ATWI 2018: Travel

Here is information to help you make your travel plans. Each location has specifics and are described below; please make your travel plans accordingly.  Note: No singing on arrival and departure days.    Arrival day will include dinner and an evening together.  Please make sure to email Margie the details for your arrival and departure. Thank you! 
 

HAWAII Session I | Leo Nani Farms | Sat Feb 3 - Sun Feb 11, 2018

Rhiannon's farm is near Hilo, on the east side of the big island.  You will travel to your accommodations from Hilo Airport.  The houses are usually available approx. 3:00 or 4:00 PM and our WELCOME DINNER on the farm us approx. 6:00 or 7:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Singers are responsible for their own ground transportation. Usually someone in each house rents a car -often the singer who arrives first- and the other singers in the house share the expense of the rental during the ATWI workshop. Estimated cost between $75 and $100 for each singer. One of Rhiannon's neighbors rents cars and can pick you up at the airport and bring your rental car to you. We have houses located near the farm (Mahana House) or down near the water in Hilo. Contact Margie is you need any advice or clarification. Be sure Margie has your travel info as soon as possible.
 
CALIFORNIA Session II | Asilomar | Sat July 7 - Sunday July 15, 2018

As described below, singers will arrange for their ground transportation from the airport to Asilomar, in Pacific Grove, CA (map).

The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is just 8 miles from Asilomar, while Mineta San Jose International (SJC) is 80 miles to the North and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 110 miles to the North. The Monterey Airbus, an airport shuttle service that can bring travelers right to our door, serves the Monterey, San Jose, and San Francisco airports.   Airport shuttle service to and from San Jose and San Francisco airports can be arranged in advance through Monterey Salinas Airbus by calling 831.373.7777 or visiting the Monterey Airbus website.
Travel Info on Asilomar website
MONTREAL

Session III | La Poêle & Studio D | Sat Oct 6 - Sun Oct 14, 2018

Session III will be held at La Poêle and Studio D in Montreal, two studios very close to each other. Shuttles are available from the airport to bring you into the city of Montreal and there public transportation is readily available. Public transportation, food and lodging in Montreal will be your responsibility. We recommend Montreal VRBO or AIR B&B lodging options...Note that singers often share housing.

SCHEDULE

OCT 7: LA POELE   10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm

The remainder of the week we will be at Studio D:

OCT 8:   10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
OCT 9:   10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
OCT 10: 10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:00 pm (note early end time)
OCT 11: 10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
OCT 12: 10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
OCT 13: 10am - 1:00 pm, 2:30-5:30 pm

La Poêle  map
5333, rue Casgrain, #307
Montréal, QC, H2T 1X3

Studio D  map
5445, avenue De Gaspé
Studio 325 (3rd floor)
just a few blocks away from Laurier Metro,
nestled between St-Laurent and St-Denis Streets (N-S) and just south of St-Viateur (E-W)

Aeroport de Montreal
There are three ways to get from airport to town: taxi (approx. $45 CAD), shuttle bus $15/direction or $25 return, and the city bus (747) - only $10, which is good for an entire day on transit) We have a pretty easy to use metro system and good buses. The 747 has multiple drop points, but will connect you to Berri-Uqam metro which is Green + Orange lines.
747 Bus from airport (not the more expensive shuttle service):
Montreal Metro Map
Public Transit