September 18-21, 2025
100 Robert Castles Ln
Prosperity, SC
For the umteenth year in a row, sweeps from SC, NC, and around the southeast and beyond, will ‘gather’ on Lake Murray S.C to learn, share, and relax. ‘The Gathering’ has become an annual S.C. Chimney Sweep Guild event historically hosted by late SCCSG member, Herb Fulmer (Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep).
Designed to follow in the wake of the famous ‘Connemara’ get-togethers in North Augusta, SC hosted by the late "Lucky Dale" Meisinger, these sweep gatherings were started in the mid 1980’s and went into this century even after his death. Sweeps would come from all over to trade sooty war stories, and to learn about new and advanced techniques in chimney maintenance and repair technology.
Art Rollins of Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep of Prosperity is proudly carrying on the tradition of hosting this event in Herb Fulmer’s honor. He is joined in hosting by Herb's family and Brad Smith, a long time Clean Sweep employee, who now owns Kickin' Ash Chimney Pros also based in Prosperity, SC.
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Please NOTE:
Schedule of Events below
is current for 2025.
Sponsors listed are 2024 sponsors.
(2025 Sponsors coming soon)
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PLEASE go to Facebook page
The Gathering - a Tradition Like No Other
https://www.facebook.com/groups/500418496637041
Please EMAIL either of the following email addresses to let us know you will be coming and how many will be in your party.
blume357@bellsouth.net
renee@sweepstuff.com
THE GATHERING 2025
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(This schedule is subject to change in regards to content and timing
at any point before or during the event.)
FEATURED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:
PriorFire Retrofit Installation
Fireplace Facade Renovation
Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer and Fireplace Installer
Once again our food throughout the event will be designed, coordinated, and served up by our over qualified kitchen team of outdoor chefs and event masters.
Thursday the 18th
SET-UP
All are welcome to come in and get set up with campers or tents and help us set up the event. This is the fun relaxing day, the time to get your tents or campers up then sit back and drink some ice-cold libation of your choice and catch up with fellow sweeps on what’s been going on. (Sooty War Stories)
Thursday Night Opening Event: SAVOR THE SLICE SOCIAL
Build your own pizza cooked in the Herb Fulmer Memorial Oven.
Friday the 19th
7:30 -9:00 BREAKFAST - SIX-SHOT SIDEBOARD
Ø 7:30 Firearm Safety Meeting for Stump Hunt
o Gunny, Blume and Art will host the gun safety meeting.
o NOTE: (If you do not attend this meeting, you cannot participate in the stump hunt)
Ø 8:00 – 12:00 Stump Shoot
o IF you attend, you are expected to help clean up the range when the shoot is over.
o Bring your own toys to play with or play with something new from toys provided by our Hosts. Safety glasses and ear plugs are required. (These will be supplied, but suggest you bring your own)
o This will last till ‘bout lunchtime or when the ammo and binary explosives run out. Lunch to follow back at the Island.
Ø 8:00 – 12:00 SaverSystems PriorFire Install -- Part 1 (off-site)
Ø 8:00 – 12:00 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 1 (on-site)
12:00. LUNCH - TBD
Ø 1:00-5:00 Legacy Planning for Business Owners
Ø 1:00-5:00 SaverSystems PriorFire Install -- Part 2 (off-site)
Ø 1:00-5:00 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 2 (On-Site)
6:30 DINNER - BRAD n ART'S BACKYARD SMOKEOUT
8:30 SCCSG Benefit Auction
This Auction populated with items generously donated by Sweeps and Suppliers is the primary way that SCCSG funds the networking and training opportunities it provides. Participating by donating and by purchasing is a fun way to support the education, the great fun, the amazing food and the extraordinary fellowship experienced at SCCSG events.
11:00 Is Quiet Time every night.
You don’t have to be asleep, but don’t let each other "conversate" too loudly. Some folks need assistance with this task. Be their friend.
Saturday the 20th
7:30-9:00 BREAKFAST - BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Ø 9:15-11:45 Business Owner’s Roundtable
Ø 9:15-11:45 Renovation: Fireplace Façade - Part 1 (Off-site)
Ø 9:15-11:45 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 3 (On-site)
12:00. LUNCH - TBD
Ø 1:30- 5:00 Tech Talk
Ø 1:30- 5:00 Renovation: Fireplace Façade - Part 2 (Off-site)
Ø 1:30- 3:30 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 4 (On-site)
4:00-5:30 SCCSG Meeting
6:30 pm DINNER - PESCA PARTY: FISH FRY & FROGMORE (Low Country Boil)
8:30-ish. Memorial Fireworks! On the lake!
Sunday the 21st
Wake up when you feel like it. Come on over to the kitchen and drink some good coffee with us and have some…
8:00 - 11:00 BREAKFAST - COUNTRY BRUNCH
….and then after breakfast: Help us break down and pack up to leave the island -- if you have time.
The most important thing about Sunday is to say goodbyes because it will be another whole year before we can do this again in 2026.
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We would like to thank the following companies
who are graciously participating in supporting
The Gathering in 2024 !
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Lindemann Chimney Supply
MEMORIAL FIREWORKS SPONSOR
Owens Chimney Covers
GOLD SPONSORS
New England Chimney Supply
North Carolina Chimney Sweep Association
SaverSystems
SILVER SPONSORS
CUI
Valor (Miles Industries)
BRONZE SPONSORS
CSIA
CVC Coaching
Improved Consumer Products (ICP)
National Chimney Supply
RM Manifold
SEHPBA
PONTOON RIDE SPONSOR
Sandhill Wholesale
STUMP SHOOT SPONSOR
South Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild
We would like to thank our Class Sponsors!
Copperfield Chimney Supply
NCSG
Lindemann Chimney Supply
RM Manifold
We would like to thank our Auction Contributors!
Approved Industries/Smoke-tite
AWPerkins
BAC Sales
Blume, The Merry Sweep
CCSEliteFab
ChimScan
CSIA
CUI
CVC Coaching
Lindemann Chimney Supply
National Chimney Supply
NCSG
New England Chimney Supply
NY State Chimney Sweep Guild
North Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild
Owens Chimney Covers
RM Manifold
Rutherford Equipment
Sandhill Wholesale
SaverSystems
SEHPBA
Valor (Miles Industries)
If you would like to be a sponsor or donate to our Auction,
please reach out to Ron Rust, our illustrious Sponsorship Coordinator.
Text: 803-730-5858
Email: tophatswp@aol.com
These ‘Gatherings’ have always been an event any sweep wanting to expand their professional and personal awareness should attend. Not only do the planned seminars offer a sweep new and insightful venues but much can be learned by just hanging out with one’s peers. The late and still great sweep Pete Luter is quoted as saying it all, “ It don’t get any better than this.”
ACCOMMODATIONS
Onsite tent camping is available.
Accommodations for tents and RV’s are also available at
Dreher Island State Park (803-364-4152)
Lake Murray Vacation Rentals (803-798-8559).
Fishing cabins are available at River Winds Landing (803-364-0036).
If something a little higher on the comfort level chain is desired, there are a variety of Hotels in Newberry, SC.
Email renee@sweepstuff.com or art.cleansweepchimneysc@gmail.com with questions.
REGISTRATION
There is no cover charge/registration fee for this event, however, donations to help pay for the food expense can be made to the SCCSG and/or feel free to purchase liberally at our Annual Benefit Auction mentioned earlier.
Please go to the Facebook page
The Gathering - A Tradition Like No Other
https://www.facebook.com/groups/500418496637041
or email Renee (renee@sweepstuff.com) or Blume (blume357@bellsouth.net) and let them know if you are planning to come, when you plan to arrive, and how many will be in your party so that we can get a bead on the head count for meals.
DIRECTIONS
GPS to 100 Robert Castles Lane, Prosperity, SC
Directions coming from South of Columbia, SC
- Merge onto I-26 W toward Spartanburg.
- Take the SC-773 exit, EXIT 82, toward Pomaria/Prosperity.
- Turn left onto SC Highway 773/SC-773.
- Turn right onto US Highway 76/US-76 W. Continue to follow US-76 W.
- Turn left onto Elm St.
- Turn right to stay on Elm St.
- Take the 2nd left onto Pearl St.
- Turn left to stay on McNeary St.
- Turn slight left onto Ira Kinard Rd.
- Ira Kinard Rd becomes Bonner Baxter Pl.
- Turn right onto Robert Castles Ln. Then, go all the way to end of Robert Castles Ln. There may or may not be signs along the way.
Directions coming from Prosperity
- Turn at the light onto SC 391 (across from gas station and hardware store)
- Go straight thru 4-Way Stop
- Bear left onto Ira Kinard Rd.
- Ira Kinard Rd becomes Bonner Baxter Pl.
- Turn right onto Robert Castles Ln. Then, go all the way to end of Robert Castles Ln. There may or may not be signs along the way.
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