The Ultimate Desktop Valuation
Business and Lifestyle Training Experience
ATTENDEE INFORMATION PAGE
May 15 & 16, 2020
Plus: May 17-19, 2020
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Ultimate Appraiser Training Experience
FAQs
Q: What do I need to bring to the training?
A: Just bring yourself! We will provide a binder, notepad, itinerary, example reports, pencils, name tag as well as a carrying tote bag.
Q: Can I record the training?
A: No. Video and voice recording devices are not allowed. Due to the personalized nature of the small group training we cannot allow recording devices. However, we will record the larger group training on May 18 & 19th and provide you with access after the event.
Q: Can I bring a guest/spouse to the dinners or the training.
A: No additional guests are allow to the Ultimate Training Experience and its lunches and dinner.
However you can bring a guest for the larger group training and dinners May 17-19th.
For an additional fee you may bring a guest, spouse or office assistant to the trainings and to attend all the Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner. A separate fee is set-up for those guests who would just like to attend the dinners with you. Please email us about this option if you have not already done so.
Q: What food will be provided?
A: For the Ultimate Training Experience May 15-16, we will provide lunch at a local favorite restaurant on each day of the training and a dinner together on Saturday night at a surprise place. Water & coffee will be provided throughout the day as well as an afternoon snack.
For the larger training May 17-19, a casual sit-down lunch will be provided in the Il Fornaio restaurant on Monday and Tuesday of the training. Water and coffee will be available throughout the day and light snack available in the afternoon in the training room.
An informal Welcome Dinner is also included on Sunday at Il Fornaio, and a Farewell Dinner on Tuesday at Grasing's Restaurant.
Q: What is the dress attire?
A: Wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable in. Ron will be teaching in jeans (and attending the dinners in jeans as well). The training room temperature can vary from morning to afternoon so we suggest a short sleeved shirt and sweater. The mornings and evenings can get chilly in Carmel so layers are recommended.
Q: Who should I contact if I get lost?
A: Please call Lacey’s cell phone at 914-500-3763
If she can’t be reached, here are the numbers for the La Playa Hotel (831) 293-6100
and for the Pine Inn: 831-624-3851
Q: Where should I stay?
A: Please click here to jump to hotel recommendations on this page.
Q: How do I get to Carmel, the La Playa Hotel and the Pine Inn (flights & directions)?
A: Please view the flight information here and go here for the map to the hotels on this page.
Q: Where do I park?
A: Most of downtown Carmel is located within 5 square blocks. You will likely not need a car once you get here.
If you’re staying at the Pine Inn, hotel guests can obtain a parking permit to park in their lot which has enough spaces for 1/2 their guests. They typically have plenty of parking spots for guests early in the week.
If you’re not staying at the Pine Inn we recommend walking to the Pine Inn for the trainings if your hotel is nearby.
If you do need to drive, we recommend finding a parking spot just west of the Pine Inn (towards the ocean). You’ll find about 3 blocks of all day parking on Ocean Ave. Most other areas of downtown are limited to 2 hours.
Event Timeline
A more detailed itinerary will be sent closer to the event.
Friday, May 15
8:30am – 4:30pm Day 1 Training
8:30am — Join Ron and 2 other appraisers in the Board Room at the La Playa Hotel for your personalized training
12:00pm — 1 Hour Lunch Break at a local favorite restaurant
3:00pm — Afternoon snack break
4:30pm — Day 1 Training Concludes
Rest & get ready for the next day!
Saturday, May 16
8:30am – 8:30pm Day 2 Training & Dinner
8:30am — Join Ron and 2 other appraisers in the Board Room at the La Playa Hotel for your personalized training
12:00pm — 1 Hour Lunch Break at a local favorite restaurant
3:00pm — Afternoon snack break
4:30pm — Day 2 Training Concludes (break)
6:00pm — Meet at a local destination for dinner
Sunday, May 17
6:00pm – 8:30pm Welcome Dinner Reception
The Welcome Dinner Reception is at The Pine Inn’s restaurant, Il Fornaio.
Meet and Greet with Ron, Lacey and other attendees for a casual buffet dinner in the Il Fornaio’s Sunset Room.
MONday, May 18
8:30am – 4:30pm Day 1 Training
12:00pm – 1:00pm Buffet lunch will be served in the Il Fornaio restaurant
3:00pm – 4:30pm Presentation from Computershare
4:30pm - You're free to explore the town and rest up for Day 2. Let us know if you need dinner recommendations!
Tuesday, May 19
8:30am – 4:30pm Day 2 Training
12:00pm – 1:00pm Buffet lunch will be served in the Il Fornaio restaurant
3:00pm – 4:30pm Presentation from Computershare
6:00pm-8:30pm - Farewell Dinner at Grasing's Restaurant
ACCOMMODATIONS
You’re welcome to book a room anywhere you’d like, however for convenience and a taste of old world charm, we recommend the Pine Inn which has newly renovated rooms.
The Pine Inn is only 4 blocks from the La Playa Hotel where the first 2 days of your training will be held.
Upon booking at the Pine Inn, tell the Front Desk you’re with the “Appraisers Success Group”. A block of rooms have been set aside for our group at $189/night + tax.
For guests staying at the Pine Inn, a buffet breakfast is offered Monday-Friday and included in your room stay. Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 10:00am. You’re welcome to bring your meal inside the training room.
Guests not staying at the Pine Inn may purchase the buffet breakfast for $15.00 though some other hotels do offer breakfast included in their stay as well. You're welcome to bring your food into the training room with you on Monday & Tuesday.
Getting Here
Flights
San Jose Airport (SJC) is the nearest national airport about 1 hr 20 mins away without traffic.
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest local airport about 15 minutes away and is serviced by Alaska, Allegiant, American and United airlines with non-stop flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Dallas.
San Francisco (SFC) and Oakland (OAK) airports are approximately 1 hr 50 mins away without traffic.
Directions
There are no addresses in Carmel-by-the-Sea!
Inputting "La Playa Carmel" or "Pine Inn Carmel" into your GPS should get you here.
Here are a little more detailed instructions just in case:
➢ Heading South on Highway 1 you will make a Right turn to Carmel onto Ocean Avenue, it's about 1.5 miles after the exit for 399A Pebble Beach. The sign for Carmel is small so keep an eye out! Then continue down Ocean Ave:
➢ The La Playa Hotel is on Camino Real and 8th Ave. Continue heading down Ocean Avenue and turn left on Camino Real, approximately 0.8 miles West from Hwy 1. Then continue 2 blocks to 8th Avenue. The La Playa Hotel will be on your right.
➢ The Pine Inn is on Ocean Ave between Lincoln Street and Monte Verde Street. Approximately 0.7 miles West from Hwy 1, on the right hand side.
Car Rental and Car Service
For transportation from the airport we recommend either renting a car from one of the major national car rental companies or using Monterey Airbus which offers group and private airport transportation to and from Carmel.
Once you’re in Carmel you won’t need a car to get to the restaurants or the training event if you’re staying at The Pine or nearby. They’re all within a few blocks walking distance.
* Note that the La Playa Hotel and the Pine Inn are only 4 blocks from each other *
We will be here May 15th and 16th
We will be here May 17th - 19th
We look forward to meeting you!
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
ron@theappraiseradvocate.com