18th Annual VESTA National Summit 2023

The 18th Annual VESTA National Summit will bring together industry leaders, academic affiliates, faculty and VESTA Management Team members to explore the development and implementation of a National Certification program for the grape and wine industry; to review, revise and refine the existing VESTA grape and wine curriculum; and to learn from industry leaders regarding the latest developments in grape growing, wine making, and online instructional technologies.

Agenda

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Hospitality
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Dinner

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Welcome and Goals of National Summit
8:30 - 10:00 AM - National Certification Orientation and Breakout Discussions
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 - 12:00 Noon - Enology Discussion (cont.)
10:15 - 12:00 Noon - Viticulture Discussion (cont.)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Enology Discussion (cont.)
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Viticulture Discussion (cont.)
2:30 - 2:45 PM - Break
2:45 - 4:15 PM - Viticulture/Enology Blended Discussion
4:15 - 5:00 PM - Report and Summary
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Personal Time
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Hospitality
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Dinner

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakout Sessions and Guest Presentations
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 - 12:00 PM - Breakout Sessions and Guest Presentations
12:00 - 12:30 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Industry and Area tours/visits
6:00 PM - Travel to Showboat Branson Belle
6:30 - 9:00 PM - Dinner and Show aboard Showboat Branson Belle
9:00 PM - Return to Chateau

Friday, May 26, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Welcome and Goals of National Summit
8:30 - 10:00 AM - National Certification Orientation Academic perspective
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 - 12:00 Noon - Enology Curriculum (cont.)
10:15 - 12:00 Noon - Viticulture Curriculum (cont.)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Enology Curriculum (cont.)
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Viticulture Curriculum (cont.)
2:30 - 2:45 PM - Break
2:45 - 4:15 PM - Viticulture/Enology Blended Discussion
4:15 - 5:00 PM - Report and Summary
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Personal Time
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Hospitality
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Dinner

Saturday, May 27, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Panel Discussion - Grape and Wine Programs at 2-yr Institutions
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Round Table Discussions with presenters
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 - 12:00 PM - Guest Presentations and Breakout Discussions
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Guest Presentations and Breakout Discussions
3:00 - 3:15 PM - Break
3:15 - 4:30 PM - Guest Presentations and Breakout Discussions
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Wrap Up and Farewell
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Personal Time
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Hospitality
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Dinner

Register NOW - Click Here to Register for the Retreat.  Registration Deadline Monday, April 24, 2023

Resort Lodging - Hotel Reservation Deadline  Monday, April 24, 2023.  Don't Delay, Make Your Reservation NOW! 

Chateau on the Lake Resort - Just 10 miles from downtown Branson, Missouri, discover an Ozark Mountain oasis. Our modern-day “Castle in the Ozarks” welcomes guests with upscale resort amenities, friendly Midwestern hospitality and spectacular lakefront views. We’re the perfect base to enjoy Branson’s live shows, Silver Dollar City, Table Rock Lake and our surrounding nature trails. After a fun-filled day, unwind at Spa Chateau, our scenic outdoor pool or award-winning restaurants.

Room Rate - $145 per night + resort fee and taxes.

 Instructions for Making Online Reservations:

1. Go to https://bookings.travelclick.com/11529?groupID=3808465#/datesofstay

3. Select your Check In and Check Out Dates and submit

4. Select your room choice

7. Fill in your information (At this time, the card you enter will be used to hold the room.  Room, tax, and fees will be covered by VESTA )

8. Click Submit and watch for your confirmation email!

Airports - 

Branson Airport, 10 minutes from Chateau on the Lake

Springfield/Branson National Airport (SGF) Travel time to the Chateau is approximately 1 hour.

VESTA will not be providing transportation between the airport and the Chateau.  We will provide information on participants that are arriving during the same general time frame so you can make arrangements with other attendees should you elect to do so.

Location: 415 North State Highway 265, Branson, MO 65616