The Convention site is Nolan Scheid's underground dome home in Lorane, Oregon. (Note: the Convention site is 15 miles from the Scheid castle.) The Lorane Dome site is a rural country spot, off Old Lorane Hwy, an easy drive from Interstate 5. There is a small gas station and deli in Lorane, a tiny post office, and that's it! If you're interested in the history of the Lorane Dome, click here.

The underground dome house is located on a sloped, grassy lot, with pine trees on the back border of the property, and goats fenced in next door. There is plenty of room to camp outside on the grass. Tents are recommended for shade and weather protection in case of summer rain.

By the time of the event the domes may be completely scoured inside and all mold/debris/basic repair done. Five domes branch off a main entry dome. Three of the bedroom domes can be used for camping onsite, and the living room pod can host 30+ people for lecture/presentation. The kitchen dome is small and may be set up to make coffee/tea/ light duty food preparation.

The bathroom may be functional, and/or porta-potties will be rented for the event.

 
NEARBY HOTELS & CAMPSITES

Curtin - Exit #163
Curtin is 10 miles from Lorane, and has a campgrounds right at the exit. Tenting is $13. , RVs are $16 per night, with a $2.00 fee for showers. The site has tables, BBQ units and ponds, and is attractive, with geese strolling the grounds. No reservations needed.

A small tidy motel is also there rates are $35 per night 1 person/1 bed. A gas station and snack shop are next to the campsite, but no food/restaraunts nearby.

Cottage Grove - Exit #174
Cottage Grove is a small town with one main street with several motels including a Holiday Inn Express, right at the exit, and several other motels, restaurants and small shops. Cafe' Sheleigh, a natural/organic restaurant is on main street. The least expensive motel is Relax Inn, on main st, at $28 a night one person, $42 for 2 people/2 beds. Cottage Grove is 13 miles from Lorane vist the Chamber website to see visitor information: http://www.cgchamber.com/

If you are coming up I-5 from the South, there are several motels in Cottage Grove Oregon. Take exit 174. On the West side of the freeway behind Carl's Jr is a Holiday Inn express. Room rates with a business discount are around $75-80 + tax.
   1601 GATEWAY BOULEVARD
   COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424
   (541) 942-1077
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/CTGOR

There is also a Comfort Inn just down the street. Room rates with business discount are around $70.
   845 GATEWAY BOULEVARD
   COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424
   (541) 942-9747

Eugene - Exit #195 B (Exit to Nolan's)
This is the exit to take to get to the Convention site (approximately 16 miles from West. 11th St.). It also takes you to the main part of Eugene, which has all the fast food, health food, large stores, grocery, motels, etc. as any big city.

If you are flying in or coming from the North the best choice would be the Hampton Inn
   Hampton Inn Eugene
   3780 West 11th Avenue
   541-431-1225
   http://tinyurl.com/3erlo

Directions to the Hampton Inn:
From I-5 take exit # 195 West (Beltline road). [195B, to be exact.] Stay on Beltline West until it "T's" into West 11th. [approx 9 miles] Turn Left on West 11th (heading East).
Get in right lane. Remember and go past Bertleson (7-11 on right). The Hampton Inn will be on the right in a few blocks.

 
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