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The Purpose of the Gathering
Alhamdulillah, this is the first in-person event hosted by SSC since Covid! Our intention is to gather together to connect with friends, old and new, and engage in group worship and spiritual practice together, insha’allah. We would truly love to see you there!
When
Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Where
We will be gathering at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Spa & Conference Center in San Marcos, TX. The closest airports are the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and the San Antonio International Airport.
Cost
It is $330 per person for the event and meals. Three meals a day are included from dinner on Thursday through lunch on Sunday.
Register for the Event & Meals
Register for the event (which includes your meals) using the button below:
Book Lodging
All of the teachings and meetings will take place at the Embassy Suites San Marcos by Hilton. We’ve negotiated a group discount and we encourage everyone to lodge here, insha’allah.
Book your stay directly with the Embassy Suites
Hijama (Cupping) Training
An in-person hijama training will be offered Sun, Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – Mon, Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm. Check out this page for more information or to register. Contact Murshid Wadude Laird with questions.
Find a Roommate or a Ride
If you need to find a roommate or someone to share a ride with to and from the airport, add yourself to the list by completing the Roommates & Rides form. Once you complete this form, you will be emailed a link that will enable you to download a list of others also seeking a roommate and/or a ride. You can reach out to whomever you wish on that list.
We also recommend you join the Intl Gathering Facebook group to connect with others who are attending the event.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering to support the event? Please contact Halwa Panuschka at halwapanuschka@sscboard.org.
Follow and Friend Us on Social Media
For up-to-the-minute updates, friend and follow us on Facebook!
Updates
Insha’allah, this page will be updated frequently with additional information. We are so excited and cannot wait to see you there, insha’allah!
Natural Beauty Nearby
We’ve heard from some of you that you’re interested in taking breaks in natural beauty while you’re at the Gathering. You can visit Spring Lake Nature Trails and Purgatory Creek Nature Trails. Both have extensive hiking and are within a 15 minute-drive from the hotel.