TUESDAY, JANUARY 4

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5

Good morning, Louisville!  Start the Day Right with Exercise: Meet the ladies in the lobby of the Suite Tower and enjoy a walk through the downtown or take advantage of the hotel 360 fitness center on the 18th floor of the Suite Tower. Time to be determined by those interested in participating.

8:00 a.m. — American Farmland Trust's Women for the Land Learning Circle

Location: Galt House Hotel

Join experts from American Farmland Trust for this intimate, educational and idea-sharing discussion intended for women landowners and women involved in farming operations who are interested in learning about soil health and land conservation practices. 

Women for the Land Learning Circle Attendees will learn:

• How to differentiate between health soil and unhealthy soil
• Practical and proven methods to improve soil health
• How to measure and maintain soil health through hands-on demonstrations such as the slake test, rainfall simulators and slump test

Note: If you will be attending the farm tour (see below), you must attend this afternoon session.

12:00 p.m. — Lunch

Enjoy lunch on your own or with some friends at one of the many local downtown Louisville restaurants or join your spouse at the annual NNTC luncheon (11:45a.m. – 1:15p.m.). Tickets for the annual NNTC luncheon are required and can be purchased for $39 in advance by calling 800-645-8455, or anytime during the event. Space is limited, pre-order is recommended.

1:45 p.m. — Off-Site Farm Tour with American Farmland Trust

Location: Ashbourne Farms
Cost: $10

Continue the soil health learning and networking by attending an off-site, hands-on tour at Ashbourne Farms, hosted by American Farmland Trust!  (Pre-registration required, sign up below. $10 fee applies for transportation). Ashbourne Farms is a multi-generational farm that has diversified their operation extensively to include not only traditional farm commodities but also agri-tourism, CSAs, Mushrooms, livestock and more.  All of their practices keep conservation practices, such as no  till, cover crops,  and water conservation at the forefront. Our visit will include an introduction from some of the farm staff, a tour of the historic buildings, a custom dessert and cocktail/mocktail prior to departure.   

You do not need to attend the Wed. afternoon farm tour to attend the Wed. morning Learning Circle. However, attendance in the morning will be required to go on the farm tour. Or at least, preference will be given to those who participated in the morning.  

Return to hotel by 5:30 p.m. There will be a drawing for those that attend the farm visit for the lap quilt made following the 2020 NNTC with the squares picked by the ladies that attended. 

No attending the farm visit? Hop on the Free Zero Bus right outside the Galt House.  Muhammad Ali Center ($14), Frazier History Museum ($14), Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ($16), 21C Hotel/Museum (no charge), Joe Ley Antiques are just a few of the attractions on the bus line.  *Masks may be required for entry in some of the local attractions. Please plan accordingly.  Please consider purchasing admissions in advance, as there may be limited availability.

To sign up for the farm tour, complete the form below:

Good morning, Louisville!  Start the Day Right with Exercise: Meet the ladies in the lobby of the Suite Tower and enjoy a walk through the downtown or take advantage of the hotel 360 fitness center on the 18th floor of the Suite Tower.  Time to be determined by those interested in participating.

9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Tour Louisville's Attractions

Hop on the Free Zero Bus right outside the Galt House. Stops include:  Muhammad Ali Center ($14), Frazier History Museum ($14), Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ($16), 21C Hotel/Museum (no charge), and Joe Ley Antiques are just a few of the attractions on the bus line. 

*Masks may be required for entry in some of the local attractions. Please plan accordingly.  Please consider purchasing admissions in advance, as there may be limited availability.

12 p.m. — Lunch

Enjoy lunch on your own or with some friends at one of the many local restaurants.

6 p.m. — Dinner On Your Own

Enjoy dinner on your own or with some friends at one of the many local restaurants. To search restaurants near the Galt House Hotel, click here. 

Click here to download a printable version of the 2022 Spouses' Program