The American Rose Society will hold its 2012 Fall Convention in beatiful San Ramon, California at the San Ramon Marriott, Thursday though Sunday, September 27th - 30th, 2012. ARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization and exists to promote the culture and appreciation of the rose,through education and research,to members,to local rose societies and their members,and to the public. The ARS has over 350 affiliated societies across the United States.

This convention will include informative lectures and presentations on a variety of rose related topics, wine tasting in the historic Livermore Valley, one of California's premier wine destinations, public and private garden tours, installation of ARS officers and of course the ARS National Fall Rose Show, featuring beautiful rose blooms and arrangements. We are planning a pre-convention tour to San Francisco, highlighted by dinner in North Beach and tickets to Beach Blanket Babylon! Our post conference tour features a trip to Gold Country and ends with a day in Yosemite National Park!