Design Lab is a focused, in-person event built to sharpen your hardscape design skills and decision-making. You’ll learn real-world design tips and tricks, get direct advice from industry-leading designers, and walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately in your business.
From layouts and details to materials and current design trends, Design Lab is built to help you create better designs, win better projects, and stay ahead of where hardscaping is headed.
Sean Collinsgru
Dan Preston
Crux Lon
Greg Crouse
Craig Daniels
Jonathan Meas
This event is proudly sponsored by SEK Surebond
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WHO:
This exclusive, members-only event brings together hardscaping professionals for a full day of strategy, education, and networking, featuring presentations from industry leaders:
- Sean Collinsgru of Premier Outdoor Living
- Dan Preston of Hardscape Mentor
- Crux Lon of Crux Lon Hardscape UniversityÂ
- Greg Crouse of SEK Surebond
- Craig Daniels of Prolific Design
- Jonathan Meas of Creative x Nature
You’ll learn how better design decisions lead to smoother builds, stronger proposals, and more confident conversations with clients.
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WHEN
Friday, March 6, 2026
Daytime Event
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Full day of presentations, live demos, and networking
Lunch provided
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Evening Reception
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and networking
Whiskey Rapids Saloon (walking distance from Hotel Mead)Â
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WHERE
Hardscape Mentor Studios
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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LODGING
We have a block of rooms reserved at Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids.
Staying at Hotel Mead is not required, but it is where we’ll meet Saturday morning for bus transportation to and from Hardscape Mentor Studios. The evening reception at Whiskey Rapids Saloon is also within walking distance of the hotel.
For a full list of recommended lodging options in the area, click here.
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TRANSPORTATION & SCHEDULE DETAILS
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8:30 AM — Meet at Hotel Mead for bus transportation
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We’ll travel together to Hardscape Mentor Studios, head off-site for lunch, and return to the hotel at approximately 4:00 PM
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No need to drive — transportation is included for the full day
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HOW:
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Cost: $497 per ticket
(Limit 2 tickets per member)Availability: First come, first served. Space is limited — once spots are filled, registration will close.