AHG's 24th Annual National Symposium
Celebrating the Abundance in Herbalism
November 8-10 with pre-conference workshop & intensives November 7

For a copy of this year's schedule, click here.

Please join us in beautiful Bend, Oregon for the AHG's 24th Annual National Symposium, Friday November 8 to Sunday November 10th, featuring over 45 presentations by clinical herbalists, plant walks, an expanded vendor marketplace, delicious meals and a chance to be part of our growing herbal community.

The setting for the symposium is the Riverhouse. Nestled along the Deschutes River near downtown Bend, Oregon, The Riverhouse is just 15 minutes from Redmond Airport, and short jaunt to the snow covered peaks of the Cascade Mountains and the inspiring high-desert plateaus of Central Oregon. Information about lodging rates and accommodation options is available below. 

In addition to the three day symposium, we are also offering pre-conference intensive sessions that give you the opportunity to get in-depth information from Paul Bergner, Margi Flint, and Eric Yarnell on a range of complex clinical topics on Thursday, November 7 as well as a post-Symposium online series with Jillian Stansbury.

In addition, we are delighted to offer an in-depth pre-conference opportunity to work with a number of industry experts devoted to better understanding and bringing your small herbal business into compliance with regulations including GMP's.

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION

 Registration for the Symposium includes:

• Three days of seminars featuring five concurrent tracks
• Downloadable, electronic copy of the Symposium Proceedings Book with speaker notes and handouts
• Keynote address by Kevin Spelman on Friday evening
• Community Lunch and Annual General Meeting on Saturday detailing updates about the many exciting developments and happenings in the Guild
• Cocktail Reception with live music on Saturday night
• Access to our Vendor area throughout the weekend 

Please note that AHG members receive a discount on their admission to the Symposium. Not an AHG member? No problem! Simply join when you register to qualify for the discounted rate. Click here to see a full list of AHG membership benefits.  

Considered Bend's Finest hotel, The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center is in the heart of it all! Whether seeking the world renowned rock climbing at Smith Rock, the hiking, biking and skiing in the Cascade Mountains, the blue-ribbon fly fishing on the myriad of area trout streams, the trail-running on Bend's cutting-edge Urban Trail System, or simply enjoying the vibrant energy of the metropolitan people and native plants of the Pacific Northwest, The Riverhouse is a gateway to fun in the sun and snow!

In addition to the surrounding natural beauty, the resort offers a variety of activities and an abundance of dining options in its award-winning restaurant and lounge, Crossing, at all prices. The Riverhouse has generously offered attendees a discounted nightly conference rate; discounted rates are also offered 3 days pre- and post-conference based on availability.

Accommodation options are available for all budgets, and include the "Deluxe Two Queens" with two queen beds, full bath, kitchenette, work space with high speed internet, and a patio or private deck with a view of the Deschutes River! There are also a variety of "mini suites" available offering an oversized room with one deluxe queen, one queen Murphy bed, full kitchen or wood burning fireplace, work space with high speed internet, and a patio or private deck. Mini suites facing the river are an additional $10.  

For reservations, please call (866) 453-4480  or (541) 389-3111.  Be sure to mention you are attending the Symposium to receive the discounted rate.

SYMPOSIUM REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Written requests for a refund must be sent to the Symposium Coordinator at symposium@americanherbalistsguild.com.  Please allow 48 hours to receive confirmation of your request. 

General Registration

Before October 11, 2013: Full refund less a $45.00 processing fee. After October 11, 2013: No refunds of any kind will be issued, however your registration fee may be transferred to another person who is attending the 2013 conference OR applied to registration fees for the 2014 symposium. 

Intensives

Before October 11, 2013: Full refund will be issued. After October 11, 2013: No refunds of any kind will be issued, however your registration fee may be transferred to another person who is attending the 2013 conference OR applied to registration fees for the 2014 symposium.

GMP Pre-Conference

Please Note: All teachers listed in the 2013 Symposium schedule have been confirmed for this year’s event and no changes or substitutions are planned. However AHG reserves the right to make changes to the teacher line-up and symposium schedule as needed.