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Western Seminar

May 1st and 2nd 2027, Asheville, NC

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Friday night social

Join us Friday night for a meet and greet in the hotel bar at 7 pm. Check back here and emails for any updates!

Event Schedule

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Seminar Location

Shell Island Resort, 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Reservations must be called in to the front desk 910-256-8696 and use the event code ES2026

Group Rate $179/night October 23 & 24, $110/night October 25. There is an additional $25/night resort fee. Parking is free. Book your room by 09/24/26 to get your room rate! Please text Ann at 803-322-2701 if we run out of room block and she will try to get more added!