Concluding our
"Total Alpaca" Series
It's always about the fiber!
June 23-25, 2023
PacaPoo, LLC
Prosser, WA
A highlight of the year is always our annual in-person Education Conference, this year scheduled for the last weekend in June. Designed for both new and seasoned alpaca enthusiasts, the conference is open to all. Join us in Prosser, Washington for this exciting weekend of exceptional education, fun, and fellowship!
Our conference keynote speaker is none other than AOA Senior Judge Cheryl Gehly, who will help us find joy and value and adventure in all things alpaca fiber! Learn more about Cheryl and how excited we are to have her with us this year. Cheryl Gehly bio.pdf
REGISTRATION
$50 for PNAA members (up to two per farm)
$100 for non-members, which includes a PNAA membership through the end of our fiscal year, July 31st.
Here's your registration form: REGISTER TODAY!
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsors play a vital role in offsetting conference costs, keeping registration fees manageable for attendees. Would YOU like to be a Conference Sponsor? Bring your farm banner to display on pasture fences. Check out the benefits for Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze level sponsorships.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: PNAA2023 Sponsor levels Ed Conf.pdf
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| Thank you to the Prosser Chamber of Commerce for their generous Gold Sponsorship! Click on their logo to be directed to Tour Prosser... where all the action is!
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SILENT AUCTION
To help offset conference costs, please consider contributing something for our Silent Auction. You may simply bring your item(s) with you to the Meet and Greet Friday evening. Contact Silent Auction Coordinator Asya Thao with your questions and ideas. Asya Thao, 916-465-5372, [email protected].
Weekend Schedule
- Friday evening Meet and Greet, 5:30-7:30pm - Beals will offer farm tours and an introduction to their farm store; Prosser Chamber Board Members invited to Meet & Greet
- Saturday morning – 8am to noon - Two teaching sessions with Cheryl Gehly
- Lunch - Noon
- Saturday afternoon – PNAA Annual Meeting after lunch; One teaching session with Cheryl
- Saturday Dinner - Flat Possum Pickers music and dancing!
- Sunday – 8am, One teaching session with Cheryl, followed by a Q&A round table, concluding with lunch
Host Farm
Dawn and David Beals
PacaPoo LLC
S. Steele Road, Prosser, WA 99350
Dawn's cell: 509-643-1428
Lodging - Sponsoring Hotel
Best Western Plus - The Inn at Horse Heaven
259 Merlot Drive, Prosser, WA 99350
Phone: (509) 786-786-7977
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-prosser/best-western-plus-the-inn-at-horse-heaven/propertyCode.48121.html
Please phone the front desk directly and request the “Pacific Northwest Alpaca Association” special block of rooms. Executive King and Standard King are $138.74/night, plus taxes.
Other lodging options include the Wine Country RV Park, and several very nice vacation rentals. Go to tourprosser.com for more information.