"Sustaining Small Farms; Strengthening Florida's Communities"

August 1 & 2, 2009

Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee Florida

 

Accommodations

To welcome you to Kissimmee, several lodging facilities are offering special rates to Florida Small Farm and Alternative Enterprise Conference participants. Clean and comfortable, each is conveniently located just minutes away from the Osceola Heritage Park. Check the below information on each property to select one that meets your needs.

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Clarion Resort Waterpark & Conference Center

2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Kissimmee | Florida | 34744

Reservations/Direct Phone: (407) 846-2221 | Toll Free: 1-866-975-4337 | Fax: (407) 846-3785

Website: http://www.clarionwaterpark.com/
Distance from Osceola Heritage Park: Approximately One Mile

 

Designated as the host lodging facility for the conference, the Clarion has a spa, teen activity area, children's playroom, state-of-the-art water park that's perfect for kids of all ages, and four restaurants. 

Rate Information
The Clarion is offering small farms conference attendees a special rate of $89.00 plus $12 nightly resort fee for a standard room with 2 queen beds (single, double, triple, or quad occupancy), excluding applicable state and local taxes (currently totaling 13%). Room total inclusive of $12 resort fee and current taxes is $114.13 per night, per room. This special group rate is also available during the three days prior to and following the conference dates.

Reservation Deadline
Reservations must be made by Thursday, June 25, 2009 to receive the discounted rate. Please be aware the Clarion may fill before the discounted rate deadline, so we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible. After June 25, 2009, the discounted group rate is not guaranteed on possible remaining rooms. (To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check, credit card or purchase order, and, be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in.)

To Make a Reservation
Contact the hotel directly at: 1-407-846-2221 or 1-877-846-2221
*Be sure to specify you are attending the Florida Small Farms Conference to receive the group rate.

Room Guarantee
All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

Cancellation Policy
Should a guest cancel a reservation, the deposit will be refunded if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

Hotel Amenities
Include Serta® Pillowtop mattress, 27” flat screen television, digital cable with HBO, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, full length mirror, large in-room safe, speaker telephone with voice mail & data jack, wireless Internet connectivity, a spacious desk with pull out table on wheels and an ergonomic desk chair, as well as a mini refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave.

  • All first-floor rooms have ceramic tile flooring
  • Room and suite styles may vary
  • Cribs available free of charge
  • Rooms include waterpark passes based upon Maximum occupancy
  • Additional waterpark passes may be purchased
  • ADA accessible rooms available
  • Check-in 4 p.m. or as room becomes available; Check-out 11 a.m.

Water park Information
6 Water park Attractions; 3 Main Slides; 6 Kiddy Slides, 2 Pool Areas and Slide Tower (NOTE: height requirement of 44 inches to ride slides.)

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Quality Inn Hertiage Park

2050 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Kissimmee | Florida | 34744

Phone: (407) 846-4545 | Fax: (407) 932-2268

Website: http://www.qualityinnheritagepark.com/
Distance from Osceola Heritage Park: Approximately 3/4 of One Mile

The Quality Inn Heritage Park is also available as an alternate choice with clean rooms and comfortable atmosphere.

Rate Information
The Quality Inn Heritage Park is offering small farms conference attendees a special rate of $65.00 per night for a standard room with 2 double beds (single, double, triple, or quad occupancy), excluding applicable state and local taxes (currently totaling 13%). Room night total inclusive of current taxes, is $73.45 per night, per room.

Reservation Deadline
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, June 30, 2009 to receive the discounted rate. Please be aware the Quality Inn may fill before the discounted rate deadline, so we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible. After June 30, 2009, the discounted group rate is not guaranteed on possible remaining rooms. (To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check, credit card or purchase order, and, be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in.)

To Make a Reservation
Contact the hotel directly at: 1-407-846-4545
*Be sure to specify you are attending the Florida Small Farms Conference

Room Guarantee
All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

Cancellation Policy
Should a guest cancel a reservation, the deposit will be refunded if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

Hotel Amenities Include

  • Coffee makers with free coffee
  • Hairdryers
  • Phone, local and 800 calls free
  • Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Check-in 3 p.m. or as room becomes available; Check-out 11 a.m.

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Camping



Recommended camping grounds in the vicinity of Osceola Heritage Park are limited. Below we've noted two of the more popular sites for your convenience. Please note the conference has no formal arrangement with either location.


Ponderosa RV Park
1983 Boggy Creek Rd
Kissimmee FL 34744

407-847-6002
www.ponderosarvpark.com
The Ponderosa is in walking distance, but may fill early.
Kissimmee/Orlando KOA
2644 Happy Camper Place
Kissimmee FL 34746

407-396-2400
www.koa.com/where/fl/09329/
The KOA is about 15-20 minutes drive from OHP.

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For Further Information

Educational Program Content

Danielle Treadwell, Committee Co-Chair

University of Florida, IFAS
Horticultural Sciences Department
PO Box 110690
Gainesville, FL 32611-0690
TEL: 352-392-1928
EMAIL: ddtreadw@ufl.edu

General Conference Information

Mandy Stage, Conference Coordinator
University of Florida, IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
TEL: 352-392-5930
EMAIL: mstage@ufl.edu

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