Your girlfriends are out there. We help you find them.
We match groups of purpose-driven women and provide in-person, social experiences to build meaningful connection in less time.
Our next Circle will launch in Spring 2025.
Less small talk and surface-level friendships. More heart-to-hearts over Thursday margaritas.
You've settled into Birmingham and are excited to build your life here - you've got the job, the house, even your go-to grocery store. The only thing missing is your girlfriends. But where do you go to meet people?You've tried "putting yourself out there" at all the right places - fitness studios, walking clubs, religious communities, and networking events. But it's hard to get past the small talk or meet people in your life stage.You've even tried swiping on friendship apps - but it feels awkward and weird to make friends that way.You crave the friendships you had in your last city and are frustrated by the lack of organic progress.You are starting to wonder...maybe my people aren't here.
At The Gathering Lab, we take the stress out of making friends, so you can get straight to building the inner circle you've been missing.
Meet women open to new friends
No more joining groups or hitting walls with people who aren't interested in new friends - At The Gathering Lab, you join a hand-picked group of women who, like you, are building their lives here in Birmingham and value authentic connection.
Match for commonalities beyond interests
It takes more than shared interests to build a great friendship - that's why we create small, intentional groups based on shared values, aspirations, and life stage, so that you're investing time in connections that can go somewhere.
Move beyond the surface-level
Tired of "so what do you do for a living?"? You care about going deeper - but it's not always natural to do in social settings. We facilitate lightly structured gatherings that remove the awkward small-talk and weave in opportunities for joyful, meaningful conversation that goes beyond the surface, so that you get to know each other (and yourself) on a more authentic level.
Organically build connection over time
Humans build strong connections in groups and through consistent interaction - not on high-pressure 1:1 friend dates. The Gathering Lab experience includes a mix of full and small group meet-ups, so building connections in your group feels natural and easy - without the hassle of coordinating schedules and follow-ups.
HOW IT WORKS
It can take years to find real friends in a new city. Thanks to our science-backed method for making connections, our Community Circles help you do it in a month and for the cost of a night out.
Tell us why you're awesome
Get matched to your Community Circle
Participate in soulful socializing over 4 weeks
Meet your Pod of 3-4 women who share your values
Connect & Grow Together
Start your journey to finding real friendships in Birmingham today for only $99.
Our first group launches in January 2025. Spots are limited. This is for Birmingham-based women only at this time.
MEET OUR TEAM
Raven J.
Community Host
Don't just take our word for it. Our method has been trusted to build meaningful connections by companies like:
"My Gathering Lab felt like the friend group I just hadn't met yet."
"This was SUCH a beautiful, amazing, necessary moment. I really look forward to "kicking it" with these folks again soon for a deeper connection. It felt like family."
Questions?
Email us at [email protected].
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