Everything you need to know about attending the LOLA Retreat
Info for Retreat Attendees
📆 OCTOBER 22-24TH
📍 Leadership Institute 111 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201
💌 * BY INVITATION-ONLY EVENT
About the retreat:
This is a weekend-long retreat dedicated to training LOLAs top Chapter Leaders from cities across the globe. Join us for 3 days of training, networking, and a Saturday night mixer. You will learn from top leaders in the liberty movement on a variety of topics from political activism, digital training, chapter engagement, and more! (The LOLA Leadership retreat is a limited space event with priority given to LOLAs most active Chapter Leaders.)
Covid 19 Protocols in Washington, D.C.
Fully Vaccinated Visitors (or visitors who tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 90 days) may:
- Travel to DC from domestic locations without quarantining unless showing symptoms of COVID-19.
- If traveling from an international location, visitors must show a negative test before boarding a flight to the U.S. and get tested 3-5 days following travel.
- To know: fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after the second dose of a 2-dose series, or after one dose of a single-dose vaccine.
Unvaccinated Visitors
You don’t need a COVID-19 test if:
- Travelling from Maryland and Virginia or if you’re in DC less than 24 hours
- COVID-19 testing & quarantining requirements for non-essential travel:
- Get a COVID-19 test 1-3 days before visiting DC; find a testing site near you
- If a traveller tests positive while in DC, they must complete their isolation before travelling home, and susceptible close contacts must complete a 10-day quarantine.
Where to arrive Friday night (Oct. 22nd)
Please plan to arrive at the Leadership Institute at 5 pm on Friday night at the Leadership Institute. The reception will begin at 6 pm. You will check-in at the lobby and go up to the 4th floor for the dorms or the 3rd floor for the retreat festivities. (Full schedule below).
Retreat venue:
Leadership Institute
1101 N Highland St.
Arlington, VA
3rd floor
(Check in at lobby 5-6pm)
Overnight Options:
Option 1) We are happy to announce that the Leadership Institute (LI) will cover your accommodation for free! From: October 22-24th
Dorms are located at:
Leadership Institute
1101 N Highland St.
Arlington, VA
4th floor
*This is a dorm-style format. LI offers a shared-space, open room with bunk beds for all attendees at the same location as the retreat. We recommend bringing your own pillow, blanket, earplugs and shower sandals.
*To be added to the dorm list please let Ayemen or Holly Jean know so we can secure your bed and give you the access code.
*Early arrival: You may arrive one day earlier (October 21st) at the LI dorms. Please let Holly Jean know so you have code access.
Option 2) There are plenty of affordable locations to stay in the DC/Arlington area if you choose not to stay in the dorms. We recommend looking at Airbnb. Please note this option will be at your own expense.
Directions and parking
Are you driving to the retreat and looking for a place to park? Park at the Trader Joe’s parking lot right next door. Rates go from $12 per night. If you are using the metro, the Leadership Institute is conveniently located down the street from the Clarendon metro station. Please click here for full directions to the Leadership Institute.
Travel Stipends:
You may apply for a LOLA travel stipend. All requests will be reviewed by staff and are subject to the availability of resources and based on the greatest need with priority given to international travel. Please note that if you are selected to receive a travel stipend it will be in the form of reimbursement after your full participation at the LOLA Retreat. Feel free to reach out to Ayemen with any questions.
Attire:
We recommend business-casual attire. *Please keep in mind your professional headshot will be taken Saturday morning (Oct. 23rd). Dress accordingly.
Food:
We are pleased to cover all your meals for the length of the retreat. This includes Friday (night), Saturday (all day), and Sunday (morning). *We took a survey of food allergies but if you haven’t submitted yours please let Ayemen know.
Saturday Night Mixer (Saturday, Oct. 23rd)
On Saturday, October 23rd, we host our annual co-ed mixer. This social mixer is for all leadership attendees, retreat sponsors, and local leaders. Invite your favorite liberty friends. (More info soon!)
*Please note, this is a required event for all retreat attendees.
Weather in D.C.
Please keep in mind that the weather in Washington, D.C. in October ranges from 69° to 48° F (or 21° to 9° C). We recommend bringing a fall coat and sweater. Please dress warmly.
Retreat attendees WhatsApp group
We will have a Retreat WhatsApp group for all attendees. Here we will share the latest updates, helpful info, ask questions, share pictures, and more.
Download WhatsApp on your phone here.
Full Schedule (sample)
Questions?
Reach out to Ayemen at ayemen@ladiesofliberty.org
We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!
-Love LOLA