TLS Annual Gathering
Due to COVID-19 the 2020 in-person Gathering was postponed until 2021. As an alternative for 2020, TLS hosted an online Virtual Gathering which allowed us to come together as a community. Please check back for updates about 2021.
The Labyrinth Society Annual Gathering is a casual, public conference spanning three days with special workshops and local tours before and after the main event. It is a time when labyrinth enthusiasts and experts gather from around the world to learn, share, and celebrate labyrinths. The Annual Gathering includes featured speakers, break-out sessions, sales of labyrinth-related products, silent auction, and a wide variety of labyrinths for walking.
The Annual Gathering provides opportunities to meet and network with others who use and love labyrinths, learn new approaches, experience new labyrinth designs, and support the spread of labyrinth wisdom and community around the world. The Annual Gathering includes the annual business meeting of The Labyrinth Society, where members are elected to the Board of Directors and have input into the activities of the organization. You can have lunch with a labyrinth expert from another continent, try your hand at building a labyrinth, or shop for unique items not available anywhere else. The location and theme for the Annual Gathering changes each year, allowing us to visit many regions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATES: The in-person 2020 Annual Gathering has been postponed until next year and will be held at the Casa - Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 29-31, 2021.
The theme is Weaving Our Stories. Our featured speakers will be Kirk Astroth, a Southwest labyrinth rock art expert, and Agnes Barmettler, visual artist from Switzerland who has worked extensively with the Hopi in Arizona. On Saturday evening we will experience creative story weaving with professional storyteller Liz Warren.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
THE CALL FOR CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS IS NOW CLOSED. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION WAS MARCH 1, 2020. TLS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING PROPOSALS.
- FEATURED SPEAKERS, PRESENTERS AND GATHERING SCHEDULE
An exciting program of speakers, presentations, and workshops is offered each year. Programming for our 22nd Annual Gathering is currently underway.
- PRE- AND POST-GATHERING ACTIVITIES
Registered participants are invited each year to extend the Gathering experience by attending optional activities. Pre-gathering and post-gathering workshops and tours are offered to allow Gathering attendees to explore the region, visit local labyrinths or engage more deeply in the Gathering theme with a featured presenter.
Registration for the Gathering is not a requirement to attend any of the pre-gathering or post-gathering bus tours and workshops. You may register for one or more by indicating only the desired items on the online registration or downloadable forms.
- TRAVEL, LODGING AND LOCATION
- CALL FOR WORKSHOPS, LABYRINTHS AND IMAGES
Each year Gathering goers are able to share their talents with others as presenters, photographers, and builders of labyrinths-on-the-grounds. Here you can learn how you can share your work and ideas at the Gathering.
- VENDOR-ARTISANS AREA , TLS STORE, ADS, SILENT AUCTION
Start reviewing your inventory, polishing your finger labyrinths, and planning your displays. The Market Area at this year's Gathering promises to be bigger and better than ever before! This year we have three separate areas where vendors can participate: the Vendor/Artisans Area, the TLS Shop, and the Silent Auction. Advertisements can also be purchased in the printed program.
- WANT TO SUGGEST A GATHERING LOCATION?
- WHEREVER WE MAY WANDER -- GATHERING RETROSPECTIVES
Since 2003, a retrospective has been written about many of the Annual Gatherings. Read, enjoy, remember...
