Here is more information about the accommodations at Allegheny College.
All buildings at Allegheny College are completely accessible. To get around campus, check out this page.
Registration
Go to our registration page to sign-up for our conference. Registration ends May 22, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT. Conference check-in begins Wednesday, June 19, at 3:00 p.m. in the North Village II dorms. Commuters can pick up their registration materials between 2 and 5 on Wednesday in the North Village II dorms or 8:30–9 a.m. Thursday. Any questions, email Audrey Stallsmith at registrar@stdavidswriters.com or call 724-359-8500.
Directions
For the most precise directions from your home, you may want to use GPS or a program such as Waze or Google Maps. If so, you will need to know that the address for the North Village II apartment building is 421 N Main St, Meadville, PA 16335. Here’s the Google Maps link. Also check out this page with some information about Allegheny College and where we meet and how to get there.
Accommodations
The accommodations for Allegheny College includes two and four-person apartments with single bedrooms. The two-bedroom apartments each contain a single bathroom, while all others have two. Two-person suites feature a common area with a microwave, sink, mini-fridge, and one bathroom. Four-person apartments feature a living room, large refrigerator, sink, microwave, a 2-burner cook-top, and two bathrooms. This building is air-conditioned with laundry rooms on every floor. (See more about the accommodations here.)
What to Bring
Remember, this is a dorm situation. All rooms come with only a bed, a desk and chair, a dresser, and a small closet. The bathrooms have toilet paper and a shower curtain. Please bring your own linens (twin-size dorm bed), blankets, bath towels, pillows, clothes hangers, bath mat, soap, and toiletries. It’s also a good idea to include lamps for your desk and bedside, a nightlight if needed, a wastebasket, extension cords, and a power strip.
Don’t forget your Bible, notebooks, pens, computer, and whatever else you need to complete any writing assignments throughout the week. Make sure you have plenty of paper. Some people choose to bring their own printer. Don’t panic if you forget something, however, as there are stores within easy driving distance. Wireless internet access is available.
Dress
Dress is casual for most of the week, but many people choose to dress up for the Saturday evening banquet. Since the western Pennsylvania climate is wildly unpredictable, you should be prepared for either hot or cool and rainy weather (and check the weather before packing). Don’t forget to pack a jacket and an umbrella.
Please also bring multiple copies of your published books for the consignment table, manuscripts to show to editors, plus an empty tote bag to carry home purchases and freebies.
Timothy Program
If you are a first-time St. Davids conferee, we welcome you! We have established a contact program we call the Timothy Program for first-time conferees, to help make your life during the conference week a little easier. We try to match you with an experienced writer/conferee (your “Paul”) who shares your writing interests and can answer your questions. If you are new to St. Davids, Anne Murphy will be in touch prior to the conference to connect you with your Paul. If you are a returning conferee who’d like to help someone learn the ropes, please send an e-mail to Janyce Brawn at janyce.brawn@gmail.com.
Transportation
Please note that there will not be any transportation provided for conferees. You are responsible for getting to the Allegheny College campus on your own. If you need transportation from the apartments to the classrooms or dining hall once on campus, it can typically be arranged with other conferees.
Auction
For many years, we have held the Great St. Davids Auction at our conference to help raise money for our scholarship fund. While we’ve had terrific success with the auction, it just hasn’t held the same excitement in the last few years. The board also has noticed that some folks might not enjoy the competitive nature of the event. However, we do not wish for anyone to feel left out or unable to participate for any reason.
Instead, we will now hold a blind auction. Items will be set up for display during the week of conference with papers to place secret bids. The items will be set up starting Wednesday night through Friday lunchtime for people to bid. After the bidding is closed, our auction committee will go through all bids for each item and the highest bid wins. Plain and easy. Winners will be announced Friday during our evening program.
If you want to contribute an auction item, we ask you to combine donations into a themed basket. Here are some ideas:
- a basket full of homemade jams, jellies, or other preserves
- a basket full of writerly items (pens, notebooks, office supplies)
- a coffee or tea related basket
- Certificates for services like editing, critique help, cover design help, etc. (this does not need to be in a basket)
Questions?
Email our registrar Audrey Stallsmith at registrar@stdavidswriters.com or call 724-359-8500.