Local Information

Conference Hotel

Conference accommodations are provided by the Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown.  To make reservations, please call 1-800-643-7892  (reference “CUW or “CUWFA 2015”) or visit the Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown website www.embassyportland.com.

The conference room rate is $179.00 per night for single or double occupancy* and includes daily breakfast and afternoon refreshments. The conference rate is available three days pre and post conference dates, based on availability and valid until Tuesday, April 14, 2015 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

For more information about the hotel, visit www.embassyportland.com.

*Rates are subject to 12.5% tax and 2% Tourism Improvement District Assessment

Conference Start/End Times

While the full conference agenda is not yet available, the following information may be useful as you plan your travel to Portland. The first formal activity on Wednesday, May 6 will be the new CUWFA member orientation at 4:00 pm. Following that, round table discussions will take place from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, and our welcome reception from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The conference will end on Friday, May 8 at  approximately 2:00pm with a special post conference session led by keynote speaker, Wendy Lustbader, on “Conflict Resolution in Families.” This free session will target individual concerns while providing strategies for helping others.

Traveling to Portland

Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX)

One way taxi fare from the airport to the Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown is generally $28-$32.00 plus tip.

Ground Transportation:

Portland Area Attractions:

Check out http://www.travelportland.com/article/top-sights-in-portland/ for the many great attractions in Portland, such as Powell’s City of Books, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Japanese Garden.

In addition to many restaurants and tax-free shopping options, there are wonderful local attractions within walking distance of the hotel, including: