Lodging Information: Conference activities will be held at the Crown Plaza Resort located at One Resort Drive, Asheville, North Carolina. The resort may be reached from the South or West via Exit 3A off I-240 and from the North or East via Exit 3B off I-240. A block of reduced rate rooms is available at the Crown Plaza by calling 800-733-3211 or at www.ashevillecp.com. Single or double rooms are $89 plus tax. Mention ‘SFN’ to get the reduced rate. After June 21, 2008, the reduced rate may not apply.  If you would like to make a reservation at the Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, you may click here or call 828-254-3211.

 

The resort offers golf, tennis, and swimming. There is a downtown shuttle service available at no charge. An airport shuttle for Asheville Airport will be available through the conference at no charge. If needed, please check this service on the registration form and contact laura.gurley@ncmail.net or phone (919)731-7988x200 with flight itinerary before July 10. This is a firm deadline for this service.

 

Registration: The registration fee is $350 if received by July 10, 2008 or $400 if received after July 10, 2008. This per person registration includes the icebreaker reception, three breakfasts, two lunches, daily refreshments, and a ticket to the forest history, estate, and winery tour plus the dinner banquet and entertainment at Biltmore Estate. (Additional tour/banquet tickets to Biltmore may be purchased on the registration form).  WFCA tax ID # 330-331-712. To register by mail, print out the conference registration form and mail to the address on the form. Make checks payable to WFCA. Registrations may also be faxed to 503-226-2515. Call Michele at 503-226-4562 for any registration questions.

 

Exhibitors: We have set up an excellent exhibit hall adjacent to our registration area and the main conference hall. This location will give exhibitors maximum visibility. Morning breaks will be set up in the exhibitor hall and the hall will be open during the initial registration hour of 5-6pm on Monday, July 21. Exhibitor registration is $500. This registration includes one conference registration as well as one six foot skirted table, two chairs, and electricity. If you need more information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities please email laura.gurley@ncmail.net or phone (919)731-7988x200. Use the conference registration form to sign-up.

 

Spouse/Guest Activities: Besides the beautiful mountain location, the Asheville area has numerous other attractions. Spouses/Guests will be able to purchase a ticket to many of our conference activities. (Listed on the registration form). In addition, we have put together a trolley tour of historic Asheville for Tuesday afternoon. This will be a live, narrated tour lasting 2 ½ hours. The price of the tour is $19/person and includes transportation from and back to Crown Plaza. 25 people are needed for this private tour. Please pay for the tour with registration. Learn more about the tour at www.ashevilletrolleytours.com. The conference hospitality suite will also be open each morning from 8:00-9:30am for spouses/guests offering coffee, juice, pastries, and fruit.

 

Society of American Foresters CFE Credits: Conference attendees will be eligible for CFE credits through the Society of American Foresters. Forms will be available at the conference.

 

Conference Questions:
Greg Pate (919) 731-7988 x 216 or greg.pate@ncmail.net
Laura Gurley (919) 731-7988 x 200 or laura.gurley@ncmail.net

 

If you would like to register for this event, CLICK HERE.