To register. Registration is through The Sun Center 312-280-1070.
Workshop location:
Baltimore Centre for Wellness,
3691 Park Avenue,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone 410-203-2226
Mapquest for directions
Workshop Times: Weekends: 9am-6pm, 8 or 16 CE hours, as listed on workshop description.
Weekdays: 10am-7pm, 8 or 16 CE hours, as listed on workshop description.
Parking: Free parking lot adjacent to building.
Nearest airport: Baltimore (BWI). Washington, D.C. (Dulles) International Airport is another option as is Washington, D.C. (Reagan) airport, which is in the city of Washington, D.C. and is larger and more congested.
Public Transportation: We don't have this information.
Directions: Click on address abaove. Select "Directions" Globe at top of page. Type in your address. Double click on "search".
To find the center from CourtHouse Drive, acccording to Barbara Ireland Co-director of the Center: If coming off Route 40 on Rogers Avenue (1.6 mi total from Rogers to the Centre), stay straight onto CourtHouse Drive, pass 2 apartment complexes on Right; road curves left, pass a small parking lot on right, then drive into the large parking lot on right. at the other end of the lot is the only red brick buildling, 3691 Park Avenue.
Lodging: I have not stayed in any of these places but called to gather infomation. I wrote here what the recption person told me. For additional information, ask when you call. Please let us know about your experience with your lodging choice so we may pass it on for everyone's benefit. They are listed here in geographic order, Catonsville a few miles NE, Columbia a few miles SW of venue and other locations. All were found on the web.
Southwest airlines has an option to find a hotel at a very good rate on their site, southwest.com; you must book in advance. There you'll find lots of info....
Forest Motel--Ellicott City, 410-465-2090, 3.26 mi, 10021 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD. One queen-size bed, $59.49 + tax; double + twin $62.70 includes tax; two double beds $66 includes tax. Sales tax is going up and room rates go up March 1. Rooms have TV with cable HBO.
Residence Inn by Marriott--Columbia, 410-997-7200, 2.44 mi, 4950 Beaver Run Ct, Columbia, MD. Basic studio suite, kitchenette, $199 + tax; 1 bedroom, kitchenette, $209 + tax; 2 bedroom full-size kitchen with stove, $229 + tax. Rooms have TV with cable HBO, all come with refrigerator, stove top in kitchenette + microwave, iron, hairdryer and coffee maker, and wired internet service (no fee).
Hampton Inn--Columbia, 410-298-4220, 2.44 mi, 8880 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD. Double, 2 queen-size beds, $99-$179 + tax depending on the day; They also have rooms with 1 king-size bed. Rooms have TV with cable HBO, all come with refrigerator, microwave, iron, hairdryer and coffee maker, and wired internet service (no fee). This seems to be one of the most affordable choices. Several of us have enjoyed our stay there.
Staybridge Inn--Columbia, 410-964-9494, 2.44 mi, 8844 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD. One queen-size bed, $160 + tax; 2 bedroom suite each with separate bedroom, $240 + tax with hot complimentary breakfast. Rooms have TV with cable HBO, all come with fully-equipped kitchen including refrigerator, microwave, iron, hairdryer and coffee maker, and wireless internet service (no fee).
ESA Columbia, 100 Parkway, 8870 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045 US
Microtel Inn & Suites BWI, 1170 Winterson Road, Linthicum, MD 21090. 410-865-7500. Very inexpensive and a little farther away. Free shuttle to airport and lots of other attractive features.
Motel 6, 410-265-7660 4.26 mi.1654 Whitehead Ct., Baltimore, MD. One queen or 2 double beds, Thurs-Sun 49.99 + Tax, Fri & Sat $63.99 + tax. Rooms have TV with cable HBO, no refrigerator, no microwave, free coffee in lobby 7-10am.
Days Inn--Gwynn Oak, 410-298-4200 3.76 mi, Snowden River Pkwy, Gwynn Oak, MD. Doub????$84.75 + tax; They also have rooms with ????. Rooms has TV with cable HBO, all come with refrigerator, microwave, iron, hairdryer and coffee maker, and wireless internet service (no fee).
Quality Inn-- 410-281-1800 4.29 mi, 6700 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD. One bed $84.99 + tax; Two beds $89.99 + tax. Free continental deluze breakfast. Rooms have TV with cable HBO. Some rooms have a refrigerator, micorwave if staying more than two nights. These are based on length of stay. All rooms have a coffee maker, and wireless internet service (no fee).