2026 Summit

A Peer-Led, Retreat-Style Conference

Created by Washington Group Practice Owners for Washington Group Practice Owners

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April 23-25, 2026 - San Diego, CA

Join us on the beautiful San Diego waterfront for the Seattle Group Practice Summit. Invest in the growth, balance, and sustainability of your practice. A three-day event (April 23–25) designed exclusively for group practice owners and clinical leaders. This summit will focus on supervising employees effectively, building financial stability, strengthening peer support among practice owners, and more.

Details so far:

Event Details

  • Dates: April 23–25, 2026 (9:00am–4:00pm each day)

  • Location: Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, San Diego, CA

  • Capacity: Limited to 35 attendees to keep the event intimate and collaborative

Featured Speaker

We’re thrilled to share that our potential keynote presenter is Eric Ström, JD, PhD — a nationally recognized attorney and mental health counselor who brings deep expertise in ethics, law, and professional practice.
If confirmed, Eric will offer a thought-provoking session on legal and ethical issues relevant to group practice ownership.

Cost & What’s Included

  • Registration: $700 per person

  • Includes:

    • Breakfast and snacks each day

    • Conference room and meeting spaces

    • Presenter fees

    • Continuing education credits (CEs), final number TBD once we have a better sense of registration/attendees/etc

    • Taxes and event insurance

Please note that the registration fee is an estimate based on projected costs. If our actual expenses come in lower than expected, all attendees will receive a refund for the remaining balance — as happened after our last summit.

Not included:

  • Lodging

  • Transportation

  • Lunch

Because this summit is primarily peer-led, early registration helps shape both the session content and the collaborative learning experience.

 Please reserve your spot by December 1, 2025.
Register here:
https://thecounselorsupport.com/ola/services/seattle-group-practice-summit-san-diego-waterfront-april-23-25-2026

Hotel Information

A block of 20 rooms has been reserved at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa for summit attendees at a discounted rate:

  • $229/night + $23 resort fee

  • Total for 4 nights (including taxes): $1,156.68

A direct reservation link will be provided for booking within the WAGPON room block.


Please note: there is no requirement to stay at the Catamaran. Attendees are warmly welcome to arrange their own accommodations nearby to fit personal preferences and budgets. San Diego offers a wide range of options within walking or short driving distance of the venue.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand plans can change, and we aim to be transparent and fair while honoring the commitments required to host this event:

  • Full refund:

    • Cancellations made on or before December 31, 2025

    • Full refund minus transaction fees 

  • 50% refund:

    • Cancellations made January 1 – March 1, 2026

  • No refunds:

    • Cancellations made after March 1, 2026, including no-shows

  • Transfer of registration:

    • You may transfer your registration to another practice owner from your organization up to April 1, 2026 by emailing jcanterbury@mcscounseling.org with the new attendee’s name and contact info.

  • Event cancellation or postponement:

    • If the summit is cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, public health concerns, or venue closures), all registration fees will be refunded in full, minus any non-recoverable transaction fees.

If you have questions about the summit, travel, or accommodations, please reach out to grace@reflectseattle.com 

We can’t wait to reconnect, recharge, and learn together in sunny San Diego this spring!

Warmly,

The WAGPON 2026 Summit Planning Committee