What we’re about
# 🌿 Community Note
The Gathering Place is a women’s-only community — created as a safe and supportive space where women can gather, connect, and share openly. To honor this purpose, our membership and events are reserved for women. Thank you for helping us protect the heart of this space.
# 💛 What We’re About
We’re building a warm, welcoming space for women across Hampton Roads to come together over coffee for meaningful conversation, faith, and friendship.
If you’re craving authentic connection without pressure, real talks, and a chance to build community — this is for you.
# ☕ What to Expect
- Regular meetups at local coffee shops around Hampton Roads
- Support through encouragement, prayer (for those who wish), and friendship
- A relaxed vibe with space for stories, reflection, and laughter
- A community that welcomes women of all backgrounds and walks of faith
🌱 We’re starting small and growing organically. As we grow, we hope to add wellness workshops, picnics, farm visits, volunteer opportunities, and other creative ways to connect. Your voice matters in shaping this community!
# 🌿 The Gathering Place — Community Guidelines
Our mission is simple: to create a warm, welcoming space where women can connect, reflect, and grow together — one cup of coffee at a time. To help keep our gatherings meaningful and respectful, here are a few gentle guidelines:
- RSVP with Care
Life happens, but when you RSVP, please update if something changes. This helps us honor one another’s time and make room for others on the waitlist. - Every Voice Matters
We listen with open hearts, honor confidentiality, and give space for each story to be heard. - You Belong Here
Come as you are — this is a judgment-free space for laughter, reflection, sharing, or simply being present. - Encourage and Uplift
Our community is built on kindness. Celebrate each other’s journeys and extend compassion. - Joy, Not Pressure
The activities we share — from reflection prompts to creative keepsakes — are meant to add light, not obligation. Participate in the way that feels right for you.
✨ These aren’t rules, but values that help us create the kind of space we’ll all want to return to again and again.
