Group Gathering Photo Gallery

Group Gatherings (Click here for Events Schedule)
Your participation in Group activities is one of the most important reasons for being "connected". This is the opportunity for you to take part in a number of meeting, workshops, training sessions, tours and corporate retreats, all designed to provide you with the information you need to help you reach both your business and personal goals. And to accomplish that task means there are times to mix business and pleasure. We believe that your business is the catalyst for what you do in life. Spend some time with us during a Workshop at one of our Group centers or a Summer Escape in Mexico and you'll see what we mean.

Group Gathering in Playa Del Carmen Mexico July 2005
As 13 participants gathered in Playa Del Carmen for our annual Summer Group Gathering we practiced our team building skills when we had a surprise visit from Hurricane Emily Category 4. With guidance from our local Mexican friends we prepared for 2 days prior... shopping for canned goods, bottled water and candles, cooking anything that would not need refrigeration, taping and boarding windows and recalling all the camping trips we've taken in a past life.. WE SURVIVED EMILY!
Don & Linda Woods from Stonehedge Garden Center stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables.	Business at the local grocery store was a bit frenzied as everyone horded nonperishables. All the baggers work for tips only.
Jim Crowell, Atlantic Garden Center & Don Woods, Stonehedge Garden Center practice teamwork as they tape windows in preparation...	as we view Emily's slow arrival from our rooftop 2 blocks from the beach.
A closer look at the water's edge.	We head to dinner to discuss our disaster plan, happy but not sure what to expect at midnight when Emily is expected to come ashore.
Military cleanup	Communications towers destroyed by Emily
Home of our afternoon meetings is out of business for only a few days.	As things get back to normal we enjoy the beachfront view.
A Few of the EMILY Survivors... Ken & Lisa Lain, Watters Garden Center Jim Crowell, Atlantic Garden Center Wendy Hendrickson, The Garden Center Group Mike & Cheri Berns, Berns Garden Center Don Woods, Stonehedge Garden Center

MANTS Trade Show Review
MANTS Gathering January 2005 New Product Review and Fall Programs	Group Clients and guests bring their MANTS trade show finds to share with others.
TPIE Group Gathering
Group clients and guests discuss the new and unusual finds at the TPIE trade show in Fort Lauderdale.	Kevin Kraft presents new programs and shipping information to Group clients.
Group Gathering at ANLA Clinic
	Garden Center Group Gathering in conjunction with the ANLA Clinic Pizza and beer puts a smile on everyone's face.
The Garden Center Group Cruise 2005 - An Industry First!!
This way to board the Cruise bus	Motor Coach ride from TPIE to Port of Miami. Everyone have your passports and immigration forms?
Carnival Cruise Ship Fascination	Bill & Lori VanWilgen - VanWilgen's Garden Center, Dennis Gliha - Garden Barn Nursery, & Wendy Hendrickson - The Garden Center Group Event Coordinator wish you all "Bon Voyage!"
Susan Rollins, her Mom, and sister Fairview Garden Center anticipate a smooth ride.	... while the folks from Clark's Farm and Mostardi ready themselves for what ever the high seas may bring.
Folk from Superior Garden Center head to a quiet day on the beach	...while Steve & Bonnie Bailey take to the air
Clients from Reilly's Garden Center & Atlantic Nursery dine with Serivce Provider Jean Seawright and Rosemary.	County Line, Grossman's and The Garden Barn anticipate fine cruise cuisine.
	Since this was a Business Cruise, meetings were mandatory but what better setting than the "Diamond's Are Forever Disco/Lounge" followed by a business social reception.