Northwoods Retreat

Join us in beautiful Eagle River for the 2026 WOA Northwoods Education Event, one of Wisconsin's most enduring continuing education traditions. Held at the Kalmar Center, this annual retreat combines exceptional clinical education with the opportunity to relax, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin's Northwoods.

 

Schedule:

Friday: 4:00–8:00 p.m. (4 hours)

Saturday: 7:00–11:00 a.m. (4 hours)

The schedule provides the education you need while leaving time to unwind, enjoy Eagle River during peak fall color, and connect with colleagues.

 

Education:

2026 speaker lineup:

  • Jeff Banas, OD, FAAO
  • Tom Boulden, OD
  • Hayden Matz, OD

 

This year's program will explore some of optometry's most relevant clinical topics, including:

  • Cutting-edge advances in glaucoma care, including sustained drug delivery, MIGS, AI, and emerging technologies
  • Managing diabetic patients and the ocular impact of today's systemic medications
  • Recognizing urgent ocular conditions that require immediate attention
  • Specialty contact lens applications, from scleral lenses to custom soft lenses and real-world case management

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Early Bird Deadline: September 9 * Regular Deadline: October 5
  • WOA/AOA Member: Early Bird $190 / Regular Registration $210
  • NON Member: Early Bird $570 / Regular Registration $590

ACCOMMODATIONS:

There are a number of hotels/resorts in the Eagle River area in close proximity to the education venue.

 

A WOA room block has been secured at the Days Inn by Wyndham Eagle River (844 Railroad Street North, Eagle River, WI, 54521) offering Double Queen and King rooms for $160 per night. Call 715-477-7025 or reserve online HERE.

 

The block is under Wisconsin Optometric Northwoods Event and the event code for online reservations is (WONE109). The block will be available until September 9th.

For more than 30 years, the Northwoods Education Event has been known not only for its quality education, but also for the friendships, fun, and memories that come with it. I hope you’ll join us this fall to continue the tradition! 
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