How to Prepare for the Third Retreat
October 4-8, 2024 in Washington D.C.
Public Life Fellowship Commitment Survey
Please fill out this Typeform by Wednesday, September 18.
What to Bring:
The dress code for our retreats is “smart casual” (think jeans and sweaters). We want you to be comfortable for long days. It’s October in DC which means it should be chilly, but pleasant. We’ll spend most of our time indoors, so bring a jacket or sweater in case the AC is running on high.
The dress code for the Summit is business casual to business professional (a step up from retreat wear). We’d recommend solid colors or simple patterns that will show up well on video.
The final October retreat will take place in Washington D.C. The retreat will run from 6:00 pm on Friday, October 4, through 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8. The first three days of the retreat will be just with the Public Life Fellows, and the last two days will be in conjunction with our inaugural For the Good of the Public summit. Plan to be present for the full Summit as it is considered part of the final retreat, and there will be several tailored opportunities for engagement.
ARRIVAL: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Check-in at AC Capitol Hill - Navy Yard between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. Our first gathering over dinner will begin at 6:00 pm.
Fly into Reagan National Airport by 5:00 pm.
Arrive at the AC Marriott: 867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
An Uber/Lyft from the airport to the AC Marriott is about 15 minutes and $20.00.
We recommend taking the Metro — a short walk from the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the Green line or Capitol South on the Blue/Orange/Silver line.
6:00 pm - Opening dinner at Ama Italian: 885 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
8:00 am - Breakfast at the hotel dining (you will receive complimentary breakfast at the AC on Saturday morning with your room)
9:15 am - Meet in the hotel lobby to walk over as a group
9:30 am - All-day workshop at the Capital Turnaround: 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
5:00 pm - Break
6:00 pm - Dinner at Bluejacket: 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC 20003
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
9:00 am - Breakfast and Closing Session in the AC Capitol Room (rooftop level)
11:30 am - Free Time
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
12:00 pm - Summit Doors Open: 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
6:00 pm - Dinner Reception onsite at the Capital Turnaround
8:00 pm - Optional Movie Screening of “Join or Die”
DEPARTURE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
9:00 am - Summit Doors Open: 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
5:00 pm - Summit Closing
The Summit will run until approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8.
Fly out of Reagan National Airport after 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 8.
The airport is about a 15-minute Uber or a 30-minute Metro ride from the Summit event location.