In 2005, in an effort to show my students and friends what can be achieved by ordinary folks like them, I organized a trip to visit the Ginkgo Exhibition and Awards in Belgium. Everyone who joined us, from relative newcomers to experienced artists like Bill Valavanis and Julian Adams, was deeply affected by what they saw. Everyone returned to the United States with a greater insight, a new vision, and a new goal.

Following the overwhelming success of the 2005 trip, I have decided to repeat the trip for the 2007 event.

If you only attend one bonsai event in 2007, this should be the one!

Learn more about the Ginkgo Exhibition and Awards

The location: Ghent, Belgium one of Europe's most beautiful and historic towns

Affordable price for a great trip: Itinerary and cost

I have always maintained that the best way to learn how to create fine bonsai is to get up close and personal with as many bonsai masterpieces as possible. Europe is blessed with some of the greatest artists and teachers outside Japan - plus a "competitive camaraderie" between nations and a thousand year-old artistic heritage. Now is YOUR chance to see for yourself the finest bonsai in Europe, from professionals and amateurs alike, as well as to meet and mingle with some of Europe's top bonsai artists. While you're there, sample the history, food, beer and artistic culture of one of the most beautiful old cities in Europe.

Please join us on this important trip. I promise you will never regret it!

Colin Lewis .....