Lodging, Meals, and Attractions
Lodging
Meals
Getting There
Attractions
Lodging
The Workshop will take place at the Omni Interlocken Resort at 500 Interlocken Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado. The block of rooms set aside for participants is now full, however if you are able to book a room, indicate that you are making reservations for the Natural Hazards Workshop. Nightly room cost for a single or double is $128.
Additional rooms might also be available at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel at 500 Flatiron Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado. Hotel shuttles to the Omni will be available. Reservations can also be made by phone at 888-825-3167.
If the preferred workshop hotels are full, participants can call the Louisville Courtyard Marriott for reservations at 303-604-0007. Request the Natural Hazards Center rate of $104 per night. Transportation from the Marriot to the Workshop will not be provided. The Courtyard Marriott is about 3 miles from the workshop.
Getting There
Driving Directions
The Omni Interlocken Resort is about 30 minutes from Denver International Airport. Please see the map below:
Those with Avis, Hertz, and Budget rental cars may take the E-470 tollway. The tollway accepts tolls by electronic toll reader. Please visit the Express Toll Web site for information about driving a rental car on the tollway.
To take the tollway, take Pena Boulevard to Exit 6B toward Fort Collins/E-470 Tollway.
E-470 becomes the Northwest Parkway. You will travel 32 miles along the tollway. Tolls will be approximately $8 one way. The Northwest Parkway becomes Interlocken Loop, which crosses over U.S. 36. At the first light past U.S. 36, turn left onto Interlocken Boulevard.
The hotel is located up the hill on the left, approximately two city blocks.
Other Transportation Options
Taxi Service from the airport is approximately $80 each way.
The Super Shuttle Boulder is a scheduled service that costs $25 one way and $46 round trip if prepaid. Reservations are required for the return trip. The shuttle desk is located in the main terminal. You may also call (800) 258-3826 or make reservations online.
Rental cars and taxi services are also available in the main terminal. For information on public transit to and from DIA, visit Denver's Regional Transportation District.
Meals
Lunch will be available at the Omni Interlocken Resort Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. There will be a BBQ at the National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Lab on Monday evening (transportation will be provided).
Meals are $30 each. Please indicate which meals you'll attend on your registration form. All meals have vegetarian options. You are not required to attend the meals, but we recommend attending the BBQ—it's a highlight of the workshop.
Menus
Sunday Lunch
Summer Coleslaw with Honey Vinaigrette
BBQ Beef Brisket
Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken with Ginger-Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Vegetable Kabob
Garlic White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean and Corn Medley
Jalapeño Corn Bread with Honey Butter
Strawberry Shortcake, Key Lime Pie, Brownies, and Blondies
Monday Lunch
Mixed Greens, Green Papaya, and Cucumber Salad with Thai Chili Vinaigrette
Char Sui Pork Loin
Blackened White Fish and Shrimp Kabobs with Rosemary Lemon Butter
Asian Spring Roll Entree
Wild and White Rice
Sweet and Sour Glazed Carrots with Snap Peas
Spring Rolls
Rolls with Butter
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake, Nanimo Bars, and Fruit Tarts
Monday Night BBQ
Guacamole, Chips, and Pico de Gallo
BBQ Pork Rib
Honey Stung Boneless Fried Chicken
Picnic-Style Baked Beans
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Garden Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Boca Burgers
Cornbread Toast'ems
Dinner Rolls and Biscuits
Cherry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Brownie Sundaes
Tuesday Lunch
Romaine Hearts with Croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing
Foccacia Bread and Parmesan Bread Sticks
Linguini Bolognese
Summer Vegetable Pasta Primavera with Three Cheese Raviolis
Grilled Italian Vegetables
Tiramisu, Italian Cannoli, and Italian Cookies
Attractions
Flatiron Crossing Mall
This 1.5 million square foot enclosed shopping mall has an attached 50,000 square foot outdoor village shopping area that features more than 200 shops and restaurants.
1stBank Center
This 180,000 square foot event center hosts a variety of special events including concerts, theatrical performances, circuses, ice shows, trade shows and conventions.
Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
The museum was opened in 2003 to honor our veterans and educate visitors about military history. The museum, which built its collection from community contributions, boasts the only Colorado display of memorabilia stretching from the Civil War to current conflicts.