2025 California Garden Clubs Inc.
93rd Annual Convention
Reservations and Payments are now being accepted!
A submission form for questions can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Event Registration and Information
Registration, Hotel and Flyers
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Event Registration
Event Registration is now open. Click below to access the Registration and Payment Portal. Review the Flyers prior to completing your registration for complete event details.
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Hotel Information Sheet
Review the Hotel Information Sheet linked below for complete information regarding rates and amenities.
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Tree of Life Tour
Participate in the Tree of Life behind-the-scenes tour of the nursery, native forest and propagation beds with owner, Mike Evans on Sunday, June 1 from 2 - 4:30 pm.
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Special Design Events
Two not-to-be-missed events have been scheduled. The flyer linked below contains all of the details for the highly anticipated events.
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2025 Convention Schedule
All the details for each days events can be found on the Convention Schedule linked below.
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Printable By Mail Registration Form
If you would rather print and mail in your registration form, click on the link below to download the form.
Daily Highlights
Sunday - June 1st
Bus trip to Tree of Life Native Plant Nursery in San Juan Capistrano: A fantastic behind-the-scenes tour led by owner, Mike Evans, of the nursery, native forest, demonstration gardens and propagation beds. Established 40 years ago to resemble authentic California with adobe-style buildings with plastered strawbale walls. Shop in the Casa La Paz and Casa Grande to find unique items from local artists, books, seeds and vintage pottery.
Monday - June 2nd
Lunch Speaker: Shelley Sparks, “The Garden as a Healing Space!” Learn practical, beautiful, and simple ways to enhance your outdoor space, transforming it into a sanctuary that nurtures your overall harmony in life.
Workshop: Growing your Garden Club, Robin Pokorski. 25 Tips on Growing Your Garden Club.
Workshop: Kusudama Origami Magic, Cynthia Woo with Brad Welles. With some square pieces of paper and just a few tips about folding and assembling this beautiful paper flower, you will create artful decor and arrangements for special occasions and gifts.
Dinner: World renowned designer, Rene van Rems. Be dazzled with an amazing, entertaining demonstration of European floral designs and industry tips and tricks. Be prepared to bid on your favorite as some of his designs will be auctioned.
SHOP the Marketplace with one-of-a-kind treasures from various clubs.
Tuesday - June 3rd
Workshop: Bylaws/GTEP/ Insurance. Receive updates and ask questions.
Lunch Speaker: Bob Lutticken, Biology, Agriculture and Aquaponics Teacher. An inspirational presentation on the Abraxas High School Garden and Abraxas Orchard Expansion, President’s Project 2025-2027.
Workshop: Gifts from the Garden Make and take home a gift. Learn creative new ways to share your garden.
Dinner: An elegant Blue-Ribbon Awards Extravaganza. Dress to impress!
SHOP the Marketplace with one-of-a-kind treasures from various clubs.
Wednesday - June 4th
Lunch: Installation of Club and District officers led by Robin Pokorski, magician.
Workshop Ongoing: Club Leadership Tips and Tricks including hand-outs and a continuous video presentation.
Dinner: Installation of the 2025-2027 Executive Board. Be entertained by the magical entertainment of Robin Pokorski.
WIN a fabulous raffle basket! Bring your extra return address labels to ID your tickets. Raffle Drawing at 4pm Wednesday.
SHOP the Marketplace with one-of-a-kind treasures from various clubs.
