We also include a link to Konrad Sauer’s blog on his trip to the Festival of the Tree, www.sauerandsteiner.com/news/2008/09/wesonbirt-2008-still-perfect.html

Date for your 2009 diary – Festival of the Tree 2009 will be Friday 28th August through to Monday 31st August.

Lastly a couple of snippet of feedback we received from visitors to the Festival of the Tree;

"Thank you all. I attended last year and thought it was great, but did not expect to be so enthralled this year. I was so wrong it was a magnificent show and if possible I would like my THANKS passed to ALL who were involved. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and look forward to 2009 Festival"

Hugh

“Thanks to Mike and the gang for a great showing at Westonbirt.

It was so good that I wish I could attend each of the other two days! Next time Rob holds a workshop in UK at one of your events, I want to be there.

The Festival of the Tree was fascinating although, frankly, I would not have bothered with the 3 hour round trip had you guys not been there. From now on, Rob Cosman's presence would make a compelling reason for me to travel even further.

I failed to talk to John Lloyd at West Dean but managed to spend 10 minutes with him this time. Most illuminating and encouraging to a rank beginner such as I.”

Phil