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IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please read each item on the registration carefully and check the boxes that you desire. Read carefully so you don't miss something you need or want. During registration, you can back up and start over if you need to.
Turning 2023 will be held at The Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center in rural West Harrison, Indiana. The center is located in a rustic area surrounded by rolling tree filled hills. This environment encourages attendees to stay on site, dine with new and old friends, and enjoy the camaraderie and open sharing of woodturning experience.
The fee for the various Symposium Demonstration Sessions Pass options DOES NOT INCLUDE meals for the day or days chosen.
To register as a Student you must be a full-time student under age 25. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied to meetings and activities by a responsible adult.
If you are also registering Spouse, Guest or Child you will have to enter them as 'Guest' at the beginning of your registration process. When you see this:
Click the Me+ button and enter the number of Guests you will be registering in addition to yourself. You then will be asked identifying information and which activities and meals you desire for each person you are registering.
Otherwise, click 'Next' if you want to continue your registration without adding any guests. You can add a Guest to your registration when asked as above or you can register & pay for Guests on separate registrations now or later.
In an effort to promote woodturning to the younger generation we have reduced the Symposium fees for full-time students under age 25. To be presented with the lower fees you will need to select the Student option when you see the below options during registration. The default is Registrant.
If you are a Vendor selling at the Symposium please choose Vendor at this point in the registration process. When you choose that category the zero and/or reduced cost items will be checked. You will then proceed to check the additional items you wish to purchase.
If you are not a Vendor or Student and are entitled to other fee reductions you will have been told which category to choose. When you choose that category the zero and/or reduced cost items will be checked. You will then proceed to check the additional items you wish to purchase.
If you have not been told you are a different category DO NOT select any other category except Registrant.
If you qualify as a Student or Vendor please click that option. Please DO NOT select the Student or Vendor or any other option if you do not qualify. We are watching and will contact you if you choose inappropriately.
Students under age 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Lodging and meal fees are unchanged for Students.
There are a variety of meal plans and options. Choose Thursday dinner, either alone or as part of the 9 meal plan, if you plan to arrive Thursday or live locally and wish to join us for the featured turners' slideshows on their work.
There are 3-day, 8 or 9 meal options for a Guest that will join you but not attend the Symposium Breakout Sessions (this option includes the Saturday Banquet). If Guest will ONLY join you for Saturday Banquet there is an option for that also.
The on-site Check-in / Registration Desk will be located in the lobby of the Graves Family Life Center (opposite dining hall). The Graves Center is also the main location for Demonstrations as well as the Trade Show and Auction. Check-in / Registration Desk will open on Thursday, October 13, 2023, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. It will reopen at 7:30 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Dormitory rooms DO NOT include linens or toiletries. Bring your own linens, pillows, towels, and toiletries (including soap, shampoo, etc.) Linen packages are available from Higher Ground at a cost of $20. Purchase on arrival. Separate dorm facilities are available for men and women. Most dormitory rooms will sleep four persons per room on the bottom level of bunk beds. A few dormitory rooms will sleep up to 8 people.
Lodge rooms are only available for all three nights. These are private rooms with 2 full-size beds and a bathroom. Similar to a hotel or motel. If you want to share a room with another Symposium attendee one of you should book the room and settle up finances outside of this registration system. No single night rentals available.
We prefer that you register online using a credit card. If you prefer you can select your options and then print your registration invoice and send a check.
If you have questions, special needs not available on the registration, or if you have already registered and need to make a change you can contact the Registrar at email: registrar@ovwg.org or call Dave Kratzer at 513-290-9609 and register by phone.
Please join us at our premier biennial event. We are sure you will enjoy yourself, make new friends, pick up lots of new ideas, learn new techniques and acquire more wood and tools.
Lodge rooms go quick, so be sure to register early if you want a lodge room on site. Also, register by July 22th, 2023 to get the discounted price.
Your payment will be for the total of you and anyone else you register. You can pay by credit card on our secure site, or print an invoice and send a check.
Very Important: If the total of your registration including your guest registration & housing is going to exceed $1500.00 charge to your credit card please register and pay for yourself then create a second registration for your guest. The system will not accept charges over $1500.00.
Cancellation Policy:
For regular attendees:
- Prior to September 15, 2023, a cancellation charge of $20.
- From September 16, 2023, up to the Event, a cancellation charge of $40.
For vendors:
- more than 120 days out - return their entire booth fee
- 90-119 days out - return half of the booth fee
- less than 90 days out - no refund of booth fee
These hotels are a 10-minute drive from Higher Ground Conference Center.
Use Exit 1, New Haven Road off of I74.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrison
10906 New Haven Road
Harrison, OH 45030
United States
(513) 367-1111
The rates for Thursday will be $114 + tax, Friday will be $140 + tax, and Saturday will be $130 + tax. We do have some Two Queen Suites available, which have two beds and a pull-out couch. The rates for the two queen suites on Thursday will be $124 + tax, Friday will be $150 + tax, and Saturday will be $140 + tax. If you do decide to book with us your cut-off date to make reservations is going to be September 20th, 2023.
Standard two queen bedrooms that are being held from October 12th- October 15th. Guests may now begin reserving their rooms by calling (513) 367-1111. They do need to mention they are with the Ohio Woodturners Guild when booking. Cancellations for group events must be made no later than 1 week before the arrival date. As always free parking, wifi, pool and fitness room access and a complimentary breakfast will be included with your stay.
Super 8 Harrison Ohio
Super-8 Harrison
10900 New Haven Road
Harrison, OH 45030
United States
(513) 367-5200
Super 8: $68/night + tax, total $239.29 including tax for three nights. rooms will be released by 10/1 if not reserved by then.
10 Two Queen standard rooms. (more can be added if needed) The rates for Thursday will be $114 + tax, Friday will be $140 + tax, and Saturday will be $130 + tax. If you have any larger families planning to stay we do have some Two Queen Suites available, which have the two beds and a pull out couch. The rates for the two queen suites on Thursday will be $124 + tax, Friday will be $150 + tax, and Saturday will be $140 + tax. If you do decide to book with us your cut-off date to make reservations is going to be September 20th, 2023.