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Great Lakes District Gathering
Great Lakes District Gathering 2025
Herbs Past...Present...Future - September 11-13, 2025

Register today for a very special experience at the historic W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Conference Center in Hickory Corners, MI
The registration fee of $160 is all inclusive!
You will have the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the W.K. Kellogg estate on Friday afternoon on a tour led by Judy Semroc, and then learn about the history and how to create and use bitters and cordials with Andrea Jackson. There will be ample time to socialize during the Happy Hour and dinner at the Manor House on Friday night.
On Saturday, a full hot breakfast with some “Simple Servings” from HSA President, Betsy Smith will be followed with a full day of programing capped off with a workshop. A fall soup and sandwich lunch will be offered. In between the educational sessions, you will enjoy shopping for herbal products, plants and art from the Units in the Great Lakes, business members and local businesses. Raffle tickets will be sold during the gathering. And snacks prepared by our talented members and beverages will be available during the afternoon breaks.
Feel free to come early or stay late. On-site rooms will be available at the conference rate from Thursday night through Saturday night. If you has a specific roommate in mind, add them as the Guest Name on your registration form and we will try to accomodate you. For an additional fee, a continental breakfast ($12) will be offered on Friday and Sunday mornings and a salad lunch ($17.50) will be available on Friday. Your welcome packet will contain lots of ideas for area restaurants, things to do and gardens to explore in the area.
Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025 or until we sell out at 63 registrants.
Note: the Gathering is open to all HSA members.
Everyone who registers will have the opportunity to pre-purchase raffle tickets by credit card and share any dietary restrictions.
For a full schedule of weekend events, full speaker bios and more, download the Registration package HERE.
Download a mail-in Registration Form HERE.
2025 Great Lakes District Gathering
We are so excited to invite you to this retreat at the beautiful W.K. Kellogg Manor and Conference Center on the shores of Gull Lake. The members of your district steering committee for this event have created a fabulous two-day gathering full of substantive programing and experiences with plenty of time to socialize and shop. Check in on Thursday to extend your visit.