Pre-Gathering Offerings:
Three different one-day Circle of Trust retreats will be offered in advance of the Global Gathering. These retreats are an optional “add-on” experience. Each retreat will start on Wednesday, October 16th at 4pm CT and end on Thursday, October 17th at 3pm CT.
The retreat names and facilitators are listed below, with links to further descriptions about each offering:
Pre-Gathering Commuter Retreat Fee (inclusive of all retreat sessions, two meals, and snacks during the retreat): The additional early bird commuter fee for a Pre-Gathering Retreat is $200 per person. This rate will increase by $50 after June 30th.
Considerations On Scheduling, Costs, and Accessibility
Having heard from so many facilitators about how meaningful the Global Gathering has been for building a greater sense of connection and belonging within the Collaboration, we carefully considered a number of factors in planning for this event, including the timing, location, venue, and costs.
As we do with all of our events, we looked at the calendar closely to identify possible dates alongside venue availability, costs, accessibility, and other logistical considerations. While we made every effort to avoid as many known conflicts as possible, we are aware that these dates overlap with religious holidays, other conferences and events, and personal obligations which you may need to take into consideration when making your own plans.
Putting on an event like this requires significant resources, some of which are reflected in the registration fees. In the years since our last Global Gathering in 2017, a number of factors have contributed to changes in the retreat venue landscape that have resulted in increased costs for lodging, meals, meeting space, and technology. Our goal has been to do everything within our control to make our gathering as affordable and accessible as possible, while ensuring that the experience continues to be very meaningful for those who attend.
Limited Online Offering:
We are exploring options for creating limited online gathering spaces for those who choose not to attend onsite. We will have more information about this option prior to the onsite early bird registration deadline.