We'll be gathering
November 12-14th at my home in Montague, Massachusetts – just 90 minutes west of Boston and 3 hours north of New York City.
Schedule wise we begin at 8:30 on Friday and go to 5:00 with dinner
following. On Saturday we begin at 8:30 and go until 6:00 with dinner
immediately after and on Sunday we begin at 9:00 and end around 12:30 on
Sunday for people who want to catch afternoon flights.
~Lodging and Travel Information~
Lodging
BED & BREAKFASTS
There are a number of moderately priced bed and breakfasts in the area. Most average around $95 a night and include breakfast. For a list of area B&Bs
click here.
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Please call the hotels directly to arrange for your accommodation during the workshop. Note: This is a tourist destination so room availability is extremely limited, so book ASAP.
Deerfield - Approximately 10 minutes from My House
Red Roof Inn, South Deerfield, Massachusetts (approximately 10 miles north off of I-91) Phone:
(413) 665-7161
Mention Room Block Code: B289Course
Northampton - Approximately 30 minutes from My House
The Hotel Northampton is the upscale hotel where the workshop is being held. The special Changing Course rate is $175 for Friday/Saturday night and $150 for Thursday night (single/double) per room per night. Call (800) 547-3529 or (413) 584-3100. Ask for the "Changing Course" discount. NOTE: There is limited availability for this discount.
The Clarion Hotel Phone: 800-582-2929
Best Western 117 Conz Street, Northampton (1 mile away) Phone: (800) 941-3066 or (413) 586-1500
Hadley - Approximately 20 minutes from My House
Holiday Inn Express 400 Russell Street, Hadley, MA Phone: (413)582-0002 or (800)315-2621
Hampton Inn Hadley, MA Phone: (800) 426-7866
Norwottuck Hadley Inn, 208 Russell St, Rt 9, Hadley, MA Phone: (877) 667-9688.
Quality Inn 237 Russell St. Rt 9, Hadley, MA Phone: (413) 584-9816
Travel
AMTRAK: If you're coming from New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, or Washington, Northampton is 20 miles from the Amtrak station in Springfield, Massachusetts or 8 miles from the Amtrak station in Amherst, Massachusetts. Note: The Springfield facility closes at 4:00 on Saturday and re-opens from 9:00-1:00 on Sunday.
Car Rental from the Amtrak Station In & Out Car Rental (less than 2 miles from Amtrak) Park Street, West Springfield, MA, (413) 783-9183 will pick you up and drop you off at the train station. Be sure to call them to make sure they are available at the time you arrive.
AIRFARE
The closest airport to Northampton is Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT (airport code BDL). Hartford is a full service international airport that also offers some discount airlines (such as Southwest Airlines). You may want to use one of the following discount travel websites to find the most reasonable airfare:
Other airport options include Providence, RI (106 miles south) and Manchester, NH airport (143 miles northeast).
Airport Transportation Services
This listing of area taxi and transportation
services does not imply an endorsement by Changing Course of any of these
businesses.
Affordable Airport Car
Service, (413) 739-7293
Exclusive Car Service,
(413) 534-3505 or (877) 695-4665
GottaGo Taxi, (413)
461-3070
Michael's Limousine
Services, (413) 583-6392 or (800) 533-8470
Reliable Limo Service, (413) 315-9919
Seemo Shuttle, (413)
586-1120 or (800) 908-2829
Valley Transporter,
(413) 253-1350 or (800) 872-8752
Bradley Airport Guide to Limousine Services
RENTAL CAR
Rental Car companies servicing Hartford include:
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