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LOCATION Approximate auto travel time to Cullowhee is one hour from Asheville, NC; three and a half hours from Charlotte, NC; three hours from Winston-Salem, NC; three hours from Atlanta; three hours from Chattanooga, TN; and two hours from Knoxville, TN. SAVE SOME MONEY AND MAKE A FRIEND: Are you willing to share a ride/expenses with another dulcimer player? Weather: Mother Nature loves dulcimers but also likes to make our beautiful mountains green by sending us rain. Sometimes we have no rain in the mountains for weeks; or it can rain for days - probably just like where you live - so bring along an umbrella. FREE Shuttle Buses run between residence halls, the dining hall and classes in early morning, during lunchtime, back to classes, and after classes. You will receive a shuttle schedule when you arrive. You are responsible for our own motor transportation for evening activities – a good time to carpool with friends or get a little walking exercise. Parking: We give a lot of attention to accommodating everyone’s mobility status around campus, and while some folks like to walk, driving, carpooling and our free shuttle buses are options for others. Parking Passes are available at registration. There is parking behind and next to our locations. As you know, universities are designed for college-aged populations and do not have an abundance of Handicapped parking spaces. If you are handicapped the shuttle buses may be the ideal solution for you because they pick you up and deliver you door-to-door. ACCOMODATIONS and MEALS Below are layouts of typical double and single occupancy rooms in Norton.
On-campus residence halls provide the “camp” camaraderie of staying with other dulcimer people for the week in a central location. You’re “going back to college.” The accommodations are clean and often new, but they are not luxury hotels – no room service, no wake-up call, no maid service, and bathrooms are shared as described above. You receive linens and towels for the week. You will need to bring clothes hangers and may want to bring along extra towels, extra pillow, and a small desk lamp. Those who like a soft bed often bring an extra foam pad. Most of our participants favor these accommodations, finding them quite comfortable. We save a limited number of handicapped-accessible rooms if you register early. If you require different accommodations you can request from us a list of area lodgings or campgrounds. On-campus accommodations are sold as a package with all meals included, beginning with dinner Sunday night and going through breakfast on Friday morning. WCU’s room/meals packages offer cost savings and more convenience than having to use off-site hotels and restaurants. This can save you considerable expense. Room/meals packages are not negotiable. COSTS Non-Participant Companions staying ON campus with participants, $80 Fee. Covers University registration and processing costs for eligibility to purchase low-cost residence hall housing and meals. Also includes admission to all concerts, open stage/ensembles group recital, and jam sessions. This fee itself does not include admission to any classes. Meals and housing costs are listed below. For supervision and safety purposes, children are not eligible to be non-participant attendees. Non-Participant Companions of participants staying OFF campus are not automatically eligible for any activities. They are most welcome to purchase concert tickets and Sunday night Banquet tickets (in advance on enclosed Registration Form). Additional Cost Items (see Special Features section): |
