Each year the Gathering Steering Committee for The Labyrinth Society Annual Gathering invites labyrinth facilitators, scholars, writers, artists, and creators to submit a written proposal and outline for a presentation or workshop to be held during the TLS Annual Gathering. Collectively, the individual presentations address an overall agenda of technical, spiritual, and experiential practice at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. These presentations are scheduled concurrently throughout the Gathering as break-out sessions.

The theme of the 2026 Gathering is “Finding Wisdom in Every Step”

Our 2026 location at Wisdom House offers a peaceful retreat looking out toward the Berkshire highland mountain range in western Connecticut, a popular and colorful location in the autumn. There we can share, learn, and explore new ways the labyrinth is being used in our contemporary global community. This international conference will provide participants with a welcoming, inspirational and educational environment where an exchange of ideas, learning, and networking can occur.

The labyrinth is a sacred container within which our varied paths can unite and inform one another. So, those interested in submitting a proposal were asked to consider allowing the 2026 Gathering theme to inform and inspire what they offered.   

Forms and Presentation Options
The proposal form and process are updated annually with the aim of making the experience of submitting a proposal consistently easier and more user-friendly.

There are options to submit proposals for 90-minute experiential workshops and 60-minute lectures and poster presentations. Each proposal is reviewed “blind” by the selection committee, i.e. without the names of the presenters attached to them, which ensures that selections are made based on the quality of the proposal.

A short description (or “abstract”) of each accepted presentation will also be featured on the TLS members-only website after the event. This provides presenters a way of gaining recognition for their work and offers members an opportunity to review presentations after the Gathering has ended. Presenters also have the option of submitting a PDF synopsis of PowerPoint slides for publication on the TLS members-only website after the Gathering.

Deadline
Proposal submission deadline was February 20, 2026. In order to be considered, the presentation proposal form must have been completed in full and submitted by the closing date.

Benefits of Presenting at the Gathering
In addition to recognition for presenting at an international conference and the opportunity to publish seminar synopses, presenters also receive an honorarium: $100 (USD) for workshops, lectures and poster presentations. In the event of co-presenters for one session, the honorarium will be awarded to the individual designated as the lead presenter. The lead presenter will be the individual who completes and submits the presentation proposal form. It will be up to the presenters to negotiate sharing the compensation.

Additional Important Requirements
Presenters are responsible for providing all materials and handouts, if needed, for their presentation. (In some cases, a small materials fee may be requested from participants when the workshop involves creation of artwork to take home.) Projectors and screens will be available for presenters’ use.  

Presentations should not require participants to engage in or adhere to religious activities unless clearly specified in the description. Presentations must avoid the expression of political views.

By August 1st, presenters must be TLS members in good standing and registered for the Gathering. Both day rates and full conference registration are available, as well as an early bird registration discount. Though registration prices vary depending upon location and length of stay, the approximate cost is $850, inclusive of meals and accommodation, excluding travel fees. Please consider airfare or other travel costs before submitting a proposal to better estimate your total expense if accepted.

Submission were made by completing an online Google Form. Members were asked to download and review the Concurrent Presentation Proposal Instructions below before completing the online Google Proposal Form.

2026 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMS were posted here:
• Concurrent Presentation Proposal Instructions
• Google Concurrent Presentation Proposal Form
• Poster Presentation Guidelines (.pdf 367KB)