Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 You can now register for the May 1-2 conference. We'll have a full-fledged conference site up shortly, but you can get all the essential information here: http://www.peacehillpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=29 Visit, and tell all your friends about it too. :001_smile: SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Any news on recordings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I do hope you can make it out to Missouri/Illinois sometime again, Susan! It would be great to hear you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Could you tell me about the conference package? What is included in the $300. Isn't that what the price would be if you purchased the room and conference tickets separately? Is the confernce ticket good for both days or do you need one for each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 You save over $25 in taxes and fees by booking through us...the $300 is a flat rate, whereas booking through the hotel adds something like $14 per night in tax to the total. We'll clarify that on the signup page with the exact amounts. Thanks for pointing this out, SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh, ok. Thanks! We reserved our room! I cannot wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I won't be able to attend the conference, either, but I would be interested in recordings of the talks. I'm looking forward to finding out if they'll be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I know you covered children - what about 17 year olds :) Can they attend the entire conference? I promise she won't disrupt the group :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) found my answers Edited January 23, 2009 by Colleen in NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 What about lunch on Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in NJ Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have attended approximately 6 homeschooling conferences since we first started homeschooling in 1999. This will be the FIRST conference where each and every workshop offered is of interest to me, except for the Teaching your child to read. My kiddos learned to read using the recommendations from Mrs. Wise in the first edition WTM. This celebration of 10 years of Classical Homeschooling will bring full circle our homeschooling adventure. In 1999, my husband found TWTM in the new books section at the library. He checked it out and brought it home for me to read. We started right away with the suggestions in the book. Our then 3 yo dd began hearing the read alouds suggested in the book, while our twin boys amazingly listened along too, even at their young 18 months. Here we are 10 years later, still using TWTM for our reference guide, never invisioning that we would still be homeschooling after all these years. This will also be our celebration of 10 years of Classical Homeschooling. We told the kids that we are taking a trip to Williamsburg in order to celebrate our 10 years of homeschooling, and they are so excited. We have registered, and can't wait for the conference to begin! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 For lunch on Friday, you can purchase a box lunch and eat it at the conference. Or you can go out to lunch at a nearby restaurant. There is not a shuttle service from the Richmond airport to the hotel. You would have to rent a car or take a taxi. The front desk at the Marriott can give you more options if necessary. You should call the Marriott for details about the breakfast. There are several convenience stores and a number of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, but not a full grocery store. 17 year olds are welcome to attend as much of the conference as they wish. I hope this helps. Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) found answers again. :) Edited January 23, 2009 by Colleen in NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm very excited about this conference, and since I had hoped to visit Colonial Williamsburg with ds 9 and 6 in conjunction with our early American history studies using SOTW 3 this year, I am planning to travel from Chicago to attend. I was also pleased to hear that discounted rates for Colonial Williamsburg will be offered for conference attendees at the very low rate of $7.50 per day. I hope to take advantage of this opportunity on April 30. However, given the scheduled events at the conference on Friday and Saturday, it doesn't seem that there will be another opportunity to take advantage of this terrific discount while we are there :sad: OTOH, at $49.95 per person, X3, the cost to vist Williamsburg on Sunday after the conference is considerable. Without asking for the moon, is there any possibility that the discounted rate could be extended to include Sunday and / or Monday? I'm sure there are many of us who would be very grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) . Edited January 23, 2009 by Colleen in NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Also, for those planning to eat out...here is a good place. http://www.salsbyvictor.com/ Their prices are not too bad. But the nice thing is on their webpage is a coupon for 10% off your total food bill. We had the pizza and it was pretty good but just about everyone else was having pasta or an actual meal. And the place was pretty darn busy on the weekend but we went early. Hope this helps someone. We also went to Panera and got the group soup (for 3 1/2 of us) for a pretty good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 So now I have to plug my favorite W'burg restaurant...the Blue Talon bistro. http://www.bluetalonbistro.com OK, not really a budget place. But you should taste the homemade chocolate mousse, they come out and put it in a big bowl right at your table, as much as you want.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ooooh, dh can try the hamburger! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) All you can eat chocolate mousse??? mmmmmm....... A conf. registration question - I tried to purchase a ticket through the PHP website, but it's asking me for a shipping address, and only allows United States? I'm in Canada. Should I just call PHP and register? I am SO EXCITED TO BE PLANNING TO COME TO THIS!!!:D And yes, I'm telling friends. Edited January 23, 2009 by Colleen in NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you call the office, they can help. We are sorry that you are having difficulty. Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) This sounds awesome to even a classical hsing slacker! $7.50 Colonial Williamsburg tickets??!! Plus cheap hotel rates, Jim Weiss, and a chance to paw over the new WTM stuff? Edited January 22, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So now I have to plug my favorite W'burg restaurant...the Blue Talon bistro. http://www.bluetalonbistro.com OK, not really a budget place. But you should taste the homemade chocolate mousse, they come out and put it in a big bowl right at your table, as much as you want.... Oh boy!! :drool5: Forget dinner...I want to go for DESSERT! Oh the choices, good thing DH will be there..oh wait with the kids we could order FOUR desserts and MOM CAN TRY THEM ALL!! WOOHOO. Well, there goes my diet. Wait didn't I read somewhere that calories consumed during educational activities are automatically burned off? Something about brain power burning calories?? Right?? Please??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) never mind. I found the answer :) Edited January 23, 2009 by readwithem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm in NOVA and I noticed that Susan and Jessie will be speaking at the NOVA conference. I'm wondering if there will be a lot of overlap between the two or if it would be worth it to attend both. I like the NOVA conference to be able to look at vendors, etc...plus it's easy since it's local. The Williamsburg conference looks great too and would be fairly easy for me as my parents are in Richmond and can babysit. I'm inclined to do both.... Anyway, any idea how much overlap between the two conferences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 The NOVA schedule isn't set yet, but if there's overlap it will only be one seminar (I'm trying for more variety this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalaska Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We're trying to arrange childcare so I can come (dh has a conference the same weekend). How much time do I have to register? Is it getting close to full? Is there a deadline? Also, on the lunches...is the $11 for one day or both (do I need to buy TWO)? I SO hope I can come! Oh, and one more question--can I get my copies of WTM autographed? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The NOVA schedule isn't set yet, but if there's overlap it will only be one seminar (I'm trying for more variety this year). Thanks. I think we're planning on coming to both now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 a question about the box lunches :001_smile: I would like to order box lunches to enjoy during the lunch time story hour with Jim Weiss, but for religious reasons, we do not eat pork. Is it possible to request sandwiches that have only turkey? Thank you very much for your consideration of this detail, which, although small, is an important one for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You can now register for the May 1-2 conference. We'll have a full-fledged conference site up shortly, but you can get all the essential information here: http://www.peacehillpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=29 Visit, and tell all your friends about it too. :001_smile: SWB I signed up a few weeks ago and just wondered when and how we would be getting additonal information. I know you mentioned giving the students "assignments" to complete before and just wondering when and if they will be coming soon. I'm very excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Any news on recordings? I have to second this. While Williamsburg is relatively close, it came to my attention that $260 of this (or thereabouts) would be essentially for the "social aspect" -- to meet many other WTMers face-to-face. Sadly, my monthly "social" budget is ~ $25. So, will recordings be offered??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Will we get tickets in the mail and what will the kiddos be reading ahead of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So, will recordings be offered??? :bigear: I'm wondering too, since I'd love to have a set so I can come home and rehash everything in my mind and share with dh. Some people around here also asked me to pick up recordings, too, if they were available. I'm also wondering if I should expect a ticket in the mail - mail takes longer to travel within Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfbourne Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Any news on recordings? Just bumping this question. I have a bfing 6 month old that I don't think I could leave for 12 hours (or get her to sit still and behave for that long if I brought her). The seminars look great though, and I'm sad at the thought of missing them, especially since they're so close.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Those of you who have already registered for the conference should have received an email from Peace Hill Press regarding ticket information. The tickets are not being mailed to your homes. Instead you will be able to pick them up here when you arrive in Williamsburg. If you have not received that email, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Susan, I am very sorry I can not attend your conference. I've been waiting almost ten years for something like this! I'm working for a youth theatre group, and our production of Annie opens the same weekend and my daughter is Mrs. Pugh :). I am very disappointed that there is a conflict. Please know I would be there in a heart beat... Also, I'm interested in recordings of the sessions. I hope your conference is successful and that everyone has a great time. Love and well wishes to you and all at PHP, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Question about children and conference. If my husband is unable to attend, I was considering bringing my 9 year old. I read that I should make alternate plans, yet a couple of the sessions with Jim Weiss are designed for that age group. I just want to make sure I understand that if I do not have someone with me to care for my son during other sessions, I should not bring him at all because of the seating? Also, when is the cut-off for purchasing the discount Williamsburg tickets? Edited April 6, 2009 by nestof3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Question about children and conference. If my husband is unable to attend, I was considering bringing my 9 year old -- he really wants to meet Jim Weiss. I read that I should make alternate plans, yet a couple of the sessions with Jim Weiss are designed for that age group. I just want to make sure I understand that if I do not have someone with me to care for my son during other sessions, I should not bring him at all because of the seating? Also, when is the cut-off for purchasing the discount Williamsburg tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Children are welcome in all sessions, so please feel free to bring your son along. We do ask that if they are not quiet to please take them out of a session. Colonial Williamsburg tickets will not be available to purchase after April 24th. Edited April 6, 2009 by WTM Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Will the Colonial Williamsburg tickets be mailed to us or do we simply need our receipt to get in? We plan to go on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Will the Colonial Williamsburg tickets be mailed to us or do we simply need our receipt to get in? We plan to go on Thursday. This is the email I recieved about going to Colonial Williamsburg... Thank you for registering for the 2009 Well-Trained Mind Anniversary Conference. We are happy you are joining us. In addition to attending the conference, you have decided to also visit Colonial Williamsburg. If you would like to visit Colonial Williamsburg on Thursday, April 30, you may pick up your tickets in the lobby at the conference hotel, the Williamsburg Marriott, during an early conference check-in time from 8:00 am until 10:00 am on Thursday, April 30. This early check-in time is only open for those planning to visit Colonial Williamsburg on Thursday, April 30. All other guest should check-in at the regular designated times on Friday, May 1 or Saturday, May 2, from 7:30 am until 8:30 am at the registration tables in the hotel auditorium where the conference will be held. If you need to make other arrangements to pick-up tickets, please contact the conference manager, Suzanne Hicks, by e-mail Suzanne@welltrainedmind.com. Mollie Peace Hill Press Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks, Terri. Since I am a vendor and don't have a regular conference registration, I didn't get that email. See you Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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