Greetings Everyone!
We’re already preparing for the 2013 Texas Yoga Conference! We are very excited about the event and hope you are too! We have several things we wish for you to consider as a visitor, presenter or sponsor of our event. This year’s event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Ctr. in Downtown Houston.
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
Convention Center Website
Housing & Accommodations:
We recommend posting on our Texas Yoga Conference Facebook page any housing need requests if you are an attendee/presenter/sponsor who wants to find a host to provide you with a free place to stay.
Hampton Inn- Houston Galleria
4500 Post Oak Parkway
Houston, Texas 77027
Phone: 713.871.9911
Fax: 713.871.9958
$79 per night plus tax. Use code TYC13 to get special price
Embassy Suites Downtown Houston
1515 Dallas Street
Houston, Texas, 77010
713-739-9100
Silver Leed Medal recipient – U.S. Green Building Council
Two room suite: $119.00
Please reference group code: Texas Yoga Conference
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Houston hotel, convenient to the venue.
Crowne Plaza Downtown Houston
1700 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002
$99.00 room rate if booked by 2/15/2013
Please reference group code: YOG
Local: (713) 739-8800
Toll Free: 1-800-2CROWNE
Onsite Reservations Contact:
Victor Barrera | Reservations Supervisor
Direct: (713)-495-7834 | Fax: (713)-495-7853
vbarrera@cpdowntown.com
For other great deals on accommodations, try using Hotwire or Expedia. You can get a 4 star hotel for a great price well below $90 per night typically! Also, visit our website under logistics for other accommodation ideas. Since Houston is a big city without great public transportation, you might consider renting a car as well. Cars can be rented for less than $20/day.
*Presenters: If we have discussed accommodations with you, we will contact you by separate communication about your accommodations.
Flights:
Houston has two airports. Hobby (airport code HOU) which services mostly Southwest Airlines and Bush Intercontinental (airport code IAH) which services most other airlines. Hobby is closer to town in the south of town. Both airports have shuttles to downtown. Taxis are available and abundant. They are between $40-60 to downtown/UH. Cars can be rented from the airports at the terminal.
Tickets/Registration
Register via the ‘Register Now’ button at the top of the page. Payments will be processed via PayPal. Keep your receipt and bring with you to the conference at check in. Everyone will need to check-in for the conference before attending, so please arrive at least 30 minutes early to make sure you have time to register/check-in and make it to your class on time.
Marketing:
Please continue and help us to market the Texas Yoga Conference. Place the Texas Yoga Conference information in your newsletters, announce in classes, and distribute materials such as postcards.
Download Marketing Material PackageWe will have goodie bags to distribute to the first 500 students.
Parking
- Parking at George R Brown: The George R. Brown features a 1,600-space parking garage located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Conveniently connected to the GRB and the Hilton by Level 2 skywalks, parking couldn’t be easier. Daily parking rates were recently adjusted. Rates are now $10 at the surface lots $12 at the underground Convention District Parking Garage under Discovery Green and $19 at the Hilton Americas-Houston garage. http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/Home/MapsParking/ParkingInformation.aspx
- Parking at Hilton Americas:
Self Parking: 19.00 USD Valet Parking: 30.00 USD
Places to Eat
The Hilton Americas has several dining options next to the George R Brown Convention Center. There also a Starbucks on the third floor of the GRB next to our conference area.
Phoenicia downtown market features gourmet foods, two artisan bread-baking lines, piping fresh pita, rustic-style pizza quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, boutique wines and beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, prepared foods, and a comfortable dining area. Walking distance from the Convention Center.
Phoenicia
1001 Austin Street
Houston, TX 77010
If you don’t feel like cooking, visit Ruggles Green, Houston’s first certified green restaurant is serving up fresh, local and organic fare without sacrificing taste. Try their turkey meatballs and spaghetti or veggie-nut-hemp burger.
Ruggles Green
2311 West Alabama
Houston, TX 77098
You shall not pass…out of here hungry. Hobbit Café has been serving delicious food since the 70’s. This quaint building with a huge patio is themed from the fantasy novel The Hobbit or There and Back Again. If you can, try to grab a delicious gingerbread pancake during their brunch hour.
Hobbit Café
2243 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098
Barnaby’s Café is one of Houston’s best gems. This very quirky, painted restaurant has excellent customer service and delicious food. Dedicated to a beloved pup, the salads are gigantic and burgers are delicious.
Barnaby’s Café
604 Fairview
Houston, TX 77006
If you love to people watch, visit Brasil Café and grab a seat on the patio. Located right off of Westheimer, many people come to this area on the hunt to find great bargains at local resale shops. Brasil Café is known for their thin crust pizza, vegetarian options available.
Brasil Café
2604 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006
In the mood for Greek? Visit Niko Niko’s. Don’t be discouraged if there is a line outside the door, this counter service restaurant serves good food fast. Try a gyro (prounced yee-roh)or the falafel sandwich. Don’t forget dessert and get some honey balls, you won’t be disappointed.
Niko Niko’s
2520 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
Don’t expect traditional Indian food at Indika. The seasonal menus glory in the variety of ingredients at the disposal of the modern Western cook and offer dishes that are combinations of these, and yet are expressions of thoroughly Indian sensibilities.
Indika
516 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
If you want a nice dinner out, try Dolce Vita for authentic Italian pizza. Listed as one of the top ten pizzerias in America, their pizza is cooked in an authentic wood-burning oven. Expect a wait on the weekends
Dolce Vita
500 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
Hours
Registration starts at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 1.
Conference hours are:
Friday: 2:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Doors open at 1pm on Friday for sponsors and organizers to prepare for attendees’ arrival.
Final break down of sponsor booths begins at 5 p.m. Sunday. There is no need to break down tables on Friday and Saturday night since the Convention Center will be secured and locked after hours.
Concerts
We hope you will join us after a full day of classes for festive concerts on Friday and Saturday night!
Facilities
After Party for Presenters and Sponsors
And don’t forget TYC’s Presenter and Sponsor Happiest Hour poolside at Embassy Suites Downtown, 1515 Dallas Street, 4:30pm Sunday afternoon. Dress is casual. Mariachi serenade included.
