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# Does Gather count toward Thrive's policy of one retreat every five years?

No, Gather does not count toward Thrive's policy that states you may attend an in-person Thrive retreat every five years. This event is separate from our retreats and won't affect your future retreat registrations. If it hasn't been five years since your last Thrive retreat, you are welcome to come, too! 

Also, if you attended a previous Gather event you are most definitely invited to attend the current Gather event as well! There will be all brand new sessions.