conference reflections

[Tamar Pelleg]

Echoing Ann Hale's comment  regarding the less commercial (more nature
surrounded) space, I'd like to recommend  the committee a lovely retreat
center in CT:

www.isabellafreedman.org

What a treat to be embraced by the beauty of nature during this time.(  and
I'm sure there are other places of same nature.)


This  was  the first time I attended the conference and it was a delightful
experience,
I felt very welcomed as a new participant.

Blessings,
Tamar Pelleg.




On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 7:18 PM, Ann Hale <annehale at swva.net> wrote:

>  I liked the experience of the recent St. Louis conference...especially
> the opportunities to connect. One of the really strong reasons I attend is
> to have time with colleagues I have grown to appreciate over the
> years...hanging out, connecting and updating , and just  smiling into each
> others eyes. I got to go to a great workshop on writing and a collaborative
> process with other writers and a terrific workshop related to self care.
> What a fit for where I was in the moment!
>
>  Celebrating achievements is high on my list so the Awards dinner or event
> is a must see, and this year the tributes were exceptional and elevating.
> Next year I understand that the Awards dinner, if it is a dinner, will be
> included in the package price.
>
> Every hotel that contracts with a conference group requires a certain
> amount of food service events (a monetary figure), and the organization can
> identify what those specific breakdowns will be when finalizing their
> contract.  The is common practice for hoteliers across the globe.  The
> organizations can specify dietary concerns which need to be met. They are
> used to this and offer far more options that you would imagine.
>
> At the Ritz, my room costs were shared with others: When two to a room it
> was 82.50, when there were three of us it was around $60. and when there
> were five of us  in the room is was $30.50...so reasonable, and doable, with
> two queen beds and a rollaway.  The pool has full service showers,
> hairdryers, etc so we always had an option when the bathroom got busy.  *It
> is harder and more expensive for people who are attending on their own and
> haven't gotten the connection to get a roommate. We could do better at
> helping people share spaces.  I would love another venue which is laid back
> and less commercial in its orientation, like a ranch or retreat center.*
> **
> Thanks o this years committee for a job very well done. Ann Hale
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-- 
Tamar Pelleg MA, Hebrew Instructor
School of Languages,Literature&cultures
University of Maryland College Park, MD
Jimmenez hall 4225

Bibliodrama facilitator
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