[Jewelry making - Article 00204] - Re: [Orchid] Rant about SNAG and Clasp

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Orchidland,

    I've attended many conferences all over the US and have found that
    they are invariably held at pricey hotels. (In my day job, I
    routinely make arrangements for lodging and meals for remote
    classes.) There are several considerations for the organizer -
    accessibility for travelers, adequate meeting space, availability of
    meals on site, ambiance (classy place) for the attendees, etc. It's a
    conundrum. Very difficult to meet all those considerations and still
    keep the price low. 

    However, let me share about the most reasonably priced conference
    I've attended. It was in Breckenridge, CO.... during the off, off
    season. That means week days in September, between summer tourists
    and winter skiiers. The rooms were great, the place was practically
    empty except for our group, meals were quite nice, and my little
    suite (with hot tub and kitchenette) was $79/night!! The only downer
    was accessibility for those traveling in by air. They had to rent a
    car and drive a ways into the mountains from the airport. 

    Undoubtedly there are other such summer/ski resorts that offer
    exceptional rates for those times between their high seasons. Just a
    thought for national conference organizers, whoever they may be. 

Judy in Kansas
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