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 2009 Symposium. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2009. Please visit the Scholarships page of this site for applications and details.

Coaching Sessions

Coaching sessions with Antonia Allegra, Don Fry, Dianne Jacob 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. Dianne will offer one-on-one coaching for freelance 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. 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 $20 per day. For more information about driving directions to The Greenbrier at greenbrier.com. If you are interested in sharing a ride with another attendee, please email Lynn Swann.

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 April 10, 2009.