Tomiko Fraser's Goddess Gathering is an empowerment and support group for women. We are not a therapy group. We are a community of women working together to empower ourselves and women everywhere. We do so by honestly communicating with one another and being supportive of each other's growth. We provide a setting for women to tap into their true Goddess potential.
Our community of women is very diverse. We range in age from our early 20's to our seasoned 70's. We come from different economic and racial backgrounds. We come from the business, artistic, and "stay at home" world. We have different levels of education. But, what unites us is that we are all WOMEN. No matter where a woman comes from, she has the innate ability to commune with & relate to other women.
A Goddess is a woman who knows who she is. She is multi-faceted and unlimited in her potential. A Goddess knows the beauty and power that comes with being a woman. She does not apologize for her life, but learns and grows from it. It is our belief that ALL women are Goddesses.


GATHERING INFORMATION
Gatherings are held on the last Saturday of each month in Los Angeles (if that day falls on a holiday, then it's held the week prior as noted below). The dates for 2010 are as follows:
January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24*, May 28**, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30*, November 20***, December 18
*Co-Ed Gathering - Goddesses are encouraged, but not required, to invite one male guest to this Gathering
"Empowered Woman" Memorial Day Weekend Retreat - May 28th - May 30th
**Our 6 Year Anniversary Celebration
Our Gatherings consist of discussions and exercises meant to empower the women in attendance. Sharing and interacting are lovingly encouraged. Women aged 18 and up are welcome to join us.
The Gatherings are from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Timeliness is greatly appreciated. You should plan to arrive by 1:45 to register and get settled as we will begin promptly at 2 p.m. If you are going to be more than 20 minutes late, we ask that you not attend.
Our monthly Gatherings are held at (unless noted otherwise*):
Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood
10740 Wilshire Blvd. (@ Selby Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-8711 (hotel)
(323) 854-4815 (Goddess Gathering #)
Our Gathering will be held in the
Sundance Film Festival Room on the 6th floor.
*Street parking and Valet parking are available. Valet parking is at the discounted rate of $5.
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We will occasionally host Gatherings & outreach programs at off-site locations. That information will be provided beforehand.
Dues for each Gathering is $25 and must be paid PRIOR to your attending the Gathering. You may do so via the "Pay Now" button on this page. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can still pay using your credit card or bank account with the "Pay Now" button as well. Just follow the directions on the PayPal page to do so (see bottom, left-hand corner for insturctions).
Your dues goes towards the venue, refreshments, Gathering materials and expenses, and our group sponsorship of our two Goddess sisters in Rwanda via
Women for Women International (see "Links" page for more information about this amazing organization).
You
must RSVP to attend a Gathering. Walk-ins are not allowed.
RSVPs & dues payments are due no later than 3 days before each Gathering. No RSVPs will be accepted after that date. You are advised to RSVP for the Gathering early as we reach capacity quickly. You may RSVP for the Gathering by using the button on this page.
You are welcome to invite guests. Guests are required to pay the $25 dues. Please direct your guests to this page and have them both RSVP & prepay as well.
Refreshments will be served. Please dress comfortably and bring something to write on.
If you RSVP for a Gathering and then are not able to attend, we would appreciate your updating your reply. We require an accurate headcount for refreshments. Your cooperation in greatly appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RSVP & PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE GATHERING IN ORDER FOR YOU TO ATTEND.
WEBSITE INFORMATION
Content is updated on a regular basis. Be sure to check back often for new content.
You must be 18 or older to have an account on this website.
Also, be sure to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter on the Homepage. You'll receive updates on Gatherings in other cities, find out what the Goddesses are up to, and get all kinds of Goddess-related information and tips.
Goddesses in Los Angeles receive a Weekly Newsletter. This newsletter contains all of the above as well as information about local Goddess outings, activities, and access to our Goddess Resource Network. You need to have attended at least one Gathering in order to post information in the Goddess Resource Network.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Don't worry if you don't live in the Los Angeles area and aren't able to physically attend our monthly Gatherings. You can contribute to and be inspired by all of these amazing women right here on this website. There are also plans to host Gatherings in cities around the country, so stay tuned.
Our mailing address and phone number are:
P.O. Box 3626
Hollywood, CA 90078-3626
(323) 854-4815
Please submit any additional questions about
Tomiko Fraser's Goddess Gathering and related events to
events@tomikosgoddessgathering.com.
Any Goddess Gathering related questions for Tomiko should be sent to
tomiko@tomikosgoddessgathering.com.
Thanks and we can't wait to see you at our next Gathering!
Tomiko
This group and this website are for WOMEN only.