I Conventus Novae Romae in North America

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA
The first annual Conventus Novae Romae in North America will be held in America Austrorientalis SEXTILIS • VII • VIII • IX MMDCCLXII a.u.c.
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INTRODUCTION

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS



ACCOMMODATION


Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt 1 877 863 4780

http://www.holidayinn.com/h/d/sl/1/en/hotel/BNAVB/welcome?start=1
2613 West End Avenue right across the street, 1km from Centennial Park

King or two double beds per unit , each unit includes a sofa bed Rate is per room and four people can stay per room:

Advance payment Fri $134, Sat $107, otherwise it is  Fri $149 Sat $119, with breakfast it is Fri $165  Sat $135  and each guest gets a $20 breakfast coupon to eat the hotel restaurant. 
  • Has several rooms available


Complimentary Local Area Shuttle. Shuttle $12 from airport, Taxi is approx $25 (I think it may cost more) parking garage costs but you might be able to park on the street. Directions from airport: I-40 WEST TO BROADWAY EXIT, TURN LEFT & STAY RIGHT ON WEST END AVE. HOTEL IS ON THE LEFT APPROX. 2 MILES FROM I-40. I-40 EAST TO BROADWAY EXIT, TURN RIGHT & STAY TO RIGHT ON WEST END AVENUE HOTEL IS ON THE LEFT APPROX. 2 MILES FROM I-40.


Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University 1-615-321-1300 or 1-800-228-9290

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnaav-nashville-marriott-at-vanderbilt-university/
2555 West End Avenue right across the street from Centennial Park parking garage costs but you might be able to park on the street.

King or 2 Double up to 4 people per room $ 149.00/night
King or 2 double, 2 adults + 2 children per room $169/night with breakfast

Directions from airport: I-40 West to Broadway Exit 209B. Turn left on Broadway. Merge right onto West End Avenue. Hotel one mile ahead on left.

  • Has several rooms available



Loews Vanderbilt (615) 320-1700

http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Nashville-Hotel/Overview.aspx
2100 West End Ave. about a half mile from the Park

$126.75 per night for two guests includes continental breakfast 

The usual rate is $159 but you can get a deal online for $126 each nite When you book your room for two nights sign up for the “You First” promotion , which is free and you will receive a $50 food and beverage credit. Very Nice hotel, about a half mile to Centennial, walking distance for most. Well worth it. I think it has free parking. Directions from Nashville International Airport: Take I-40 West to the Broadway Exit (#209A) Take the Broadway Exit and turn left on Broadway (at traffic light) Keep right on Broadway until you reach a fork in the road Steer right at the fork onto West End Avenue and continue until you reach the hotel The hotel will be on your right just after 21st Avenue

  • Has several rooms – One of a local citizen's favorites



Hampton Inn & Suites Vanderbilt Elliston Place 1-615-320-6060 1-800-HAMPTON

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BNAUVHX 2330 Elliston Place Just two or three blocks (1 km) from Centennial Park

$169 per night king with sofabed 
$199 per night suite double beds in two-room non-smoking apartment-style suite features a fully equipped kitchen including a full-size refrigerator, cooking top, sink, microwave, cooking utensils and dishware up to four adults in room. Continental Breakfast


  • Has rooms available, Free Parking


Directions from airport: Start out going SOUTHEAST toward AIRPORT SERVICE RD. Turn LEFT. Merge onto I-40 W toward NASHVILLE/I-65/I-24. Keep LEFT to take I-40 W via EXIT 211A toward MEMPHIS. Take EXIT 209 toward CHURCH ST/CHARLOTTE AVE. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto GEORGE L DAVIS BLVD/US-70 W/TN-24 W. Turn LEFT onto CHURCH ST. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ELLISTON PL.


Courtyard By Marriott Vanderbilt -West End

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnawe-courtyard-nashville-vanderbilt-west-end/

$139 per night for two guests standard king available only
1901 West End Avenue 

Phone: 1-615-327-9900 Toll-free: 1-800-245-1959 Directions from airport: Take the Broadway Exit and turn left on Broadway (at traffic light) Keep right on Broadway until you reach a fork in the road Steer right at the fork onto West End Avenue and continue until you reach the hotel The hotel will be on your right

(Comment by local citizen: "For the price, I would stay at one of the first three")



Extended Stay America Nashville – Vanderbilt (615) 383-7490 1-800-804-3724

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/?hotelID=818
3311 West End Ave.

For 2 adults: $89.99 per night 2 double beds $84.99 per night King.  
For 4 adults: $99.99 per night 2 Double beds

From the airport (Nashville Int'l Airport), take I-40 West approximately 3 1/2 miles. Take Exit 213A (I-440 West) and travel approximately 7 miles. Take Exit 1 (US-70S/West End Ave.). Turn right onto West End Ave. and travel approximately 200 yards. Extended Stay America will be on the right.

  • Has rooms available


RESERVATION


  • A deposit of $35 per person will be required. Payment required no later than the 19th July 2009. Details of payment method to follow


ITINERARY & COSTS

Day 1 - August 7

Place Time Activities
Hotels 03.00 PM - 06.00 PM Check in throughout the day/afternoon
Blackstone Restaurant 07.00 PM - Dinner


Day 2 - August 8

Place Time Activities
Parthenon Temple 08.30 AM - 09.00 AM Meet on Steps of Parthenon Temple, Centennial Park
Parthenon Temple 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM Docent Tour at the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Admission $5.50
Centennial Park 11.00 AM - 01.00 PM Ritual, Latin reading & games
Centennial Park area eatery 01.00 PM - 03.00 PM Lunch
Nashville exploration 03.00 PM - 06.00 PM Free time to explore Nashville
Valentino’s Ristorante 06.00 PM - 10.00 PM Dinner. A Classical Presentation by esteemed Speaker and fellow Nova Roma Citizen, A. Sempronius Regulus, followed by crafts and a quiz


Day 3 - August 9

Place Time Activities
Hotels 08.00 AM - 09.00 AM Check out & breakfast
To be determined 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Roman games
Provence 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM Lunch, followed by an exploration of the Historic District, Curio Shoppes and Used Bookstores.
Belmont Mansion 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM Tour. Admission $8.00.
Belmont Mansion 02.00 PM - 03.00 PM Shopping at the manision's magnificent Gift Shop of Greco•Roman Items
Belmont Mansion 03.00 PM - Close of conventus

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