2026 WELS Directors Dialogue
General Information
Choral Directorβs Dialogue
Tacoma & Seattle, Washington
Hosted at Evergreen Lutheran High School
Tuesday, July 14 β Friday, July 17
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Mt. Rainier National Park Excursion
π Mount Rainier National Park
Participants joining this excursion should plan to arrive Monday evening.
Scenic drive and visitor center stops
Hiking options (weather/ability dependent):
Skyline Trail (Paradise) β 5.5-mile loop
Mount Fremont Lookout (Sunrise) β 5.6-mile round trip
Grove of the Patriarchs β easy boardwalk walk
Reflection Lakes stop
Picnic dinner
Attire: Athletic clothing, hiking shoes, layers, light rain jacket
Friday, July 17, 2026
Final Sessions
8:00 AM β 12:00 PM
Grab-and-go lunch
Airport transportation and departures
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dialogue Sessions β Evergreen Lutheran High School
8:00β11:45 AM
12:45β2:45 PM
3:15β5:30 PM
Meals
Lunch: Spaghetti (on campus)
Dinner: My 4 Sons Barbecue
General Notes
Spouses are welcome for all meals and activities
Flat registration fee applies for attendees and spouses
Events are designed for adults; not geared toward children
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Morning Sessions
8:00β11:30 AM
Lunch
Pizza at Evergreen Lutheran High School
Seattle Excursion
Depart Tacoma: 12:00 PM
Explore Seattle: 1:00β5:00 PM
Pike Place Market
Waterfront
Space Needle
Dinner (6:00 PM)
The Ram Restaurant & Brewery
Optional Activities Before/After Dialogue
For those extending their stay:
Day trip to Olympia or Gig Harbor
Additional hiking in the Cascade foothills
Whale-watching tours from the Puget Sound region
Winery or brewery visits in the Tacoma/Seattle area
Optional Activities for Spouses During Sessions
Tacoma Area
Point Defiance Park (gardens, waterfront walks, zoo)
Shopping and cafes in Proctor District
Seattle (Self-Guided)
Waterfront walking paths and coffee shops
Attendee Information
Registration
Please complete your registration by
date.
Schedule
Schedule for the 2026 Directors Dialogue
Housing
Hotel Info
Dialogue Topics
Topics for the 2026 Directors Dialogue
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Handouts
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