Garden Writers Association 61st Annual Symposium
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September 23-26, 2009

The 2009 GWA Symposium will be held in Raleigh, NC!

This event is for people engaged in garden communication, either writing, speaking, blogging, etc. The symposium includes over 24 presentations, area garden tours, and a chance to meet your favorite garden writer in person. For more information, contact local site chairman Pam Beck at pbeck@ipass.net.

This year's symposium will explore beautiful Raleigh. Downtown Raleigh has been renovated with the addition of a beautiful LEED certified convention center. As soon as you arrive you will sense a fun, lively vibe coursing through tree-lined streets. Endless hot spots and historical treasures, beautiful gardens and incredible landscape. There's so much to see you won't want to leave! Courtesy of Raleigh Visitors Bureau

Our 2009 Host Hotel:

The Raleigh Marriott City Center

The new Raleigh Marriott City Center, with a fabulous location, is in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Connected to the new convention center, the Marriott features guest rooms and suites with luxurious bedding, wireless Internet, in-room safe and 37-inch flat-panel plasma TV. More information about the Marriott is available on their website.

Hotel Cut-off Date: September 9th, 2009.

To make a hotel reservation at the Marriott for the GWA Symposium call: 1-919-833-1120 or 1-800-228-9290

Mention Garden Writers Association for Discounted Room Rate: $129. USD - single/double (special rate available for symposium dates only)