Sacred Grove is the premiere retreat center in the Piedmont of North Carolina Our mission is to provide sacred space for individuals or groups to heal, renew, learn and evolve in unimaginable ways. Situated on 11 wooded acres, visitors connect with nature by hiking scenic trails, taking a meditative walk on the labyrinth or enjoying the beauty of the butterfly garden. After sunset, the stars are the backdrop for magical bonfires and drum circles. An extensive metaphysical library offers books …

This group was formed to bring all of our different backgrounds together. Our purpose is to help one another understand and appreciate each other's diverse culture. This is a great opportunity to make friends and meet wonderful people from all around the world. We welcome anyone and everyone to come join us and learn about the many different types of cultures/backgrounds we see around us each and everyday. Our goal is to create a friendly atmosphere and environment to learn and associate with ea …

ABOUT THIS CIRCLE The Women's Journal Writing Circle is a writing group for women who explore personal reflections by journaling. We enjoy playing with words in a flexible, nurturing, non-academic way. No writing experience is ever required, only a desire to listen to yourself, free your inhibitions and let yourself write. Open to ALL women 18 and up. **A Photo (where you are recognizable) is required to join this meetup.**Our venues are not public venues, and we need to be able to recognize e …

Promoting the "Art of Storytelling" STORYTELLING IS: - sharing of personal stories - in all cultures - oral history - a form of literacy - fun to listen to Who Should Join? Everyone!Storytellers and listeners alike! OUR STORY: After six years of producing a storytelling festival in the NC Triad that has drawn over 9,500 people, Triad Story Exchange/NC Storyfest Inc. of Greensboro NC has refocused it’s mission. Rather than just one big storytelling festival each year, we are focused on bri …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

Namaste and Welcome! ♥ We are a Circle of beautiful women who are spiritual seekers of any faith/religion. We love to create art, poetry, music, and to commit acts of kindness. We are women who yearn to create beautiful things together that will be gifted and shared promoting joy and peace in our community. ♥ Our Circle meets about once a month, for 2-3 hours to create, meditate, contemplate, laugh, share, celebrate and activate the divine creative feminine energy within all of us. Together we w …

Always wanted to write, but can't get started? Stuck midway through a project? Writers need time devoted to the doing, and this group aims to set aside and protect that time. Unlike other writing groups that mainly critique manuscripts or give prompts for writing at home, we focus on generating new writing during the meeting. During our gatherings in a quiet setting, we will write exercises and offer feedback without damaging writing or writers. Those with a piece in progress may choose either t …

This is a group for lesbians (over the age of 21) that love to do creative things! This group was started as a knitting group but lets face it sometimes knitting can get boring or you just want a break.  If you enjoy creative arts and crafts as I do then let's get creative/craft together -- we can do all kinds of things from photography, pottery, painting, drawing, cooking, etc...   I'd like to do at least one class a year, like a painting class at Durham Arts Center or a Cooking Class or a pott …

ATTENTION all fun, active, out of the box thinking professionals between the ages of 25 and 35!! Young Corporate Hipsters is a group for young, professional, bold, trendy, overtly ambitious, self expressive frenzies who are not afraid to take life by the horns and ride the heck out of it! Many of us are witty, silly, outside of the box thinkers who are yearning to L.O.L...Live Out Loud. Together we will do it all...bucketlist, weekend trips, sports, bands, arts and entertainment, professional ne …

The Mooresville Artist Guild holds monthly demonstrations, classes, 2nd Friday gallery opening receptions, art events for artists, art patrons, art groups and the Lake Norman comminity. We have fun...make new friends - adults and children

SHINE ON MAIN! Franklinton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Vision: An all faiths based cooperative, non-profit community center dedicated to the fostering of self-expression and growth, imagination, creativity and leadership. The Mission: To provide space and opportunity for the citizens of Franklinton to become all that they are meant to be by offering affordable classes, workshops, events and gatherings. To provide opportunity and space for our creative and caring Franklinton citi …

In concept, Virginia Furmeet will be an annual gathering for furries held in the central Virginia area. It can be likened to a convention but is of a smaller scale. All details are tentative, and this group will exist as a channel for information and discussion about the overall idea.

Howdy! Do you have some fun projects you would like to share with others? Do you like small friendly chat? Do you like sewing circles, painting, stamping, making jewelry, etc.? This group may be for you! We look forward to meeting you, so bring your tools of trade and a sense of humor!

Calling all creative types! Whether you are a professional or a novice, this group has something to offer to you! We'll meet for workshops, demonstrations, creative circles (where we all work on our current individual projects), classes, and other fun arts & crafts events. I'm starting this group to give support and encouragement to everyone who has ever felt the need to create something. Sometimes there will be a formally led event and other times we'll just meet and lend encouragement and advi …

Become the Creatrix you've always wanted to be! ~ WomanCraft Goddess Circles ~ This group has two goals: Have a place for women who are drawn to sitting in circle with other women and / or women looking to participate in women only groups for spiritual growth, self exploration and transformation. Women have come together in ritual, healing and celebration for millennia. I deeply trust the healing power that occurs when we gather as women and share our stories.   As well as when we engage in proc …