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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Beyond The Bubble' - Social Justice and the Role of Wellness
2ND OCTOBER
Wellness is often seen as a personal place of escapism, a bubble of calm in a chaotic world. But what happens when we look beyond that bubble? How can the practices that nourish us also contribute to inclusion, equity, and collective support and care?
Join us, as part of the Brighton Wellness Festival - for a powerful evening of somatic, embodied movement to shake off the funk, get into our bodies and the sanctuary space of Flow State, before we all straddle a bolster or sink into a blanket and delve deep into conversation exploring the intersections of wellness and social justice, by soft candlelight with teas and nibbles.
Our panel of diverse practitioners will share stories, challenges, and insights on making wellness accessible and relevant in today’s divided climate — and ask how “well” the wellness industry really is, beyond the surface of Lulu’s, matcha lattes, and perfectly timed om’s.
Deanne will host the open conversation and will be joined by her Flow State co-founder, Calli Popham and fellow teacher, Georgie Edwards. More guests tbc. -
HUNKER & GATHER RETREAT
7TH - 10TH NOVEMBER
Off the back of another wonderful retreat last month at The House Of Boheme - we are rather excitedly already planning our return - for the next Hunker & Gather Winter Immersion.
We will be returning to the Norfolk countryside 7th-10th November for 4 days, 3 nights of;
🍂 yoga & movement with Deanne - multiple candlelit unraveling flows to emotive music in the cosy shala (with underfloor heating)
🍂 all of the nourishing heartfelt & hearty home cooked Ayurvedic inspired feasting by Charlotte Hopson.🍂 breathwork & sound ceremony with Faith McAllister.
🍂 wild swimming
🍂 cold plunge
🍂 hot tub hangs
🍂 festive foraging
🍂 winter stomps in the forest
🍂 open 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 number of guests…to lock in your place for later this year, drop us a message to discuss a deposit payment & the options to break down the retreat cost to make it more manageable.
