The time is almost here as we gather in Rhinelander for the 2025 Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence. The planning team started arriving on Tuesday and we have been hard at work getting things prepared for us all to converge. Please read carefully the information below as we have some updates and things for you all to prepare.
Weather
It looks like this will be the coolest, literally, convergence we have ever put on. Rhinelander is experiencing cooler than normal weather conditions. Please take a look at the forecast and make sure you are prepared.
Arrival and Accommodations
For those planning to take part in workshops or the Friday tours, you may arrive one day early and camp onsite. There is still plenty of time to book a discounted private room or cabin at Holiday Acres if you are on the fence about tenting. Give them a call - (715) 369-1500.
We will also be offering a few discounted rooms in one of the cabins that we are using for restrooms for folks tenting. These rooms will be $100/night. Each room has at least 2 beds and some have floor space as well so you are welcome to share a room with another attendee to reduce the cost. These will be offered as a first come first serve basis. Information will be available at the Registration tent.
Pre-Convergence Workshops
There is still time to sign up for the workshops being offered on Thursday & Friday.
Friday Tours
The tours require no sign up but folks can congregate at the Holiday Acres parking lot and leave together promptly at 7:30am.
Food
While we are providing all meals, if you’d like to share the bounty from your garden or farm feel free to bring along food to share throughout the convergence.
Friday
Pot-Luck Dinner
We will be hosting a potluck dinner on Friday evening starting at 6:30pm in Big Pine Lodge. We will be cooking a whole pig on Friday. We know some of you will be driving distances so even if you cannot bring a dish to pass you are still welcome to join.
Saturday
Breakfast
We’ll be offering an oatmeal and a barely hot cereal option along with eggs. We will provide sweetener and milk options and ask participants to bring their own toppings such as fruit and nuts.
Lunch
Build your Own Sandwich: A variety of meat, cheese and veggies served with a side salad.
Dinner
Pizza: We’ll be cranking out a variety of 12” pizzas every two minutes to go along with sweet corn and salad.
Sunday
Breakfast
We’ll be offering an oatmeal and a barely hot cereal option along with eggs. We will provide sweetener and milk options and ask participants to bring their own toppings such as fruit and nuts.
Lunch
Build your Own Sandwich: A variety of meat, cheese and veggies served with a side salad.
Survival Guide
Remember to review the survival guide before you leave so you can come prepared.
Kids Activities
We are excited to announce we have volunteers that will lead kids activities from 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday. There will be a check in sheet that parents will need to fill out. While this is not a “child care” offering, we’ll have activities to keep our young attendees engaged.
Samantha Martinez has graciously offered to do face painting for kiddos during the live music on Saturday.
Barter/Donation Opportunity
We are planning to offer opportunities during the convergence to barter and give away items. There will be a barter blanket activity on Saturday before dinner. Bring items to barter or give if you would like to participate.
If you have any additional questions feel free to give us a call at 608-220-8226.