IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Turning 2025 will be held at The Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center in rural West Harrison, Indiana.
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.
We believe our symposium is very affordable and offers great value. We want you to be able to pick from the attendance, meal, and lodging options that best meet your needs.
Lodge rooms go quick and reservations are for all three days, so be sure to register early if you want a lodge room on site.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SYMPOSIUM PASS
The fee for the various Symposium Demonstration Sessions Pass options DOES NOT INCLUDE meals for the day or days chosen.
Guests: If you are also registering a Spouse, Guest or Child, enter the person 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' to continue your registration without adding guests. You can add a Guest when asked as above or you can register & pay for Guests on separate registrations now or later.
Students: In an effort to promote woodturning to the younger generation, we have reduced the Symposium fees for full-time students under age 25. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied to meetings and activities by a responsible adult. Select the Student option when you see the below options during registration. The default is Registrant.
Vendors: If you are an approved Vendor, 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.
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.
MEAL PLANS
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 dinner.
* 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 the Saturday Banquet, there is an option for that also.
* Lodging and meal fees are unchanged for Students.
LODGING
* Dormitory rooms DO NOT include linens or toiletries. Bring your own linens, pillows, towels, and toiletries (including soap, shampoo, etc.). Linen packages are available for purchase on arrival from Higher Ground for $20. 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 as a package that includes 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 are available.
PAYMENT
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.
* 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, 2025, a cancellation charge of $40 will be applied.
- Cancellations received after 12AM on September 15, 2025 are non-refundable.
For vendors:
- more than 120 days - 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
CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION DESK
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, Auction, and Instant Gallery. Check-in / Registration Desk will open on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. It will reopen at 7:30 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Off-site Accommodations
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
(513) 367-1111
The rates for Thursday will be $134 + tax, Friday will be $154 + tax, and Saturday will be $154 + tax. Guests may now begin reserving their rooms by calling (513) 367-1111. Free parking, wifi, pool and fitness room access and a complimentary breakfast will be included with your stay.
Super 8 Harrison Ohio
10900 New Haven Road
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-5200
The rates for Thursday/Friday/Saturday nights are $70/night + tax.
Best Western Plus Whitewater Inn
391 Comfort Dr
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 845-4970
Thursday Night: $109 + tax
Friday and Saturday Nights: $149 + tax
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REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM
Please read each item on the registration carefully and check the boxes that you desire, so you don't miss something you need or want. During registration, you can back up and start over if you need to.
The Registration process starts here where you can select the person(s) being registered and then click the Register button. Before you click the Register button, you can review the details of each of the available Activities/Items in the list below that will be provided later in the registration process. (Click the down arrows (
Activities/Items) to view the details).