Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
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The Gate Lodge > The Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
Henrietta Seiberling's involvement with the Oxford Group, a religious fellowship movement, confirmed her belief that ordinary people had the power to change their lives.  On Mother's Day, 1935, through mutual friendships, she brought together Mr. Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, both admitted alcoholics.  Their discussion, in the Gate Lodge at Stan Hywet, resulted in identifying the principles that were to become the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous.

To commemorate this important meeting, the Gate Lodge now hosts a special exhibit celebrating and recounting this historic event.  The legacy of the Gate Lodge extends beyond its historic significance, and is a never-ending source of inspiration for millions of people.

The Gate Lodge exhibit is sponsored by Glenbeigh Hospital & Outpatient Centers.
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