Wild + Free San Luis Obispo, CA
The Fremont Theater | April 19-20, 2024
We're coming to San Luis Obispo, CA for our spring Wild + Free conference at the Fremont Theater on April 19-20, 2024. Join 900 Wild + Free mamas for two days of insight, inspiration, encouragement, and community.
This gathering will feature main-stage keynotes, great music, guest artists, a Wild + Free storefront, access to the charming sights and sounds of the city outside the door, and some big surprises we can't wait to share!
We may not all homeschool the same, but we're in this together.
Sally Clarkson
@sally.clarkson
Elsie Iudicello
@farmhouse_schoolhouse
Erin Loechner
@erinloechner
Aubrey & Jen
@aubreyandjen
Ginny Yurich
@1000hoursoutside
Ainsley Arment
@wildandfree.co
Rea Berg
@reaberg
Robyn Robertson
@honeyimhomeschoolingthekids
Amber O'Neal Johnston
@heritagemomblog
Greta Eskridge
@maandpamodern
Leslie Martino
@lesliemmartino
The Prams
@wearetheprams
Aubrey & Jen
Aubrey and Jen McGowan are high school sweethearts-turned-married soul mates who fill their home with music, babies, love, and laughter.
They write songs that tell the story of their lives and carry all the musical influences of their sweet Tennessee homeland. When not performing together, Aubrey & Jen can be found wrangling their kids, chickens, and dog at their country home, which is always undergoing a remodeling project.
You can find their EP of original songs wherever music is sold
The Prams
The dream-pop duo is made up of husband-and-wife Jesse and Alta Keller who are based in Nashville where they make beautiful music and babies.
Alta, also known as Elta, showcased her solo electronic talent with the 2023 release "slow season." Jesse, an accomplished film composer, gained recognition for projects like "The Listening Road" and “The Luckiest Man" and is set to score the 2024 documentary "Croft."
Together, Jesse and Alta create music that weaves stories of love, conflict, loss, hope, and adventure into every song. Their emotive music has featured on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, TLC, ABC, BRAVO, and MTV.
Conference Schedule
We'll release the actual schedule of presenters to attendees as the event gets closer. Until then, here is a general schedule for the conference:
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
5:00 PM – Check-in Begins
7:00 PM – Opening Night Session
9:00 PM – Dismiss
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
8:00 AM – Doors Open
9:00 AM – Morning Session
10:15 AM – Break
10:45 AM – Main Session
12:00 PM – Lunch on Your Own
1:30 PM – Afternoon Session
3:00 PM – Break
3:45 PM – Final Session
5:00 PM – Dismiss
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to other female guests. Not transferable to any other Wild + Free event.
Transfer instructions are located on the e-tickets and at this link.
Please note: This event is for women only. | Nursing infants welcome. | Presenters and schedule are subject to change.
Location
We're meeting at the historic Fremont Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo, a restored moving picture theater and a live entertainment venue from the 1940s with its beautiful art deco paintings still intact.
The Fremont Theater (map)
1035 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Restored to its former glory, the Fremont Theater is a step back in time with beautiful art-fresco paintings on the ceiling and plush velvet seats.
Learn more at the Fremont Theater | Or at Visit SLO
Conference Prices
EARLY RATE
Before December 31
REGULAR RATE
After December 31
$219
$229
Tickets are transferable to another mama but non-refundable.
Hotel Cerro
1125 Garden Street (map)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Located on Garden Street in the vibrant heart of downtown San Luis Obispo across from Scout Coffee. Discount link good until December 31st.
Wild + Free Rate: $409 + tax
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1845 Monterey Street (map)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Recently built on the outskirts of San Luis Obispo with views of local the mountain peaks. $15 per night parking fee. Use booking code: CGWF24
Wild + Free Rate: $149 (Weekday), $299 (Weekend) + tax
Other Lodging Options
- Check out the charming homes for rent on AirBnb
- The Garden Street Inn is a small, boutique inn with 13 rooms
- Your Wild + Free group could rent out the entire SLO Brew Lofts
- Hotel Granada is an interesting place. So is the Butler Hotel
- On the high-end, the most expensive place is Hotel SLO
- Look at all the lodging options at VisitSLO.com
- ... like these boutique hotels
- ... and these bed and breakfasts
- ... and these budget-friendly stays
On Fathers and Children:
While we value the vital role of fathers in homeschooling and we love children, this event is for women only (nursing infants are welcome).
On Parking
There is plenty of first-come, first-served, metered street parking in downtown San Luis Obispo, as well as a number of hourly parking garages. You can find more parking information on SLO's official parking website.
On Volunteers:
Wild + Free conferences are run by a small but mighty team of volunteers who work hard to create an unforgettable experience for the mamas who attend. We're looking for a few servant-hearted, kind and welcoming to join our team. We can't promise you a spot, but to apply click here.
On Matters of Faith:
Some of our presenters are women of faith, others are not. Everyone is welcome, but we realize this event might not be the right fit for those who want an exclusively faith-based event or an exclusively secular event.
On Cancellations and Refunds:
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer them to another woman if you are no longer able to attend. Look for buyers at #wildandfreeconf and transfer your ticket to the purchaser with instructions provided on the ticket - or at this link. Tickets are not transferable to any other event.
On Sponsorships:
Due to space limitations, we don't have exhibits at this event. However, we do have room for several virtual sponsors to underwrite key moments. To learn more about this opportunity, email us at team@bewilandfree.org.
You can email hello@wildandfree.co with any other questions.
