Rates and Discounts
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EcoFarm University Fellowships, and Group Registration info.
EcoFarm attendees can choose to register from a wide array of options, which range from one day at the conference with no meals, to full conference attendance with meals and lodging. There are also six pre-conference events, over sixty workshops, and amazing meals to be shared! If you are lodging at Asilomar or at one of the two off-site motels, your conference package will include meals. Lodging at Asilomar is available in single, double, or triple/quad rooms. Double and triple/quad rooms are shared, but each person must be a registered attendee.
Packages that include lodging also include three meals per night: dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
In addition to our full conference lodging package, we offer a Wednesday night option and a Thursday & Friday night option as “Mini-Packages.” We have added these with the idea of making the conference more affordable. In that same vein, we have several options for discounted attendance (scroll down for options).
With the intention of creating a stronger community, we encourage everyone to register for the full conference. The time spent together in sessions, casual conversations, meal times, and evening events is invaluable to discovering new avenues for pursuing our common goal—creating sustainable farms, food systems, communities, and environments.
MEALS AT ECOFARM
Packages that include lodging include three meals per night: dinner, breakfast, and lunch. Participants who are not registering with lodging must pre-purchase meals in order to guarantee your meals at EcoFarm. If you want to ensure that you receive meals, PLEASE purchase them online as a part of your registration package.We are proud that EcoFarm’s organic meals are made from the products and produce of the EcoFarm community – come feast with us!
CONFERENCE PACKAGES
The chart below outlines the full suite of options for pre-conference and conference registration.
| Packages with Lodging | Early thru 12/7/13 |
Regular thru 1/17/14 |
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| PRICES FOR LODGING AT ASILOMAR | ||
| Full Conference (Wed, Thurs, Fri night) at Asilomar. Includes Wednesday evening through Saturday with 9 meals |
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| Wednesday night MINI-PACKAGE at Asilomar Includes Wednesday evening, Thursday day, and 3 meals |
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| Thursday & Friday night MINI-PACKAGE at Asilomar Includes Thursday, Friday, & Saturday days with 6 meals |
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Prices for Lodging at Motels Across the Street
| Full Conference (Wed, Thurs, Fri night) at Pacific Gardens or Deer Haven Includes Wednesday evening through Saturday with 9 meals |
Early thru 12/7/13 |
Regular thru 1/17/14 |
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| Packages without Lodging | Early thru 12/7/13 |
Regular thru 1/17/14 |
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| Full Conference | ||
| With Meals | n/a | $500 |
| No Meals | n/a | $345 |
| Thursday | ||
| With Meals | n/a | $235 |
| No Meals | n/a | $170 |
| Friday | ||
| With Meals | n/a | $235 |
| No Meals | n/a | $170 |
| Saturday only (with lunch) | n/a | $65 |
Pre-Conference Events
| Wednesday | Early thru 12/7/13 |
Regular thru 1/17/14 |
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| EcoFarm Bus Tour | n/a | $70 |
| Holistic Orchard Health Intensive | n/a | $100 |
| Creating a Sustainable Flock of Heritage Poultry | n/a | $100 |
| The Farm as a Living Organism | n/a | $130 |
| Stockmanship: Low Stress Livestock Handling | n/a | $175 |
| Pre-Conference Lodging | Early thru 12/7/13 |
Regular thru 1/17/14 |
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| Tuesday night at Asilomar | ||
| Single – Standard | n/a | $226 |
| Single – Historic | n/a | $195 |
| Double (price per person) | n/a | $130 |
| Triple/Quad (price per person) | n/a | $120 |
| Add-Ons | Pre-Pay thru 1/18/14 |
At the door |
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| EcoFarm Wine & Cider Tasting | $25 | $30 |
| Artisanal Beer & Cheese Tasting | $15 | $20 |
| EcoFarm 2014 T-Shirt: Women’s XS, S, M. L, XL | $20 | $20 |
| EcoFarm 2014 T-Shirt: Men’s XS, S, M. L, XL | $20 | $20 |
| DONATE to the EcoFarm Scholarship Fund | ||
| DONATE to the Ecological Farming Association |
Important Dates Cancellation Policy and Credit Card Refunds
All cancellations must be requested in writing. Our merchant service, ProcessUSA requires us only to refund credit card purchases back to the original credit card. Im sorry we can not make check refunds for credit card payments. To cancel your registration, send an email to ecofarm@planitnow.com, or write to PlanIt Now at 4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 229, Bethesda, MD 20814. PlanIt Now will confirm your cancellation by email. You may also reach them by phone at 240-552-9195. The refund amount you are eligible for changes as the conference approaches; please see the table below for important registration dates, including dates for specific cancellation fees.
| Important Registration Dates | |
|---|---|
| October 29 – December 7, 2013 | Early Registration Discount available |
| December 8, 2012 – January 25, 2013 | $20 Fee for lodging change |
| October 29 – December 21, 2013 | $55 Cancellation fee |
| December 22, 2013 – January 10, 2014 | 50% Cancellation fee |
| After January 11, 2014 | No Refunds |
| January 17, 2014 | Online registration closes |
| January 22, 2014 at 7am | Onsite registration opens at Asilomar in Surf & Sand building |
IMPORTANT! Our NO SHOW POLICY is as follows:
Your paid and confirmed lodging reservation is guaranteed only until 10:00 am the following morning after your check-in date. If you do not check-in or call in advance, advising us of your delayed arrival, your lodging will be cancelled for the remainder of the conference, and no refunds will be granted. Please contact Asilomar’s Front Desk, 831-372-8016, as soon as possible to let them know of your delayed arrival. We will hold your lodging reservation. Please read the No Show Policy below.
For more important information, please check our FAQs page.
DISCOUNTED CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
EcoFarm offers discounted conference registrations to attendees in five categories:
- Limited-Resource Farmers
- Work Trade Program
- Scholarships
- EcoFarm University Farmer Fellowships
- Group Registrations
If you have trouble with the scholarship or fellowship applications, please contact EcoFarm at 831-763-2111 or at the email listed on the form. Both online and downloadable applications are available for Work Trade, Scholarships, and Fellowships.