Women's Leadership Conference
March 13 - 15, 2025 | Covington, KY

The Creation Museum shows why God´s infallible Word, rather than man´s faulty assumptions, is the place to begin if we want to make sense of our world. This 75,000-square-foot facility allows families to experience earth history as God has revealed it in the Bible. Nearly 150 exhibits feature fearsome animatronic dinosaurs, talking heroes of the faith, and professional displays that honor God´s Word. The museum also boasts a fun-filled, 200-seat special effects theater, a state-of-the-art planetarium, zoo, nature trails, and lots more. At the heart of the Creation Museum is a chronological retelling of biblical history in seven parts called the Seven C´s. Guests step back in time, beginning with Creation, and fast-forward to Christ´s return. Along the way, they see how God´s Word provides the big-picture answers for our most difficult questions, whether about science, the Bible, or our personal relationship with God.

Eagle Bend is a National Historic Registry property and the proud home of more than 50 award-winning, show-quality alpacas. As the first alpaca farm in the northern Kentucky area, Eagle Bend has also added a small flock of Cormo sheep, creating one of the finest fiber herds in the state of Kentucky. As a dedicated fiber farm, Eagle Bend provides educational opportunities for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, crocheters, hand spinners, and weavers. Visitors can explore their on-site Fiber & Gift Shoppe, which offers a range of luxurious finished goods, perfect for even the most discerning shopper. Educational tours and group visits are a frequent and welcomed part of Eagle Bend's offerings. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil country setting, surrounded by the calming presence of alpacas, while gaining insight into farming and the rewarding lifestyle it offers.

Farming has evolved significantly since Bob Maurer of Burlington first moved to his East Bend Road farm in 1950. Today, the Maurer family operates one of the top ten largest mixed hair sheep flocks in the state, with about 500 head. Bob sells his stock to a local distributor, supplying both meat markets and religious ceremonies. The 252-acre farm has been in the Maurer family for over 150 years, preserving a legacy of dedicated farming. Conservation is a priority at the Maurer farm, with practices such as rotational grazing, nutrient management, and well-maintained animal trails and walkways ensuring sustainable land use. This family-owned commercial sheep business is a standout in our state, recognized for its commitment to quality and conservation. In 2010, Bob Maurer was honored as the Small/Limited Resource Producer of the Year. Visiting the Maurer farm offers a unique opportunity to see one of the top sheep producers in Kentucky firsthand.

Since 1999, Newport Aquarium has been delighting families with the wonders of the underwater world. Visitors can experience thousands of the world's most exotic aquatic creatures, from waddling with playful penguins to meeting rare white alligators, being surrounded by sharks, and getting up close with smiling stingrays. It's a chance to immerse yourself in marine life and explore the magic of the ocean. For thrill-seekers, the Newport Aquarium offers unique adventures like the world’s first Shark Bridge, where you can walk just inches above a tank filled with sharks on a rope bridge. Don't miss the newest exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, which takes you on a journey through a long-lost sunken ship, now transformed into a vibrant reef teeming with life. This state-of-the-art facility has earned numerous accolades over the years, including being named the No. 1 aquarium in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Travel Awards from 10Best.com, the Best Rainy-Day Outing in 2006 by Cincinnati Family Magazine, and the Best Aquarium in the Midwest in the 2004 Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide.

The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of signs and sign making, proudly holding the title of the largest public museum of its kind in the United States. Spanning 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum showcases over 100 years of American sign history, highlighting the evolution of sign technologies and designs. Some signs, still in their original shipping crates, remain in pristine condition, while others display a charming, weathered patina that reflects their journey through time. One of the museum’s standout exhibits, “Signs on Main Street,” recreates a classic Main Street from Any-Town USA, complete with storefronts and shop windows filled with sign-related artifacts. Visitors can choose to take an in-person guided tour or explore at their own pace with an audio tour, immersing themselves in a rich visual history of American signage from 1870 to 1970. The museum's collection includes a fascinating variety of hand-carved wooden signs, gold leaf designs, electric light bulbs, and neon creations, each with its own unique story to tell. Many of these stories are brought to life by the museum's founder and passionate collector, Tod. Located in Cincinnati’s Camp Washington neighborhood, the American Sign Museum invites visitors to take a nostalgic journey through the vibrant history of American signage!

Founded in 1852, Findlay Market sits on land donated by the estate of General James Findlay and his wife, Jane Irwin Findlay. It is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most treasured institutions, attracting over a million visitors each year. Located just blocks from downtown in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood—an area renowned for its rich 19th-century architecture—Findlay Market is the heart of farm-fresh, locally sourced, artisanal, and specialty foods. Open year-round from Tuesday through Sunday, Findlay Market hosts more than 40 indoor merchants offering a diverse range of products, including meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, and ethnic foods. As the region’s premier destination for local food and artisan products, Findlay Market is not only a dynamic public gathering space but also a vital community asset, preserving the spirit and culture of Cincinnati.