Community Gatherings UK

29/01/2026

Have you grabbed your place yet for our first Community Camping and Healing Gathering of 2026

Our April Community Camping and Healing Weekend Gathering takes place
24th to 26th April
here on our land in South West Wales

Already a third of the spaces have gone
And there’s only a short window until mid-February to secure a payment plan

£150 per adult includes
Camping or campervan space
Children 16 and under are free
Well-behaved dogs are free

We also still have
A small number of glamping spaces
And same-sex shared accommodation
for those without tents or campervans

If you’ve been meaning to book
or keep thinking “I’ll do it later”
This is your nudge

Message me if you want to talk it through
Or book your place now while spaces are still available

23/01/2026

Different ages.
Different stories.
Different reasons for being here.
Different species.
(Yes, dogs are part of the family here.)

This is what our Community Camping and Healing Gatherings look like.
Real people. Real families. Real connection.
Held on our land in South West Wales.

Our next gathering is April Community Camping and Healing Weekend Gathering 24th–26th April.
A full weekend of camping, connection, activities, rest and being together.

You don’t have to fit in.
You don’t have to arrive confident.
You just have to arrive.

If you’ve been thinking “I really want to join you”
let’s make it happen in 2026.

Message me if you want to talk it through
or book your place if you already know.

17/01/2026

If you’ve been thinking “I really want to join you” then let’s make it happen in 2026.

Our next April Community Camping and Healing Weekend Gathering is 24th to 26th April here on our land in South West Wales.

It’s a full weekend.
Camping.
Activities.
Connection.
Space to rest.
And a place where your children are safe and happy so you can actually breathe.

Children 16 and under are free.
Campervans are welcome at no extra cost.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra cost.

We also offer payment plans, because we know these things can feel like a lot all in one go.

You don’t need to come with anyone.
You don’t need to be confident.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing.
Most people who book feel nervous and relieved at the same time..
Places are limited because what we offer only works when it stays small and supported.
And April is already starting to fill.

If you want to come, this is the moment to stop circling it and take yourself seriously.
Message me if you want to talk it through.
If you already know, book your place now.

10/01/2026

People often ask what actually happens over a Community Camping and Healing Gathering.

And the honest answer is, nothing is forced and nothing is rushed.

You arrive.
You get met.
You set up your tent.
You take a breath.

Over the weekend there are things you can join in with if you want to.
Circles.
Activities.
Time together.
Time apart.
Space to talk.
Space to be quiet.

Children do what children do best.
They play.
They explore.
They make friends quickly and forget about their screens.

Adults slowly start to soften.
They sit.
They talk.
They laugh.
Sometimes they cry.
Sometimes they say very little at all.

No one is watching you.
No one is keeping track of what you’ve joined in with.
No one minds if you disappear for a bit.

There’s no pressure to share.
No expectation to open up.
No requirement to be anything other than yourself.

Most people leave saying the same thing.
“I didn’t realise how much I needed that.”

That’s really all that happens.
People arrive tired and guarded.
And they leave feeling a bit more themselves.
If you’ve been wondering what it would actually be like, give this post a like.
Just a quiet way of saying “that helps”.

Www.communitygatherings.uk

15/12/2025

I want to gently reassure anyone looking at the 8am start time and doing the mental maths.

You don’t arrive to rush.
You arrive to warmth.

You arrive to a fire already going.
A hot drink in your hands.
Time to settle, sit, and ease into the morning.

We are not marching anywhere.
There is no pressure to perform.
No one is expecting you to be wide awake and sparkling.

You come as you are.
Wrapped up. A little sleepy. Exactly right.

And from there, the day unfolds slowly and naturally.
Sunrise. Drumming. Cacao. Circles. Food. Rest. Sound.

By 3pm, you are heading home having done something deeply nourishing
And the rest of your day is still yours.

Sometimes getting up early is not about effort.
It’s about intention.

And this is one of those days.

Winter Solstice Day Retreat on the Mountain
21st December
8am until 3pm
South West Wales
£99

Message me if you’d like to come.

02/12/2025

Winter Solstice Day Retreat on the Mountain

16/11/2025

Do you ever feel like life has just got… heavier?

Not in a dramatic way.
Just in that quiet, constant “I’m so tired and I don’t even know why anymore” kind of way.

So many women I speak to — especially in the peri/meno years — say things like:

“I’m holding everyone else’s emotions as well as my own.”
“I don’t feel like me right now.”
“I’m exhausted but I can’t switch off.”
“I just want one day where nobody needs anything from me.”

The emotional load in midlife is real.

Between family pressure, changes in your body, emotional swings, work stress, and the constant mental load… it can feel like you’re carrying the whole world on your shoulders.

And you’re still expected to smile, cope, and be the strong one.

But who holds you?

Next Saturday I’m hosting a small, nurturing Womb Healing Day Retreat here on our mountain land — a gentle day of grounding, rest, connection, and being held in a cosy yurt.

It’s a chance to put everything down for a few hours.
To breathe.
To reconnect to your body.
To be supported, instead of supporting everyone else.

Saturday 22nd November | £99 | 10am–4pm
Home-cooked lunch, hot drinks, soundbath, womb connection practices, and time to rest.

If your body is whispering “I need this”… message me and I’ll send you the details.
No pressure — just a warm invitation if you feel called.

12/11/2025

From an idea sparked by community spirit to a business that’s creating connection and calm in a noisy world, we’re so proud to be featured on Family Friendly Working.

You can read about how it all began, where we are today and what keeps us going by heading over to:
https://www.familyfriendlyworking.co.uk/2025/11/07/parents-in-business-kathy-david-of-community-gatherings/

Let us know what you think and don't forget we have events in November and December so there is still time to bring our world into yours in 2025.

Kathy and David

Kathy Sanderson, 49, and husband David Sanderson, 45 and been married for 16 years and have two daughters aged 16 and 13, and a son aged 11. Kathy writes, “We share our mountain home with our dogs, cats, chickens, chicks and ducks. We live on 25 acres of meadow and woodland in Mynyddcerrig, South ...

31/10/2025

High on the hills of Mynyddcerrig, we’ll gather as the light returns.

Our Winter Solstice Retreat on 21 December is a chance to pause before the year ends. Take time to reflect, release, and reconnect through guided ceremony, seasonal food, and sound healing.

Grateful to West Wales News Desk for featuring our invitation to slow down and rediscover community this winter.

Book your place via our website or at link in bio.

In a world glowing with screens but dulled by disconnection, two wellness practitioners in South-West Wales are inviting people to step into ancient rituals, seasonal rhythms, and human connection as a regenerative response to the [...]

30/10/2025

“I came away with confidence I didn’t know I had.” 🌿
That’s the power of our Herbal Remedies Workshops — learning ancient skills, connecting with nature, and remembering what you’re capable of.

30/10/2025

⚡ 1 Day Left! Grab your space on our 2026 Herbal Remedies Weekend Workshops for just £199 until 31st Oct, then £240 after. Hands-on learning • Foraging • Remedy-making • Connection in nature • Free camping included 🌿 📍 communitygatherings.uk

30/10/2025

Which herb helps you relax before winter sets in? 🌿
Maybe it’s chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm — or something wilder from your garden. Share your favourite in the comments 👇