About Good Gatherings
More than a venue.
A living community.
Good Gatherings is a retreat production company currently stewarding a community hub nestled between Pahoa and Kalapana on the Big Island of Hawai'i — a prime venue with 180° ocean views, fruit abundance, and sustainable land care at its heart.
Everything we curate is chosen to support soul work, regenerative community building, and collective healing. We host facilitated retreats, support emerging facilitators, and welcome self-directed stays when space allows.
Meet the Founder of Good Gatherings
Katie Roper
"I tend spaces where people remember how to listen — to themselves, to one another, and to the living world that holds us all."
I'm fascinated by the environments we can create for individual and collective thriving together. Currently, I manage my production company Good Gatherings and an incredible venue in Hawai'i — Sundari Gardens — producing several festivals and events each year, including Hawai'i Dance Camp and BlessFest...
Bring More Aliveness Into Your Life & Spaces
A gentle, practical guide to help you notice what energizes you, live with intention, and create moments where both you and others feel fully seen and connected.
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Meaningful Experiences?
Join Katie’s 4-week online course, The Art of Meaningful Living & Gathering, to reconnect with your energy, clarify what truly matters, and cultivate presence and connection—for yourself and the spaces you create. Through guided reflection, playful practices, and shared exploration, you’ll leave with tools to live intentionally and bring more aliveness into everyday life.
Starts March 18 • Online via Zoom • Limited spots available
With 20+ years supporting retreats, festivals, and transformational experiences.
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