Where should I stay?

We recommend that participants stay on-site in the guest rooms at the Darden Executive Residence Center. The Center offers private rooms with a queen-sized bed, bath, telephone, TV and internet access, in addition to a fully-equipped exercise room. Valet laundry service is available. 

The room rate is $120 per night. For reservations, call (434) 243-5000.

To learn more about the Executive Residence Center, you can download the Center's brochure here.

What is the dress code? 

Business casual. August weather in Charlottesville is likely to be in the upper 80s to mid-90s with some humidity, but meeting rooms are often cool, so be sure to bring a jacket or sweater.

What is the best way to get to Charlottesville? 

Charlottesville is accessible via air, Amtrak and bus. Often, the most attractive travel option is to fly into Richmond International Airport (RIC) (average round-trip cost from NYC is approximately $150) and make the 75-minute drive to Charlottesville. Other airport options include Dulles International Airport (2-hour drive) and Reagan National Airport (3-hours).

The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is served by Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways with non-stop flights to and from New York/LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Washington/Dulles, Detroit and Atlanta.

 In addition, Amtrak serves Charlottesville, making travel by train an option for participants along the East Coast.

Do I need a laptop? A calculator?

You will not need a laptop, but you will need a calculator.

When and where do I check-in for the seminar?

The location and time depends upon which portion of the program you are attending:

Full session or Bank and Thrift program

Sunday, August 8

6:00 .pm. - 8:00 p.m.

Darden Gatehouse

OR

Monday, August 9

8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m.

Outside of Classroom 50

Insurance program

Wednesday, August 11

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Outside of Classroom 120

Is there required pre-reading?

Yes. Prior to the program, participants will receive materials for the program’s case studies, as well as reading for participants for who are new to the sector.

Are meals included?

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Friday for participants. For other meals, there are a variety of restaurants on the “Corner,” in the historic downtown area and along Route 29 North. Maps of these areas and lists of recommended restaurants will be available at registration.

Where can I park during the conference?

University parking passes will be issued by the Darden Gatehouse receptionist. These passes will permit those staying at the Darden Sponsors Executive Residence Center to park for the length of their stay in a lot or garage adjacent to Darden and the Center.

Conference participants not staying at the Center may pick up a daily parking permit for the garage. Both the lot and the garage are convenient to the Darden classrooms, and all parking is complimentary.

Is there a gym?

There is a small exercise facility located on the lower level of the East Wing of Sponsors Executive Residence Center. You may use this it any time without having to obtain a pass.