About The Gathering
Join us as you are and leave knowing that you are more than enough!
Welcome to The Gathering, led by our dynamic, heart centered facilitators Chaya, Moshe and Freida.
Our intentional container is woven together with acceptance, understanding, compassion, love, and the presence of Hashem.
Together we create our desired space to detach, so that we can fully attach to being in the present moment. Our immersive experiences offer transformation through togetherness, witnessing, holding and being held. Our schedules our deliberately curated to support deep growth and evoke curiosity of what can be possible if we allow it to flow.
Our retreats are designed for seekers, for courageous humans that are ready to deepen into more realness and more aliveness.
We encourage you to come with an open mind and a gentle heart, ready to partake in the abundance of what this generous gathering has to offer. Expect to feel at ease, received, seen and understood, in the very unique and special ways that happens at The Gathering.
We are delighted to welcome you to our beautiful sanctuary in nature that serve as our shared physical container to support our souls and hold our energy. The doors open into an inviting oasis that is filled with warmth, beauty and comfort.
Your well-being is our top priority and we tend to it by making sure you have all your needs for food, water, movement, and rest met.
There are nutritious, love infused meals each day, along with a fully stocked tea station available throughout, and to-go bags for your travels home. Meal times are utilized to fuel our bodies as well as opportunities to connect through table prompts and fun activities.
We pride ourselves in being tech conscious, which means we strongly encourage you to unplug completely and lean into the opportunity of presence that you are gifting yourself. Any tech that needs to be used should be done in the privacy of your room. All shared spaces will be deemed tech free.
Shabbat and holidays are both sacred and celebrated!! The Gathering ensures a holy environment, a stunning experience filled with inspiration, Torah insights, delicious food and song.
The Gathering is a recovery sensitive community that offers support for AA and Al-anon members by incorporate one open meeting, and other private opportunities as needed.
We are so excited for you to choose this for yourself knowing that you will walk away from this experience with deep friendships, profound clarity and practical tools that will forever enrich your life!!
You’re not too much.
Your light just needs space to stretch.
FAQs
Is this for men and women? kids?
Yes! This is open to men and women. Singles, couples and families are all welcome.
We host family events for the holidays of Rosh Hashana and Shavuot, and adult-only retreats each year.
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What are the religious standards at this event?
We hold an Orthodox-adjacent standard, meaning everything is completely Glatt Kosher, and Shabbos is observed fully, AND we don’t have dress standards, men and women sit and sing together.. etc.
The shul has a mechitzah and women and men pray separately.
What can I expect in terms of support?
The Gathering is hosted and facilitated by coaches of different modalities. We are here and available to provide moderate support while on the retreat.
You can schedule additional paid sessions directly with each provider after.
You are responsible to ensure you have sufficient physical or emotional support to prepare for and integrate after this experience.
Who will I room with if I come alone?
We do our best to assign rooms to attendees who will enjoy each other’s company.
Women will be billeted with women, men with men.
Does anyone come alone?
Yes!
We are usually a solid mix of singles and couples, and everyone spends most of the time together- we’re family a few hours in!
Can I pay in a few installments?
Yes. Please reach out to Freida (718) 501-4378 to make arrangements!
How do I get in touch?
Email us at team@thegathering.community.