The Hummingbird Experience

Join Terry VanderHeiden for a week with Hummingbirds. The workshop is from Monday May 24 - May 27 - 2027 in Arizona.

About this workshop

This workshop is all about learning to photograph hummingbirds in Southern Arizona side-by-side with professional photographers. The photography is hands-on with a limited group size to allow the experts to be accessible.

About the Location

Santa Rita Lodge, Madera Canyon, Arizona

Madera Canyon is one of the most productive hummingbird locations in the United States, and Santa Rita Lodge sits right in the middle of it. Up to 15 species pass through the canyon's feeders and riparian oak-juniper woodland over the course of a year — more variety in one place than almost anywhere else north of the border. That density is exactly what makes this workshop possible: instead of chasing birds across a landscape, we let the landscape bring the birds to us.

Why This Location

Three things make Santa Rita Lodge the right setting for a hands-on hummingbird photography workshop: consistent subjects, zero travel time, and a small enough group that everyone actually gets coached.

Species Diversity

At roughly 5,000 feet elevation, the lodge's feeders regularly draw Broad-billed, Anna's, Black-chinned, Rufous, Broad-tailed, and Magnificent hummingbirds, with less frequent visits from Violet-crowned, Blue-throated, Calliope, and even the rare Plain-capped Starthroat. You're not photographing one species all week — you're building a portfolio across many, each with different colors, flight patterns, and light behavior to work with.

No Driving, No Hiking

Every shooting session happens a few steps from where you're staying. There's no early-morning drive to a trailhead, no gear to hike, and no lost light while everyone piles into vehicles. You wake up, walk outside, and start shooting. That extra hour of sleep and the reduced friction between “want to shoot” and “shooting” adds up across a multi-day workshop — more usable light, less fatigue, more frames.

Small-Group Format

This workshop is capped at 8 participants. At that size, we can work with you individually on camera settings, framing, and flash technique rather than lecturing to a crowd and hoping it sticks. If you get stuck mid-session, we will be close enough to walk over and fix it in real time.

The Setting

The canyon's riparian corridor — shaded by oak and juniper, fed by a year-round creek — is what concentrates so many species around the lodge's feeder stations in the first place. It's also simply a pleasant place to spend several days: cooler than the surrounding desert, quiet, and easy on the legs. Standing and light walking is all the location asks of you; there's no strenuous terrain involved in the shooting itself.

What This Means for You

●      More time behind the camera, less time in transit

●      A wider range of species to photograph and edit than a single-location shoot typically offers

●      Individual instruction, not group lecture — capped at 8 participants

●      A comfortable base camp: shoot, review images, rest, repeat, all in one place

What You Will Learn

Camera Fundamentals for Hummingbirds

Understanding hummingbird behavior and how to use it to your advantage. The proper camera settings for sharp images — what shutter speed to use, and the best aperture and ISO choices for these fast, tiny subjects.

Lighting Techniques

How to use natural light reflectors to shape and soften available light. How to use electronic flash to stop those tiny wing beats completely — and, just as importantly, how to use flash to show the wings in motion when that's the look you want. How to work with multiple flash units to gain complete control over the lighting in your images.

Building the Scene

How to use artificial backgrounds and flowers to enhance your compositions and create images that stand apart from a typical feeder shot.

Composition

Key rules of composition and how to apply them to hummingbird photography — the kind of framing and design choices that take your images from a good record shot to a stunning one.

Post-Processing

The post-processing techniques of Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop, focused on improving color, tone, and sharpness so your final images match the quality of what you captured in the field.

Other subjects to photograph

While we will be at this location primarily for the hummingbirds, there are many other species of birds and mammals that might be seen and possibly photographed:

·       Acorn Woodpecker

·       Arizona Woodpecker

·       Bell's vireo

·       Black hawk

·       Black-headed grosbeak

·       Bridled Titmouse

·       Elf Owl

·       Gambel's Quail

·       Gould's Turkey

·       Mexican Jay

·       Mexican whip-poor-will

·       Painted redstart

·       Pygmy owl

·       Sulfur-bellied flycatchers

·       Summer and hepatic tanagers

·       Whiskered screech owl

·       Zone-tailed hawk

Mammals often sighted here:

·       Arizona Gray squirrel

·       Black bear

·       Coatimundi

·       Whitetail deer

·       Raccoon

·       Rock squirrel

Workshop Schedule

Day 1

3:30 pm to Sunset

We will jump right into hummingbird photography as we start our first session. We will begin with introductions and workshop housekeeping, then get our equipment ready to shoot. We will go over simple settings and a little about hummingbird behavior. Stations will be set up (one photographer per station), and we will be on our way shooting hummingbirds as the light allows.

Day 2

6:30 am to 11:00 am

The early morning is one of the best times to get glass on these hummingbirds. We are in a canyon, so the light will rise over the hilltops to illuminate the birds. The hummingbirds are usually very active, so we should have plenty of subjects to capture. This morning we will have an introduction to flash photography. We will learn how to make captures where we can freeze the wings and use background elements to improve our images.

11:00 am to 2:30 pm

During the mid-day light, the birds aren't nearly as active, so we'll take this time to break for lunch and rest up for the evening shoot. Instructors will be on site to answer questions if you'd like to keep shooting. You'll also have time to head into town for a meal or back to your cabin to download images. There is also an area where other birds visit the feeders — a good time to work on your skills just a short walk from your cabin.

3:30 pm to Sunset

Using the skills we've already learned, we will continue our instruction on using flash to capture these entertaining subjects. We will rotate stations to make sure everyone gets to use all the different setups.

Day 3

6:30 am to 11:00 am

Today we'll take our skills to a new level. Flash photography is a fun activity for photographing hummingbirds, and now we'll advance to combining available light and flash — the best of both worlds. We'll use natural light to get realistic results, but this time we'll add flash to augment the light and bring out the color of the birds — not to stop the wings, but to add a burst of color to the hummingbird's feathers. These are the ultimate shots.

11:00 am to 1:30 pm

We'll take a shortened break for lunch. Take a walk on the nearby trails on your own and rest up for the next part of the day.

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

We will gather as a group to work on post-processing of our images, covering Lightroom Classic as well as a bit of Photoshop and other programs to get the most out of the images we're creating. This is an opportunity to submit raw images for Terry to work on at this event.

3:30 pm to Sunset

During this session, we will work on all aspects of hummingbird photography using available light, bounce light, full flash setups, and available light combined with electronic flash.

Day 4

6:30 am to 10:00 am

This will be our final session, working with all the different lighting setups to really refine our skills at hummingbird photography. By now you will have gained experience photographing with available light and electronic flash, both as a primary light source and as a color enhancer for your hummingbird images. The goal is for you to take home these skills to use in future photography sessions with hummingbirds and other subjects.

The workshop is over at 10:00 am sharp. You must check out of your rooms by 11:00 am.

Ongoing Learning

You will have exclusive access to online tutorials on post-processing your hummingbird images, available later, after you return from the workshop.

Packages

Private Room (1 Registrant)

This option reserves a private room with a queen or king bed for one workshop registrant. You're welcome to bring a non-participating guest (spouse, friend, etc.) at no additional cost.

Prefer to room with another registrant instead? Choose the shared room option and register both guests under that listing.

Please note: non-participating guests won't have access to our equipment, shooting stations, or processing seminars but they're more than welcome to join us for any social events.

Price: $4,595 (per attendee)
Deposit: $1,000

Shared Room (2 Workshop Registrants)

This option lets you and a spouse or friend register together and share one room with two beds — both of you attending the workshop at a discounted rate.

How it works: As the buyer, you'll register both participants and pay the initial deposit for both workshop fees upfront. Your co-registrant can reimburse you directly, or use the "Contribution" payment option in our registration system to pay their portion later.

You'll sign a waiver at the end of your registration. Your co-registrant will receive their own waiver by email to sign separately — so be sure to provide their accurate email address when registering.

Price: $4,190 (per attendee)
Deposit: $1,000 (per person)

Physical Fitness Level

This workshop is appropriate for participants in good general health who can take part in half- and full-day events.

Getting to the Shooting Site

You'll transport your own gear from your cabin to the shooting site — a short, easy walk. Expect some gentle inclines and declines on both paved and unpaved surfaces, lasting 5 to 15 minutes at a stretch.

During Shooting Sessions

Sessions involve standing or sitting for extended periods, up to three hours at a time. Chairs are provided for anyone who needs to sit.

Elevation and Climate

The workshop takes place at approximately 5,000 feet elevation. Temperatures typically range from 60 to 90 degrees.

Gear and Luggage

You'll need to be able to transport your own gear and luggage to and from your cabin, and to and from your vehicle.

What’s included?

Three Nights of Comfort
Enjoy three nights' lodging at the Santa Rita Lodge — your home base for an unforgettable photography adventure.

Pre-Workshop One-On-One Zoom Meeting
Each participant will get a One-On-One zoom meeting with Terry VanderHeiden to go over equipment and techniques in advance of the workshop.

Two Expert Instructors, All Yours
You'll have the undivided attention of two dedicated instructors, committed to helping you grow as a photographer every step of the way.

Specialty Equipment Included — No Extra Gear Needed
Skip the shopping list! We provide all the flashes and specialty equipment you need to master jaw-dropping hummingbird photography.

Instruction That Doesn't Stop
Access to exclusive how-to videos for post processing your images when you return.

What's Not Included

Getting There
Transportation isn't included, so plan on a rental car or personal vehicle — there's no shuttle service to and from the lodge.

Fuel for Your Adventure
Meals aren't provided due to Arizona regulations and local logistics, but you won't likely go hungry — every room features a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, so you can cook up your own fuel between shoots.

See terms and conditions here

 Terms and Conditions for the Hummingbird Experience

Terms and Conditions for Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light, On-Site Events, Tours and Workshops

We are pleased you’ve decided to join Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light for one of our fun and informative photography workshops and/or tours (the “Workshop”). You’ll find specific details about what to expect from your chosen workshop in the course description section of our website.

To participate in the Workshop, you’ll need to carefully review and accept the terms set forth within the following Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release before being able to register and reserve your place.

Section 1:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Workshop, I agree on behalf of myself and my spouse, if any, and our heirs, successors, and assigns:

I acknowledge and agree that my purely voluntary participation in the Hummingbird Experience Workshop and all activities associated with the Workshop present certain risks, whether the Workshop is conducted indoors, outdoors or a combination of both. Risks and dangers exist while traveling in the United States, foreign countries, and wilderness areas in any country or territory that include the possibility of property damage, bodily injury and death. There is a possibility of accident or illness occurring, including but not limited to COVID-19, without access to immediate or timely medical treatment or facilities. There is a risk of tropical or communicable diseases, food-related illnesses, the potential for personal injury and property damage or delay by forces of nature, wildlife, quarantine, political instability, terrorism, labor strikes, government restrictions or regulations change, thefts, pilferage and accidents during travel while on foot or by aircraft, train, automobile, van, bus, boat, ship or other conveyance. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of this trip or tour.

Section 2:

I further understand and acknowledge that these risks cannot be fully described, anticipated or eliminated. By registering to attend and participate in any Workshop, I understand and acknowledge that I am in a physical and mental health condition in which I am able to participate in the Workshop without endangering myself or other Workshop participants. I acknowledge that it is my sole responsibility to decline, decrease, or cease participation in the event of illness, injury or other medical condition. I understand that Terry VanderHeiden may reduce or stop my participation, in its sole discretion, in the best interest of safety or to aid in the well-being of other participants. Terry VanderHeiden may require further assessment and medical clearance from a physician prior to participation in the Program.

Section 3:

I further understand and acknowledge that the Workshop is not purporting to have the skill or expertise to handle any risks that may occur during the Workshop or traveling to and from the Workshop and that there may not be any access to prompt medical care or attention. I understand that medical care facilities may not be immediately available, and I accept the increased risk that may pose in the event of injury. Should any injury, accident, illness or other incident occur that requires that I be transported or otherwise evacuated from the Workshop, I understand and agree that I will bear the full costs that result from any such transportation or evacuation.

Section 4:

In consideration of, and as part payment for the right to participate in such trips, tours and/or other activities and services arranged for me by Terry VanderHeiden, its members, employees, agents, contractors, and associates, I have and do hereby assume all risks and accept personal and financial responsibility for all damages for personal injury, partial or permanent disability, property damage, or death, to the fullest extent allowed by the law, and hereby release Terry VanderHeiden, its employees, members, agents, contractors, and associates, and will hold them harmless from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, debts, claims, and demands of every kind and nature, howsoever caused, against Terry VanderHeiden which I now have or which may arise of or in connection with any of my trips or tours and participation in any activities arranged for me by Terry VanderHeiden, its employees, agents, contractors, and associates. This waiver and release is intended to release Terry VanderHeiden from negligence to the fullest extent permitted by law. I agree that I, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, guardians, and estate will not make a claim against, sue, attach the property of, or prosecute Terry VanderHeiden for any personal injury or property damage resulting from negligence or other acts, how so ever caused as a result of my participation in a Workshop. I therefore covenant and agree not to initiate a lawsuit against Terry VanderHeiden.

Section 5:

Third-Party Providers.

I acknowledge that certain transportation services, guide services, accommodations, vehicle hire firms, outfitters, or other service providers used by Terry VanderHeiden in the course of our workshops and expeditions require clients agree to standard operating terms which limit their liability. When such services not owned or affiliated with Terry VanderHeiden are used as part of a Hummingbird Experience Workshop or expedition travel package, I am bound by that service provider’s standard terms and conditions with respect to my legal relationship to the owners and operators of the service, their agents and the service provider’s staff.
I acknowledge that Terry VanderHeiden does not maintain control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, and I release Terry VanderHeiden so that he cannot be held liable for, among other things, any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, irregularity of (1) wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated, or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongdoing, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party. This includes cancellations of transportation, including flights, and hotels.

Section 6:

Medical Insurance.

I acknowledge that Terry VanderHeiden does not provide any medical and/or liability insurance for participants of the Workshop, and that participants are responsible for arranging their own coverage of medical care and emergency evacuation insurance while traveling as part of a Terry VanderHeiden program.

By registering for a Terry VanderHeiden Workshop, I warrant that I have confirmed that I have coverage for the costs of any treatments deemed medically necessary during my travel, including emergency evacuation if required, or that I will arrange for supplementary coverage prior to the start date of the workshop or expedition for which I am enrolled. Under no circumstances will Terry VanderHeiden or our insurers be responsible for the cost of medical treatment, emergency evacuation, or other complications due to medical emergency.

In the event that I am incapacitated and unable to make decisions regarding my own medical care during a Hummingbird Experience Workshop or expedition, I authorize Terry VanderHeiden staff and contractors to seek medical attention on my behalf and to reach the emergency contact provided by me.

Section 7a:

Refund Policy.

Due to the nature of the business in which many paid costs are immediately sent to third-parties in order to obtain items and services necessary for the Workshop, Terry VanderHeiden has a strict no-refund policy. I understand that Terry VanderHeiden has a no-refund policy and that Terry VanderHeiden reserves the right to cancel or change any Workshop or Workshop activities without prior notice, and reserves the right to cancel the registration of any participant, including myself. I understand that the date of my workshop may need to be changed based on a multitude of factors, such as natural conditions, weather patterns, government relations, travel restrictions, and more.

I acknowledge that no refund will be given if the date of the workshop changes. I further understand that there are no refunds for Workshops and Workshop activities that are changed, such as group leaders and assistants. Additionally, because Workshops may be cancelled or the dates of Workshops may be changed, I agree to not hold Terry VanderHeiden responsible for any purchases I make, including but not limited to purchases such as for travel, flight, rental cars, and hotels, based on the timeline of my Workshop. I understand that Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for any event and that it is my responsibility to purchase sufficient travel insurance for this event. I understand that if I do not purchase travel insurance, I assume all risks.

Section 7b:

Non-payment, cancelations and reselling your reservation:

Non-payment of installments: I understand that if I do not make my deposit and scheduled installment payments by each due date, this could result in the permanent cancelation of my reservation. I understand I am responsible for providing a current and valid credit card for these transactions and that if a transaction is declined or not completed for any reason, I am responsible for providing Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light an alternate means of payment within 10 days of the payment due date or my reservation may be canceled. If canceled, I understand my deposit and any additional funds paid are non-refundable and my reservation may be resold per the terms below.

Cancellation: Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light understands that unexpected situations arise. These may result in your inability to join us on any or all portions of the event and thus necessitate the cancelation of your reservation. We will definitely miss you and realize this is likely a difficult decision for you. You may choose among these options:

1. Protect your investment of this event by purchasing travel insurance and completing a claim.

2. You may choose to self-insure your reservation (i.e., absorb any financial loss) and NOT purchase travel insurance for this event. You understand there is no refund provided.

3. In lieu of submitting a claim to your travel insurance, you may request that Terry VanderHeiden attempts to resell your reservation for the specified event. Terry VanderHeiden will market the seat to the waitlist for this event in hopes of obtaining a buyer. You realize there are no guarantees that your reservation (and any add-on options, items, excursions, services, etc.) will be resold and that you may or may not receive any full or partial refund of what you have paid to date. You give Terry VanderHeiden permission to negotiate the resale of your reservation on your behalf.

You understand you cannot choose this option while also submitting a claim to your travel insurance for this event as this may constitute insurance fraud. Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light. will attempt to resell your seat whenever it is realistically feasible to do so. You understand that a full price may not always be possible due to various circumstances, including, but not limited to, proximity of the cancellation notification date to the event start date, current economics, demand, time constraints for Terry VanderHeiden to effectively re-market your cancelled reservation, unrecoverable charges incurred as a result of your cancellation, and more. These and other circumstances may dictate the possibility and price at which your seat can be re-sold using reasonable efforts. If the seat is re-sold, you will receive a refund of your total payments made to Terry VanderHeiden for the event specified above, to date, based upon the negotiated selling price and completed transaction* with the new buyer, minus any fees** and minus any unrecoverable losses as the result of the cancellation.

* A completed transaction means the qualified buyer in the resale has been extended the opportunity to register, has agreed to all terms, and has paid all fees negotiated by Terry VanderHeiden in full. If the seat cannot be re-sold via reasonable efforts, no refund will be provided.

** Fees: Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light will deduct a US$350 fee plus a 4% merchant fee incurred if you paid by credit card, per reservation to cover expenses (software fees, labor, etc.) incurred in the process of obtaining a buyer and negotiating the sale. In very rare circumstances, US $350 may not cover all costs incurred to resell your seat. In those cases, Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light reserves the right to increase this fee on a per-case basis and/or deduct any other non-recoverable losses we may incur as the result of your cancelation. You will be notified of the amount if an increase is necessary and the reason for the increase.

4. You may choose to transfer your registration to a friend. You understand there is a 4% merchant fee if you paid by credit card, plus an administration fee of US $250 to do so plus any unrecoverable losses as the result of your transfer (Example: Hotel reservations or airline tickets with your name on them that cannot be transferred) and no refund will be issued. Any funds you have paid toward this event will be allocated toward the person you provide to us to which the transfer will take place, so long as he/she meets all requirements for participating. He/she becomes responsible for paying any balance due and accepting all terms and conditions. Terry VanderHeiden is not responsible for any direct or indirect expenses or losses either party incurs as a result of the transfer of your reservation.

If we cannot resell your reservation for any reason, or you do not provide us with a friend to which we can transfer the reservation, all funds paid remain non-refundable.

Section 8:

Copyright and Authorization of Use.

Terry VanderHeiden has the exclusive copyright of any materials provided during any workshop and may not be used or reproduced without the express, written authorization of Terry VanderHeiden.
In addition, I grant Terry VanderHeiden and any related entities the unlimited, absolute, and irrevocable right to publish, use, reuse, republish, and/or reproduce videos or photographs or likenesses of me and my voice and to publish my name for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to, the internal or external promotional and informational activities of Terry VanderHeiden, in any and all media including, without limitation, cable and broadcast television, print media, and the Internet or social media, and for exhibition, distribution, promotion, advertising, sale, press conferences, meetings, hearings, training videos, educational conferences and in brochures and other print media. This permission extends to all languages, media, formats and markets now known or hereafter devised. I also agree to allow my work and/or photograph to be published on Terry VanderHeiden’s web site/Intranet Web pages, publications and YouTube Channels.

I further grant Terry VanderHeiden the unlimited, absolute, and irrevocable right to copyright any photographs/images or videos taken of me or where I am included in a group and any publications, internal or external that use my photograph/image, likeness, or voice. I understand I retain all rights to the images I capture during the event unless I provide them to Terry VanderHeiden for use under separate agreed-upon terms.

I further understand that I will not receive or claim any compensation. I understand and agree that my participation in any publication, video, website, social media, etc. produced by Terry VanderHeiden confers upon me no right of ownership. I hereby unconditionally and forever release Terry VanderHeiden, its employees, officers, directors, agents, licensees, and assigns from any demands, claims, or liability whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of photographs or videos of me or use of my likeness. This consent and release shall also inure to the benefit of legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of Terry VanderHeiden, as well as to the person(s) by whom photographs are taken, printed, or published. This permission shall continue forever.

Section 9:

Behavior & Conduct Agreement: Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light

I agree that I will comply with Terry VanderHeiden’s rules, standards, and instructions. I agree that Terry VanderHeiden has the right, in his sole discretion, to enforce the standards of conduct described above, and that it may impose sanctions, up to an including expulsion from the Workshop, for violating these standards or for any behavior detrimental to or incompatible with Terry VanderHeiden’s Workshops. I understand that Terry VanderHeiden, Image Light has the right to make changes to the format and administration of the rules, standards, and instructions and that no refund will be provided if removed from a Workshop.

Section 10:

Indemnity.

To the extent permitted by law, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Terry VanderHeiden on from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my actions or any failure of any equipment I use, or while I am engaged in any activity, including physical activities, with Terry VanderHeiden, including any litigation, expenses, attorneys’ fees, lawsuits, liability, damage, or cost which may occur as a result of any such claims. Should Terry VanderHeiden be required to incur attorneys’ fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from all such fees and costs.

Section 11.

Construction.

This document shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this document.

This document shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Arizona or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Arizona. In the event a dispute shall arise between the parties to this Agreement, any action or proceeding concerning this Agreement shall be commenced in Maricopa County, Arizona, and the parties irrevocably consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in Maricopa County, Arizona. The parties agree that if any party resorts to legal action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the losing party shall be liable for reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the other party.

Registration.

After registering, I agree that I will review and complete an Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release, which is in substantially similar form to this Agreement.

Severability.

 If any of the above clauses are deemed by a competent court of law to be invalid, the other enforceable provisions shall be considered to be severable, and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement.

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to my voluntary participation in a Terry VanderHeiden Workshop, and it cannot be changed or modified, except in writing. I acknowledge and represent that I am agreeing to the contents of this document based on my own judgment and no statement made by Terry VanderHeiden has in any way coerced or unduly influenced me to sign this document, and I have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel if I desired to do so.

I acknowledge that if anyone, including myself, is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in activities at or hosted by Terry VanderHeiden, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Terry VanderHeiden, on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. It is my intention to exempt and relieve Terry VanderHeiden and associated parties from liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death. I have carefully read all pages of this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am entering this agreement based on my own free will.

By registering, I hereby warrant that I am an adult, age eighteen years or older, and have read this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release in its entirety, fully understand its contents and agree to its terms. I am aware this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release releases Terry VanderHeiden from liability and contains an acknowledgment of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness. I further acknowledge that nothing in this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release constitutes a guarantee that the Workshop will occur, that specific conditions or subjects will be seen, or that specific skills will be learned.