Conference Participants can be accommodated in the Tenuta di Spineto (see The Venue for more information). The total cost estimate for the accommodation (5 days full board, from the afternoon of July 5 to the afternoon of July 10, 2009) is 850 euros for single rooms and 650 euros for double rooms. After registration closes all accepted participants and invited speakers will receive instructions on how to confirm the room reservation. A money deposit will be required (see below). Note that it will not be possible to book the room for a shorter stay (you might consider in this case to find a private accommodation and arrange with the organizers for meals at the Venue).

In Spineto there are three types of lodging units: the old Abbey, the Guesthouse, and the Farmhouses. The Abbey and Guesthouse are clustered in the core of the property, while the Farmhouses are scattered in the countryside. The Conference Center is a new building very close to the Abbey and to the Guesthouse. All units are connected by shuttle buses free of charge.

All bedrooms, each with private bathroom, have been recently restored and are of superior quality. A number of rooms has queen size beds, and these are suitable for participants with accompaining persons. There are only a few rooms with 3 or 4 beds suitable for families.

Since there are no nearby restaurants, we have arranged lunch and dinner service in the Abbey and occasionally in some Farmhouse. Wine during lunch and dinner is included in full board prices. Breakfast will be served in the living room of each unit.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
The Abbey complex is not a Hotel and despite the fact that the owners have favored us with special conditions for the conference guests, it will not be possible to hold your room reservation without a money deposit. Instructions for money deposit will be sent to accepted participants later in March. Balance of payment is due upon your arrival at Spineto. Credit cards or cash payments will be the only payment forms accepted!

In April, when Spineto will process the room request and money deposit for accepted participants, these will receive an electronic receipt. The original receipt for the total amount due will be issued upon arrival at Spineto after the balance due for the lodging fee.