Special Invitiation: Nature Explore Brunch Keynote & Outdoor Classroom Tour

Join First 5 Santa Barbara County and Nature Explore for a pre-retreat morning of connection, inspiration, and brunch! We will enjoy a delicious brunch, a thought-provoking keynote, and a guided tour of a local Lompoc early childhood outdoor classroom.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Lompoc, CA

🎟️ Event Ticket : FREE for TK/K Educators

🧇Hosted by: First 5 Santa Barbara County

9:30 AM – Check-In & Brunch Buffet Opens

10:00 – 11:00 AM – Keynote Presentation on Heart-Centered Approaches to Living and Learning Together by a Nature Explore trainer who will set the tone for an inspiring retreat experience.

11:00 – 11:30 AM – Travel to Local ECE Outdoor Classroom. Make your way individually to a nearby early childhood education site in Lompoc for a special outdoor classroom tour.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Outdoor Classroom Tour: Explore innovative outdoor learning environments and connect with local educators.

12:00 PM – Depart for Hotel Corque Head to Solvang to continue your retreat journey.

1:00 – 2:00 PM – Audacious Retreat Registration: Arrive at Hotel Corque and check in for the main retreat experience.

✅Reserve your spot! This is limited to the first 50 registrants who sign up.

Questions? Reach out to Lexi at [email protected]

Info: Breakfast/Brunch Buffet Begins

Info: Heart-Centered Approaches to Living and Learning Together

Info: Individually travel to meet at a local ECE Outdoor Classroom nearby in Lompoc.

Info: Approx. 30 min tour.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc, 1201 North H Street, Lompoc, United States