This is probably not the kosher place to address this, but I thought it would be fast - what is the difference between the higher priced and the lower priced SINGLE rooms at the Colloquium? Different buildings? TIA
I agree with Jeffrey about the quality of the rooms. My tastes in the arts, history, and whatever are always leading me to conferences with university housing, the most entertaining of which was one of the rooms on the green at Unversity of Virginia (a great privilege if you're a student). The "facilities" were about a five-minute outside walk away. But, ah - the history.
Loyola Chicago is like the Ritz, as far as my experience goes.
I agree... the rooms are great. I stayed in Regis last year... private room (which meant then that, although there were two twin beds in the room, I was its only occupant). Each room had its own private bath, with shower. I did long for a means to heat water for tea or coffee after the cafeteria was closed... but found some college student's discarded microwave in one of the study lounges and made do, using my Colloquium mug.
Ya just HAD to talk about that on a day I'm fasting, huh, Kathy....? ;o)
Seriously, onion rings must be the one item I didn't try -- I think I gained about 20 pounds that week, and I don't regret a single scone or pork chop.
That's right - I'd forgotten how good the food is, especially in comparison to St. Joe's in Indiana or St. John's in Minnesota. What I remember from the chant intensive last year was the availability of broccoli at every meal. And now, you tell me there are onion rings? Oh, the simple joys of the musical life.
Hmm, I don't remember onion rings at the Intensisve. But I loved the full bereakfast, which I don't normally have here. (Even though I'll miss my kids, no worrying for cooking for a whole week, but just sing and talk! In the mean time, my husband will have a 'quality' and 'quantity' time with kids :-)
Looking forward to polyphony and onion rings this year! (Need to start searching for a cheap flight ticket.)
Cool, I'm sending my check in this week. But I still need to know... are these rooms in Simpson shared bath? As much as I love you all, that's just a little too "communal" for my tastes.
Oh, the rooms don't have private baths. Definitely a non-starter for me. Glad I looked before registering--which I regretfully will not be doing now. Bummer.
If you wouldn't mind commuting in from a hotel, it might be worthwhile to check discount rates for the Evanston, IL area. I saw some listings for $60/day around the airport on a travel consolidator site.
Daniel, it is seriously misleading to say that these are not private baths. I've walked through the entire building and seen the rooms, and they are completely amazing. The well-equipped and very modern bathroom with great shower is part of a 2 or 3 room suite, that is itself in a nook off the hallway, very close at the door, very convenient and very nice and very private in fact. It is NOT communal in the sense we think of that term. I would say much nicer even than the so-called private baths at Regis. I worried when I saw this that people would get the wrong impression by the very fact that they are not in the room as such but it is just like a home in the sense that the bathroom is right off the room. I think you and anyone will be extremely impressed actually. I'm certain of it. It is nicer than most any budget hotel room suite.
I have no doubt that the accomodations are extremely nice and that every effort has been made to ensure the best possible facilities. Unfortunately, the available set up just won't work for me.
Last minute question! Do the kitchenettes in Simpson lounges have a refrigerator? As someone saving money by bringing food, this effects what I will bring.
"Nah, too much trouble. Extremely annoying and disappointing."
My understanding is that creating the Colloquium in the first place was an extremely difficult task and an awful lot of trouble: a thankless job. I am so glad the CMAA founders persevered !
MAC, MJB et Kathy, Before you found your G&S trio- might I remind you that the true talent that bears my lowly surname and lays bare any notion that there is any worth to same, is in town NOW and invigorated by a Gibson's ribeye, some Duckhorn meritage, and a caramel/chocolate sauce o'er vanilla ice cream sundae. She loves to walk and (having endured me for 36 annums) is the embodiment of grace, fortitude and true beauty. After a few initial sessions, you'll understand why I am happy to be Simeon in her presence. So, should you go all Dumas with your power walks, remember my sweet D'Artagnon, Wendy . Love (with blatant enological extortions) Charles
I realize up-front money is required - I needed it for my attendance in summer of '06. But my tax consultant had very happy news for me when I had him prepare my taxes: the IRS has a standard daily allowance for meals in various cities - whether or not you actually had to spend anything on meals. So make sure you tell your tax person about the details of your trip, especially if you are self-employed in your church work.
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