2008 Texas Soapmakers Association Convention

Doubletree Hotel - Austin, TX

Updates:

Important Convention Hotel Exit information

I was reading up on the hotel and noticed this little tidbit and thought I would pass it along.

"Very tricky to get to off I-35. Be sure you exit 238A or you'll end up on a highway heading to Houston. Either that, or you'll be stuck on a crowded service road for quite some time."

Here are the directions from the Hotels website:

Enter IH 35 North. Take the FM 2222 exit (238A). Move to the far right lane of the access road. After passing the Intersection of Hwy 290 E and IH-35, take the first right onto La Posada Dr. The hotel is located at the corner of La Posada Dr. and IH-35 North.

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Yahoo Group for Convention Attendees

Felicia with Soaper Supplies had a great idea and I would like to pass along the information.

Felicia has created a yahoo group for the Convention Attendees. The Group was created so that the attendees of the Convention can converse about the Convention, both before and after. Many times vendors offer Pre-Convention Specials, attendees like to speak to ther attendees after the Convention is over, or you may just have questions about certain demos that were presented.

If you are attending this years Convention feel free to join and let's have fun!! Feel free to view the related link for more information about this years convention!!

Here's the link to the group.

About the Doubletree Hotel

The hotel is located in downtown Austin, the State Capitol. The Doubletree hotel is 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Known for its elegant Spanish Colonial style, the Doubletree Hotel Austin features beautifully appointed guestrooms, upgraded suite accommodations, and a long list of amenities. Enjoy a brisk workout in our fully equipped hotel fitness center or a refreshing dip in our pool. Savor a relaxing meal in our Courtyard Café overlooking lush greenery and waterscapes of the inner courtyard, or enjoy the privacy of room service. Cap off a perfect day by gathering around the fireplace with your favorite beverage in the Courtyard Lounge.

Speakers

Key Note Speaker: Sandy Maine, Founder and President of Sun Feather Natural Soap Company, and author of five books will be our key-note speaker!

Aromatherapy: Jeanne Rose is the founder of New Age Creations, the first body-care company in the United States to use aromatherapy (since 1967).

Big Batch Soapmaking: Kelly Bloom of BloomWorks Soap Co, LLC and Southern Soapers Fragrances & Supply

How to Market and sell to Wholesale Accounts: Mary Berry, founder and CEO of Texas Beauty Labs and b.pure body

Amazing Ingredients: Hollie Mulhaupt of Texas Natural Supply

For the Love of Ping-Pong Balls: Tina Howard of Majestic Mountain Sage

Breaking out of the Kitchen! TSA Q & A Discussion Panel: TSA Members-Kathy Jones of Mama Says Wash!, Jann Schwarz of Round Top Natural Soap, Keith Emmons and Robert Ungemach of Shambhala Body Gallery.

The Texas Soapmakers Association promotes the art and science of handcrafted soapmaking and provides its members with knowledge, support, and fellowship.

Make plans now to attend the 2008 TSA Convention!