2026 WELS Directors Dialogue

General Information

Choral Director’s Dialogue

Tacoma & Seattle, Washington

Hosted at Evergreen Lutheran High School

Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 17

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Mt. Rainier National Park Excursion
📍 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) – 5.5-mile loop

    • Mount Fremont Lookout (Sunrise) – 5.6-mile round trip

    • Grove of the Patriarchs – 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 – 12:00 PM

  • Grab-and-go lunch

  • Airport transportation and departures

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Dialogue Sessions – Evergreen Lutheran High School

  • 8:00–11:45 AM

  • 12:45–2:45 PM

  • 3:15–5:30 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

  • 8:00–11:30 AM

Lunch

  • Pizza at Evergreen Lutheran High School

Seattle Excursion

  • Depart Tacoma: 12:00 PM

  • Explore Seattle: 1:00–5:00 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

Seattle (Self-Guided)

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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Soli Deo Gloria