ABS welcomes you to Bonsai in the Blue Ridge. Living just a few hours north of Asheville and with family across the mountains in Knoxville, I call the Blue Ridge home.  I’m so proud and grateful that we’ve been able to bring the ABS Learning Seminars to this very special place. With the Appalachian culture, mountains, and eastern broadleaf forests as backdrop, we believe this will be the event of the year, and are so proud of what we’ve built with the our partners, the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society. The artists, materials, talks, and venue are all outstanding and we’ve put together a program has something for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or ready for a Master’s Class, you’ll find a program just for you at Bonsai in the Blue Ridge.

We wish to communicate a special thank you to the North Carolina Arboretum, which has been such a generous and supportive host.  We also appreciate our sponsors who’ve given generously, allowing us to keep the Bonsai in the Blue Ridge affordable for our guests.  Finally, we wish to thank our partner and host club, the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society.  They have leaned into this event, and their dedication, tireless effort, and boundless enthusiasm have ensured its success.

Scott Barboza
Convention Chair, American Bonsai Society