BOW Workshop Information Workshop Information
Registration
Participants must be at least 18 years old to attend BOW. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who register early are more likely to get their top choices of classes. After registering online, you will receive email confirmation along with a helpful tips list. Driving directions.
Meals
Meals are cafeteria style and begin with supper on Friday. Please eat lunch before arriving on Friday. If you have special dietary needs, refridgerator space is available.
What to Bring
Classes are held outdoors, so bring clothing suitable for a variety of weather conditions. A flashlight and lawn chair may be useful during the Saturday evening activities. Also bring comfortable shoes, rain gear, bug spray, medications, and sunglasses/hat/visor. You may also want to have money(1) for the raffle, silent auction, soda machine, etc.
Cancellations
Cancellations more than 14 days prior will receive a full refund (less $7 transaction fee). Cancellations less than 14 days before the workshop will be refunded half the registration fee.
Lodging
Lodging is dormitory style. Most dorm rooms have two bunk beds with a bathroom. Cabins sleep up to 10 with a bathhouse nearby. All buildings are heated and cooled. Linens are provided.
Silent Auction
Proceeds from the Silent Auction provide BOW scholarships for those who need financial assistance. In addition, proceeds may be used to off-set the cost of workshop supplies. Your donation of items to be auctioned is appreciated. Items such as walking staffs, handmade crafts and birdhouses have been donated in the past. Please be prepared to pay for all purchases before leaving on Sunday.(1)
Scholarship Raffle
A raffle for a free BOW scholarship will take place with proceeds going to provide registration fees for those who need financial assistance. Raffle cards are $5 each. (1)
Camping
An optional “Camping Under the Stars” activity is offered Saturday night. If you wish to participate, bring a tent, sleeping bag and other necessary equipment. Set-up is on Saturday afternoon.
Please Note
Organizing the BOW workshop takes place months in advance, and every effort is made to offer all scheduled classes. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, instructors, topics and schedules may change. In the event of an unforeseen cancellation, participants are offered an alternative class.
Questions
If you have questions that are not answered here, call 1-800-262-3151 or email Sylvia Payne.
(1)Unfortunately, we are unable to accept credit cards for purchases made at BOW. We gladly accept cash or checks made payable to ACNRF, Inc. |
