The Crone Network

Gatherings

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." –   Helen Keller

Zippity Zooms

Join us for a free casual face-to-face gathering of like-minded older women 

Elderly woman with her caregiver in a nursing home

April 18th- Taking care of others

Topic of conversation:

The ups & downs of caring for a loved one.

Join us for a FREE chat on April 18th from 9-11pm UK time as we discuss this important topic.

We'll share experiences and hear "what worked for me" strategies from women who've been there. And, it's a safe place to talk about challenges you might currently be facing as you care for someone.

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April 25th -Crones & Crumpets Tea Party

April 25th -Crones & Crumpets Tea Party

We don't care what you have in your teapot -just bring your sassy, opinionated self and enjoy stimulating conversations with other older women. Come as you are... you look beautiful like that..

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Friends taking a selfie or filming using mobile phone in the living room at home

May 30th - Casual Chat Session

Our May Casual Chat is a little different. Instead of setting the topic ourselves, we’d love to hear from you.

This informal gathering is a chance to connect, share thoughts, and enjoy conversation with other members of the Crone Network community.

REGISTRATION DATE TBD

Crone Fest - Fall 2026

!!! Just Announced !!!

Registration is now OPEN

A countryside holiday in Scotland

October 7 - 14, 2026

Crone Fest is a week-long social gathering of older women who want to share adventures.

We arrange everything for you which makes it a great option for solo travellers!

You get a cool place to live for a week

You get a pantry full of food plus catered Scottish cuisine

You get cars to roam the coast and countryside

You get to drop your bags and start enjoying your holiday

You get to do YOUR own thing

What's included in the package?

  • 7 nights in a lovely private room with period furnishings
  • A fully stocked pantry  
  • A night with live entertainment
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Access to fully insured cars
  • A delightful afternoon tea in a local Scottish castle

This holiday is designed exclusively for older women. 

 

Click here to register your interest

October 7-14, 2026

 

 

Flights to Edinburgh, Scotland are not included. Space is very limited. There is a non-refundable deposit to secure a room. We can meet all dietary requirements.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.  

Find Your Tribe

Search for active gatherings in your area


UK In-Person Gatherings

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.

Women in Angus (Scotland)

The Wisdom Witches

The Silver Tent

 

Group of elderly women having fun during breakfast in a cafeteria, three retired female friends are celebrating an anniversary, mature women drinking tea and coffee and eating cakes

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.

Ethel Gathering Groups (AARP)

Other Gatherings

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!!

 [email protected]

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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.