hotels ONLY (no event planners) with on-site conference facilities, including lodging, direct meal services, and conference room for a five (5) day training conference Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, 2026, in Staunton, VA. A location that has convenient pedestrian access to restaurants, shops and services is preferred. Hotel Accommodation Hotel accommodation for four (4) nights, billed at or below state per diem rate. Number of rooms is an estimate. The final attendee count will be confirmed prior to the event. 45 hotel rooms Night 1: Monday night, August 24, 2026 45 hotel rooms Night 2: Tuesday night, August 25, 2026 45 hotel rooms Night 3: Wednesday night, August 26, 2026 35 hotel rooms Night 4: Thursday night, August 27, 2026 Designated Conference Registration Area Designated training registration area for five (5) days (August 24 – August 28), to be supplied with one (1) 12 ft. table with cloth table cover (or equivalent), chairs, two (2) display easels, trash can, ice water, and drinking glasses. Conference Room Conference Room for five (5) days with tables & chairs arranged in a classroom style with ample room for approximately 60 people. Day 1: Monday, August 24 Day 2: Tuesday, August 25 Day 3: Wednesday, August 26 Day 4: Thursday, August 27 Day 5: Friday, August 28 Additional room requirements: cloth table coverings (or equivalent) on all tables, attendee tables must be large enough for a binder and readings materials, head table with chairs for 10 faculty, a podium, microphones with wireless capabilities and/or cables to measure 6 feet in length, access to power, PowerPoint/video viewing capabilities, and A/V connections to include HDMI, VGA, and analog audio with connection to speakers. Ice water and drinking cups should be available in the room for attendees.
