About GatherAligned

GatherAligned is a calendar and directory of workshops and retreats that teach real skills: emotional intelligence, purpose and direction, relationships and communication, burnout and resilience, leadership, grief and self-compassion. Southern California comes first, because that’s home.

How events are chosen and checked

• Every listing links to the organizer’s own public page. We record the date we last checked the details.
• We focus on skills-based programs and generally leave out yoga-only holidays, spa stays and fitness camps.
• Prices are shown as the organizer lists them. When a price depends on lodging or isn’t listed, we say so.
• A listing is not an endorsement. Read our guide on choosing a retreat safely.

Who’s behind it

GatherAligned was created by Bill Heinrich, author of The Aligned Life Series, and is the sister site to EQPulse, a free emotional intelligence self-check.

How we plan to sustain the site

Basic listings are free. Organizers can pay for featured placement, and some book links may become affiliate links. Paid placement never changes our listing standards, and we’ll label it clearly. Affiliate links are coming soon.