The art of gathering

My sketchnotes from the book The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

Priya Parker’s “The Art of Gathering” & World Cafe

The last time I had people over, I felt the whole night was kind of…flat. So I went to an expert—who told me exactly what I've been doing wrong.

Family Dinner | 12th International Art Competition

The influential modern artist was inspired by her mother's craft as a textile designer.

This isn't just a book about gatherings; it's a manifesto on making every encounter — whether a business meeting, a workshop, or a casual get-together — meaningful and memorable. And that's something that speaks volumes, especially in the creative business world.

Little hand-drawn picnic baskets on name cards with my calligraphy for our cookbook club. We enjoyed some flavorful recipes from @alannaoneilphoto’s cookbook; The Art of Picnics. Highly recommend sharing a sunset with a group of women whom you want to get to know better, and those who you know well. It’s magical ✨

Need Ideas for hosting the holidays? Just offer from the heart, without the expectation. Switch that assumption into anticipation of a fresh beginning.

A large crowd of people, mostly women, are gathered together. The majority are wearing colorful clothing, including shades of red, pink, blue, and yellow. The image is taken from a high angle, giving a view of the heads and shoulders of the crowd. The overall tone of the image is vibrant and busy.

I want you to try and erase all the Pinterest boards you have in your mind and consider what the heart of gathering truly means. Connection is something we all desire from life. Why? Because God designed us that way. Even he is not alone; he has the Trinity for his community. Since He formed us in H

Looking for practical ways you can show hospitality? Check out this list for 6 simple ideas that don't take much time but still make a big impact!

Part 2 of our series on "how to plan a gathering" is all about your strengths and personality as a host! Whether it's a last minute birthday, a formal get together, or a regular dinner party, we know how much goes into planning a gathering. So we broke down the steps we take to plan a gathering (and actually stick with it!) so you can too!

Figurative and portrait oil paintings by Oakland based artist Ned Axthelm. Included are his two people watching series, "Watched" and "Seen."

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