IEW ACCOMMODATIONS:
The IEW will retreat in a priory founded in 1395 in Corsendonk, Belgium. The Priory of Corsendonk is hidden in the green woods of Oud-Turnhout and is surrounded by centuries-old trees and pastures. On this territory a Guesthouse - next to the Women's House and the Laymen's House - used to serve as residence of travellers who had not yet found a place to stay at dusk. There are spacious standard rooms and small but charming monk rooms, each equipped with private bathroom facilities, telephone and internet access. The physical isolation of the location and the absence of distractions encourage extensive interaction among the workshop attendees. Lodging and all meals are included in the registration costs for the workshop.
• Arrangements can be made for those with special dietary or physical requirements. Please send your requirements with the registration or call 1-315-339-6937.
•Please have lunch before you arrive at the Conference Center on Monday; there is no lunch available on Monday.
Guests and Spouses:
You are welcome to bring a guest to IEW. Accomodations are available for spouses and guests in the same room for an extra 30 Euro a night, which includes breakfast. Guest fees will be charged separately and must be paid directly to the hotel. Attendees must list guests with their initial registration to allow for room arrangements.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTENDEES:
Please come prepared to participate actively in the discussions and meetings by sharing your experiences, concerns, questions, views, technical information, and test data, as appropriate. Your active involvement in the formal, as well as in the informal meetings and activities, is the key ingredient for maximizing the value of the workshop for you and your fellow attendees. Enjoy IEW!
In keeping with the relaxed and informal atmosphere of the Workshop, we ask that attendees not overtly solicit, promote, or attempt to sell a commercial product or service at the The Priory of Corsendonk Conference Center. On the other hand, we strongly encourage making business acquaintances and arranging meetings to be held after the workshop.
Surrounding Area:
The Priory of Corsendonk is hidden in the green woods of Oud-Turnhout and is surrounded by centuries-old trees and pastures. You can see and experience the beauty of the area along several different hiking routes. Each route shows another aspect of the nature of the "Kempen." In the surrounding area of the Priory, you can also walk along the idyllic "Corsendonkroute."
You can rent a bicycle and with the local cycling junctions network, you can set up your own cycling tour. You determine yourself the number of kilometers through woods or through meadows, how many attractions or pubs you would like to visit, etc.
The center of Turnhout is about 15 kilometres from the Priory. Turnhout offers a variety of possibilities to experience including museums, architecture such as the old city hall, the 12th century castle of the Dukes of Brabant, the Church of Saint Peter, the 13th beguinage (one of the most beautiful in Belgium and UNESCO World Heritage), or the old cemetery located in the street "Kwakkelstraat".
Enjoy your "Free Time" and explore the surrounding area!
TRANSPORTATION:
The Corsendonk Priory is located near the Dutch border, 45 km east of Antwerp, 90 km northeast of Brussels Airport, 40 km west of Eindhoven, and a few minutes from the E34 highway.
Priorij Corsendonk
Corsendonk 5
2360 Oud-Turnhout
BELGIE
Phone: +32 (0) 14 46 28 00
Fax : +32 (0) 14 39 02 60
E-mail : info.priorij@corsendonkhotels.com
Train Service:
There are 17 trains a day from the Brussels Airport. It will take two hours to reach Turnhout, and you will have to change trains twice. First you take the train to Brussel Nord, there you take the train to Antwerpen –Berchem, then the train to turnhout.
For train schedules and information visit http://hari.b-rail.be/HAFAS/bin/query.exe/en
Shuttle Service:
Shuttle services will be available for IEW attendees.
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