Workshop Location & Overnight Accommodations

The 2021 International Workshop on Agritourism (IWA) will be held August 31 - September 2, 2021 at the Hilton Burlington Hotel in Burlington, Vermont, United States of America (USA).

​Click here to view the Hilton on Google Maps and create custom driving directions from your departure location. GPS Address: 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401.
Overnight accommodations are available to Workshop participants at the Hilton Burlington Hotel at a discounted group rate of $179/night. All guest room rates are subject to the prevailing Burlington, Vermont city and state taxes (currently 11%; tax rates subject to change). 

There is a city-owned parking garage adjacent to the Hilton Burlington Hotel. Current rates are $15/night and the garage allows unlimited in-and-out access. ​

RESERVATIONS: Lodging reservations will be accepted soon.

Alternative Farmstay Options

A variety of farms in the area also offer lodging. Some are nearby the workshop location; others are a bit of a drive but could be visited pre- or post-workshop. 

Make the most of your time in vermont

Plan to arrive early or stay late to make the most of your time in Vermont and the surrounding states and provinces. For Vermont travel and vacation planning resources, visit VermontVacation.com and Vermont.org, or call 1-800-VERMONT (​1-800-837-6668). For customized agritourism experiences around Vermont, contact Origins of Food at https://www.theoriginsoffood.com/contact. Visit https://www.diginvt.com for authentic farm and food experiences.

Travel Visas

Travel visas are required when visiting the United States from most other countries. You are responsible for securing the necessary visa(s) for your trip to the United States. Please leave yourself ample time to secure a visa. Click here to learn more and to apply.

If you require a letter from the conference organizers for your visa application or other reasons, please contact info@delaneymeetingevent.com. Please note: we will provide invitation letters only for those participating in this workshop. 

Getting Here 

Burlington, Vermont is accessible by air, car, rail, or bus. View details below to learn more about traveling to Burlington (source: Vermont.org).

By Air

The airport nearest to the Hilton Burlington where meetings and events will be held is the Burlington International Airport (BTV) (approximately a 15 minute drive or ride to the hotel).

With excellent air service, Burlington International Airport (BTV) is a convenient point of entry to northern and central Vermont. It’s several major carriers provides daily direct service to domestic and international visitors to and from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Newark, New York (JFK and LGA), Philadelphia, Washington DC (IAD and DCA), and in the winter, Toronto City.

Ground Transportation to/from the Burlington International Airport: 
  • Taxi service is available at the Burlington International Airport. They are available to pick up outside of the baggage claim area. Average taxi fare between the airport to the host hotel (the Hilton Burlington, 60 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401) is $20 each way. 
  • Uber and Lyft service the Burlington International Airport and the greater Burlington area. 
  • Bus service is available via Green Mountain Transit between the airport and the Lake Champlain Waterfront (nearby the Hilton Burlington Hotel) using the Purple Line. See details below in "By Bus" section. 

Other nearby airports include: 

By Car

Vermont is a convenient drive from anywhere in the eastern U.S. and southern Quebec and Ontario provinces of Canada. Major interstates 89 and 91 as well as Vermont state highways and scenic byways provide direct routes to downtowns and diverse outdoor recreation. Car Rental, Taxi and Limousine Services

Estimated drive times to Burlington:
  • From Boston: 3hr, 20 min
  • From Montreal: 1hr, 45 min
  • From New York: 5 hr, 35 min
  • From Ottawa: 3 hr, 40 min
  • From Philadelphia: 6hr, 45 min
  • From Toronto: 6 hr, 50 min
  • From Washington, DC: 8hr, 50min

By Rail

Travel north on the Amtrak Vermonter line from Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Hartford, or stops in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to one of nine vibrant Vermont communities offering an array of enticing attractions and events. The closest stop to the Hilton Burlington where the conference is being held is in Essex Junction (approximately 7 miles away). 

Take in Vermont's scenic vistas and charming New England villages and downtowns bursting with arts, culture, and history. Experience the Green Mountain State's renowned recreational opportunities including world class ski resorts, mountain bike and cycling networks, and vast hiking trails. Get Amtrak Tickets

The Visit Vermont Fare provides a 20% discount on tickets purchased at least three days in advance. ​Learn more. 

By Bus

With Green Mountain Transit’s extensive route, traveling through Vermont without a car is a breeze.  Affordable, safe and reliable, Green Mountain Transit gets you effortlessly around Burlington as well as adjacent towns like Winooski and South Burlington. Explore the Bus Route

Greyhound and Megabus also service Burlington, Vermont. 

Parking at the conference Host hotel

There is a city-owned parking garage adjacent to the Hilton Burlington Hotel. Current rates are $15/night and the garage allows unlimited in-and-out access. Hourly rates are as follows.
  • 0 – 2 Hours: Free
  • 2 – 2.5 Hours: $2.00
  • 2.5 – 3 Hours: $3.00
  • 3 – 3.5 Hours: $4.00
  • 3.5 – 4 Hours: $5.00
  • 4 – 5 Hours: $6.00
  • 5 – 6 Hours: $7.00
  • 6 – 7 Hours: $8.00
  • >7 Hours: $8.00

Thank you to the following groups for their generous support of this workshop. click here to learn how you can support the international workshop on agritourism.

diamond level sponsor

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR

Gold level sponsors

silver level sponsors

bronze level sponsors

Vermont Economic Dev Authority (VEDA)

Scholarship donors

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Philo Ridge Farm

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2021 Workshop Location: Hilton Burlington Hotel, ​Burlington, Vermont, USA