TLS Annual Gathering
Join us for our next scheduled Annual Conference Gathering:
October 11-15, 2012, in Hudson, Wisconsin
The Annual Gathering is a yearly conference-style setting that spans several days. It is a time when labyrinth enthusiasts and experts gather from around the world for a time to learn, share, and celebrate the use of labyrinths. The Annual Gathering includes featured speakers, workshops, sales of labyrinth-related products, Silent Auction, and lots of labyrinths. It is a time to meet and network with others who use and love labyrinths, learn new techniques, try new labyrinth designs, and support the spread of labyrinths across the world. The Gathering also 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. It is a time when 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.
Here on these pages you will find all of the Gathering specifics from registration information to prices for vendor tables. You can also read retrospectives from past Gatherings to get a taste of what to expect. To find the information you are seeking, simply click on the appropriate link.
- 2012 ANNUAL GATHERING OVERVIEW
The 14th Annual TLS Conference Gathering, October 12-14, 2012, will center around the theme "Timeless Flow ~ Reflections and Currents in the Labyrinth," and will explore the use of labyrinths throughout history, from the earliest known origins to contemporary applications. Keynote speakers include labyrinth historian, Jeff Saward of Labyrinthos; The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress of Veriditas, and The Reverend Dr. Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion of Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries.
Download a flier to help publicize the Gathering in your area and at your events:The Midwest Region will host the 2012 Annual Gathering at Hudson, WI, just 20 miles east of St. Paul, MN. The event will take place along the beautiful St. Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway. Our dates will coincide with the glorious breathtaking color of the autumn season and the annual migration of the bald eagle and other migratory birds along the riverway.
This region is rich with labyrinths and our host site has a sandy beach and acres of open space for creating more.
Come for labyrinths, come for creative exploration, come to breathe in the natural beauty and history. Whatever draws you to the 2012 Gathering, your experience is sure to be unforgettable. - CALL FOR CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS, LABYRINTHS AND IMAGESEach 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.
- FEATURED SPEAKERS AND GATHERING SCHEDULE
An exciting program of speakers, presentations and workshops will be offered at the 2012 Conference Gathering, celebrating our theme: "Timeless Flow ~ Reflections and Currents in the Labyrinth."
- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS
There are many things to do in the Upper Midwest during autumn glory days besides walking labyrinths! The area is steeped in natural beauty, Native American and prairie settlement history, and it is famous for art and theater, shops, museums, and restaurants. Take a hot air balloon ride over the river valley, explore the miles of nature hiking trails, take a gondola ride or paddleboat excursion, visit a winery, apple orchard, or corn maze.
- PRE- AND POST-GATHERING ACTIVITIESExtend your enjoyment by attending optional activities.
- REGISTRATIONWe offer a convenient online registration opportunity as well as downloadable mail-in registration options if you prefer. Registrations received early, will receive the special Early Bird discount rates.
- TRAVEL AND LODGING AND LOCAL INFORMATION
- VENDOR-ARTISANS AREA , TLS STORE, 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.
- WHEREVER WE MAY WANDER -- GATHERING RETROSPECTIVESSince 2003, a retrospective has been written about many of the Annual Gatherings. Read, enjoy, remember...