Come, Come!
Join the caravan of lovers to the
Southwest Sufi Community
for our annual Autumn Equinox Retreat with Murshids Mariam Baker and Allaudin Ottinger!
We still have a few work trade opportunities available. Please contact our Registrar Waduda at waduda@ruhaniat.org or Bahaar at saba@mind.net for work trade or financial assistance.
What’s Happening Now
EARLY REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! Southwest Sufi Camp 2024 | September 17th – 22nd, 2024
Join us for "EVERYDAY LIFE IS THE PROVING GROUND OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE" with Murshid Allaudin Ottinger & Murshida Mariam Baker on September 17th - 22nd We walk in the footsteps of our guides in the seen and unseen focusing on everyday life and the simple,...
Help Expand Our Legacy and Purpose
Beloved friends of Southwest Sufi Community, Although you departed over a month ago, I can still feel your presence on the Land. I can hear the resounding voices as we held hands, sang and danced in our beautiful new Pavilion, as we gathered for those delicious meals,...
SWSC2023 Photo Gallery
We hope you enjoy these photos from Southwest Sufi Camp 2023 THE CALL OF LIFE: ENGAGED PRACTICE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE which took place September 19 - 24, 2023 with Pir Shabda Kahn and Murshid Allaudin Ottinger and Guest Teacher Murshida Darvesha...
A Gathering Place Near Silver City, New Mexico for Those Committed to Inclusive Spiritual Practice
The Southwest Sufi Community (SSC) is a non-profit spiritual Retreat Center, Residential Community, and Nature Preserve located 20 miles north of Silver City, New Mexico, in the high desert Gila Mountains, along approximately 2 miles of Bear Creek. Elevation ranges from 5,200 feet along the lush, green riparian zones to 5,900 feet of hilly pinon and juniper woodlands. The Community is surrounded primarily by National Forest or state land, adding to the profound sense of wild and seclusion that its residents and visitors are blessed to enjoy.
Khankah Gaia Noor Residential Community
The name of our Residential Community translates roughly to, “Gathering place of Earth and Light.” Souls who are sympathetic to the ideals of inclusive, universal spirituality are invited to participate in the simplicity of life at SSC’s Residential Community.
Nature Preserve & Conservancy
We are actively working with The Nature Conservancy of New Mexico to provide conscious stewardship on nearly 1,500 acres bordering the Gila wilderness.
Voice of the Turtle Retreat Center
All are welcome to visit our rustic off-grid sanctuary where one may experience serenity and solitude while on personal spiritual retreat.