather of the year with Livy and her Human Design last month...we weren't quite finished on this topic and have decided (by popular demand) to bring to life a Part 2 in the bid to continue unraveling this theme and our conversation together of 'Unlock Your Potential in 2026: A Human Design Workshop with Livy.'
The event will explore how you are naturally designed to manifest opportunities in your career life and love through understanding your Human Design Profile.
Your profile is the costume you wear in this lifetime it shapes how you move through the world, how others experience you and the unique way opportunities are meant to find you. In this workshop there will be guided reflection and discussion as we explore what your profile reveals including:
* The role you’re here to play in the world.
* How you see yourself and how others naturally perceive you.
* How you manifest opportunities, careers and relationship in alignment.
* Whether you’re here to build solid foundations, influence through community, experiment publicly, guide deeply or observe wisely. We’ll dive into how each different profile attracts opportunities in completely different ways.
Livy is a former lawyer turned Human Design coach, helping individuals and businesses unlock their full potential by aligning with their natural strengths, gifts, and talents. Her work bridges strategy and self-awareness, empowering people to bring the best of themselves to their life, work, and teams, plus she's the most incredible human!
If you didn't make it along to the first part, there is scope to learn about your Human Design in a re-fresh from Livy and understand how Human Design can shape our future.
As always this event will be open and supportive, with lots of space for chat, questions and enquiries, as well as inspiration, creation and the solidarity of being together and back in The Gather space.
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SPRING AWAKENING RETREAT
19TH - 22ND MARCH
We are eagerly plotting our return to the Norfolk countryside and our fave UK retreat venue; The House Of Boheme over the Spring Equinox next March
We have a few places remaining for like-minded humans to gather for a long, restful weekend of connection & restoration, unfurling from the depths of Winter into Spring…with the following;
- embodied yoga & movement with Deanne, to excellent emotive playlists in the shala (with underfloor heating)
- all of the nourishing heartfelt & hearty seasonal home cooked feasting with Nicola McAuley
- A beautiful transformative breathwork & sound ceremony with Faith McAllister
- Pilates flow & a deep dive into fascia release with Jen Woolridge- a sauna hat makinga sauna hat making workshop led by Amy at Sussex Sauna Hats
- sauna (*lots of) & cold water immersion
- hot tub hangs
- epic stomps in the forest to walk amongst the snowdrops
- sunrise & sunset rituals
- open heartfelt conversation around the fire
- time for sinking into a sofa & reading
- rest & deep sleep
- connection to other like-minded humans
This retreat will be intimate, with a small group of 10 guests…
The world feels very heavy right now, so if you’re feeling the call to take down the level of noise, book something in for YOU for Christmas and have something to look forward to as we emerge from Winter on the flip - drop us a message to book / chat how we can manage the retreat investment.
Options always available to ensure all that need this experience, can do so without stress.
