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. A block of rooms has been set aside for participants. Please indicate that you are making reservations for the Natural Hazards Workshop. Rooms must be reserved by June 21 to be eligible for the Natural Hazards Workshop price. Nightly room cost for a single or double is $136 while available.

 

Additional rooms are also available at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel at 500 Flatiron Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado. Hotel shuttles to the Omni will be available. Rooms must be reserved by June 21 to be eligible for the Natural Hazards Workshop price.Reservations can be made by phone at (888) 825-3167 or online at the link below.

Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel

The Aloft Broomfield is also accepting reservations. Rooms must be reserved by June 21 to be eligible for the Natural Hazards Workshop price.Reservations can be made by phone at (303) 635-2000 or online at the link below.

Aloft Broomfield

Please note that the Aloft Broomfield is not within walking distance of the Workshop and transportation will not be provided by the Natural Hazards Center. The hotel has a shuttle or can arrange for you to take a taxi.


Getting There

Driving Directions

The Omni Interlocken Resort is about 30 minutes from Denver International Airport. Please see the map below:


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Most rental car may take the E-470 tollway which accepts tolls by electronic 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 $10 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 SuperShuttle is a scheduled service that costs $27 one way and $48 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 shuttles 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 University of Colorado Stadium Club 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

BBQ Beef Brisket
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Garlic White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Southern Style Vegetarian Braised Lentils
Roasted Vegetable Ragout with Pepper Spiced Tofu
Seasonal Vegetables 
Chocolate & Bourbon Pecan Bars
Pecan Pie
Key Lime Pie

Monday Lunch

Chopped Salad with Pickled Vegetables,Blue Cheese, Carrots and Tomatoes
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Charred Onions and Smoked Paprika Velouté
Shrimp Kabobs with Rosemary Lemon Butter
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Glazed Carrots with Brandy Orange Butter
Vegetarian Moussaka Layered Potato, Eggplant, and Artichoke Lentil Ragout
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Nanimo Bars
Baklava

Monday Night BBQ

Fresh Fruit with Strawberry Dipping Sauce
Queso and Tortilla Chips
Grilled Vegetables and Dips
BBQ Beef Brisket with Poblano Pepper Jam
Tender Pulled Pork and French Rolls
Boca Burgers
Chuck Wagon Mac & Cheese
Homestyle Molasses Baked Beans
Country Classic Potato Salad
Tangy Cranberry Coleslaw
Jalapeño-Cheddar Cheese Corn Bread and Blueberry Muffins
Buttermilk Biscuits
Double Fudge Brownies
Strawberry Shortcake
Ice Cream Sundae Station

Tuesday Lunch

Grilled Hamburgers (Veggie Burgers on Request)
Brats, Colorado Hot Links, and Sausages
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Cole Slaw
Sliced Watermelon
Potato Chips
Grilled Asparagus, Squash, Tomatoes, and Broccolini
Sweet Jalapeno Cornbread
Boston Cream Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Peach Cobbler


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.