LGBT Muslim Retreat; Spaces Being Filled Fast. Limited Registration; Scholarships Available
LGBT Muslim Retreat * Philadelphia, PA
May 27-30, 2011 - Memorial Day Weekend
Theme: Al-Jama'ah (The Community)
"Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter.
Ours is not a caravan of despair. come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times.
Come, yet again, come, come." - Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi
Confirmed Speakers: Imam Daayiee Abdullah (an openly gay Imam and scholar of Islam) and Dr. Siraj Scott Kugle (author of Islam & Homosexuality)
Our retreat location:
§ Beautiful suburbs of Philadelphia; "an oasis for reflection with beautiful grounds"
§ On 20+ acres surrounded by trees, flowers and 1 mile woodchip trail
§ Private rooms with bed(s) and desk(s)
§ Delicious meals and refreshments (including vegetarian & vegan options)
§ Art studio, library & wi-fi access
Available Rooms as of February 1, 2011:
§ 1 single rooms - 1 space available (Male)
§ 6 single rooms - 6 spaces available (Female)
§ 1 shared room Option A - 2 single beds - 2 spaces available (Female)
§ 1 shared room Option B - 1 double bed and 2 single beds - 3 spaces available (Female)
§ 0 spaces available (Co-Ed Floor - Female & Male)
§ 6 commuter / staying off-site spaces available
Registration Information:
Single Rooms - Retreat Accommodations & Meals: $250 plus Registration: $80 Total: $330 per person
Shared Rooms - Option A - 2 people per room - Retreat Accommodations & Meals: $220; Registration: $80
Total: $300 per person
Option B - 3 or 4 people per room - Retreat Accommodations & Meals: $200; Registration: "
$80 Total: $280
Commuters & Those Staying Off-Site - Option 1: Friday-Monday - Meals & Retreat: $85; Registration: $80 - Total: $165
Option 2: Saturday or Sunday only -Meals & Retreat; Total: $85
Limited Registrations / Scholarships Available
For more information visit: http://www.lgbtmuslimretreat.com
or contact us at lgbtmuslimretreat@gmail.com
