Gatherings
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
Crone Fest Scotland
A countryside holiday in Scotland - it's an experience, not a tour
OCTOBER 7 - 14, 2026
We do the planning so you don't have to
Your package includes:
- Accommodation at a historic country estate near the coast
- 7 nights in a lovely private room with period furnishings
- A fully stocked pantry and walk-in fridge
- A night with live in-house entertainment
- A night on the town (optional)
- Transportation to and from the airport area
- Fully insured cars with automatic transmission
- A delightful afternoon tea in a local castle (fascinators provided!)
- 5 evening meals catered by one of the best local restaurants
- A digital photo portrait
- A digital photo memory book
Crone Fest Scotland is a boutique holiday designed and hosted by an American Crone living in the UK.
Exclusively for older women, it's a great holiday for solo travellers who want the fun but don't want to be alone.
Previous guest feedback...
“It was so much more than I expected!”
“10/10, would do it again.”
“This has been (2 times now) a very cherished highlight of my damn life! Thank you!”
“Absolutely fabulous. The best travel experience of my life. I credit the excellent planning, the women in attendance, the locale!”
“Very glad I took a chance and signed up…”
“Eternal thanks! I was able to de-stress in my own quiet way without feeling pressure to be otherwise!”
“How was the food? Outstanding! (More crumpets!)”
Transportation to and around Edinburgh, and accommodation in Edinburgh, are not included. Rooms are assigned by random draw. There are 9 bathrooms, most are shared. Space is limited. There is a non-refundable deposit to secure a room. We can meet dietary requirements. There is one accessible room available (first come, first serve).
Crone Fest Scotland - May 2027
BOOKING STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026
A countryside holiday in Scotland
MAY 12-19, 2027
We do the planning so you don't have to
What's included in the package?
- Accommodation at a historic country estate near the coast
- 7 nights in a lovely private room with period furnishings
- A fully stocked pantry and walk-in fridge
- A night with live in-house entertainment
- A night on the town (optional)
- Transportation to and from the airport area
- Fully insured cars with automatic transmission
- A delightful afternoon tea in a local castle (fascinators provided!)
- 5 evening meals catered by one of the best local restaurants
- A digital photo portrait
- A digital photo memory book
BOOKING OPENS SEPTEMBER 2026
Crone Fest Scotland is a boutique holiday designed and hosted by an American Crone living in the UK.
Exclusively for older women, it's a great holiday for solo travellers who want the fun but don't want to be alone.
Transportation to and around Edinburgh, and accommodation in Edinburgh, are not included. Rooms are assigned by random draw. There are 9 bathrooms, most are shared. Space is limited. There is a non-refundable deposit to secure a room. We can meet all dietary requirements. There is one accessible room available (first come, first serve).
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Zippity Zooms
Join us for a free casual face-to-face gathering of like-minded older women
We've Got Something To Say.
Creative Writing for Older Women
Begins July 11, 2026
Join us for an interactive Zoom meet-up for women who want to write. It's free and easy!
No experience is necessary, we Are the experience, and all you need is something to write with and something to say.
Small groups allow everyone to be heard, and each month, we decide together what we want to write about.
To keep the space manageable, registration is required. Please follow the link below which will take you to Zoom.
You do not need to download Zoom to attend. That's what the link is for.
Sessions meet the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning July 11th, 2026.
UK time is 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm UK
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm MDT
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT
A Conversation Lounge
The Snug
Doors open July 25th, 2026
Back in the day, women had to enter a pub through a side door and into a small room away from the bar. I guess this was the menfolks way of protecting us. From them, and their cursing and sex talk.
As women do, they made their room comfy and nestled into what was called The Snug. It's where the womenfolk socialised.
So we're opening our own Snug and you're invited to join us for some conversation.
Bring a cocktail, some tea, something for show and tell. Or just hang out and listen to the conversation of the moment.
It's sponsored by The Crone Network as a way to bring women face-to-face so don't be shy and register today.
It's FREE! Really.
The Snug opens July 25th, 2026
UK time is 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
EDT 4:00 pm
CDT 3:00 pm
MDT 2:00 pm
PDT 1:00 pm
May 30th - Casual Chat Session
Register today for this free online video chat session.
This informal gathering is a chance to connect, share thoughts, and enjoy conversation with other members of the Crone Network community.
Doors open at 9pm London time.
ET 4pm
CT 3pm
MT 2pm
PT 1 pm
THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
June 13th - I've Got Something To Say!
I've Got Something To Say! is a space for creative writing, exclusively for women over 50 who want to share thoughts, feelings, and ideas with other women. This is not a quiet place, but a place to let it all hang out without fear of judgement or shame.
June 27th - Casual Chat Session
We're older gals having a good chit-chat about whatever topics come up. Come as you are. Pop in to say "Hello!" or enjoy our company for the entire chat if you're looking for a good time!
July 25th - Casual Chat Session
Register today for this free online video chat session.
This informal gathering is a chance to connect, share thoughts, and enjoy conversation with other members of the Crone Network community.
Doors open at 9pm London time.
ET 4pm
CT 3pm
MT 2pm
PT 1 pm
Find Your Tribe
Search for active gatherings in your area
UK In-Person Gatherings
Listed below are social media groups of older women who have established in-person gatherings in select areas. Note that some groups may have younger members.
US In-Person Gatherings
Listed below are social media groups of older women who have established in-person gatherings in select areas. Note that some groups may have younger members.
Other Gatherings
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Crone Clusters
One of The Crone Network's main objectives is to provide real connections with real women.
We are happy to share some existing groups who have already established in-person meet-ups in many local areas.
If you would love to meet in person with other older women, here is a list of a few Facebook groups.
Let us help you find your tribe!
March 2026 -
We are currently working with administrators to populate this Crone Cluster section with links to groups who have successfully established in-person gatherings.
Interest Groups
Wouldn't it be nice to connect with other women who enjoy the same interests as you?
Do you like to hike or enjoy adventure sports? Maybe you'd prefer a quiet afternoon of knitting or reading. Some of us would love to travel abroad, but don't want to travel alone.
We are organising FREE interest groups, to meet either by Zoom gatherings or in-person clusters where we can share our interests in real time.
Send us an email with your ideas for interest group gatherings. Here are some suggestions:
- Travel adventures
- Textile arts
- Camping
- Homesteading
- Reading group
- Writing group
- Sip and paint
- Caring for loved ones
- Cooking and baking
- Being feral
- Women's rights
Drop us a line and let's talk about how we can connect!!
Crone Fest
!!! SOLD OUT !!!
To enquire about our fall 2026 gathering, please contact us at [email protected]
A countryside holiday in Scotland
May 13-20, 2026
Crone Fest is a week-long social gathering of older women who want to share adventures.
Everything is arranged for you, a great option for solo travellers, or for Crones who can't be bothered searching for hotels and places to visit.
We make it easy! We give you a cool place to live for the week, serve you the finest Scottish cuisine, and have transportation arranged so you can explore coast and countryside. All you need to do is drop your bags in your lovely private room, and start doing your own thing.
Crone Fest is kind of like a great therapy session, but it's much longer and there's a lot more wine and swearing!
Cross the pond and find what you need in magical Scotland.
What's included in the package?
- A private room in an ancestral country home
- A pantry filled with food
- Evening meals catered by one of the best local bistros
- A night with live entertainment
- Ground transportation to and from the airport
- Access to fully insured cars
Designed by your Feisty Old Hag for her Crone sisters to enjoy a free-style holiday in Scotland with other bad-ass legendary women.
What happens in Scotland, is nobody's business but yours.
May 2026! Twelve of the 14 private bedrooms are already booked. There are now just 2 rooms left available!
Crones had so much fun they're coming back!!!
We're taking names for Crone Fest Scotland in October 2026! Sign up today!
Flights to Scotland are not included. Space is very limited. There is a non-refundable deposit to secure a room. We can meet dietary requirements. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
They're talking 'bout us...
"The house was the best part of my vacation." Crone Fest 2022
