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Author: seanmarcia

_includes/events/faq.html

@@ -110,13 +110,12 @@ <h3 id="attending" class="faq-title">Attending Ruby for Good</h3>
           Ruby for Good holds an annual event where engineers, designers, product managers, and other gooders from all over the globe get together over a long weekend to collaboratively build projects in service of our communities. Gooders stay on-site, and hacking and socializing takes place in communal areas. Questions? Check out the <a href="/events/faq">FAQ</a> or drop us a note on <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/rubyforgood/shared_invite/zt-34b5p4vk3-NWIw6hKs2ma~wm7mYSe0_A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slack</a> or via email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.
         </p>
         <p>
-          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://naturebridge.org/retreat-space/golden-gate"
+          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://www.shepherdsspring.org"
              target="_blank"
-             rel="noopener noreferrer">NatureBridge Golden Gate Conference & Retreat Center</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area.
-          This stunning venue is nestled within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, offering an inspiring natural setting
-          for our coding community. NatureBridge provides comfortable workspaces, reliable WiFi, on-site accommodations, and is
-          easily accessible from San Francisco. You'll enjoy coding with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding
-          landscapes.
+             rel="noopener noreferrer">Shepherd's Spring Retreat Center</a> just outside of Washington DC.
+          This stunning venue is a short drive from Washington DC, offering an inspiring natural setting
+          for our coding community. Shepherd's Spring provides comfortable workspaces,, on-site accommodations, and is
+          easily accessible from Washington DC.
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@@ -167,7 +166,7 @@ <h3 id="team-lead-interest" class="faq-title">Interested in Co-Leading a Team?</
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         <h3 id="registering" class="faq-title">Registering</h3>
         <p>
-          <a href="https://ti.to/codeforgood/rubyforgood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tickets are on sale now!</a> Please consider also <a href="https://ti.to/codeforgood/rubyforgood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contributing to our scholarship fund</a>. It costs about $500 per scholarship recipient, and we rely on your help to make this event accessible to everyone. Those seeking a scholarship can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH0Zz1Lg4G086BAjukwaodVwrluFAKccE9vrg1dPoyjIc8FQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply here</a>.
+          <a href="https://ti.to/codeforgood/rubyforgood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Registration is open now!</a> Please consider also <a href="https://ti.to/codeforgood/rubyforgood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contributing to our scholarship fund</a>. It costs about $400 per scholarship recipient, and we rely on your help to make this event accessible to everyone. Those seeking a scholarship can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH0Zz1Lg4G086BAjukwaodVwrluFAKccE9vrg1dPoyjIc8FQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply here</a>.
         </p>
         <p>
           We are particularly interested in creating a diverse and inclusive space, and especially encourage those underrepresented in tech to join the event. Want to help make the event more inclusive? Invite others who will make the space welcoming and <a href="https://ti.to/codeforgood/rubyforgood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sponsor a scholarship recipient waitlisted for lack of funds</a>. <i class="fa fa-heart-o red-salsa"></i>
@@ -325,9 +324,9 @@ <h3 id="early-arrival" class="faq-title">How Early Can I Arrive on Thursday?</h3
 
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-        <h3 id="transportation" class="faq-title">I'm Flying To SF, How Will I Get There?</h3>
+        <h3 id="transportation" class="faq-title">I'm Flying To DC, How Will I Get There?</h3>
         <p>
-          Transportation time from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 45 to 90 minutes by car or bus
+          Transportation time from the Dulles Airport is approximately 45 to 90 minutes by car 
           depending on traffic. Check out the #carpool channel in <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/rubyforgood/shared_invite/zt-34b5p4vk3-NWIw6hKs2ma~wm7mYSe0_A"
              target="_blank"
              rel="noopener noreferrer">Slack</a> to arrange shared transportation with other attendees.
@@ -339,12 +338,10 @@ <h3 id="transportation" class="faq-title">I'm Flying To SF, How Will I Get There
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         <h3 id="venue" class="faq-title">Where Are We Staying?</h3>
         <p>
-          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://naturebridge.org/retreat-space/golden-gate"
+          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://www.shepherdsspring.org"
              target="_blank"
-             rel="noopener noreferrer">NatureBridge Golden Gate Conference & Retreat Center</a>, located approximately 15 miles north of San Francisco. The venue sits on the beautiful Northern California coastline,
-            offering both inspiring natural surroundings and a comfortable collaborative environment. The campus features meeting spaces for our project work, on-site accommodations, and easy access to beaches and hiking
-            trails — perfect for our scheduled outdoor activities and impromptu breaks. During previous events, attendees even spotted
-            whales from the property!
+             rel="noopener noreferrer">Shepherd's Spring Retreat Center</a>, located approximately an hour northwest of Washington DC. The campus features meeting spaces for our project work, on-site accommodations, and easy access to rivers and hiking
+            trails — perfect for our scheduled outdoor activities and impromptu breaks. During previous events, attendees even spotted deer and other wildlife on the grounds!
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       </div>
     </div>

_includes/events/landing_page.html

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-20">Ruby for Good 2025</h2>
     <div class="row justify-content-center">
       <div class="col-12 col-xl-9 text-center pb-30">
         <div class="block-header">
-          <h2 class="mb-10">August 28 - 31</h2>
+          <h2 class="mb-10">September 11 - 14</h2>
         </div>
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-10">Our Event</h2>
           Ruby for Good holds an annual event where engineers, designers, product managers, and other gooders from all over the globe get together over a long weekend to collaboratively build projects in service of our communities. Gooders stay on-site, and hacking and socializing takes place in communal areas. Questions? Check out the <a href="/events/faq">FAQ</a> or drop us a note on <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/rubyforgood/shared_invite/zt-34b5p4vk3-NWIw6hKs2ma~wm7mYSe0_A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slack</a> or via email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.
         </p>
         <p>
-          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://naturebridge.org/retreat-space/golden-gate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NatureBridge Golden Gate Conference & Retreat Center</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area. This stunning venue is nestled within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, offering an inspiring natural setting for our coding community. NatureBridge provides comfortable workspaces, reliable WiFi, on-site accommodations, and is easily accessible from San Francisco. You'll enjoy coding with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding landscapes.
+          This year we are traveling to the <a href="https://www.shepherdsspring.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shepherd's Spring Retreat Center</a> just outside the Washington DC Area. This stunning venue is surrounded by lush forests and tranquil streams, offering an inspiring natural setting for our coding community. Shepherd's Spring provides comfortable workspaces, on-site accommodations, and is easily accessible from Washington DC.
         </p>
       </div>
     </div>

_includes/events/schedule.html

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-20">2025 Event Schedule</h2>
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         <div class="block-header">
-          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Thursday, August 28th</h2>
+          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Thursday, September 11th</h2>
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@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Thursday, August 28th</h2>
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-          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Friday, August 29th</h2>
+          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Friday, Sept 12th</h2>
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@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Friday, August 29th</h2>
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-          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Saturday, August 30th</h2>
+          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Saturday, Sept 13th</h2>
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@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Saturday, August 30th</h2>
     <div class="row justify-content-center">
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-          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Sunday, August 31st</h2>
+          <h2 class="mb-20 unbold text-center">Sunday, Sept 14th</h2>
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