The Train the Trainer workshop and Mentoring Circles have outgrown the current location at Dalar's facilities in Raleigh, North Carolina and so beginning in September 2008, the Train the Trainer workshop will be moving to a new location. Located in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Association for Research and Enlightenment center (the A.R.E.) is the perfect place to hold the workshop and mentoring circles.
The new location is located in a 'transition zone' which is an important geographical setting for learning and increased intuitive wisdom. Transition zones are in geographic areas of change, such as Virginia Beach is in a transition zone from land to water. Further, according to the ‘sleeping prophet’ Edgar Cayce, the golden sands of Virginia Beach are ideal for healing, and lying on them is said to promote healing.
The A.R.E. provides an excellent conference facility complete with breakout spaces both indoors and across their campus. Outdoor spaces include tables under the sun, benches in stands of bamboo, and other tranquil spots. Organic lunches and snacks will be served daily. Other highlights of the campus and surrounding area include:
- The A.R.E. Massage & Day Spa Center - This center offers a variety of health services which emphasize the power of your spirit, mind, and body in improving health. They also offer health assessments and evaluations, which can be tailored to meet your individual needs.
- The A.R.E. Bookstore - The bookstore offers a wide variety of books and gifts.
- Labryinth and Meditation Gardens at A.R.E.
- Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach is world renowned for its golden sands, incredible dining, and exciting night life. Explore for an evening or take an extra few days at the beginning or end of the event for your own personal relaxation.
- City of Norfolk - Less than 15 miles away is historic Norfolk, VA, one of the USA's oldest cities and largest sea ports. Explore for an evening or take an extra few days at the beginning or end of the event for your own personal relaxation.
- First Landing State Park - Virginia's most visited state park, First Landing offers boating, swimming, Nature and History Programs, hiking, biking, picnicking, a boat launch, cabins, 19 miles of trails on 2,888 acres, a replica Indian village along Cape Henry Trail, and Native American exhibits in the trail center.
Accommodations
Affordable and convenient accommodations are available at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The Wyndham is a 10 minute walk from the A.R.E. and is nestled in the quiet, secluded residential oceanfront area of Virginia Beach, only moments away from the boardwalk, shopping, museums, golf and tennis.
The hotel features 243 appointed guest rooms and suites with private balconies or patios opening to refreshing sea breezes. Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hair dryer, complimentary wireless internet, and a private walk out balcony or patio. The year round atrium offers an indoor/outdoor heated pool with whirlpool. Full fitness facilities are available, including weight room. All parking is on-site and complimentary. Contact the hotel at 1-757-428-7025 for more information and reservations.
Alternate accommodations are also available at First Landing State Park. First Landing is approximately 5 miles from the A.R.E. and offers both cabins and camping facilities. All cabins have kitchens and bathrooms with a shower. Cabin furnishings and equipment include rustic furniture, microwave, refrigerator, oven, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, kitchen towels and glassware. Bath towels and bedroom linens, including mattress covers, pillows, blankets, sheets and pillow cases, also are included. Visit the website or call 1-800-933-PARK (7275) for more information and reservations.
Please contact Rachel Assuncao if you wish to share a room with another participant in order to reduce your accommodation costs. We will do our best to match you up with someone else who is also seeking shared accommodations. Both accommodations recommendations offer cooking facilities in-room so that food could be self-prepared to also reduce accommodation costs.
Transportation
There are two airports within a one hour drive of the workshop location.
- Norfolk International - This international airport is 20 miles away in Norfolk, Virginia and is serviced by American Airlines, Delta, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Express and US Airways. The Wyndham Hotel may be able to provide shuttle service to and from the hotel from this airport. Please inquire with the hotel when making your hotel reservations.
- Newport News/Williamsburg Airport - This airport is 45 miles away in Newport News, Virginia and is serviced by AirTran Airways, Delta, and US Airways Express.
For guests participating in the Advanced Skill Development Workshop Series in Raleigh September 5-19, Dalar International can provide transportation to the Virginia Beach location for the Train the Trainer and Mentoring Circles and return you to Raleigh after the events are over.
