Illuminating Possibility: A Weekend with Dr. Temple Grandin
Join us for an unforgettable two-day experience featuring world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin, centered on understanding, opportunity, and possibility.
The weekend begins Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Tyler Junior College with Dr. Grandin’s powerful lecture, “The Importance of Good Stockmanship,” offering insights on animal behavior, leadership, and practical problem-solving shaped by decades of industry-changing work.
✨ Save $10 with Early Bird pricing through February 1, 2026 using code EARLYBIRD26.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, the experience continues at Tyler Junior College with Pathways to Potential: An Autism Symposium. The day features Dr. Grandin’s keynote, “Great Minds Are Not the Same,” interactive breakout sessions for youth and young adults facing autism, and dedicated sessions for parents, caregivers, educators, and supporters, offering resources from diagnosis through adulthood.
✨ Early Bird pricing available through February 1, 2026 with code EARLYBIRD26.
The weekend concludes with Elijah’s Retreat’s Boots & Bling Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler, Texas—a joyful evening of music, community, and celebration benefiting families facing autism.
Attend one event or all three. Save when you attend multiple events using promo code AUTISM2026. We invite you to learn, explore, celebrate, and be part of a truly inspiring weekend.
Boots & Bling Gala
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 6-9PM
W. T. Brookshire Conference Center
2000 West Front Street
Tyler, TX 75702
Pathways to Potential
An Autism Symposium
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 9AM- 3PM
Tyler junior college
1327 SOUTH BAXTER AVENUE
TYLER, TX 75701
"The Importance of Good Stockmanship"
Dr. Temple Grandin
Friday, February 20th, 2026 7:30PM
Tyler junior college
1327 SOUTH BAXTER AVENUE
TYLER, TX 75701
GOLDEN RAFFLE TICKET
Winner Chooses Their Destination!
COSTA RICA
• 5 nights for 2 adults
• Choose your location: Beach or rainforest
KENTUCKY BOURBON EXPERIENCE
• 3 nights for 2 adults in Lexington, KY
• Guided tour featuring 5 local distillery stops
• Dinner at Jeff Ruby Steakhouse
TUSCANY
• 6 nights for 2 adults at a Private apartment in Cortona, Italy
• Dinner show & wine for 2
• Wine education and local wine tasting with 4 varieties of local wine
NASHVILLE OPRY GETAWAY
• 3 nights for 2 adults –(Hotel options include: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville, Hutton, Graduate Nashville, Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, and the Kimpton Aertson)
- 2 tickets to the Grand Ole Opry

