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2026 IHLRN Conference
November 15-20, 2026



"Living in the Spirit of Satir"


https://spiritinthedesert.org/


Conference begins Sunday 5:00 PM with reception, followed by dinner and evening program and ends after breakfast on Friday. We hope you will join us and be part of our 56th IHLRN Conference.  If you are new to IHLRN, this is an opportunity to participate in the lived Satir experience and be part of the unique learning that happens when we are together.  If you are new or from outside the USA, please consider applying for a scholarship. Register soon because we hope to fill quickly, and we don’t want you to end up on a waiting list. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Virginia Satir ihlrn & Instagram, @ihlrn21 for conference updates.
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Spirit in the Desert

GENERAL INFO (scroll down to register)

CONFERENCE COSTS
Single registration $841 pp: all single person rooms will have to be booked through the Hampton Inn directly (480-476-9200), Double $1176 pp (must list roommates name), Triple $1041 pp (must list roommates), inclusive of all meals. 

DAY RATE
  
$150/day – Includes 3 meals, evening program, and cost of CECs. (Registration for CECs still required) Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM. Eligible to Arizona residents and students only. Days available to attend: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and the 7:30PM Sunday night program.


TIPS  IHLRN tradition is to provide additional tips for housekeepers, front desk staff, engineers, maintenance staff, gardeners, chefs, cooks, dishwashers, and other hotel staff that work with us. This year tips are included in your registration fee.

 

SCHOLARSHIP  Eligible every 3 years. Recipients must register in double or triple room. The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is  Nov 1, 2026Fill out Scholarship Form


TIPS FOR REGISTERING
-Members must sign in to register
Scroll down to the bottom, click arrow for 1 person, then click on the REGISTER button
-Choose activity (CECs) and room choice - single, double, or triple
-Follow prompts to payment page

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS  Our contract requires reservation for the full conference. (no partials). All payments must be made in US dollars. Foreign registrations must be drawn in US dollars on a US dollar account or international money order.  To pay online, follow registration prompts to the Payment Method button and choose Credit Card option or ACH Direct Debit. Check payment, mail to:  , Treasurer, 1562 Camino Del Mar Unit 432, Del Mar, CA 92014
For those paying by check or requesting a scholarship, our registration software won't allow you to complete registration until payment is received, thus your registration will be cancelled.  Please email Betsy Gast at betsy.gast1@gmail.com. She will track your application until payment is received and/or scholarship is awarded and will be able to direct you to next steps.

 

EARLY ARRIVAL / STAY AFTER - We have a limited room block this year and cannot offer additional days. 

CANCELLATIONS - Our cancellation policy is based on our contract. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Registration closes Nov 1.  There can be no refunds after Nov 1, unless we're able to fill your space from a waitlist.

TRAVEL INFORMATION - You can go to https://spiritinthedesert.org/.  

WEATHER- The weather in Arizona is warm, highs in the 70's and lows in the 40's. Please bring clothing to fit the range of temperatures. 

DONATIONS -

       Conference Underwriting $1000Conference Underwriting $500 

       Conference Underwriting $250Conference Underwriting (other amount) 
        

 

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Date

Sunday, November 15, 2026, to Friday, November 20, 2026

Location

Spirit in the Desert
https://spiritinthedesert.org/
7415 E Elbow Bend Road
Carefree, AZ  85377
USA
775-588-6759

Event Contact(s)

Beatrice Parker
Conference Coordinator
919-260-7271 (c)


Lois Gold
Conference Co-Chair, Program & General Questions
503-703-1740 (p)
503-803-0704 (c)


Betsy Gast
Conference Co-Chair, Technical Help w/Registration
253-278-9446 (p)

Category

Annual IHLRN Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy is based the contract. All cancellations subject to $50 administrative fee. Registration closes November 1. There can be no refunds after Nov 1 unless we're able to fill your space from a waitlist.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Non-Member *
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
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CEC $75
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SINGLE Registration*** $841
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DOUBLE Room Reservation $1176
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TRIPLE Room Reservation $1041
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Monday 11/16 Day Rate $150
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Tuesday 11/17 Day Rate $150
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Wednesday 11/18 Day Rate $150
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Thursday 11/19 Day Rate $150