Logistics

Schedule

The workshop will begin at 3:30 PM on Sunday, November 13th, in the Alumni Guest House Meeting Room on the Carleton College campus. Please make your travel plans so that you will be able to attend this opening session. The workshop will conclude on Tuesday, November 15th, around noon.

Travel

By Air

First Choice Shuttle Information:

The shuttle service will be aware of your scheduled arrival time and will have your cell phone number. Please proceed to the Baggage Claim area, as you will have to walk out of the airport building, DOOR 4, to meet the First Choice Shuttle car/van from the baggage claim area. They will not have any markings on their vehicle so they can come up to the curb. They will be awaiting your call! When you call, they will confirm your pickup time and the color/type of vehicle you should watch for.

The cell phone number for First Choice Shuttle is 507-339-1651 or if you prefer to use a land-line number it is 866-444-9696.

We understand how unpredictable air travel is these days, so don't be alarmed if your flight is early or delayed. Just let First Choice Shuttle know of your new arrival time, as soon as possible. They will be up in the airport area awaiting a call from you when you are ready to be picked up.

You will be taken to the Northfield Country Inn, where rooms have been reserved for you, or directly to the Alumni Guest House where the meeting is taking place. There will be a Welcome Packet awaiting you at The Country Inn. The Reception/Dinner begins at 6:00pm at the Alumni Guest House Meeting Room on Carleton College's campus. There will be a two-sided Campus map in your Welcome Packet.

By Car

If you are driving we recommend doing a Google Driving Directions search on the Northfield Country Inn located at: 300 South Highway 3, Northfield, MN, 55057.

All workshop activities will take place on the Carleton College campus. Directions to the workshop, along with a workshop schedule, will be included in a Welcome Packet awaiting you at The Country Inn. The Reception/Dinner begins at 6:00pm at the Alumni Guest House Meeting Room on Carleton College's campus. There will be a two-sided Campus map in your Welcome Packet. For those of you driving and planning to go directly to the Reception, there is a campus map link below.

Lodging

Room reservations have been made for everyone attending the workshop at the Northfield Country Inn. Each participant will have a private, non-smoking room, with a phone and free wireless internet access. There is also a heated indoor pool at the Country Inn. Directions to the meeting will be available at the hotel desk. It's about a five-block walk to the workshop meeting space from the hotel. Downtown Northfield is about 2-3 blocks from the hotel. We encourage participants to walk, but can provide transportation for those who prefer to ride. Please let us know when you register if you have any concerns about accommodations or mobility.

What to Expect: Maps, Weather, and Local Information

Northfield is a small town about 35 miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. November is a month of wide differences in temperatures - anywhere from the low 30s to the 50s (degrees Fahrenheit). Check the weather before you leave and pack accordingly. Note that it's about a five-block walk to the meeting space from the hotel. Downtown Northfield is about 2-3 blocks from the hotel. We encourage participants to walk but can provide transportation for those who prefer to ride.

Maps and Resources for Visitors

Check out the useful web resources linked below. You can find maps of Carleton, weather forecasts, and information about Carleton and the surrounding area.

For Further Information:

Contact Linda Goozen (lgoozen@carleton.edu)
office: 507-222-5634

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