Retreat Location: Richland, WA
Walla Walla is situated in Southeastern Washington, and is a four hour drive from Portland and Seattle.
Whitman College is situated in Southestern Washington State, at the base of the Blue Mountains. A valley of 40,000 residents, the college population consists of approximately 2,000 students, 500 faculty, and 800 staff on a 117-acre campus adjacent to downtown Walla Walla.
Transportation
Chartered buses from local vendor Dreamride Charters and Tours have been reserved for transportation to and from the retreat, as has a Whitman College ADA equipped vehicle with wheelchair lift.
Depart
Tri-Cities Airport is located 48.2 miles (48 minutes) from downtown Walla Walla. Rental cars are available at the airport. Local transportation vendor TC Black offer town cars and other fleet rentals (including a 14-passenger transit van).
Return
Faculty and staff attendees please note: if you choose to drive your own vehicle, you will not be able to request mileage reimbursement (as transportation is being provided for you) - thank you!
Transportation Waivers
Prior to departure you will be asked to sign one of the following transportation waivers:
Ground Transportation
Arriving Walla Walla Regional Airport
Please note that shuttle reservations will need to be made in advance
The Marcus Whitman Hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle to and from Walla Walla Airport, which is an approximately 10-minute ride, door-to-door. The shuttle vehicle has the hotel logo featured prominently, and will be situated directly outside the main exit doors of the terminal. Rental cars are also available at the airport.
Arriving Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, WA
Tri-Cities Airport is located 48.2 miles (48 minutes) from downtown Walla Walla. Rental cars are available at the airport. Local transportation vendor TC Black offer town cars and other fleet rentals (including a 14-passenger transit van).