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ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are not included in the HERS Wellesley Institute tuition. Participants are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing accommodations. As the Institute is being held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Natick, MA on Thursdays and Saturdays, we have reserved a block of rooms at the hotel at a group rate. We encourage you to make reservations for all sessions at once. The block will be released 2 weeks before each session begins and rooms will only be available on a first come, first served, standard rack rate basis thereafter. Call 508‐655‐6100 to make your reservations and mention “Wellesley HERS”. If you choose to stay at the Marriott, complimentary transportation will be provided from the Marriott to the Wellesley College campus and back on Fridays and to Logan airport on Saturdays upon the close of the session. A link for information about the Marriott is listed below. You are not, however, required to stay at the Marriott and may make arrangements at any other hotel in the area. Transportation from other accommodations is not provided.
DRESS
In general, dress is very informal and we encourage you to be comfortable. The opening and closing events are a bit dressier. The fall weather in New England can be unpredictable, so you should plan on layers in October and November. Temperatures drop in February and snow is likely, so plan to bring a winter jacket and appropriate footwear. March is also unpredictable, snow or rain, chilly temperatures or 50s‐60s, so bring a raincoat and layers again. The Marriott has a swimming pool, hot tub, and work out area. So if you are planning to stay there and take advantage of these amenities, feel free to bring a bathing suit and gym clothes.
COMPUTERS & CELLPHONES
For those of you interested in using a laptop, wireless internet is available throughout the Marriott and in your rooms, as well as at the Wellesley College Club. Please note that there is limited access to power outlets in the public spaces. If you do not bring a laptop, there is a small business center available at the Marriott for your use. Many participants find it useful to have a computer available when working in groups and on assigned projects.
We respectfully request that you turn off or silence your cell phone during all Institute activities.
GETTING HERE
Driving to the Courtyard by Marriott
Driving to the Wellesley College Club
Flying into Logan airport, Boston, MA: ground transportation options
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