Hostas in the Smokies - June 2, 3, and 4, 2022
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The third times the charm! The Dixie Region Meeting is now scheduled for June 2 (arrival in Knoxville), 3 and 4 (tours and speakers) 2022. We will continue to post updates as we finalize plans. Stay tuned!
Warm Regards Fred Anderson 2020 Dixie Hosta Convention Chairman East Tennessee Hosta Society 
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The East Tennessee Hosta Society welcomes you to Knoxville, the Gateway to the Smoky Mountains! Plan your trip to stay longer than the convention to take in the National Park, the Tennessee Smokies AA-Baseball team, the Knoxville Museum of Art, Oak Ridge National Labs, the American Museum of Science and Energy (you can sign up for a tour of the National Labs, site of the Manhattan Project, through the AMSE website), McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, and the Market Square Farmers Market. Check out this link, Things to do in Knoxville.
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Holiday Inn West at Cedar Bluff9134 Executive Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37923 865-342-3420 Recently renovated, the Holiday Inn is located centrally in the Greater Knoxville area with easy access to many restaurants and Interstate 40. Use this link and then select your arrival and departure dates. The group code (AHS) will automatically be completed. When calling to make reservation, make sure you specify you are with the Dixie Region of the American Hosta Society. |
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Registration Information - We're getting ready to open things back up. Come back soon!
At the moment, registration fee is anticipated to be $99 per attendee. Once we have finalized the date, registration fee, and late registration fee, we will update this page.
At the moment, registration fee is anticipated to be $99 per attendee. Once we have finalized the date, registration fee, and late registration fee, we will update this page.
Abbreviated Schedule
(TENTATIVE INFORMATION; more details will be posted as they come available)
Thursday, June 2, 2022: Welcome reception, vending and "hostatality"
Friday, June 3, 2022: Tour two large gardens in the morning with lunch at the last garden, Dixie Meeting; Speakers, vending and "hostatality"; dinner on your own.
Saturday, June 4, 2022: Tour three large gardens in the morning with lunch at the last garden; Speakers, vending, reception, banquet, awards, 2023 convention presentation, live auction, "hostatality"
Buses: Buses will be provided for travel to the gardens allowing for renewing friendships and creating new ones!
Gift Plant: 'Diamond Lake' (PP30769 CPBRAF) SHADOWLAND® Collection 2022 Proven Winners National Hosta of the Year (Hosta Library, "D" listing, go to "Di"; MyHosta listing). Available to the first 72 registrants! Stay tuned! When we have the registration finalized, we'll let you know!
All this for an anticipated registration fee of $?? (to be determined!).
(TENTATIVE INFORMATION; more details will be posted as they come available)
Thursday, June 2, 2022: Welcome reception, vending and "hostatality"
Friday, June 3, 2022: Tour two large gardens in the morning with lunch at the last garden, Dixie Meeting; Speakers, vending and "hostatality"; dinner on your own.
Saturday, June 4, 2022: Tour three large gardens in the morning with lunch at the last garden; Speakers, vending, reception, banquet, awards, 2023 convention presentation, live auction, "hostatality"
Buses: Buses will be provided for travel to the gardens allowing for renewing friendships and creating new ones!
Gift Plant: 'Diamond Lake' (PP30769 CPBRAF) SHADOWLAND® Collection 2022 Proven Winners National Hosta of the Year (Hosta Library, "D" listing, go to "Di"; MyHosta listing). Available to the first 72 registrants! Stay tuned! When we have the registration finalized, we'll let you know!
All this for an anticipated registration fee of $?? (to be determined!).
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What's for Dinner?
Friday night dinner is on your own. Don't worry! Within an easy drive or using the hotel's shuttle, you can get to a number of restaurants from BBQ to sushi. Download the pdf for a map and list of eateries (this will be updated closer to the time of the convention). Includes addresses and phone numbers for your convenience. |
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