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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Itinerary for Mar 3 — Mar 6, 2013

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located conveniently in the town of Napa, in the heart of Napa Valley.

Contact info:
1075 California Blvd,
Napa, CA 94559 USA
phone: 707-253-9540
web: www.embassysuites1.hilton.com

Room amenities: Irons, hair dryers

Facility amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, ATM, baggage storage,airport shuttle, sauna, whirlpool, bike rental, valet laundry, gift shop

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Unknown
Contact the hotel. Cannot guarantee availability or rates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, March 03 - Check in and register for the program, wine/cider social and dinner,... 
Check in and register for the program, wine/cider social and dinner, orientation and lecture "Meet Your Brain!"

Arrive To: Check in after 4 p.m.

Dinner: Wine/cider social and dinner in the meeting room.

Evening: Orientation, get-acquainted meeting. We meet our brain function expert, Dr. Arlene Taylor, and hear an Introductory lecture "Meet Your Brain." Dr. Taylor, one of the world's leading speakers on brain function, is sometimes referred to as the brain guru. She specializes in simplifying this complex topic of brain function, unleashing one's potential to thrive.

Lodging: Embassy Suites

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located conveniently in the town of Napa, in the heart of Napa Valley.

Contact info:
1075 California Blvd,
Napa, CA 94559 USA
phone: 707-253-9540
web: www.embassysuites1.hilton.com

Room amenities: Irons, hair dryers

Facility amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, ATM, baggage storage,airport shuttle, sauna, whirlpool, bike rental, valet laundry, gift shop

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Unknown
Contact the hotel. Cannot guarantee availability or rates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, March 04 - Morning classes with Dr. Taylor, field trip to Napa Valley Museum,... 
Morning classes with Dr. Taylor, field trip to Napa Valley Museum, winery visit and tasting

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel Atrium

Morning: Our morning classes with Dr. Taylor include- "The Power of the Positive", "He Said, She Said" and "Brain-Friendly Living."

Lunch: We enjoy lunch in the Atrium

Afternoon: We board a motor coach for the field trip to Napa Valley Museum. The Museum is dedicated to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley. Special, changing exhibits represent a diverse range of subjects from fine arts to history to natural sciences. The Museum is committed to presenting exhibits that will entertain and educate the local community and visitors from around the world. We continue the field trip with a visit to a local winery and learn more about wine and health.

Dinner: Dinner is served in the hotel meeting room

Evening: Free evening to relax and enjoy visiting with new friends.

Lodging: Embassy Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located conveniently in the town of Napa, in the heart of Napa Valley.

Contact info:
1075 California Blvd,
Napa, CA 94559 USA
phone: 707-253-9540
web: www.embassysuites1.hilton.com

Room amenities: Irons, hair dryers

Facility amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, ATM, baggage storage,airport shuttle, sauna, whirlpool, bike rental, valet laundry, gift shop

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Unknown
Contact the hotel. Cannot guarantee availability or rates.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, March 05 - Class on yoga, Dr. Taylor returns for 2 more lectures, "Use It or... 
Class on yoga, Dr. Taylor returns for 2 more lectures, "Use It or Lose It," and "Laugh and Last," evening video

Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast in the hotel Atrium

Morning: A certified yoga instructor gives us yoga instruction..

Lunch: Buffet lunch is served in the hotel Atrium

Afternoon: Dr. Taylor offers her final lectures: "Use It or Lose It" and "Laugh and Last."

Dinner: Dinner in hotel meeting room.

Evening: We enjoy musical entertainment.

Lodging: Embassy Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Wednesday, March 06 - Farewell breakfast, games for strengthening you brain, wrap-up... 
Farewell breakfast, games for strengthening you brain, wrap-up session and departures

Depart From: Program ends. Check out by 11 a.m.

Breakfast: Farewell breakfast buffet -meet in our meeting room.

Morning: Together we explore and have fun with some exercises and games to strengthen your brain "muscles" in our wrap-up session.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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