68th Annual
ASGS Symposium
June 23-27 2025
Book your room at the ASGS block rate of $175/night using this link
Or call the reservations desk (919) 872-2323 use the group code ASGS25 plus the June 23-27 dates.
Room rate includes breakfast for two. Room upgrades available at extra charge.
The Hotel is 15 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) www.rdu.com Rental car companies and rideshare services are available. Unfortunately there is no hotel shuttle.
Companion Program
The Guest/Companion activities this year hosted by Kelly Hall include a FREE Tuesday morning get together at 9am in the gathering area at the Hilton between the breakfast area and the Starbucks in the hotel! This is an informal gathering of all those who aren’t in workshops or seminars. You can find new friends or reacquaint with old friends you may see only once a year. Have breakfast with your glassblower, send them off to do glassblower things, then stick around and find new friends.
You can enjoy one of the following:
Tuesday afternoon: Painting with a drink (non-alcoholic drinks also available) A fun low key get together. Space is limited, small charge to participate.
Tuesday afternoon Fire Extinguisher Training Learn how to use a fire extinguisher by putting out a small fire. This is a hands-on affair with real fire, real fire extinguishers, and real firemen! Space is limited, small charge to participate as a guest/companion, all are welcome.
Wed morning: Self-guided museum tour of the local History and Science Museums. Leave the hotel and arrive at the museum, have fun exploring. Get a ride back to the hotel in time to clean up and enjoy the Exhibitor Program in the evening. Space is limited, box lunch is provided, small charge to participate
Registration for the Companion programs is part of the seminars registration.These activities are hosted by Kelly Hall.
*Volunteer Firewatch Help Needed*
There is a need for Firewatch volunteers. To participate you must attend (no cost if you are a Volunteer Firewatch staffer) the Fire Extinguisher Training on Monday June 23, 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
As a Firewatch Volunteer you will sit in on a seminar and make sure there are no fires. There are 3 morning and afternoon shifts for Tuesday and Wednesday, and one morning one afternoon shift for Thursday. You can sign up for the whole day or half a day. This is an opportunity to make sure no accidental fires start while observing a seminar at no cost. Tuesday and Wednesday watches are: Allen Brown Regular member and Joseph Gregar Junior Workshops. Thursday volunteers are for Demos. The volunteer can do both morning and afternoon on the same day, or pick one. The opportunity to volunteer as a Firewatch will be closed as soon as the slots are filled. For more information contact the Symposium Chair
