Travel
Getting to the workshop
Boone is a unique town situated in the North Carolina High Country, elevation 3333ft. It’s a perfect getaway for folks wanting to escape the daily hustle of city life. Getting here is fairly simple. If you have a GPS, just type in Boone, NC and presto, you’ll be headed right here!
From Charlotte: Hwy 77 North to I-85 South, 321 North to Blowing Rock, stay straight on to Boone.
From Raleigh: I-40 West to Winston-Salem, In Winston-Salem merge on to Hwy 421 West and come straight to Boone.
From Johnson City, TN: Hwy 321 straight to Boone
From Asheville: I-40 east to Marion, Hwy 221 North, follow Hwy 221 through several stop lights, Hwy 221 will eventually run in to Hwy 105, Follow Hwy 105 in to Boone
Overview
here will be a block of discounted rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express in Boone(next to Lowes Hardware). Mention you are with Mountains to Sea Workshops to receive your discounted rate.
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express, Boone 1943 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2451
The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Boone 2060 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-0677
Marriot Courtyard 1050 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7676
What to bring:
- Camera, Lenses and accessories
- A “Camera Backpack” for your Camera and equipment(preferrably padded for protection)
- A Sturdy Tripod and Ball head
- Sturdy hiking Boots/shoes(Waterproof are preferred)
- Water Shoes(not recommended for hiking)
- Zip off Nylon(quick dry) pants are recommended
- Hiking or Fly Fishing shirts are recommended(cotton will work, but is not ideal for wicking)
- Rain gear(nylon over pants, waterproof jacket and hat)
- Lightweight umbrella (if we are shooting in a light rain)
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Trail snacks
- A 2 Liter, Lexan Water Bottle – it will be warm and we will be hiking
- Laptop / editing software (optional)
- An adventurous spirit
Recommended equipment:
- Camera bag or something to protect your gear
- Ultra-wide to wide angle lens
- Telephoto lens
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Payment Policy
You are required to make the minimum deposit to hold your spot. Full payment of the workshop tuition is required within 30 days of the workshop start date, otherwise you risk forfeiting your deposit and opening your space to another individual.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event date may choose to reschedule for another workshop date or request a refund minus a 20% admin fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the event date may choose to reschedule for another workshop date of similar value.
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