The Art of Walking, A Priya Parker inspired Site Visit ....

80 Court Plaza,Asheville NC 28801

27 April, 2021

Description

Please join us for one or two brisk morning downtown walks to visit new-build hotels & the new venues before the work day begins. In the spirit of Priya Parker, let's gather together and casually walk, talk, share, and learn more about our meeting and conference resources, friends, and assets here in Asheville. I believe many Asheville-based event planners have not walked through the doors of many of these new venues and hotels because of COVID and gathering restrictions. We are going to start planning "comeback" events soon and things have changed. Are we ready? Also, I don't know about you but I feel like I need to get my conference legs and event lungs re-activated too. Let's gather and meet someone new. Walk #1: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (Bad Weather Backup Plan is to move to the Following Day) 1. Brisk 45-minute Walk and Talk Around Pack Square Park (8:00am) 2. Hotel Arras with Marie Dalis Brown (8:45am) 3. The Foundry with Nicole Phillips (9:10am) 4. Asheville Art Museum with Beth Edwards (9:30am) 5. Optional: Coffee & Snack (TBD) Walk #2: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 (Bad Weather Backup Plan is to move to the Following Day) 1. Brisk 45-minute Walk and Talk Around Pack Square Park (8:00am) 2. AC Hotel with Marie Dalis Brown (8:45am) 3. Cambria Hotel with Kristen Childers (9:10am) 4. S&W Food Hall with Beth Edwards (9:30am) 5. Optional: Coffee & Snack (TBD) FAQs Raffle Prize: "The Art of Gathering, How We Meet and Why it Matters" by Priya Parker book will given away at each walk. Who is Priya Parker? She believes in intentional gatherings that focuses on the why, reveals hidden and invisible structures, and then brings a bold and sharp purpose to the attendees. See video you tube below to get a flavor. Partner: Kathryn Dewey with Explore Asheville Size Limit: First Ten (10) meeting/event planners to RSVP. Waitlist will be utilized. Parking: Pack Square Parking Meters (I’ll bring a roll of quarters) The closest parking decks are at the AC Hotel and College Street Parking Deck. Starting Point: Explore Asheville Visitor Center in Pack Square Dress: Ath-Leisure: i.e. Walking/Running shoes, Caps/Visors, and Shorts/Yoga Pants. Masks are required. Guests: Yes, please bring a colleague, make sure to RSVP for both Hotels/Venues: 15-25 minute tour at each hotel and 25-35 minutes at venues. We will focus on event and catering spaces Collateral: Business cards only (Please bring 12-15 cards) - I promise you will not get sales kits to carry around. PowerPoints: No way. No how. Zoom: No way again, F2F only. Water: Please bring a water bottle and we can re-fill it along the way Food: Hotels may provide coffee and snacks during tours. (TBD) Can I arrive late or leave early? Of course, please give what you can Optional: We may grab breakfast or coffee following the tour (TBD) To Prime the Pump: Listen to Brene Brown's "Unlocking Us" Podcast with Priya Parker: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-priya-parker-on-the-art-of-gathering/#close-popup Day of Contact: Terry Bemis, 828-318-3483 (cell)