Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 — Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10/28/25 8:00 AM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA Synopsis Why are the Great Books “great?” It is not because they are homogenous or historic, but rather because they are a part of a relentless pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The Great Books are part of the great conversation throughout history that seeks to answer the hard questions in life. How ought we live? How do we order things appropriately? How do we engage with one another? These questions stemming from the Great Books are the backbone of civil discourse. Reclaiming the Great Books for young minds teaches them first how to listen, then how to think, and finally how to persuade. Reading, reading broadly, and reading intently is the foundation of education. At this two-day Summit, you will learn the history and significance of the Great Books and explore methods for their implementation. We’ll discuss how the Great Books establish what it means to live in civil society and how to instill this at each grade level. Christian education is built on the tradition of the Great Books. To be a Christian educator is to hold an understanding of the great conversation and our place in it today. Whether you teach from a classical Christian perspective or not, join us to find our place in this dialogue and story. Who’s It For? This Summit is open to any Christian educator or school leader interested in exploring how to implement the Great Books in their classroom, curriculum, and school. We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team. Classical and non-classical schools are welcome. This training will apply to schools without a classical curriculum and model. Schedule Day 0: TRAVEL DAY | Hotel provided  Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation West | Reagan Ranch Center 217 State St I, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Herzog Foundation West | Reagan Ranch Center

217 State St I
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

Why are the Great Books “great?” It is not because they are homogenous or historic, but rather because they are a part of a relentless pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The Great Books are part of the great conversation throughout history that seeks to answer the hard questions in life. How ought we live? How do we order things appropriately? How do we engage with one another? These questions stemming from the Great Books are the backbone of civil discourse. Reclaiming the Great Books for young minds teaches them first how to listen, then how to think, and finally how to persuade. Reading, reading broadly, and reading intently is the foundation of education.

At this two-day Summit, you will learn the history and significance of the Great Books and explore methods for their implementation. We’ll discuss how the Great Books establish what it means to live in civil society and how to instill this at each grade level.

Christian education is built on the tradition of the Great Books. To be a Christian educator is to hold an understanding of the great conversation and our place in it today. Whether you teach from a classical Christian perspective or not, join us to find our place in this dialogue and story.

Who’s It For?

This Summit is open to any Christian educator or school leader interested in exploring how to implement the Great Books in their classroom, curriculum, and school. We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team. Classical and non-classical schools are welcome. This training will apply to schools without a classical curriculum and model.

Schedule

Day 0: TRAVEL DAY | Hotel provided

Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own

Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 8:00 AM — Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT

10/28/25 8:00 AM 10/29/25 12:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA Synopsis Why are the Great Books “great?” It is not because they are homogenous or historic, but rather because they are a part of a relentless pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The Great Books are part of the great conversation throughout history that seeks to answer the hard questions in life. How ought we live? How do we order things appropriately? How do we engage with one another? These questions stemming from the Great Books are the backbone of civil discourse. Reclaiming the Great Books for young minds teaches them first how to listen, then how to think, and finally how to persuade. Reading, reading broadly, and reading intently is the foundation of education. At this two-day Summit, you will learn the history and significance of the Great Books and explore methods for their implementation. We’ll discuss how the Great Books establish what it means to live in civil society and how to instill this at each grade level. Christian education is built on the tradition of the Great Books. To be a Christian educator is to hold an understanding of the great conversation and our place in it today. Whether you teach from a classical Christian perspective or not, join us to find our place in this dialogue and story. Who’s It For? This Summit is open to any Christian educator or school leader interested in exploring how to implement the Great Books in their classroom, curriculum, and school. We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team. Classical and non-classical schools are welcome. This training will apply to schools without a classical curriculum and model. Schedule Day 0: TRAVEL DAY | Hotel provided  Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation West | Reagan Ranch Center 217 State St I, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

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10/27/25 4:00 PM 10/27/25 4:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/reading-and-the-great-books-summit-october-2025-santa-barbara-ca/agenda/2025-10-27#session_row_31255 This is your travel day to California. There is no required programming. Hotel address to come. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. Parking options: The hotel is 100% valet. With the overnight rate being $48. There is free parking available on the street (subject to availability). Parking costs are not covered by the Herzog Foundation. Transportation ... Mar Monte | 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, California, 93103 Reading and The Great Books Summit | October 2025 | Santa Barbara, CA training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY

4:00 PM Mar Monte | 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, California, 93103

Arrival Information & Hotel Check In

This is your travel day to California. There is no required programming.

Hotel address to come. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.

Parking options: The hotel is 100% valet. With the overnight rate being $48. There is free parking available on the street (subject to availability). Parking costs are not covered by the Herzog Foundation.

Transportation from the airport to the hotel is not provided by the Herzog Foundation. SBA is the closest airport to the hotel.

Amenities available:

$10 Beverage Credit Token for Costa Bar or Café Lido Bar
Saturday Beach Yoga
2-hour bicycle rental (subject to availability)
Access to Bocce Ball Court
Chairs, umbrellas, and towels for use at the beach (subject to availability)
Tesla & standard EV car chargers
Filtered water filling stations throughout the property
Lobby coffee & hot tea, 7 am – 11 am
Resort games
20% discount on tastings at Paradise Springs Winery
15% discount on select services at Celebration Cruises (see Front Desk for details)
Access to exclusive local experiences, including hiking, yoga, and massages (see in-room QR code for details and pricing)

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