2009 WTM Anniversary Conference

Celebrating Ten Years of Classical Education
May 1-2, 2009
Williamsburg, Virginia

Peace Hill Press is pleased to announce the 2009 Well-Trained Mind Anniversary Conference. Help us celebrate ten years of classical education with Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise and special guest Jim Weiss of Greathall Productions.

The conference will be held at the Williamsburg Marriott Hotel, just minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg. Plan to enjoy two days of specialty workshops and panel discussion with speakers. Attend Jim Weiss’ Friday evening bedtime stories and Saturday lunchtime story hour. Take advantage of discounted Colonial Williamsburg tickets and explore the area with your family.

  • Schedule and Workshop Descriptions
  • Speakers
  • Registration
  • Vendors
  • Hotel Information
  • Bringing your children
  • Williamsburg Activities and churches
  • Registration IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. See speaking engagements for updated event information.

    Speaking Engagements

    Conference tickets can be purchased online at Peace Hill Press for $39.95. Your conference registration rate includes you and your spouse; it also qualifies your older children for the workshops designed especially for them. While rooms are available, you can save money on your hotel room and conference ticket by purchasing our Conference Package. The package includes two nights stay at the Marriott Conference hotel and your conference admission.

    Click here to purchase the Conference package, register online, or order your boxed lunches and discounted Colonial Williamsburg tickets.

    Vendors

    Fun-da-Mentals of Bright Minds (Critical Thinking Press)
    PO Box 31
    Warrenton, VA 20188
    (571) 723-6715

    Gravitas Publications
    www.gravitaspublications.com

    Greathall Productions
    www.greathall.com

    Memoria Press
    www.MemoriaPress.com

    Peace Hill Press
    http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/

    Usborne Books and More
    www.TheUsborneSite.com

    Hotel Information

    We are very pleased that the Marriott in Williamsburg will be accommodating the Well-Trained Mind Conference. Peace Hill Press has made arrangements for you to receive a promotional rate of $129 per night (plus taxes of $14.90 each night) at this beautiful hotel.

    To make reservations at the Marriott conference hotel please call 800-442-3654 and ask for the Peace Hill Press group rate. To book online, use this link to get the group rate. If you intend to arrive before April 30 or check out after May 3, you must call the Marriott (757-220-2500) to receive the discounted rate for your entire stay. Reservations must be made no later than April 6, 2009.

    EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
    While rooms are available you can save over $25 on your hotel room and conference ticket purchase with our Conference Package for $300. The Conference Package includes two nights stay at the Marriott Conference hotel and conference admission.

    To view the hotel’s website visit www.williamsburgmarriott.com.

    Information about Children

    (Please read ALL the information below if you are bringing your children)

    Your conference registration rate includes you and your spouse; it also qualifies your older children for the workshops designed especially for them. Please let us know the names and ages of older children who will be attending workshops (we will contact you for this information after we receive your registration).

    Several of our conference workshops are designed with your children in mind. On Friday evening, Jim Weiss will present bedtime stories for parents and children. Come in your pajamas. On Saturday, Jim will host a lunchtime story hour. You may purchase preordered individual lunch boxes for you and your family. Sorry, no outside food is allowed at the hotel or special session (this is a hotel regulation that we are unable to change), and children must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome.

    Your children are welcome to attend sessions with you. Please note that several workshops are designed to include middle grade and high school students; however, we do ask that you be mindful of other attendees. Please think carefully before bringing children who are too young to sit through a session. If your child creates unnecessary disruption, one of our conference minders will politely ask you to step outside until the child quiets down.

    Conference seating is limited. Please make alternate arrangements for your children during workshop hours; if the room fills, we will need to assign seating to adult conference attendees.

    Because the lecture room is sloped, strollers will not be permitted in workshops for safety reasons.

    Peace Hill Press has also made arrangements with Colonial Williamsburg for you to purchase promotional discounted tickets for April 30, May 1, or May 2. To take full advantage of this offer, visit Colonial Williamsburg with your family on the day before the conference, or send the kids with your spouse while you enjoy our workshops. You may purchase tickets through Peace Hill Press.

    Other Activities

    You can also visit other Williamsburg-area attractions: Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and many other attractions.

    Area Churches

    Williamsburg Community Chapel www.wcchapel.org

    King’s Way Church www.kingswaychurch.net

    Grace Covenant www.gracecovpca.org

    Here is a link to a google map of Williamsburg-area churches.

    Peace Hill Christian Fellowship www.peacehill.org

    See also Workshops and Handouts