IACC 2011 Pre-Conference Study TourMarch 20 – 22, 2011
Washington, DC – Leesburg, Virginia
 Whether you take advantage of the Three-Day Tour or the One–Day Mini-tour you’ll experience a range of facilities from high-tech to high touch; from city center to country quiet; from lavish to down-home. You’ll get a comprehensive, insider’s tour of both residential and day centers and go behind closed doors to areas like the kitchen and back-of-the-house which guests never see. Take all the photos you want!
Sure, all IACC members adhere to the same stringent standards of the Universal Criteria—but they come in all shapes and sizes and they offer an array of options in terms of budget and amenities.
Seeing and experiencing the very best of regional IACC conference centers is just the beginning. Add in wine tasting… fine dining… networking with peers… and immersion in the rich history of a nation… and you’ll see that we’ve built two unique and affordable packages, either of which you can easily combine with the Annual Conference with just one registration and one airfare.
Drink deeply with the full, Three-Day Tour. Nibble around the edges with the One-Day Mini-tour. Whichever tour you choose, you’ll take home valuable tips, great ideas and priceless memories. Register today!
STUDY TOUR REGISTRATION FEE
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Three-Day Tour
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US $1250 first attendee
US $1125 additional attendee, same property.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011 -- Beginning of Three-Day Tour
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Arrival
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Dulles, Virginia USA
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4:00 p.m.
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Airlie Conference Center
Warrenton, Virginia
Tour, Dinner and Overnight
 Airlie Center is a leading conference destination in the United States. Founded in 1960 as an “Island of Thought,” Airlie combines 50 years of leadership in conference and event planning with diversified meeting facilities, a secluded 1,200 acre campus, and an ongoing commitment to sustainable and green initiatives.
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Monday, March 21, 2011
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Presentation by Kristin Kurie Wilderman at Airlie
"How to Market Your Green Center to Customers"
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Depart by bus to Mason Inn
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| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Mason Inn Conference Center
Fairfax, Virginia
Tour & Lunch
 Nestled among a natural wooded setting on the southside of George Mason University campus is The Mason Inn. This Fairfax, Virginia hotel is designed to be a first-class venue hosting world-class conferences with an environment conducive to academic and business interactions.
The Mason Inn less than a year old, embodies the ideas of George Mason, the man, while incorporating the Patriot image and mission. From an initial welcome in the handsomely appointed lobby to a much-needed break in the comfortably sophisticated Mason Lounge, each guest is greeted with impeccable service. The facility is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified at the Silver Level.
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| 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
Winery Tours
 What could be more memorable than spending the afternoon visiting spectacular wineries in DC’s Wine Country in historic Loudoun County and pairing it with a great meal at Tuscarora Mill? Combine the freshest products from local farmers with inspired culinary craft and impeccable service, Tuscarora Mill will create a dining experience that you’ll remember for many years to come. Bon Appétit!
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne, Virginia
Overnight
 
Lansdowne Resort – it’s all about perfect pairings! Here in the scenic Potomac River Valley, stylish guest rooms meld with country manor comfort. There's spa serenity and there's pulse-quickening play on world-class golf courses. Intimate dining for two and a lively tavern scene. Lazing by the pool and endless local attractions.
Lansdowne Resort is also the "front porch" of DC's Wine Country. So resort sophistication pairs naturally with quiet relaxation. It's hard to believe Lansdowne is just 25 miles from Washington, DC, and minutes from Dulles International Airport in quaint Loudoun County. But it's easy to see how everything comes together for a perfect retreat.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
One-day Tour Attendess Meet at Lansdowne
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Tour Lansdowne Resort
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Bus Departs for Washington, DC
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| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Tour
Kellogg Conference Center is one of the Washington D.C.-area’s most respected conference center hotels by going beyond the expected with award-winning conference facilities, gourmet catering and five-star accommodations and service. Kellogg Conference Center opened in 1995 based on the emerging new concept of barrier free communication. What better site for promoting the interchange of ideas among all people than at the historic university for the deaf and hard of hearing at Gallaudet University.
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| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
AED Conference Center
Washington, DC
Tour & Lunch
 AED was founded to develop sustainable solutions to the national and worldwide challenges resulting from illiteracy, population growth, malnutrition, poverty and disease. The Conference Center furthers AED's mission to increase and improve dialogue around critical social issues, particularly in the areas of health, education, youth development and the environment. AED is an independent, nonprofit service organization.
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Bus Departs for Washington, DC
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| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Tour DC (National Monuments, Capital, White House and More!
Washington, DC is not only the home to the federal government, but is also a vibrant city where people live, work and play. The city is known for its monuments and museums, national landmarks, cultural events, musical and theatrical entertainment and sporting events. The District of Columbia has a population of about 592,000 however, with the surrounding suburbs the metropolitan area has a population of more than 5.3 million making it the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the country. Here’s just a few of the sites you’ll see while visiting D.C.
 
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Depart for National Conference Center
Leesburg, Virginia
Host of IACC-Americas Annual Conference
Experience one of the largest and most comprehensive conference centers in the nation — The National Conference Center. Designed for conferences, meetings, planning sessions and executive education, The National Conference Center (formerly the Xerox Training Center) was purpose-built for training and professional development.
The National Conference Center, located on 110 safe, scenic acres, is a distraction-free setting for meetings in Leesburg, Virginia. Approved by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), The National Conference Center offers productive meetings and convenient accommodations in the Washington D.C. area, plus an events venue for business and special events in Loudoun County.
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STUDY TOUR REGISTRATION FEE
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Three-Day Tour
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US $1250 first attendee
US $1125 additional attendee, same property.
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Dinner at