General Convention Information
Accommodations
Dates & Location
Maps & Directions
Food & Nearby Stores
HEAV Membership & Tables
Information & Security
ACCOMMODATIONS
HEAV has reserved room blocks at the three hotels closest to the convention: the Marriott, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the Crowne Plaza. Hotel registration will open on January 11. Please see below for details.
Budget Tight?
While we've worked hard to negotiate reduced rates at the hotels nearest the convention center, we understand these reduced prices may still not be affordable. Hotels that aren't within walking distance, but are less expensive, may be found at www.edutravel.org. Sharing a room with a friend is also a great way to lower costs.
HOTELS WITH HEAV ROOM BLOCKS
THE MARRIOTT HOTEL
[Status: No Vacancies]
The Marriott is now full. If you need to make a cancellation, please contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. Please do NOT contact the Marriott! All cancellations must be made through the HEAV office. By canceling through us, we can make your room available to another family waiting for a Marriott room.
THE HILTON GARDEN INN
[Status: No Vacancies]
The Hilton Garden Inn is now full. If you need to make a cancellation, please contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. Please do NOT contact the Hilton! All cancellations must be made through the HEAV office. By canceling through us, we can make your room available to another family waiting for a Hilton room.
CROWNE PLAZA RICHMOND HOTEL
[Status: Vacancy]
The Crowne Plaza Richmond is located just blocks away from Richmond's Convention Center. The Crowne was remodeled a few years ago, has an indoor pool, and offers free high-speed Internet access.
Special HEAV Rate
Single, Double, Triple, or Quad Occupancy: $99 + tax -- $10 lower than last year!
Parking: $14/night for valet parking; $10/day if you park yourself. Both options allow unlimited ins and outs.
Address: 555 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219
View hotel locations.
Telephone: 804-788-0900
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com
To Make a Reservation: Contact the Crowne Plaza directly and ask for the HEAV (Home Educators Association of Virginia) rate.
COUNTRY INN & SUITES RICHMOND WEST
[Status: No Vacancies]
DATES & LOCATION
Q: What are the dates of the 2010 convention?
A: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 10, 11, and 12, 2010
Q: Where is the convention?
A: The Greater Richmond Convention Center (downtown Richmond) [Map]
403 N. 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Q: How will I find my way around the convention center?
A: We've worked to make your weekend comfortable and your navigation straightforward, so watch for our "street signs." The convention center is divided into two two-story buildings: the Exhibit Hall Building and the Ballroom Building. Workshop rooms are named with the first letter of their building; "E" for Exhibit Hall Building, and "B" for the Ballroom Building.
Print these maps of the Richmond Center to help you plan your weekend!
Richmond Center First Floor
Richmond Center Second Floor
Richmond Center (Both Floors)
Q: What are the hours of convention?
A: The convention opens with registration at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, and closes at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, when the Exhibit Hall shuts down. View a complete convention schedule.
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
The convention is held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in downtown Richmond.
Maps, Directions, and Parking Information
Q. How Do I Get to the Greater Richmond Convention Center?
A: Please download the Directions and Parking Information PDF for detailed directions and parking information.
The map below shows the location of the Convention Center, as well as nearby hotels. You can also view a larger map and get directions from Google Maps.
View HEAV Convention Area Map in a larger map
FOOD & NEARBY STORES
Q: May we bring food with us?
A: You are welcome to bring food to eat in your hotel room, and may request a mini-refrigerator when you make your reservation. However, according to the Greater Richmond Convention Center's rules, no food may be brought into the Richmond Center from outside sources. (Good news! The new Hilton Garden Inn, a stone's throw from the Richmond Center, includes small refrigerators and microwaves in all their rooms!)
Q: Where can we get something to eat?
A: There are several options; you'll find a list of nearby restaurants in your program.
Q: I'm looking for an upscale restaurant at which to celebrate my child's graduation or a special event. Where can I go?
A: You'll find several options on this list of fine dining near the Convention Center.
Q: Where is the nearest gas station, grocery store, and Walmart?
A: We've put together a list of nearby locations to help you find your way around.
HEAV MEMBERSHIP AND TABLES
How can I join HEAV?
What are the benefits of membership?
Where can I learn more about the work of HEAV while I'm at the convention?
Where is the HEAV table?
Q: How can I join HEAV?
A: You can join HEAV online; by mailing this membership form with your convention registration and payment to the office (P.O. Box 6745, Richmond, VA 23230); by calling the office (804-278-9200) and paying with a credit card; or by joining during the convention at the HEAV Tables in the lobby of the Exhibit Hall Building.
| Basic membership | $35/year |
| Sustaining membership | $75/year |
| Lifetime membership | $750/lifetime |
As a "thank you," lifetime members receive an "Education Begins at Home" tote bag. Lifetime members also receive complimentary registration for our annual convention--for a lifetime!
HEAV is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Basic memberships and donations are fully tax deductible.
Sustaining memberships, except for the value of the tote bag, are tax deductible.
Lifetime memberships are not tax deductible.
Q: What are the benefits of membership?
A: In addition to knowing you are helping to protect and promote homeschooling in Virginia, you'll receive:
- Member letters with special offerings and discounts;
- Teacher/membership ID cards. Show yours everywhere you go--office supply stores, craft suppliers, warehouse stores, teacher-supply stores, retail bookstores, Christian bookstores, computer stores, etc. Many businesses will honor your teacher ID with reduced prices;
- Reduced registration rates for most HEAV events, including HEAV's Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention, Homeschool Success Seminars, and the HEAV Graduation;
- A FREE classified ad in the Virginia Home Educator magazine ($100 value);
- A 10% discount on most HEAV resources, including The Virginia Homeschool Manual;
- A $20 discount on HSLDA membership;
- A $40 discount on College in the Bag;
- A $120 discount on CollegePlus;
- A 20% discount on Auralog's TELL ME MORE (R) Language-Learning software;
- A 10% discount and FREE shipping on TranscriptPro Home School Transcript Generator and Transcript Boot Camp on DVD from Education Plus;
- A 15% discount off the Home Education 101 series;
- Specific discounts with WORLD Magazine, God's World News, and Creation Illustrated; and
- A 25% discount off tuition at Regent University.
- Plus, we are periodically adding new member benefits!
Q: Where can I learn more about the work of HEAV while I'm at the convention?
A: Visit us at the HEAV table, where you will find not only HEAV board members and volunteers with years of experience, but also legislative updates, freebies, encouragement, facts about the laws pertaining to homeschooling in our great Commonwealth, a list of member benefits, a myriad of resources available for purchase, and lots more!
Q: Where is the HEAV table?
A: There are two! One is in the lobby area of the Exhibit Hall Building, near the registration area; the other is just inside the main entrance to the Exhibit Hall.
Richmond Center Ground Floor
INFORMATION & SECURITY
Tim & Sue Grimes, Information & Security Coordinators, security@heav.org
Q: In the event of an emergency, how can I be reached while at the convention?
A: At the beginning of every workshop we will ask that cell phones be turned off, or set to vibrate, so please leave our emergency phone number with your caregivers and family members. The emergency phone number will be posted prior to the event. Emergency messages will be posted at the HEAV booth in the Exhibit Hall. An announcement also will be made in the Exhibit Hall, as well as in workshops, if necessary, to find you.
Q: Where is a good place to connect with a friend who is coming to the convention?
A: We have a message board at the Information & Security Booth in the lobby of the Exhibit Hall Building. You and your friends may plan to leave messages for one another on the board. [Floor plan]
Q: Is there a Lost and Found?
A: Yes, come to the Information & Security Booth to leave an item you found or to look for an item you have lost.
Q: Is a wheelchair available if I need one?
A: If you need a wheelchair at the convention, you must reserve it in advance. Availability is limited. Please contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 to inquire about reserving a wheelchair.
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