Be part of the first ever Terrapin Couples Retreat!  This get-away will focus on fun and education so you can come back to the farm relaxed with information to help your farm business.  This two day event will take place February 5 and 6 at the University of Maryland College Park Campus.

We will begin with a Lady Terps basketball game at Comcast against Georgia Tech. We will dine in the alumni suite during the game that tips at 8:30 p.m. Couples will stay overnight in College Park. Classes will begin promptly at 9a.m. in Symons Hall and will offer a selection of farm management classes (see below).  There will also be a short campus tour after lunch before we adjourn.

The retreat is limited to 20 couples and we ask that couples do not take the same courses.

Program Registration Fee:
$100.00 per couple
Cost includes Friday evening meal during the game, game tickets, parking pass if needed, program materials
Saturday’s lunch will be at the Student Union on campus

Room Reservations:
Please call to secure your overnight reservation at Holiday Inn Washington-College Park, 10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD . Attendees should call the 866-240-6315 and ask for group code UCT.  They can also make their reservation online using www.holidayinncollegepark.com and entering Group Code UCT.  We have a block of rooms on hold for $90.00 per night double occupancy. Reservations for the event will be made by individual call-ins. All reservations must be made by January 5 to receive this preferred rate.

To register, please rank your class preference in order of preference from 1 to 9.  Couples may register using one form.  REGISTER BY JANUARY 5, 2010.  Return registration to UME, Kent County, 709 Morgnec Rd., Ste. 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 or email to vclrkstn@umd.edu.