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Wildacres Retreat Center
Wildacres Retreat Center
1565 Wildacres Road Little Switzerland, NC 28749
1565 Wildacres Road Little Switzerland, NC 28749
The entirety of sdOB12 will take place at Wildacres, an isolated retreat center in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, USA. Wildacres consists of lodges with 56 guest rooms, a cafeteria where all meals will be served, an auditorium for presentations, and indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Delegates will spend the entire week on the Wildacres mountain (with the exception of excursions). A simple, single payment will cover all meals, room costs, and excursions for the entire week at Wildacres. Given the unorthodox nature of this venue, delegates are encouraged to read all details on Wildacres to familiarize themselves with the retreat center, its policies, and its surrounding environment. The isolated nature of the venue is intended to facilitate close interactions between delegates throughout the week. There will be plenty of downtime on the mountain during sdOB12, so delegates are encouraged to bring books, games, musical instruments (there are some pianos on-site), and anything else they'd like to keep them entertained on the mountain throughout the week.
The entirety of sdOB12 will take place at Wildacres, an isolated retreat center in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, USA. Wildacres consists of lodges with 56 guest rooms, a cafeteria where all meals will be served, an auditorium for presentations, and indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Delegates will spend the entire week on the Wildacres mountain (with the exception of excursions). A simple, single payment will cover all meals, room costs, and excursions for the entire week at Wildacres. Given the unorthodox nature of this venue, delegates are encouraged to read all details on Wildacres to familiarize themselves with the retreat center, its policies, and its surrounding environment. The isolated nature of the venue is intended to facilitate close interactions between delegates throughout the week. There will be plenty of downtime on the mountain during sdOB12, so delegates are encouraged to bring books, games, musical instruments (there are some pianos on-site), and anything else they'd like to keep them entertained on the mountain throughout the week.
Guest ROOms
Guest ROOms
All sdOB12 delegates should stay on-site at Wildacres lodges; there are no other housing options at the conference venue. (The only exception would be delegates with a vehicle who choose to stay in a hotel/inn or campsite down the mountain in a neighboring village and drive up to Wildacres each morning/evening.) Wildacres has two lodges that contain a total of 56 rooms. Each room has two twin-size beds, a small private bathroom (toilet, shower), and an open sink/vanity area just outside the bathroom. There are no televisions or telephones in the rooms. There is a large meeting room on the lower level of each lodge. There are a limited number of rooms available at Wildacres, and so we strongly encourage graduate and undergraduate students to share rooms, if possible. You can mark roommate preferences on the Registration Form. See more information on the Accommodations Page.
Dining Hall
Dining Hall
Three meals are served in the dining hall every day at 8:30am, 12:00pm, and 6:00pm. It is a short walk from each of the lodges. Each meal lasts one hour and is served "family style," which involves placing all parts of the meal in large serving dishes at the center of each table, allowing each person to serve themselves. This method ensures everyone can access and select their preferred portions. Staff members announce the start of each meal by ringing a loud bell outside the main lodge. Since there are no other dining options on the mountain, it is imperative that all delegates wishing to eat show up to these meals on time. Since food is not readily available outside of these three meals, delegates are encouraged to bring snacks with them to Wildacres. You can mark dining hall food preferences (allergies & other dietary restrictions) on the Preference Form (form available in February).
Auditorium
Auditorium
The 165-seat auditorium is used by Wildacres visiting groups for large meetings, lectures, music concerts, and more. It will serve as the main location for research/poster talks and discussions during sdOB12. The adjacent reference library is available for small group sessions and for use by any delegate. The auditorium houses one of Wildacres’ four baby grand pianos, which may be played by any delegate during downtime.
outdoor patio
outdoor patio
Wildacres' patio is located between the two main lodges and is an excellent location for group meetings and larger social functions. It’s also a favorite location for early morning coffee/tea and watching sunsets. The sdOB12 group picture will be taken here.
INdoor Meeting Spaces
INdoor Meeting Spaces
Wildacres has numerous indoor meeting spaces in the two main lodges, library, and pottery building. Delegates may use any of these spaces at any time to do work, hold small meetings, and socialize.
outdoor amphitheater
outdoor amphitheater
The stonework amphitheater provides a beautiful outdoor spot for gathering. Some evening social activities will take place here, including an outdoor movie night, campfire gathering, marshmallow roasting, and other activities. The amphitheater has a beautiful view of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, including Mt. Mitchell.
studio
studio
The studio is a great space for groups wishing good acoustics, an open floor plan and/or good lighting. Our dulcimer and drum groups enjoy this space in particular. It can hold between 20 – 40 guests depending on set up. The Studio houses one of Wildacres’ four pianos, which may be played by delegates during downtime.
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