In June 2006, OWAC members will descend upon San Luis Obispo County, California’s Natural Escape, for the OWAC Spring 2006 Conference.  Sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau, the conference is scheduled June 4-6, 2006 with core meetings, craft development sessions and marketplace held at the Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo County is conveniently located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on California ’s Central Coast.  The county is home to Hearst Castle, scenic Highway 1, two missions – Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Mission San Miguel Arcangel, award-winning wineries and vineyards in two distinct wine grape growing regions – Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, Carrizo Plain National Monument, fishing (deep sea and lake), golf, spas, 80 miles of sandy beaches, Morro Rock, outdoor recreation (hiking, bicycling, sea kayaking, ATV touring on the dunes), wildlife viewing, farm trails, and numerous towns and cities rich in history and culture. 

Highlights of the OWAC Spring 2006 Conference include opening night reception and tour at Hearst Castle, and activities on Monday, June 5 such as deep sea fishing, inland lake fishing, ATV riding or Hummer tours at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, hiking at Montaña de Oro State Park, plus wine tasting and touring.

For OWAC members wishing to explore more of San Luis Obispo County, post-conference trips are in the works, including a visit to Carrizo Plain National Monument.