THE SECOND ANNUAL WAVES CONVENTION
July 29-31, 2005
Sacramento, California, USA

Contents:
Planning Committee Message
Event Information
Tickets
Children & Guests
Transportation
Hotel Information
Weather & Attractions

MESSAGE FROM PLANNING COMMITTEE

The 2nd Annual WAVES Convention is sure to be an exciting and memorable event for all who attend! This very special weekend will include formal and informal gatherings to meet and hear from WAVES founder, Betty J. Eadie. There will be opportunities to socialize, meet new friends, and share our love and experiences as WAVES volunteers. It's important to make your event ticket purchases and hotel reservations early. And of course the sooner you book your flight, the lower the fares.

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EVENT INFORMATION

General Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 28
Early arrival day for those wanting to overcome jet lag. Informal evening get-together. Meet at 6pm in the terrace area (turn left as you exit the main lobby doors).

Friday, July 29
The WAVES Gathering officially begins with a 7pm public event, featuring special music and our keynote speaker, Betty J. Eadie, author of Embraced By The Light. Also speaking will be special guest and author of A Soul's Remembrance, Roy Mills. Roy has the special gift of being able to recall his pre-birth memories. This is sure to be an exceptional speaking event you will not want to miss!

Saturday, July 30
11am - 2pm: WAVES-only program. Betty will speak on "Examining Your Hidden Treasure of Symbolism."

Afternoon: Sightseeing at leisure in California's capitol.

6pm: WAVES-only program. Betty will speak on "The Power of Prayer: Learning to Heal from the Inside Out."

Sunday, July 31
11am - 2pm: WAVES-only Sunday program with Betty. The program will begin with a Silent Auction of items donated by WAVES, to benefit The WAVES Fund for Future Events, (click here for complete auction info). Betty's topic will be "Awaken to the Sleeping Giant Within: Develop Your Ability to Connect with Your Subconscious Mind."

Afternoon and evening: At leisure and informal WAVES get-togethers. Early departure day for some.

Monday, August 1
Departure day for most.

Event Tickets & RSVP

This year there is a participation fee for WAVES to help share in the overall costs for the Gathering. The fee is $50 which covers all WAVES events during the three-day Gathering as well as the Friday evening public event. WAVES will pay their own travel, hotel accommodations and meals. Tickets can be purchased below or at the time of registration when you arrive.

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by sending an email confirmation by May 31, 2005 here: wavesconventioninfo@gmail.com Please include the following in your email RSVP: 1) Your full name, 2) Your city and state, and 3) the email address where you would like to receive WAVES Gathering 2005 updates.

July 29th: Tickets are available now only at the door.

Children & Guests
Planning to bring children or guests? Click here for important guidelines.

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TRANSPORTATION

Airport
The Sacramento airport is relatively small but is newly remodeled and has every modern convenience. It is located about 15 minutes north of downtown Sacramento, about 20 minutes northwest of our hotel. (Webman Stan says: On your drive in and out, notice the beautiful airport landscaping, featuring groves of many varieties of trees.) More airport information...

Ground Transportation
Radisson Sacramento does not provide airport shuttle service. If you do not plan to rent a car, you can travel to and from the hotel by taking the Blue Van Supershuttle. The cost is $15 per person, each way (less expensive than a taxi). Supershuttle vans are available 24/7 and are parked just outside baggage claim doors. Look for Blue Van desks in the baggage claim area. (The terminals are small, you'll have no trouble spotting the desks.) If you wish to arrange Supershuttle service ahead of time, click Supershuttle.

Rental car info for Sacramento Airport

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Amenities
"The tropical flavor of an island getaway. The pastoral beauty of a sheltered lagoon. The radiant style of a world-class resort. All yours... all in one place... The Radisson Hotel Sacramento. It's unique. Refreshing. With a character all its own. A place where you can feast by candlelight... dance the night away... or pilot a paddleboat on our peaceful lake. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, you'll find just the right balance of activity or serenity. Function and fun. And it's all a mere five minutes from the State Capitol."

18-acre resort
2 restaurants, lounge & bar
outdoor swimming pool
central lake with fountain
terrace, courtyards, walkways
beautiful lush landscaping
comfortable rooms

Room Rates
Room rates are $99/night for one or two people, $109 for three, and $119 for four. WAVES have unlimited bookings at these rates provided the rooms are scheduled by July 7th. After this date, room rates will increase $50-$75 per night. When you make room reservations, mention the WAVES event to receive this group discount.

Contact Information
Radisson central toll-free reservations: 800.333.3333
Radisson Sacramento front-desk and reservations: 916.922.2020

Hotel Links
Home Page
Virtual Tour
Driving Directions

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WEATHER & ATTRACTIONS

(Thanks to WAVE, Rita, for her research.)

Sacramento’s Weather
Sacramento is warm and comfortable in July. The temperature averages in the low to mid 90s, but it is a comfortable, ‘dry heat’ lacking the humidity that can be found in many other parts of the United States during the summer.

Sacramento’s History
Gold was discovered in 1848 just thirty miles east of Sacramento, in Coloma. This was the event that set off the "Gold Rush of 1849" and the largest human migration in history. Coloma and the gold-discovery site is a beautiful 50-minute drive into the Sierra foothills and well worth a visit if you love history.

You can read more about "Gold Rush" history at the following links:

http://www.calgoldrush.com/index.html
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/californiagoldrush.htm

California became a state in 1850 and Sacramento became the state capitol in 1854. The California State capitol and grounds are a beautiful place to visit. You might even get a glimpse of the famous "Governator" Arnold Schwarzenegger. Visit the capitol online at:

http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/english/index.html

Sightseeing in and around Sacramento
The scenic American and Sacramento Rivers intersect in downtown Sacramento. The rivers have great recreational areas for picnicking, boating, fishing and tubing. There are still people who try their luck at panning for gold since the American River is where gold was first discovered. Here are some interesting links:

http://www.theamericanriver.com http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/CaliforniaRivers/Rivers/Sacramento.html http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_resources/gold

You can visit the 28-acre state historic park called "Old Sacramento" to experience a bit of nostalgia, learn about early Sacramento history, and wander through restored vintage streets and shops. Here's a link about Old Sacramento:

http://www.oldsacramento.com/home.html

Day-Trips or Longer
Northwest of Sacramento is wine country and the beautiful Napa/Sonoma valley, famous for world-class wineries, hotels, inns, spas, restaurants, parks, camping, hot-air balloon tours. Here's more:

http://www.napavalley.com/outdoor.html

West is San Francisco, "City By the Bay," and the incomparable California coastline. For a special treat, take a day or two and drive south from San Francisco along Highway 1 through Santa Cruz, Carmel and Monterey.

http://www.sanfrancisco.com/attractions/
http://www.monterey.com/

East is Lake Tahoe with its dramatic setting high in the Sierra's, "California's Alps."

http://www.tahoe.com/

Head southeast of Sacramento to Yosemite National Park, busy in summer months, but always gorgeous and inspiring.

http://www.yosemitepark.com/

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