Alma by Candlelight | December 18 (The Alma Sanctuary)

Alma by Candlelight is an evening meditation gathering at The Alma Sanctuary in Pelzer, South Carolina, held in December. It is made for women who want a quiet, unhurried pause in the middle of a busy season, and who would like to spend it in the company of others looking for the same.

What to Expect

The evening belongs to Alma's weekly local gatherings, which are built to bring moments of calm into ordinary weeks. Those gatherings draw on movement, meditation, meaningful conversation and time spent in nature, with the aim of helping you slow down and care for your nervous system. This candlelit meditation evening shares that intention: to create space where you can simply breathe.

The organizer names no teacher for this evening, and no session times are given, so the best way to picture it is by its spirit. It is a gentle, communal gathering rather than a demanding practice, set in the evening and lit by candles.

The Setting

The Alma Sanctuary is in Pelzer, South Carolina, in the Upstate region of the state. Alma's gatherings place real weight on being outdoors and on a relaxed atmosphere, with the organizer describing everything from a morning cup of coffee to a glass of wine beneath the evening sky.

Before You Go

This is a community gathering for women, and nothing in its description suggests prior meditation experience is needed. If you are new to meditation, the emphasis on slowing down and breathing makes it an approachable place to begin. Alma also offers other local gatherings, including morning and evening sessions, if you would like to return to the rhythm.