THE EXPERIENCE

The Art of Gathering: Book Club & Creative Writing in Makati

The Art of Gathering begins with a piece of literature and follows the conversation around the table, with a little writing along the way. There is room for wit, differing interpretations and the pleasure of hearing another person read the same passage differently. No reading in advance is required, and sharing what you write is always optional.

THE JOURNEY

How it unfolds

Gather around the table

Arrive for an afternoon welcome, introductions, and a selected passage or literary prompt.

Read & respond

Join a guided conversation with room for personal interpretations and different points of view.

Write & share

Take up a short creative-writing invitation and share only if you wish. Any refreshments or tea service are confirmed for the specific edition before payment.

WHAT YOUR RESERVATION COVERS

Included and not included

Included

  • A hosted literary conversation with reading selections and facilitation
  • A short creative-writing invitation, with optional sharing
  • The afternoon gathering space and practical details confirmed for your date
  • A meal included as part of the afternoon gathering; menu and dietary arrangements confirmed for each date

Not included

  • Transport to and from the confirmed meeting point unless your confirmation says otherwise
  • Personal purchases
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed configuration

BEFORE YOU GO

Practical information

Accessibility

This is a mainly seated gathering with reading, conversation and optional creative writing. Exact venue accessibility is confirmed before payment.

Please share mobility, sensory or other access needs before payment so we can confirm whether the live configuration is suitable.

LOCATION

Where you'll be

Metro Manila & Environs. The exact meeting point is shared when confirmed.

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DATES & RESERVATIONS

Selected Thursdays · 3:00–5:30 PM

Choose your date for the complete planned experience. Our team will share the rate and final joining information before payment opens. A date request does not reserve a seat.

Upcoming dates

Outlined dates: select a date to request booking details

Guest feedback

What guests remembered

★★★★★

I felt safe, seen, heard, and connected. I really loved learning from both young and old and from people going through different life chapters. Loved learning from others in a meaningful way. This fed my soul for connection, reflective thinking, learning.

Jen C. Guest · The Art of Gathering
★★★★★

I was honoured to be in such fab company… Loved and appreciated the warmth, sincerity, humility, journeys, stories, laughter, and love.

Mona P. Guest · The Art of Gathering