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New York City   

** 1 large bedroom available at Mr. Bomeisler's studio.  For those who want to be super convenient and experience staying in a beautiful 2500sq foot entire floor penthouse loft apartment in Soho (the teaching studio is on one side of this large space)  there is one lovely bedroom available to rent at $150/night (inclusive/no tax).  You have use of the full apartment with huge living/dining and fully equipped spacious kitchen to cook and eat in if you prefer.     Large flat screen TV in living room,  wireless internet and a private roof deck for coffee or cocktails.  The bedroom shares the full bathroom which is newly renovated with soaking tub and shower.     There is a second half bath with laundry facility.  Please look at this link to see the loft OR email workshops@drawright.com for more information.

** SoLita Soho Hotel www.choicehotels.com 888.765.4828.  Very close, newer hotel - best rate online.   email: GM.NY288@choicehotels.com .

** The Washington Square Hotel www.washingtonsquarehotel.com 800.222.0418. a 20 minute walk through Washington Square Park.  Queen or larger are preferable. Very comfortable, in a great location.

** Herrick Guest Suites www.herrickguestsuites.com 877.447.8291: self contained suites in lower Manhattan

** The Larchmont Hotel www.larchmonthotel.com  212.989.9333. West Village townhouse hotel on a lovely tree lined street 25 minute walk north.  There are shared bathrooms with up to 2 other rooms. Charming, clean and always popular.

** East Houston Hotel www.hoteleasthouston.com 212.777.0012 – 15 minute walk – new boutique hotel

** The Howard Johnson Hotel http://www.hojo.com  135 East Houston Street. 15 minute walk.

** The Off Soho Suites www.offsoho.com  800.633.7646. S2 has cooking facility. 10 minute walk. 

** For those on a budget: the SoHotel  www.sohotel-ny.com  212.226.1482. 10 minute walk.  The single rooms some with shared facilities are quite small. 

** Try this link for hotels in downtown Manhattan  www.besthotels.com

The following 5 star hotels are within 2 blocks of the studio in Soho:

*The Soho Grand www.sohogrand.com  800.965.3000 on West Broadway and Grand.

*60 Thompson Street Hotel www.60thompson.com  877.431.0400.

*The Mercer Hotel www.mercerhotel.com 212.966.6060 on Prince and Mercer Streets.

Santa Barbara, California
The Pepper Tree Inn has a special bedroom rate for our drawing class. King or two Queen beds for $120.00+tax Sunday-Thursday and $133.00+tax Friday-Saturday in March and in August the rate is $146.00+tax Sunday-Thursday and $193.00+tax Friday-Saturday.  Their web site is www.sbhotels.com, and click on "Pepper Tree Inn".   The hotel is charming with excellent service and convenient to everything: they have 2 heated pools, Jacuzzi and gym - you can view the facilities on their web site.  They provide complementary pick up and drop off at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and AMTRAK station.  We have a block of rooms set aside for our drawing class so please do not look for availability or book online.  To make a reservation phone 1.800.338.0030 or 1.805.687.5511 and mention the "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" class.  Their email address is  pepper@sbhotels.com

San Francisco, California

http://www.fortmason.org/venuerental

Washington D.C. area/ Potomac, Maryland
The Bolger Center - www.bolgercenter.com The Bolger Center is offering 20% off their regular room rates for workshop participants.  They have a  couple of dinning facilities and provide complimentary breakfasts and hot afternoon snacks for their guests.  Check out their website for pictures, and email charita.evans@dolce.com or call (301) 983-7196 to make your room reservation.   Mention the "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" class when you email or call.   Guest Room rates:  Standard (one full size bed)  $105/night.  Deluxe (one queen size bed) $125/night.  Suite (one queen bed, one queen sleeper sofa) $145/night )  - plus applicable taxes.

La Jolla, California
The following location is from a former student. It's about a 15 minute drive to Dr. Edwards studio:
"The inexpensive but nice place I stayed at in San Diego was Extended Stay America San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium
3860 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, California 92123
858-292-8927
Included is a full kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, dishes, etc.
The key to the great price (I got it for $45 a night) was that I went through priceline.com and made an offer of $45/night."

The Hotel La Jolla has a special room rate for participants of our drawing class.  Their web site is www.hotellajolla.com.   The hotel is about a 10 minute walkto Dr. Edwards' studio.  They also have a small fitness center, heated outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and they provide free wireless internet service - you can view the facilities on their web site.    To make a reservation phone 1.800.666.0261 (be sure to mention you would like THE MANAGERS SPECIAL) or call the sales manager Andreas 1.858.551.3613 and mention the drawing class.  He also told me of possible upgrades at the same rate if available.  His email address andreas@hotellajolla.com

For other lodgings in La Jolla please see:  www.discoverourtown.com

St. Augustine Florida
The most convenient hotel near the Llambias house will be The St. Francis Inn a charming 20 room quest house with wonderful amenities   They offer students a 25% discount off of the advertised rate for whatever room you select. The published rates are higher on Saturday October 30th and Friday November 5th, so they will offer 35% off for those nights. Please mention Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain when reserving a room. If you make your reservation online from the website, there is a place to ask a question. Please mention the name of the workshop and The St. Francis will manually adjust the rate and send you a revised confirmation letter. Or you can call them at 1-800-824-6062

Chicago, Illinois
The following list is from Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts  www.paletteandchisel.org:   

"We recommend that people call spsuites.com ask for Monique and tell her you'll be taking classes at the Palette & Chisel. They charge $125 per night.  They have furnished apartments, and a grocery store is within walking distance. The phone number is (773) 276-1099.  OR  The Gold Coast Guest House is a local Bed and Breakfast.  Their phone number is (312) 337-0361"  

Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce links to accommodations: http://www.wellfleetchamber.com/BedandBreakfast.htm l
Doug Ritter dpritter@earthlink.net  - phone 508-349-0976 can help with hotels/local housing information.

Also www.vrbo.com  vacation rentals website

Boston, Massachusetts
82 Chandler St Bed & Breakfast www.82chandler.com/

The Back Bay Hotel http://www.doylecollection.com