Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Horticulture

Sponsored by Sponsored by Bradfield Organics, Coast of Maine Organic
Products, Davey Hecht Woodworking, Dutch Gardens, Equinox Valley Nursery,
GardenerÂ’s Supply Company, Messenger, People, Places & Plants, Proven
Winners, SafeLawns.org, TerraCycle, The Vermont Association of Professional
Horticulturists & Garden Arts Custom Landscapes

I may have been wrong. I assumed that moving the symposium to a
four-diamond resort with three times the seating would allow ample room for
everyone who wanted to attend. As many of you know, last yearÂ’s symposium
sold out two months early. Based on the current reservation rate, we may be
looking at another sellout in 2008. The April 4 & 5 symposium at The
Equinox Resort in Manchester has seating for 300 and as of the now, almost
two thirds of the seats are sold! This is a BIG NUDGE to all of you
procrastinators (IÂ’m one of the worst) to go to the symposiumÂ’s web page,
www.pyours.com/Symposium2008.html
<http://www.pyours.com/Symposium2008.html>, to learn more about the event
and registration details.

PLEASE NOTE: THE EQUINOX IS SOLD OUT FRIDAY NIGHT! ALL NEW REGISTRANTS
(WHETHER YOU ARE STAYING AT A NEARBY PROPERTY OR IF YOU LIVE WITHIN DRIVING
DISTANCE) MUST USE A DAY ONLY REGISTRATION FORM ON THE SYMPOSIUMÂ’S WEB PAGE
TO SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT. The Friday and Saturday day only package includes
Friday’s welcome reception with speakers, sponsors and exhibitors; six
garden lectures and handouts (including the Friday evening flowering shrubs
presentation); Saturday morning coffee and mid-morning refreshment break;
Saturday’s luncheon buffet; garden gift; and chance to win great door
prizes. Saturday only registration includes Saturday morning coffee and
mid-morning refreshment break; luncheon buffet; five garden lectures and
handouts; garden gift; and chance to win great door prizes. Day only rates
start at $75 per person.

NEW SYMPOSIUM OPTION FOR DAY ONLY ATTENDEES AND SATURDAY NIGHT STAY AT THE
EQUINOX RESORT: Okay, so there are no rooms left at this gorgeous resort on
Friday night BUT you can still attend the Symposium as a day only attendee
(see what this includes above) and then treat yourself to a luxurious
overnight at the resort Saturday night. The Equinox has now created a
special Saturday night Great Gardens package that includes your room, a
gourmet Sunday breakfast buffet, and all taxes and gratuities. The single
rate is $169.08 and $191.01 ($95.50 per person) for a double. So for only
$175 inclusive per person in a double (this includes the $80 day only
symposium fee on Saturday), you can participate in the symposium; enjoy
first-class amenities at the resort after the symposium concludes at 4:00
p.m.; spend the night at this grand property; and then top off your stay
with their to-die-for breakfast buffet. Please call The Equinox at (800)
362-4747 for Saturday room reservations before these sell out!