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A PLACE WITH ROOM
for all of you.
Movement • Creativity • Wellness • Music • Community • Celebration • Rest
The Gathering Ground | 212 N. 6th St, Quincy, IL
The Gathering Ground is a community space in downtown Quincy for classes, workshops, wellness experiences, creative events, live music, gatherings + celebrations.
It was created as a place where people can slow down, connect, create, learn + feel more human again in a world that often feels rushed, disconnected + overwhelming.
Whether you’re coming to take a class, share a meal, meet someone new, make something, celebrate something, or simply spend time in an uplifting space downtown, there’s room for you here.
Want to help bring the Gathering Ground to life?
Whether you’re deeply rooted in the Quincy community, cheering us on from afar, or simply feel called to be part of what we’re creating, there’s a place for your support.
From one-time contributions to Founding Sponsorships, every investment helps bring The Gathering Ground to life.
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Join our email list to be the first to hear about upcoming gatherings, new experiences, our seasonally released schedule, ways to get involved with The Gathering Ground, and all that’s taking shape here.
Meet Ashley
Ashley Burnett is the Founder & CEO of Ashley Burnett & CO, a global business and leadership coach, certified wellness coach, author, yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, and seasonal living advocate with over two decades of experience creating transformational wellness and community experiences.
Over the past 22 years, Ashley has facilitated hundreds of classes, workshops, retreats, and events — supporting everyone from Fortune 500 executives to entrepreneurs, creatives, and wellness seekers in building more aligned, sustainable, and meaningful lives and businesses. While much of her work has centered on supporting women in leadership and growth, The Gathering Ground is envisioned as an inclusive space welcoming people of all backgrounds and genders through experiences centered around wellbeing, creativity, and intentional gathering. Ashley holds a BFA in Dance and previously danced professionally throughout California and nationally, including work in Hollywood with Tony Award-winning choreographer Sonya Tayeh — which is why movement and music remain woven into her work.
After 18+ years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she recently returned to her hometown of Quincy, Illinois with her husband David and son Quintin. Her book, Your Spacious & Seasonal Year, was released in 2024. Visit Ashley Burnett & Co to learn more.