The Founder's Circle Summit

Date: June 3-6, 2024

Location: Sonoma, CA

The Founder’s Circle Summit is back this June 3-6, 2024!

This year’s Founder’s Circle Summit is an invite-only event in Sonoma, California for the Top 20 companies in the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network ranked by units and volume. The Founder’s Circle Summit is an exciting opportunity to celebrate leading BHGRE companies for their outstanding performance to network, share insights, and celebrate their many achievements in an incredible place.

Questions? Please contact us at events@bhgre.com.

VENUE

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa
100 Boyes Blvd
Sonoma, CA 95476

Located just minutes from downtown Sonoma and surrounded by countless world renowned wineries, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate repose after a day of wine tasting.  Enjoy seasonally inspired dining at one of the Inn's many restaurants, or get outside and play at Sonoma Golf Club.  The very best of Sonoma is right at your fingertips.

AGENDA

Monday, June 3

  • Arrival
  • Free Afternoon
  • Welcome Reception

Tuesday, June 4

  • Breakfast
  • General Session
  • Lunch
  • Activities
  • Dinner

Wednesday, June 5

  • Breakfast
  • General Session
  • Lunch
  • Activities
  • Dinner

Thursday, June 6

  • Breakfast
  • Free morning
  • Departure

ACTIVITIES

We are planning an exciting lineup for Founder’s Circle Summit, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all.

Stay tuned for the activity options to select from!

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Accommodations

A three night stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is included in this year’s Founder’s Circle Summit.  The event dates are arrival on Monday, June 3 and departure on Thursday, June 6.

Travel

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate provides a $1,200 travel per diem, per company towards your air and ground travel expenses. We recommend booking your air travel at the same time you complete your RSVP. The per diem will be paid post event.

 

RSVP

To secure your spot at The Founder’s Circle Summit, please complete your RSVP information below by April 15.

Questions?  Please email events@bhgre.com

Trip Details

Entitlements for the Founder's Circle Summit Include:

*Two (2) attendees per company, regardless of ownership structure, to attend this year’s Founder's Circle Summit in Sonoma.

Note: For companies with multiple owners, it is important for you to collaborate on how those two spots will be used.

For example: one owner and their guest, or two owners. 

*Accommodations for arrival on Monday, June 3 and departure on Thursday, June 5, 2024.

*$1,200 travel per diem, per company. A W9 is required for payment which will be sent post event.

*All receptions and meals included in the event agenda.

*One (1) activity per guest.

*Note that all participants must be 21 years of age or older.

*Founder's Circle participants must agree to the Founder's Circle Terms and Conditions:

Terms and Conditions Founders Circle

 

All participants will need to complete the following steps to report the trip for tax purposes and receive your travel per diem:

  • Email your company’s signed W9 so we may process your $1,200 per company towards travel. This will be paid by check following the conclusion of the event.  Email to events@bhgre.com.
  • The W-9 should be completed for the individual attending the event and NOT the attendees’ brokerage, legal entity, etc.
  • The name on the W-9 form should be the attendee’s name.
  • The business name on the W-9 should be blank.
  • The Individual/Sole Proprietor box for Federal Tax Classification should be checked.
  • The Social Security Number field should be completed and NOT the Employer Identification field.

 

Questions? Please email events@bhgre.com