Housing
In order to provide the utmost value and flexibility for our workshop participants, housing costs have NOT been added to your workshop registration fee. Instead, participants will have the following options for securing their own accommodations while in the region:
- A limited number of dormitory-style rooms will be available for rent at Chadron State College during the Workshop and Festival. Costs are approximately $13 per person, per night, double occupancy, and $17.50 per person, per night, for a private room.
- A list of hotels in the region is provided below. Several of these will be partnering with us to provide a discount rate to our conference participants.
- Chadron State Park (approximately 9 miles South of CSC) and Fort Robinson State Park (approximately 25 miles to the South of CSC) have cabins, camping facilities and other forms of lodging as well.
Grand Westerner Motel Westerner Motel Motel 6 Economy 9 Motel America's Best Value Inn |
Best Western West Hills Inn The Olde Main Street Inn Trunk Butte Ranch House World Away Get-Away |
The Nest B&B Inn Chadron State Park Fort Robinson State Park |
Meals
Workshop participants often find that they need a relaxing break between sessions. Some may want to gather socially with other workshop members over a leisurely lunch, while others may want to grab a quick bite and work on their writing in solitude. In order to provide the most value and flexibility for your workshop experience, meals have NOT been added to your workshop registration fee.
- As part of your registration fee, snacks and refreshments WILL be provided for the Opening Ceremonies and Reception on Wednesday afternoon.
- As part of your registration fee, continental Breakfast with coffee and tea service (and other light refreshments) WILL be available each morning before the workshop sessions in the Sandoz Center Atrium. Coffee and Tea service will also be provided throughout the day for breaks during the workshop sessions.
- Tickets for the NOON banquet at the Saturday Writing Festival will be $12.
- Noontime lunches and evening dining will be on your own. A list of dining options will be provided, with several restaurants in the region providing special rates or discounts for workshop participants.