About the Symposium
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| What | The Symposium for Professional Food Writers |
| Who | Professional food writers and editors only, limited to 90 attendees |
| When | March 30 - April 3, 2008 |
| Where | The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia |
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The Symposium for Professional Food Writers has been a resource for professional writers and editors since its inception in 1989. It exists at The Greenbrier and is presented without sponsorship.
The conference offers writers an open forum where they can exchange thoughts on skills, trends, writing styles and themes prevalent in today's world of food writing. See what past attendees are saying on the Testimonials page.
Symposium Details
The following rates apply for Sunday, March 30 through Thursday, April 3 and include four nights' accommodations, all meals from dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Thursday, and access to all Symposium sessions and private functions. To extend your stay, please contact Maryann Siers at The Greenbrier, at 800-624-6070.
- Single occupancy - $1780 (resort fee and taxes additional)
- Double occupancy (2 attendees) - $1453 per person (resort fee and taxes additional)
- Double occupancy (1 attendee, 1 guest) - $2235 (resort fee and taxes additional)
Educational Tax Deduction
Confirm with your accountant to affirm that attendance at the Symposium for Professional Food Writers will qualify for an educational tax deduction. In all cases, you are investing in your career by attending the conference.
Open Readings
Two evenings include the option to read your work at our Open Readings. We encourage your participation and attendance and suggest readings of no more than eight minutes.
Library for Contemporary Cookbooks
In 1994, a library was initiated for the Symposium for Professional Food Writers. This library is maintained by The Greenbrier and books are displayed during the Symposium. Books may be sent to Lynn Swann, Symposium Coordinator.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for the 2008 Symposium. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2007.
Coaching Sessions
Private coaching sessions with Antonia Allegra, Don Fry and Andrew Schloss are available with advance registration. Coaching sessions are limited to one per person and reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis. Antonia will offer 20-minute one-on-one coaching sessions. Don's one-hour sessions are private group coaching sessions for up to 5 writers. Andrew's sessions, with an entrepreneurial focus, will be for one hour with a limit of 8 writers. For times, please see the registration form.
Travel Arrangements
For general assistance regarding travel arrangements, please contact Lynn Swann at 304-536-7857.
Air Service
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB), located in Lewisburg, West Virginia, is only 15 minutes from The Greenbrier. US Airways provides daily service from Pittsburgh and Charlotte. Shuttle service from Destination Solutions is available without reservation for all incoming commercial flights. The cost for this service is $29.50 (inclusive of gratuity). This charge may be paid at time of service or billed to your guest room at The Greenbrier.
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), located in Roanoke, Virginia, is 80 miles from The Greenbrier and is served by Delta, United, Northwest and US Airways. Destination Solutions will provide shuttle service to/from the Roanoke Regional Airport for Symposium attendees. The rate is $65 (inclusive of gratuity). This may be paid at time of service or billed to your guest room account at The Greenbrier. For reservations, please contact Destination Solutions at dt@destsol.com or call 304-647-0891.
Get more information about air service to The Greenbrier at greenbrier.com.
Automobile
The Greenbrier is located just off I-64 at White Sulphur Springs. Complimentary self-parking is available. Valet parking is available for $29 per day. Get more information about driving directions to The Greenbrier at greenbrier.com.
Train
AMTRAK provides convenient train service east and west on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday via Amtrak's Cardinal (Washington, DC to Chicago) route. Get more information about trains to The Greenbrier at greenbrier.com.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel, a complete refund is granted if notification is given before February 29, 2008. Half the registration cost and the full room deposit are granted if notification is given between March 1 - 15. After March 15, we are sorry, but no refund is possible.
