The Between The Worlds Conference serves a similar audience but is offered at particular intervals aligned with specific astrological events. The 2026 conference is aligned to the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the first degree of Aries. The Between the Worlds Conference always includes a main ritual that is designed to address an important magical need, and the plenary sessions also discuss significant and timely topics.

Register for the conference here.

Schedule

The Sacred Space and Between the Worlds Conference is February 19-22, 2026, at The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. The most up-to-date, user-friendly, and accurate Schedule of Events at the Sacred Space Conference is on our Sched site and app. Click here or go to the App Store on your device and download the Sched app, then search for The Sacred Space and Between the Worlds Conference.

Prepare for the Main Ritual

This pathworking was written as part of the preparation for the main ritual at the Sacred Space and Between The Worlds Conference in February of 2026. It is part of the preparation for the ritual and follows the flow of the ritual itself. It helps to enhance the goal of seeking knowledge, direction, and empowerment at this nexus point in time. This pathworking is about 13 minutes long and headphones are suggested. It has value whether or not you are coming to the conference to make use of the once in a lifetime astrology of 2026. Listen here. More information about the main ritual can be found here.

Written by Ivo Dominguez Jr • Narration by James C. Welch ©

First-timer’s Conference Orientation Zoom

Are you attending the Sacred Space Conference and Between the Worlds Conference for the first time? This video covers hotel layout, registration, how to get help, what your food options are, some recommendations for your day bag, information about the party, ways to get the most out of your conference experience, and more. Watch it here.

2026 Room Reservations

Our Host Hotel is

Our Room Block Is Full At The Host Hotel

The Overflow Hotel Is The Cambria Hotel College Park

8321 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 • 301-595-2600

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Monday, February 23, 2026. Only single bed rooms remain at this hotel.

• $155 per night for single or double occupancy
• $165 per night for triple occupancy
• $175 per night for quad occupancy

When calling, please identify yourselves as part of the Between the Worlds – Sacred Space Joint Conference (BTWSS) when making your reservation through the Hotel’s Reservations Center, 301-595-2600. For guests who prefer to book online, click here.

Another local hotel with very good rates (about a 5 minute drive from the conference hotel) is TownePlace Suites College Park. This hotel still has two bed rooms available.

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Parking

The conference hotel has an attached garage with direct entry to the conference level of the hotel (the second floor). To park in the hotel garage, register with the Metropolis app/site here and add the plate information of the vehicle you will be driving. The garage is touchless and will scan your license plate in order to register you for parking.

Transportation

The Hotel is accessible via public transit from various points in the DC metro area. 

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport

The MTA Light Rail can take you from BWI to the Camden station in downtown Baltimore. 

From this station you can board the MARC Camden Line train south towards Washington D.C. and get off at the College Park MARC station. 

NOTE: The Camden Line operates Monday-Friday only and has limited weekend service. 

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Airport

The best way to navigate from DCA to The Hotel is using the WMATA metro system. From the Reagan Washington National Airport metro station you can take the Yellow Line towards Mt. Vernon Square. You will need to transfer to the Green Line at either L’Enfant Plaza, Gallery Place, or Mt. Vernon Square. 

When transferring, take the Green Line towards Greenbelt. Get off at the College Park metro station. 

You can learn more about metro fares here. 

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

The best way to navigate from IAD to The Hotel is using the WMATA metro system. From the Dulles International Airport metro station you can take the Silver Line towards Downton Largo & New Carrollton. You will need to transfer to the Green Line at either L’Enfant Plaza.

When transferring, take the Green Line towards Greenbelt. Get off at the College Park metro station. 

You can learn more about metro fares here. 

College Park MARC/Metro

Once at the College Park MARC/Metro station you can access ride share services or other public transit such as University of Maryland shuttles or PG County Route 1 Ride enhanced bus service that makes it easy to travel from the station to the Route 1 corridor where the conference and overflow hotels are located. 

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Vendor Room Hours

The vendor room is open to non-conference attendees and hours of operation are: 

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Dining Options At/Near The Hotel at UMD

At the Hotel:

GrillMarx Steakhouse and Raw Bar – Casual upscale dining. Has a full gluten free menu with sandwiches, salads, and entrées, as well as several vegetarian options. Online ordering available for pickup only.

The Lobby Bar- Drinks and the full GrillMarx menu are available at the lobby bar.

Bagels ‘n Grinds – Open daily 7am to 2pm.  Bagels, sandwiches, soup, bakery, and coffee.  Almond, soy, and oat milk available. Two gluten-free bagel options.

Iron Rooster – Breakfast, sandwiches and salads.  A couple gluten free options. Open 7am to 8pm daily. Online ordering available.

Potomac Pizza – Pizza, salads and Italian mains. Individual sized gluten free cheese pizza is available. Note: You will have to go out the lobby door to access Potomac Pizza.  There is no entrance from within the hotel. 

Near the Hotel:

Asian: 

Wasabi Bistro – Japanese food. 4505 College Ave, College Park, MD

Curry Place Sliver Spring – Indian, Nepalese, Indo-Chinese good. 11229 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904

Jumbo Jumbo – Boba and Taiwanese Food. 3711 Campus Dr Suite A, College Park, MD 20740

Onikama Ramen – Ramen, Onigiri, and other Japanese food staples. 3711 Campus Dr Suite A, College Park, MD 20740

Seoul Spice – Build-your-own-bowl Korean comfort food. 4200 Guilford Drive, B2, College Park, MD 20740 

Eastern Gourmet – Szechuan Chinese. 8150 Baltimore Ave STE D, College Park, MD 20740

Pho Thom – Vietnamese and Thai.  Has vegetarian options. 4340 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740

Tex Mex & Central American:

Little Miner Tacos – Mexcian cheap eats. (Bonus- the proceeds from kids menu items go toward eliminating school lunch debt in local public schools!) Takeaway options allow you to indicate allergens. 4308 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD.

Riviera Tapas Bar – tacos and Spanish tapas, as well as brunch & breakfast- 6202 Rhode Island Ave Suite 116 Riverdale, Maryland 20737.

El Paraiso – Tex-Mex. Vegetarian options. 6515 New Hampshire Aee, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Pizza, Italian, and Mediterranean:

Mama Lucia – Pizza and pasta. 4734 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD 20740

Yia Yia’s Café – Greek Food. 10413 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Legends Halal Grill – Gyros, kofte, chicken, and burgers. 3711 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740

Coffee and Sandwiches:

Vigilante Coffee – Coffee, pastries, and bowls. 8200 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Casey’s Coffee and Sandwiches – Coffee, breakfast, hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, salads. 3711 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740

African and Caribbean:

Negril The Jamaican Eatery (Silver Spring location) – Jamaican food. 965 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Closed Sundays.

Shagga – Ethiopian Cuisine-6040 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Unique Experiences:

Board and Brew – Breakfast, sandwiches, coffee, cocktails, and a board game library! Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and “contains nuts” items marked on the menu.  GF bread is available.  8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Busboys and Poets – Hyattsville location. “Cultural hub where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted.”  Restaurant, bar, and bookstore serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Gluten friendly, vegetarian, and vegan items marked on the menu. 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781

Franklin’s Brewery – Locally sourced ingredients and award winning brewery.  Also has a toy store! Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu. 5123 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Cafes and Diners:

Silver Diner (Greenbelt Location)- Wide variety of food. 6040 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770

IKEA – Meatballs and so much more!  10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

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Stay In Touch

The best way to stay informed about the conference is to sign up for the e-newsletter. Registration, hotel discount codes, and submission announcements will be shared there first. Sign up for the Sacred Space Conference newsletter here.

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2026 Conference Sponsors

Hail to our Sponsors! Weiser Books, Llewellyn Worldwide

Special Thanks To: Weiser Books, Llewellyn Worldwide, Cherry Hill Seminary, Susan Rains Design, Changing Times Changing Worlds