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Cardiovascular Diseases

Basic to Advanced Echocardiography: From the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville

Additional Information

Location

Course headquarters:

The Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-2711

Travel

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the recommended airport for arrival. Taxi or rental car is recommended from the airport. The course hotel is located approximately 20 minutes from the airport.

Driving directions from the airport:

  • Take I-240 into Asheville
  • Take Exit 5B/Charlotte Street
  • From I-240 East, turn left on Charlotte Street
  • From I-240 West, turn right on Charlotte Street
  • Proceed north on Charlotte Street for approximately 0.7 miles
  • Turn right on Macon Avenue and continue for 0.8 miles
  • The Grove Park Inn entrance will be on your left

Travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Lodging Accommodations

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just beyond Asheville downtown, The Grove Park Inn is a sanctuary for the soul. Enchanting mountain vistas, lush green fairways, warm Southern charm, and passionate hospitality make The Grove Park Inn an oasis for family vacations. The Grove Park Inn is two miles from downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The hotel is located a short drive to the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina Arboretum, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Downtown Asheville is a vibrant and historic district with colorful sights, historic buildings and spectacular Art Deco architecture. Explore the charming streets with a collection of restaurants, art galleries, quaint bookstores, eclectic shops, trendy coffee houses, and live music venues.

Located three miles from The Grove Park Inn, the Blue Ridge Parkway is named America's favorite drive and connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Enjoy stunning vistas of mountains, meadows, old farms, and diverse flora and fauna. Discover miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks.

Also see area attractions.

To secure your room at The Grove Park Inn, please call 800-438-5800 (toll-free) or 828-252-2711 and state that you will be attending the ECHO program. The room rate is $215 single/double. The resort fee has been waived for this group event; and includes: local calling, in-room high-speed internet access, entrance to fitness center, in-room coffee/tea, and newspaper available upon request.

The room block is scheduled to be held until Saturday, April 6, 2013 but may be sold out before this date. Therefore, we advise you to register for the program and reserve your lodging as soon as possible.

  • Check-in: 4 p.m.
  • Check-out: 11 a.m.

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you.

Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo School of 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.