Traveler's Information
The Venue - Gail Harker Creative Studies Center
12636 Chilberg Rd.
Mt. Vernon, WA 98237 USA
(just outside of La Conner )
Getting to La Conner -
La Conner is located 10 miles west of Mt. Vernon and Burlington, along the I-5 corridor, equidistant from Seattle, WA or Vancouver, B.C. Get a map or driving directions through mapquest here.
If you fly into Seattle or Vancouver, you may rent a car in advance. It is a straightforward drive to La Conner.
Shuttle Service -
If you are flying in and need to get from Sea-Tac Airport to La Conner there is a shuttle service. The drop-off and pick-up point (Farmhouse Inn) is a few miles North of La Conner proper, check with the accomdodation you select to see if it is possible to be picked up at the drop-off point (some Hotels and B&Bs are happy to do this). If this service is not available, you will want to arrange taxi service from the drop-off point to your hotel.
Shuttle:
Airporter Shuttle/Bellair Charters
1416 Whitehorn St, Ferndale WA 98248
Phone: 360-380-8800
Toll-free: 866-235-5247
Fax: 360-380-1538
Email: shuttle@airporter.com
Website: http://www.airporter.com/schedules/schedules-western-wa
Cab Service:
A Better Cab Company
1021 E Fairhaven Avenue Burlington, WA 98233-2005
Phone: 360-755-9262
Toll free: 1-888-656-8294
No website currently available.
Local Car Service:
Beck & Call
Lyle Turner, (360) 421-4325
This local service works with the Chamber of Commerce.Accomodations - There are several options for places to stay near the Center. See our Student Accomodation Guide.
Getting around La Conner - Normally, there are enough students with cars to share rides to and from hotels to the studio, and around La Conner.
Dining in and around La Conner - The studio has a small refrigerator and microwave available for those who would like to bring in small lunches, etc. If you prefer to dine out, there are a number of eateries in La Conner near the studio.
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