Details Regarding Location, Dates, and More
Brandt Country Manor: Where It Happens
Located in the rural town of Greenfield in western Massachusetts, the Brandt House is a 16-room New England estate located on the crest of a hill in a quiet neighborhood of stately Victorian homes boasting views of the Berkshire Mountains and set amidst three and one-half acres of lawns surrounded by gardens.
This elegant manor has beautiful, original woodwork and personally selected furnishings and decor, spacious and sunny sitting areas, and fireplaces in the living room, library and many bedrooms.
Meals are served in the light-filled dining room with dinner out on the town one night.
Please note that we will make all reservations and arrangements for conference participants. Directions and other details will be sent to all registrants along with the pre-conference materials.
When
Plan to arrive on Friday, November 14, between 4 and 6. Dinner is at 7 pm, introductions and preparation for the next day take place. The conference will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 15 and last till 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 17.
How to Apply
Before you apply, please go to our Participants page to make certain this conference is right for you. Once you understand the nature and goals of the conference, you will find an application form here.
Conference Fee
Following successful application, the registration fee is $1295. This includes:
All conference fees, workshop tuition, and materials.
Lodging for three nights.
Breakfast, lunch snacks and beverages on all days, and two dinners* (contact us regarding any special needs).
*We will have one dinner out at a local restaurant
Location/Directions/Transportation
The Brandt House is located on 29 Highland Avenue in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
The best place to arrive for flight transportation is Hartford's Bradley International Airport. That airport is about an hour away. There is a shuttle service straight from the airport to the Brandt House. It is called Valley Transporter and is in Amherst, MA. (413) 253-1350. You must make arrangements directly with them for the pick up at either plane, train or bus station, and please do so several days in advance. Make sure and send us your ETA. And don't forget to arrange for a return shuttle on the final day of the conference, preferably 2 PM or later.
Trains arrive at both Springfield and Amherst. See the Amtrak web site for schedules and rates. If you don't want to take a train, there are also buses directly to Greenfield from some places. See the Greyhound Bus website for details.
NOTE: From NYC it takes about 5 hours by bus to Greenfield.
More information found here.
And Finally
If you want more information on the nature of the conference, or not sure if it will work for you, please use our links above.
If you need to contact us click here.
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