Intentional Gatherings

Gatherings at a Glance

Who it’s for — Individuals, families, or communities who want to mark a transition, honor a life, or gather with intention and meaning.

What you’ll experience — You’ll be supported by me, as a guide and accountability partner who helps you clarify your purpose, shape the flow and tone of your gathering, and stay on track through every stage of preparation.

How it works — We begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to talk about the gathering you have in mind, share how I work, and see whether we’re a good fit to move forward.

Investment — Each gathering is unique. After our initial call, I’ll provide a quote based on scope and preparation time.

How to Begin — Schedule a complimentary discovery call to share your vision and see how we might work together.

Why I Do This Work

My interest in gatherings grew out of my own early discomfort in groups. As the youngest of four, I was teased and felt overlooked, and found it hard to find my voice. Later, in meditation groups and community circles, I realized that many people share this same vulnerability, wanting to belong but not always feeling safe to speak. These experiences shaped my commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, included, and honored.



Along the way, I learned that gatherings need both purpose and structure, providing a focus that brings people together. My study of The Art of Gathering, by Priya Parker, affirmed what I had already sensed: clarifying purpose is the first step in creating an intentional gathering. When I helped plan a Celebration of Life for a friend’s mother, I saw how powerful this approach could be. This experience inspired me to begin offering intentional gatherings more formally.

How I Help you Plan your Gathering

As your coach, I help you plan a gathering that’s uniquely yours. We’ll begin our work by exploring why you, as the host, are holding your gathering: Why are you bringing this group together? What do you hope the guests will feel, or experience? What, if anything, do you want the group to come up with?

By clarifying the purpose first, the event naturally takes shape in a way that connects people and brings out what matters most. When it comes time to sort out the details, I help you: decide which direction to go and how to shape the flow. I’ll also identifying roles and tasks, all the while ensuring that the logistics serve your purpose.



We begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn about your hopes for the gathering and to explore whether working together is the right fit. Based on our discussion, I’ll give you a quote for my services. For a major event, like a Celebration of Life, we might spend three to four months together, meeting every two weeks. Smaller gatherings generally take one to three meetings. After the event, we wrap up with a reflection call to think about what you’ve learned, celebrate the success, consider what could have been done differently, and bring closure.

What I Do and Don’t Do

I want to be clear that I’m not an event planner. I don’t book venues, hire caterers, or order flowers. What I do is help you clarify the kind of space and atmosphere that will best serve your purpose, so you can make those choices with confidence.
• I don’t impose my vision — Your gathering won’t be a reflection of my preferences or style. It will reflect your values, intentions, and hopes.
• I don’t send out invitations — I can help you think through who should be there — and who might not need to be and give feedback on how to word your invitation so it reflects the heart of your gathering.
• I don’t use one-size-fits-all templates — Every event is unique, shaped by your purpose and what feels authentic to you and your community.
• I don’t typically facilitate the event itself — my role is to design your event with you. If live facilitation is something you’d like, that can be discussed as a special arrangement.

What Gatherings Can Look Like

Intentional gatherings can take many forms, depending on your needs and vision. Examples include:
• Celebration of Life — honoring a loved one who has passed by creating space for friends and family to share stories, memories, and reflections. Together, these moments help paint a fuller picture of the person’s life — who they were, how they lived, and what they meant to those around them.
• Gratitude Gathering — a heartfelt event that gives someone the chance to hear and feel the love, appreciation, and stories of their community while they are living.
• Milestone Events — birthdays, retirements, or transitions, marked with depth and reflection instead of just routine celebration.
• Community or Family Circles — gatherings that build connection, foster healing, or bring different groups together with shared purpose.