Understanding the Response of Greenland's Marine Terminating Glaciers to Oceanic and Atmospheric Forcing Logistics
Meeting Venue:
Located just 20 miles north of Boston and just a few miles from historic Salem, MA, in the historic town of Beverly, the Wylie Inn and Conference Center is situated on a picturesque stretch of the Atlantic Coast on Boston’s North Shore. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College offers well appointed, comfortable accommodations with an on-site café, restaurant, and bar. Attendees are encouraged to stay at the conference center to facilitate networking.
Accommodations and Reservations:
The negotiated rate at the Wylie Inn is: $125 (US$) + 11.7 occupancy tax, 6.25% state tax & .75% city tax. This includes complimentary high-speed Internet access and a full breakfast.
To make reservations, call the Wylie Inn directly at 978-867-1800 or toll free (US only) 866-333-0859. Mention that you are making reservations for the GRISO Workshop.
International attendees who need reservation assistance can email the Conference Services Manager, Ms. Jaclyn Lopes, directly at frontdesk@wyliecenter.com.
Meals:
Breakfast and Lunch will be served at Tupper Manor community dining area (30 second walk through the connector, into the next building). No ticket or coupon is required.
The Breakfast buffet includes eggs, home fries, sausage/bacon, and pancakes or French toast or waffles as well as an assortment of breads and bagels, oatmeal and fruit.
For Lunch, there will be two entrees available, a vegetarian option, a side, a vegetable, soup, salad bar, coffee and tea and dessert station.
Dinner, (not included with registration or lodging fee) is available at the Fountain Café or at local restaurants in Beverly or Salem.
Other Accomodation Options:
A block of rooms is also available at the Hawthorne Hotel in nearby Salem for $125 (US$) + tax. Transportation to/from the Wylie Center and breakfast each day at they Wylie is included. Contact Jill Reisdorf for more information about this option.
Transportation:
Boston, Logan (BOS) is the closest major airport to the Wylie Inn & Conference Center.
Information on travel options from BOS
Recommended taxi company:
ND-A-RYD 978-922-5353. It is a local taxi service that provides transportation to and from Logan Airport. Taxi fee from BOS is about $60 (US$).
A rental car will be convenient if you plan to explore outside the conference center but is not absolutely necessary. Moderately priced dinners are available at the conference center.