DETAILS
| Cost | Registration | Lodging | Food | Schedule |
COST
We are pleased to offer two or 3 day workshops. Prices vary.
Art/Two and three day options
Each full day includes workshop attendance, morning and
evening all group sessions, lunch and dinner from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..
Register for your chosen tract and workshop at the end of this section.
Early registration discounts by May 1st apply.
Registration begins March 26th.
ART TRACK WORKSHOPS
3 Day Workshop
Early bird sessions start Thursday (26th)
WITH CALLIGRAPHER RANDALL HASSON
Journaling. Creativity. An infusion of Spirit.
The Layered Journal Course
For guests who want to use color and imagery along with their written words
to enhance their spiritual journaling experience.
3 days All inclusive of all conference sessions, meals, plus lunch included on Thursday.
$350 per person (Early registration) $365 after May 1st
(Space is limited to 15 participants. Please register early)
FRANK ORDAZ - PORTRAITURE:
Fundamentals of the Classical Portrait
2 Days (27 & 28th)
$265 per person (Early registration. $280 after May 1st) - All inclusive of all conference sessions and meals. (Space is limited to 15 participants. Please register early)
KEVIN CHRISTMAN
Sculpting the Human Form
Two day sculpting workshop ( 27 & 28th)
$199 per person (Early registration. $215 after May 1st) - All inclusive of all conference sessions and meals. (Space is limited to 12 participants. Please register early)
Videography/Live documentary Experience
(more info soon)
Registration open March 26th.
MUSIC/WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
The Art of Practicing and Leading Authentic Worship
TRACK A + Z full Worship track experience
(Friday pre-sessions plus Fri. night and Saturday)
For worship teams of 6 or more: $99 each
Individual registration: $125
Includes all group sessions,
workshops and lunch and dinners
TRACK Z
Friday night and All Day Saturday
For worship teams of 6 or more: $65 each
Individual registration: $75
Includes all group sessions, workshops and
lunch and Dinner on Saturday
All conference activities, including lunch and dinner on full day attendance are included in the tuition fee. A deposit of $100 is required at time of registration to reserve your spot for 2 or three day attendance, Full payment due at time of registration for one day attendance.
Cancellation Policy: There is a non-refundable $30 registration fee. $50 is non-refundable after June 1st through June 15th. No refund if cancellation received on June 10th or later. The full tuition balance is due on June 10th. The conference tuition does not include lodging. See more about food, lodging and schedule below.
Registration begins March 26th.
FOOD
Don't worry! Food is an amazing and glorious art, too, and great food and beverages will abound! Lunches and dinners are included in your registration package. Food restrictions? Let us know on your registration form.
LODGING OPTIONS
Ashland is a beautiful town known for its summer Shakespeare festival.. The surrounding region has many beautiful accommodations from which to choose. Given the popularity of the high tourist season in Southern Oregon, please reserve your accommodations well in advance. Suggested options include: Comfort Inn and Suites 3 miles from venue (block of rooms reserved for Ascend Conference - see below), Flagship Inn, Stratford Inn, several luxury hotels are in Ashland too if this is your summer luxury vacation! Or camping is available too. We recommend contacting Jackson County for camping at Emigrant Lake just 5 miles from the venue. Or many VRBO homes are also available in the area.. Our apologies, but we do not have supervised lodging arrangements for unaccompanied minors.
COMFORT INN AND SUITES
A block of rooms is reserved at Comfort Inn and Suites for conference attendees, just 3 miles from the venue. Reservations can be made by calling (541) 482-6932. Please identify yourself as an ASCEND conference attendee when you book one of the reserved rooms - or reference director Jeanne Randall. Available rooms have 2 Queen beds or a King and may be shared by 2 or 3 conference guests if so desired, or may be booked privately. Breakfast is included. ASCEND rates: Average $130 per night plus tax. If you are interested in booking a double room to share and would like ASCEND to help connect you with a roommate, please let us know on your registration form, and we will seek to pair you another ASCEND attendee. Shared rate not guaranteed until a roommate is available.
Standard Double Queen Room or one King
$130/Average 3 or 4 night stay (plus taxes)
1/2 rate, if shared
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 26th Randall Hasson Workshop only
Early Bird Classes Arrive @ 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
9:00 to 5:00 pm - includes lunch
Full conference Daily schedule
CHECK-IN
Friday, June 27 & 28th - Full time attendance (including Music track A guests)
8:30 - 8:55 a.m.
First session starts at 9:00 a.m.
(Track Z Music guests registration check in from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.)
TEA & COFFEE & CHILL
8:30 - 9:00 a.m
Friday (27th) - Saturday (28th)
MORNING WORSHIP & DEVOTION
Friday & Saturday
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
MORNING FOCUS PATHS/WORKSHOPS
Friday & Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Fri. & Sat.
AFTERNOON FOCUS PATHS
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fri - Sat.
DINNER
Fri. 5:45- 6:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:45 - 6:30 P.M.
EVENING WORSHIP & FEATURED SPEAKERS
SATURDAY, OPEN EVENING AND CELEBRATION
6:30 - 6:45 Doors open, Mingle and art exhibit
6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Evening program and worship, Special speakers.
Conference concludes at end of evening session.
Go forth and radiate, and saturate culture with truth, beauty and grace with your creative gifts and calling.
FRIDAY, Open to the
Public, Special Speaker, Manuel Luz
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.