Optional Activities and Tours

Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MDT | $375

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Pikes Peak region, where you will explore infamous historical sites such as North Cheyenne Canyon, Helen Hunt Falls, Short Line Railroad and it’s 100-year-old tunnels, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and the spectacular red rock park Garden of the Gods.

The travel time from the Gaylord to Pikes Peak area is around two hours. You’ll begin the tour by driving through and stopping throughout Garden of the Gods to walk around, take pictures, and eat a picnic lunch. The next stop is the Pikes Peak Highway. Pikes Peak is the most famous 14er – a mountain with a summit of 14,000 feet or more – in Colorado. You’ll spend time at the summit to walk around and take pictures. The tour will end in beautiful Manitou Springs to explore and shop before heading back to the Gaylord.

Mile High Magic

1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MDT | $184

Embark on a walking tour exploring some of LoDo’s favorite local hot spots. What’s LoDo, you ask? It’s Lower Downtown, Denver’s oldest neighborhood and home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in the city. During this two-hour walking tour, your savvy guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots to eat and drink. You will walk about 1.5 miles and bring to life the past, present, and future of Denver.

Foothills Hiking

8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT | $141

Breathe in the fresh mountain air during this private hiking experience at the iconic Red Rocks Park. We’ll hike the beautiful Trading Post Trail, which is approximately 1.5 miles long and has an elevation gain of approximately 360 feet. It’s rated moderate, so it’s perfect for all activity levels. There will be breaks and plenty of opportunities for photos, so be sure to have your camera ready.

Prayer Breakfast

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. MT | $50

Start Convention with this optional, non-denominational worship service and continental breakfast. Enjoy fellowship and a thought-provoking address.

Sommelier for a Day

1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MDT | $271

Learn the winemaker’s art while blending your own red wine from California’s esteemed appellations. You will be able to take home a bottle of your special blend and order cases of your personally crafted wine to share with friends and family at any time. Your experience includes personal instruction and plenty of wine for tasting and blending.

Blooming Botanics

10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MDT | $105

Tour Denver Botanic Gardens with a knowledgeable guide to gain fresh insights about plants, gardens, art, and more. Visitors can explore more than 24 acres of gardens at any time of the year to discover new plants and landscapes from all over the world or wander the art galleries and learn about the works on display.

Mile High Magic

6:15 - 9:30 p.m. MDT | $184

Embark on a walking tour exploring some of LoDo’s favorite local hot spots. What’s LoDo, you ask? It’s Lower Downtown, Denver’s oldest neighborhood and home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in the city. During this two-hour walking tour, your savvy guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots to eat and drink. You will walk about 1.5 miles and bring to life the past, present, and future of Denver.

Murals & Masterpieces

10:45 a.m. - 2:00 pm MDT | $133

Embark on a private walking tour around Denver’s trendiest neighborhood, the River North Art District, locally known as RiNo. The tour lasts approximately two hours and is two miles long. The tour will begin at the “Love This City” mural, which is one of the most iconic and photographed murals in the city. You will proceed into the heart of neighborhood to learn about 30 unique murals. Midway through the tour, we’ll stop at the Denver Central Market to refill water and grab a drink or a bite of food. This tour is filled with photo opportunities, so be sure to have your camera ready.

Meow Wolf

6:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. MDT | $100

Experience a kaleidoscope of art and entertainment at Denver’s hottest spot – Meow Wolf. Created by more than 350 local and international artists, Convergence Station, an interactive performance and event venue, features four floors of Meow Wolf's most epic art to date and an unforgettable story of multiversal travel through alien worlds. Be sure to enjoy some out-of-this-world drinks at the newly added cocktail lounge Sips (With a Z).

Foothills Hiking

10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MDT | $136

Breathe in the fresh mountain air during this private hiking experience at the iconic Red Rocks Park. We’ll hike the beautiful Trading Post Trail, which is approximately 1.5 miles long and has an elevation gain of approximately 360 feet. It’s rated moderate, so it’s perfect for all activity levels. There will be breaks and plenty of opportunities for photos, so be sure to have your camera ready.

Optional Leadership Workshop: Create a Cutting-Edge Culture: Energized. Engaged. Empowered.

Facilitated by: Tracy Stock, CSP, Speaker, Author, Influencer, Achieving Positive Outcomes

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. MT | $550 Non-Convention Attendees | $350 Convention Attendees

Do employees bring passion, commitment, and skills to work every day? Do your leaders inspire teams to collaborate more and perform better?

Join this workshop to discover how to create a cutting-edge culture where people feel empowered to do their best work, trust and respect their leaders, and willingly collaborate and perform in highly effective ways. You’ll learn ways to:

• Attract the best talent and select the right individuals to inspire and lead teams while enhancing trust, demonstrating appreciation, and investing in growth experiences;
• Cultivate a culture of commitment, engagement, and accountability by owning behaviors, actions. and results while also enhancing productivity and morale;
• Develop high-performance processes that provide greater clarity and direction, increased engagement and inclusion, and higher levels of success for traditional, remote, and hybrid teams; and
• Better manage emotions and unwanted conflict to create a supportive team environment and build stronger, more collaborative relationships.

The optional workshop is available for anyone to attend; you do not need to be registered for Annual Convention. Those who wish to attend just the workshop should register by clicking below.

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