HOTEL INFORMATION
THE WESTIN SAVANNAH HARBOR - One Resort Drive - Savannah, GA
Located on an island on the Savannah River, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa offers luxury accommodations, a PGA TOUR golf course, and a full-service spa set in one of the South’s most charming cities. Take the complimentary water ferry to explore Oglethorpe’s city via River Street, or climb the bluff (by stair, car or elevator) to see the main city plan, still faithful to the original one of ordered squares and public spaces.
The landmark Historic District is the largest in the country, and it is shaded by one of the country’s most impressive urban forests. Scattered throughout the downtown area, visitors will find a variety of shops from which to choose. Well represented are a variety of boutiques with high-end clothing, custom jewelry, and unique accessories—and, of course, souvenir shops.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The cutoff date for hotel room requests is March 9, 2010. One night’s room and tax will be charged once reservation is
made to guarantee your reservation. If cancelling after March 9, 2010 you will forfeit the one night’s room and tax. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
Hotel rooms are available at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Room rates begin at $245. To request
Hotel Room Reservations please fill out the HOTEL RESERVATION FORM. Seminar Registration Forms with payment
much accompany HOTEL RESERVATION FORM before reservations will be made. Hotel reservation forms will not be
accepted without a paid registration.
HOTEL ROOM REQUEST FORM
Hotel rooms will be assigned on a first-come-first serve basis.
Confirmation information will be sent by email within two weeks of receiving registration.
Provide the following information in email (Christina@jee.com) or fax (803-765-0860)
• Room Reservation Name • Room Type
• Address, phone number and email • Arrival and departure dates
• Number of rooms required • Any special requests
HOTEL CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Check-in at The Westin is 4:00 pm. Check-out is at 12:00 noon.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa recommends flying into Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport
(airport code SAV). The drive from the airport to the resort is approximately 20 minutes. Taxis are plentiful and can be
attained directly outside of the baggage claim doors. If you need help with airline or car rental arrangements, you may
call Jane Franks at Forest Lake Travel, (800) 554-8758.
WEATHER AND SEMINAR DRESS CODE
The average Savannah temperature in April is: High 77 F and Low 54 F.
Dress will be casual during the entire seminar. As a reminder, seminar classrooms tend to be on the cool side, so bring
appropriate attire to the seminar meeting rooms.
SEMINAR CANCELLATION POLICY
75% refunds for seminar cancellations made before March 9, 2010! NO REFUNDS for seminar cancellations made
after March 9, 2010. Remember cancelling hotel reservations after March 9, 2010 will result in forfeit of one night’s
room and tax.
SAVANNAH INFORMATION
FUN FACTS ABOUT SAVANNAH
� In 1864, General Sherman began his march to the sea, burning the city of Atlanta
and everything else in their path on the way to the coast. Savannah was
evacuated and avoided destruction. Upon entering Savannah, Sherman was so
taken back by its beauty that on December 22, 1864, a legendary telegram was
sent from Savannah and delivered to then President Abraham Lincoln, by which
Sherman presented the city of Savannah to Lincoln as a Christmas present.
� Over 20 movies have been filmed in and around Savannah including: East of Eden,
The Return of the Swamp Thing, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Midnight in the
Garden of Good and Evil, and Forrest Gump.
� Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scout of the USA was born in Savannah.
� The Bonaventure Cemetary, made famous by the movie, Midnight in the Garden of
Good and Evil, is one of the most beautiful and scenic places in Savannah. But
what is a cemetery without ghost stories and legends. One of the most popular
legends is that of the Gracie Watson statue. This statue of a small girl buried in the
cemetery is often inundated with gifts put in her lap. It is said that if any of these
gifts are stolen the statue will cry tears of blood. Another legend is that of the ghost
dogs. It is said that these four legged fiends will chase people from the cemetery.
� Savannah's downtown area is the largest National Historic Landmark District in the
United States
� The Pirate House, a famous Savannah restaurant, was actually a tavern
frequented by pirates who sailed the Carribbean in 1794. Events at the Pirate
house were the inspiration for Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel, Treasure Island.
� In 2002, the American Institute of Parapsychology named Savannah, “America’s
Most Haunted City.” Based on Savannah’s history of fires, plagues, wars and
voodoo, they determined Savannah was the perfect place for supernatural activity.
� While admiring Savannah’s splendid architecture, you might start to notice a
recurring color painted on the door frames, porches and window sills of many
Savannah homes. This blue/green color, or “Haint Blue,” is not only aesthetically
pleasing but has an important purpose, and that is to ward off evil spirits. “Haint
Blue” paint was first used by African Slaves to secure entry-point into their houses
from spirits. According to the Geechee/Gulla culture of the Lowcountry, the
blue/green color of “Haint Blue” represents water which, it is believed, spirits can
not pass over.
� While the Spanish Moss that hangs from Savannah’s majestic oaks is a true
reminder that you are in the romantic deep South, it does not make a great
souvenir. A small biting bug called a “chigger” makes Spanish Moss its home.
During the early days of the Colony, residents often stuffed and bounded their
mattresses with the soft and bountiful Spanish Moss only to wake up irritated and
itchy after the tiny bugs invaded their slumber. As a result, a common phrase
emerged in Savannah, and it was – “Goodnight neighbor, sleep tight, and don’t let
the bed bugs bite!”
� Savannah is home to the largest celebration in the South honoring St. Patrick (an
Irish Catholic Saint) and is famous for the “To-Go Cup” (thanks to the city’s liberal
view on cocktails to-go)
� The first protestant Sunday school in America was started in Savannah by John
Wesley in 1736.
� In 1819 Savannah made worldwide news as the home port of the steamship S.S.
Savannah. The Savannah was the first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic
Ocean.
� Telfair Mansion and Art Museum is the oldest public art museum in the Southeast.
Housed in the museum are American, French, and Dutch impressionist paintings
as well as a large collection of many works in different mediums.
� Know as America's first planned city, Savannah founder James Oglethorpe envisioned a city
built around squares. Today 21 of the original squares 24 squares remain, many of them with
monuments honoring Savannah's rich history. Savannah is considered one of America's Most
Beautiful Cities.
SAVANNAH RESTARANTS
Elizabeth's -http://www.elizabethon37th.net - 105 E 37th St (912) 236-5547
Olde Pink House- 23 Abercorn St (912) 232-4286
Paula Deen's The Lady and Sons - http://www.ladyandsons.com - 102 W Congress (912) 233 2600
Shrimp Factory- http://www.theshrimpfactory.com -313 E River St. (912) 236- 4229
Belford's Savannah - http://www.belfordssavannah.com -315 West St. Julian Street (912) 233- 6266
Moon River Brewing Company - http://www.moonriverbrewing.com- 21 W. Bay Street (912) 447-0943
17 Hundred 90 307 E. President Strrt (912) 236-7122Vic'c on the River - www.vicsontheriver.com - 26 E Bay St (912) 721-1000
THINGS NOT TO MISS IN SAVANNAH
Riverwalk
Savannah Pralines
River Ferry Ride (free)
Antiques Shops
Tour of Savannah's Squares