I want an elegant, warm design that has clean simple lines and isn't too busy. It will be placed on top of photo backgrounds related to the different locations of the event (mountains, lakes, beaches) each year.  It needs to feel attractive and upscale.  

The primary emphasis of the design are the words "The Administrators Gathering" - this will stay consistent with the logo every time. The secondary emphasis will be the location each year, which changes. In this case, "Texas Hill Country" (Texas Hill Country needs to be easily 'detachable' from the other design elements so it can be changed year to year).

I'd love to have an icon as part of the design that can be detached - actually really like the sample light blue/dark blue circular icon in the sample designs (but not essential)

The Administrators Gathering - Texas Hill Country