Absolutely—in fact, we encourage it! Many aspects of the Biennial Session are open to all members, their friends and family, and members of other branches of our Masonic family.

Aside from the fact that this is our first in-person Biennial session since 2019, this is an opportunity to mingle with Scottish Rite Leaders and Freemasons from around the world. It is also a chance to catch up with old friends, make new friends, learn more about our great fraternity and to see the newest exhibits and displays at the amazing House of the Temple.

After completing your online registration, the web page will display a link to the host hotel’s Scottish Rite reservation page, where you can reserve your room at the reduced event rate. You may also call the hotel to book a reservation using the phone number and SR code provided along with the hotel link. **Please note that you are responsible for booking your own hotel room and contacting the hotel if you need to modify or cancel your reservation. **

This depends on your type of room, and of course the duration of your stay. Complete hotel rate information is found at this link:

https://book.passkey.com/gt/219088026?gtid=1b0364e6c914363a35b8a9095bf571b2.

Unfortunately, no, you are responsible for finding your own ground transportation. Please research available options before your arrival. You might want to consider connecting with other attendees arriving at the same time to share the cost of taxis, shuttles, or app-based ride services.

Online registration for the Biennial Session began on May 1, 2023.

While this method is preferred, if, for whatever reason, you are unable to register online, please call or text 202–770–1530. Also, you may email [email protected].

Please call or text 202–770–1530. Also, you may email [email protected].

Yes, but, if possible, please try to register online in advance, so we can be better prepared. If you need to register onsite, we can accommodate major credit cards and checks. Please do not bring cash.

Your specific registration fees depend on which events you choose to attend, and whether you are bringing a guest. Your total will be displayed on the registration form prior to purchase.

$375 Registration Fee Includes:

• Admission to Welcome Reception on 8/20
• Admission to Albert Pike Memorial Service on 8/20
• Admission to the Public Session on 8/21
• Admission to the Monday Session Luncheon on 8/21
• 1 Ticket to the Tuesday Honors Banquet

$300 Spouse Registration Fee Includes:

• Admission to Welcome Reception on 8/20
• Admission to Albert Pike Memorial Service on 8/20
• Admission to the Public Session on 8/21
• Admission to the Monday Session Luncheon on 8/21
• 1 Ticket to the Tuesday Honors Banquet
• 1 Ticket to the Tuesday Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show

We accept all major credit cards, ACH and wire transfer. We cannot accept cash for registration.

The 2023 Scottish Rite Biennial Session cancellation and refund policy is as follows: 15% cancellation fee until 8/1, cancellations after 8/1 cannot be refunded. Please note that you are responsible for contacting the hotel directly to cancel your room reservation.

Possibly. Please check with your local Valley leadership to see if it offers any scholarships or reimbursements for attending the Biennial Session.

Events begin with a Welcome Reception at the St. Regis Hotel at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20. The final event is the Honors Banquet at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 22. Many attendees arrive Sunday morning and depart Wednesday morning.

Yes, all Fellows, both current and past, are invited to attend the Fellows Reception. You will have a chance to indicate your Fellows status during registration, and you will receive an invitation to attend a Fellows Reception with Grand Commander Cole on Monday, August 21.

The Biennial Session will be live-streamed on our Scottish Rite Freemasons YouTube channel and will be visible on our homepage at www.scottishrite.org.

The Conferral of the 33rd Degree is open to 33° Masons and 33° Elects ONLY.

There are several tours and events planned throughout the Biennial Session. The House of the Temple will be closed to the public and made available for tours for registered guests (with name badge) during the session. Below is a list of planned events:

• Scottish Rite Research Society Luncheon – $50 per person Includes SRRS presentation.
• Q & A with Art de Hoyos & Brent Morris – No Charge (Masons Only) Reservations required. Monday, 8/21. 2:00 p.m.
• Tomes before Freemasonry Special Exhibit – No Charge, limited space A collection of books written before the formation of the Grand Lodge of England. These ten volumes date from the 1400s through the 1600s and were specially selected by Grand Archivist and Historian Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross. Only 150 spaces available. Reservations required. Tuesday 8/22. 3 p.m.–4 p.m.