We are thrilled to welcome you to our Vivation Teacher Training in Thermopolis, Wyoming, running from November 3rd through November 15th. We've created this step-by-step guide for your travel and accommodation arrangements to ensure your journey is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

* To further assist you, we will also be hosting a meet and greet, and logistics/coordination Zoom call with everyone one week before your arrival to answer any last-minute questions.

Step 1: Plan Your Arrival

• You're welcome to travel to Thermopolis in the way that suits you best.

• For those flying in, we recommend Casper, Wyoming as your destination airport.

• Delta and United are the two airlines servicing Casper.

• To ensure you're ready for our program kick-off, we suggest flying in a day earlier, on November 2nd. If you're driving in, please arrive at the Hotspring Hotel & Spa by 1 pm, as classes begin at 2 pm sharp.

Step 2: Book Your Casper Accommodation

For those flying into Casper, you'll need a place to rest for the night. We've selected several hotels for your consideration. Please book them in the order listed. If the first one is fully booked, proceed to the next one. These hotels can be booked online through the usual platforms (Expedia, Kayak, etc.).

1. Quality Inn & Suites

   821 N Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601

   • Phone: +13072662400

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham

   • 400 W F St, Casper, WY 82601

   • Phone: +13072651200

3. Hilton Garden Inn

   • 1150 N Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601

   • Phone: +13072661300

4. Best Western

   • 123 W E St, Casper, WY 82601

   • Phone: +13074392074

Step 3: Transportation to and from Thermopolis

We've arranged transport from Casper to Thermopolis to make your journey easy.

• Our shuttles will collect you from your hotel on November 3rd, no later than 10:30 am.

• We will communicate via a newly formed WhatsApp group for this training cohort, using that to coordination and picking you up from your hotel.

• A Google Sheet will be shared with all participants for smooth coordination.

• Our Shuttle will transport you back to Casper on the morning of November 16th, around 9 am.

Step 4: Check-In at Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

Our training takes place in the peaceful setting of the Hot Springs Hotel & Spa in Thermopolis, where we have arranged special accommodation rates for all attendees.

• 115 E Park St, Thermopolis, WY 82443

• Phone: +13078643131

• Website

• Book your room from November 3rd through November 16th (unless you're driving out on the 15thth). We are shuttling people back to Casper on the morning of the 16th, around 9 am, arriving in Casper by 11 am.

As a participant in the Vivation Teacher Training, you are qualified for a discount at the hotel. Please mention the retreat when booking. It's also possible to get even better rates using one of the online booking sites.

Step 5: Experience the Hot Springs Hotel & Thermopolis

Accomodations

We're thrilled to host you at the serene Hot Springs Hotel & Spa. With comfortable accommodations, delicious dining options, and easy access to downtown Thermopolis, the hotel provides a perfect backdrop to our training sessions. Each of the hotel rooms is equipped with a refrigerator for your convenience. A hearty complimentary breakfast is offered each morning, providing a delightful assortment of scrambled eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, tea, and orange juice to kick-start your day.

Dining

We've arranged for the hotel to cater lunch for the first three days of our training. Additionally, the hotel houses the Safari Club, a dinner restaurant open from 5 pm to 9 pm, seven days a week. Please note, the hotel's policy does not allow outside food in the conference room where our training will be held.

Exploring Thermopolis

Beyond the hotel, an array of dining options awaits in downtown Thermopolis. All are within a 15-minute walk, ready to satisfy a variety of culinary cravings:

1. Bakeries for fresh-baked goods.

2. Breweries for locally crafted brews.

3. Pizza joints for comforting, cheesy delights.

4. Natural Health food stores offering wholesome wraps and refreshing smoothies.

5. Coffee houses to get your caffeine fix, including an organic option.

6. And, the traditional American breakfast place, the Black Bear Cafe.

We'll be sharing additional details regarding the weather, the kinds of clothes and supplies to bring (paper, pen, etc), along with the hotel's full menu, catering, and Safari Restaurant options in a separate email closer to the training date. This ensures that you'll have the most up-to-date information for your packing and planning.

With these arrangements, we hope to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. We can't wait to see you in Thermopolis!

Step 6: Stay Connected

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance with your arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected].

Our dedicated team is ready to support you and ensure your journey to the Vivation Teacher Training is seamless.

In the lead up to our event, we'll be sending out regular group email updates with important information. As we approach the training dates, preparatory reading materials will also be made available in our Teacher Training Portal.

To fully benefit from the training, we highly recommend reading both Vivation books: 'Vivation: The Skill of Happiness' and 'Vivation: The Science of Enjoying All Your Life' before you arrive. These essential resources are available on Amazon.

We're here to help and look forward to welcoming you to Thermopolis soon! Safe travels, everyone.