July 20 - 23, 2015 - Vail, CO

Location
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa
715 W. Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO 85617
Phone: 970-476-4444 or 877-622-3140 (toll-free) 

Travel
Vail is two hours from Denver, and is easily reached by van or limousine service. Private transportation is usually not necessary in Vail as a free bus transportation system is operated by Vail Associates throughout the Vail Valley, extending to the Beaver Creek area.

Special discounted transportation through Colorado Mountain Express has been arranged. To make your reservation, call 800-525-6363 (toll-free) and ask for the special "Echo Summer" rate. 
 
Lodging Accommodations
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates of $189 per night, single or double occupancy, at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa. 

To secure your room, please call 877-622-3140 (toll-free) or 970-476-4444 and state that you are attending the Mayo Clinic Echo Summer program. Reservations can also be made online. 

Condominiums are also available. Please contact the Marriott for pricing.

When making reservations, please be sure to ask about any additional fees, early departure fees or cancellation penalties. This is a busy time in Vail, and if you intend to extend your stay or arrive early to include a family vacation, early registration is recommended to secure your room. 

Hotel reservations must be made on or before Saturday, June 27, 2015. All reservations require a credit card guarantee and a two-night, non-refundable deposit. If reservations are cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival, individuals forfeit the deposit for all nights reserved. All no-shows are considered guaranteed bookings and are charged two night's room and tax. Any early departures forfeit all remaining room night's room and tax charges.  

If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs helps us better serve you.

Social Event
Western Family Night at 4-Eagle Ranch. This event will be held at the 4-Eagle Ranch on Tuesday, July 21 for an additional cost. Reservations need to be made when registering for the course. Cost is $50 for adults; $25 for ages 4-12; and free for 3 and under. The event is from 6:00-8:30 p.m. with transportation leaving the Marriott at 5:30 p.m. Please see the brochure for further details (please note in the brochure it says it is Wednesday; however, it is changed to Tuesday, July 21).

Recreation and Leisure 
There are few places as beautiful and picturesque as the Rocky Mountains in the summertime. Vail is a unique family vacation spot and is safe, beautiful and healthy, with numerous activities available. Recreation opportunities include hiking trails for every age group that range from very easy to difficult, museums such as the Colorado Ski Museum, evening concerts in the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, the Vail Nature Center and fishing trips, including child-friendly outings.  

The wilderness around Vail goes unappreciated. Rock Climbing in Vail is becoming increasingly popular, and with easy access to number-one-rated professional mountain guides in Vail, this should be on everyone's to-do list. 

Vail offers visitors several types of outdoor sports and activities. The Vail valley is crisscrossed by miles of mountain bike single-track that links the valley floor with the high alpine terrain above the tree line. Bike rentals and guided bike tours are available through the hotel. 

Additional summertime outdoor activities include fly fishing, golfing, hiking, rafting, kayaking, hiking, jeep tours and horseback riding at the 4-Eagle Ranch. The 4-Eagle Ranch offers a wide variety of fun family activities centered on a real western ranch, including horseback rides, cattle round-ups and western nights with dinner and a wild west show.

The above activities are not included in the course registration and are planned outside of this education event. Please check with the hotel concierge for reservations and pricing.

For more information, visit the Vail Business Bureau.

Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.