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NESI 2023 Registration
Information and Instructions

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

There are just 2 steps required in order to register: fill in the form and send your payment. The rate table and refund policy are at the bottom of this page.
The registration form is available here:        Registration Form
Download it, complete it, and email it as an attachment to the registrar. (Do not send payment yet.) You can print and mail it via USPS instead, but it will take longer. 

Email address:      lynnh1947@gmail.com                            

USPS address:

Lynn Hughes
1000 Black Birch Lane
Quakertown, PA 18951

When we receive your form, we will send you an email that tells you which of your requested room types is available and includes a link to submit your payment via PayPal. You can also pay by check, but we prefer PayPal. Remember that the “early bird” discount period ends on July 15.

Accomodations: There are 5 types of rooms available in 2 different buildings at Wisdom House:

Rooms with 1 or 2 beds with an attached private bathroom (“ensuite”) These spaces are currently filled. Contact lynnh1947@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list for a private and/or ensuite room.

Rooms with 1, 2, or 3 beds which have a shared bathroom accessed from the hall on the same floor.

See the rate table below for pricing. It’s important that you make at least 2 choices on your registration form. Bedrooms in the Farmhouse are located on the second floor and require going up 1 flight of stairs. Bedrooms in the Main Building, which has an elevator, are on the 3rd and 4th floors. The two buildings are located close to each other. Most of the bedrooms, most of the rooms suitable for workshops and jamming, the dining rooms, and the concert/dance auditorium are all in the Main Building. If you request a room in the Farmhouse on your registration form, be sure to indicate at least one other room choice in the Main Building. If you choose a 2-bed or 3-bed room and do not designate your roommate(s), we will assign one (or two). 

Food and Drink: Wisdom House is committed to offering fresh, healthy food from sustainable sources. They have an organic garden and do not serve shellfish, pork, or beef.  If you need special accommodation for dietary practices or issues, be sure to indicate that on your registration form. If your dietary needs can’t be met, we will let you know. There are two kitchenettes in the main building, each with a microwave and refrigerator. Participants whose dietary issues cannot be addressed by the kitchen staff can prepare their own food there. Tea, coffee, and water are available throughout the weekend. Responsible consumption of your own alcohol is permitted. There are refrigerators in which your drinks and snacks can be stored.

For more information: email 

 We invite you to stay connected through our mailing list and discussion group.  

Rates for NESI 2023
All rates are PER PERSON and include 6 meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch).
Roomates will be assigned if not designated on your registration form.		 Received or
postmarked on or before
July 15, 2023
After
July 15, 2023
2-person room, hall bath $313 $344
All room types listed below are available in very limited numbers.
Early registration is encouraged.
3-person room, hall bath  $258  $284
2-person room, ensuite $358 $394
1-person, hall bath $368 $405
1-person, ensuite $413 $454

The registration form is available here:        Registration Form

Cancellation Policy and Refund Amounts – NESI 2023
Refunds are based on what you paid and when you cancel. Cancellations received on or before June 1, 2023 will get a full refund less PayPal fees (if any). If you cancel
between
6/2 and 7/15		 If you cancel
between
7/16 and 9/1
75% of your payment
will be refunded		 50% of your payment
will be refunded

COVID-19 Policy for the 2023 NorthEast Squeeze-In
Approved by the NESI Board on May 15, 2023

This policy may be revised if the incidence of COVID-19 changes, if the CDC revises its recommendations, or if the state of Connecticut changes its COVID policy and requirements. If this policy or any future policy makes it impossible or unwise for you to attend the 2023 Squeeze-In, your registration fee will be fully refunded if a refund is requested within 5 days of the publication of this or any revised policy published in the future.

The changes to our previous policy are based on the assumption that we are a community that can be counted on to take care of its members. We know there is a range of views in our group about what constitutes reasonable and data-driven choices when it comes to vaccination and masking. We are aware that the severity of COVID has become less for many people who are infected, especially those who are fully vaccinated, and that hospitalizations are down. We also know that there are still people who suffer long-term effects and some who have died from it.

At the Board of Directors meeting on May 15, 2023, the following policy was approved:

1) We strongly recommend (but do not require) that all attendees be vaccinated and have all of the boosters for which they are eligible.
2) We strongly recommend that all attendees have a rapid or PCR test for COVID before arriving at the event site, especially if you have not been vaccinated and/or have been a recent participant in a group gathering at which you might have been exposed to COVID.
3) We strongly recommend masking whenever possible by anyone who is at higher risk for infection and/or may be in close contact with friends or family members who are immunocompromised.
4) We ask that you have an effective mask on hand throughout the weekend. One will be provided in your registration packet. If a workshop leader asks participants to mask, please comply or find a different workshop to join.
5) We ask that you respect and support other participants’ choices when it comes to masking and vaccinations.
6) Most important, we want you to stay home or leave the event if you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID. We will arrange for a refund on request if you cannot attend or need to leave early. We want to see you and everyone else at the Squeeze-In again next year.