Events and Networking

A Lone Star Winter Wonderland

Welcome Reception
Sunday, November 13, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

We invite you to enjoy a magical experience you won't soon forget! Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served among the twinkling holiday lights and lavish decor of this charming winter landscape. The Gaylord Atrium will be transformed into a wonderland with 1.5 million holiday lights, thousands of ornaments, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, magical miniature train sets and a life-size gingerbread house. Enjoy a taste of winter in the warm company of your friends and colleagues.

A Wild West Night at the Circle R Ranch

Gala
Monday, November 14, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Pull on your boots and get ready for a party as big as Texas. Join us for an evening of real Lone Star fun at this authentic 60-acre ranch. Your wild-west experience begins with a shotgun salute as you enter the front gate and it won’t end until you’ve had your fill of authentic Texas BBQ. Get your cowboy on and try your hand in a quick-draw shootout contest against outlaw gunfighters, learn how to rope a calf, or just relax and pitch horseshoes. A country-western band will fill the night with music – and we’ll even teach you how to line dance like a real Texan. There will be no shortage of fun, because it’s always bigger and better in Texas!

Passes for your guest are $125 and may be purchased at Press Ganey’s conference information desk. Everyone who attends this event must have a conference name badge or a guest pass to board the bus – no exceptions. Entry to the event will be strictly controlled and every bar will require a photo ID as proof of age before serving alcohol.

Awards Lunch

Tuesday, November 15, Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for lunch as we announce and congratulate the 2011 Press Ganey award winners. All conference attendees are encouraged to attend this special luncheon event.