Conference sessions for The Digital Storytelling Festival begin Thursday June 10, 2004 at 9:00AM and conclude Saturday June 12th following an evening of traditional storytelling. We suggest you plan your travel itinerary in order to arrive in Sedona Wednesday June 9 in time to attend our registration reception being held from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.

If you wish to attend the first international membership meeting of The Digital Storytelling Association being held on Sunday, June 13 you may wish to plan your departure time for late afternoon or evening on June 13 or Monday, June 14. The Digital Storytelling Association meeting is expected to conclude by early afternoon on Sunday, June 13.

ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL

The Festival events will take place between The Sedona Red Rock High School and The Sedona Center for Arts & Technology. Both facilities are located in the West Sedona area of town and are within easy walking distance of each other. The main artery of West Sedona is Highway 89A. The High School and Center for Arts & Technology are located on the north and south sides of the Highway 89A at the intersection of Upper Red Rock Loop/Cultural Park Place. www.sedonachamber.com/sedona/maps2.htm

Sedona Red Rock High School - Auditorium
995 Upper Red Rock Loop, Sedona, AZ
Events: Festival Featured Speaker Presentations and Performances

Yavapai College, Sedona Center for Arts & Technology
4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona, AZ
Events: Registration and Reception on June 9, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Digital Storytelling Cyber Café
Sponsor Expo
Late night showings
Daily boxed lunches for purchase.

Recommended attire for the Festival is comfortable, especially shoes. You may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater since the high desert cools down rapidly at night and Festival activities may include an outdoor element.

Spectacular Sedona, is a world famous tourist destination. Easily accessed by car, or shuttle service it is located 125 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona and 27 miles south of Flagstaff. Nestled amidst the Red-Rock formations with names such as "Coffeepot," Snoopy," "Steamboat," and "Bell Rock" this small, charming community features a wide variety of accommodations and services to suit the needs of our guests.

Sedona has a delightful climate; located at 4,500 feet elevation, expect the average high temperature in June to be 90 and the low, 57. Estimated precipitation is 0.49. The moon will be at its fullest on June 14, lending a spectacular glow to the surrounding landscape and the Festival below. The clear blue Arizona skies are in stark contrast to the dramatic red-rocks, creating a visually intense landscape palette! Bring your camera or sketch pad!

SEDONA TIDBITS

Arizona does not observe daylight savings - Sedona's time is always Mountain Standard

Check the weather forecast: www.sedonaweather.net

Request a free "Experience Sedona" 2002-2003 Official guide by visiting the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce website: www.visitsedona.com

Map of Arizona: www.sedonachamber.com/sedona/maps.htm

Map of Sedona: www.sedonachamber.com/sedona/maps2.htm

The most common air travel route to Sedona is via Phoenix, Sky Harbor International Airport. Alternatively, smaller flights are serviced by the Flagstaff Airport, located approximately 30 miles north of Sedona.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Once you arrive in Phoenix, or Flagstaff, you will need to arrange ground transportation to Sedona. Shuttle services are available from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as well as many rental-car agencies. It is approximately a 2.5 hour drive from Phoenix to Sedona. Rental Car Companies at Phoenix International Airport:

Advantage: 602-244-0450
Alamo: 602-244-0897
Avis: 602-273-3222
Budget: 602-267-1717
Dollar: 1-866-434-2226
Enterprise: 602-225-0588
Hertz: 602-267-8822
National: 602-275-4771
Thrifty: 602-244-0311

Avis Rental Car

The Digital Storytelling Festival has negotiated special discount rates for attendees who book rental cars at either the Phoenix or Flagstaff airports. For special offers and to make your reservations call toll free at 1-800-331-1600 and give AWD# J094004 or book online at www.avis.com and enter J094004 in the AWD# prompt under the "Rates and Discount" section.

SHUTTLE SERVICES from Phoenix to Sedona:

The Sedona Phoenix Shuttle
Toll Free in Arizona: 800-448-7988 or 928-282-2066, www.sedona-phoenix-shuttle.com

The Sedona Phoenix Shuttle runs at regularly scheduled times - however advance reservations are required. The shuttle has pick-up/drop-off points in Sedona at the Sedona Super 8 Motel (Located in West Sedona) and the Bell Rock Inn, in the Village of Oak Creek (South Sedona). Round trip fare with advance reservations is $65.00. One way fare is $40.00. In the Phoenix Airport terminals, the Phoenix Sedona shuttle is serviced at the Arizona Intercity Transportation Counter located in each terminals baggage claim area.

ACE Xpress - Phoenix to Sedona, Door to Door Shuttle
800-336-2239 or 928-639-3357

Transportation is booked on passengers flight information. Advance reservations are required (2 - 3 week advance reservation recommended, with a 48-hour cancellation policy) and reserved with a credit card. The shuttle delivers to the passengers designated hotel in Sedona. Please indicate you are a participant of The Digital Storytelling Festival, to receive the discount rate of $75.00 for round-trip, $49.00 for one way. Payment is by cash or check to driver.

Ground Transportation Services — Flagstaff Airport

The following rental-car services are available at the Flagstaff Airport: Hertz, Avis, Budget, National

The Digital Storytelling Festival venues are located in West Sedona, so we recommend lodging in this area of town. If you choose to stay in the Uptown, or the South areas of Sedona, please keep in mind there is no mass transit available in Sedona and the main roads can be slowed with traffic.

The following Accommodations are located in West Sedona:

Best Western Inn of Sedona
1200 West Highway 89A, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-292-6344 or 520-282-3072
Resort setting with Pool, jacuzzi and, work-out facilities on property. All rooms include a deluxe continental breakfast. Special Festival rate available of $79.00/night + tax for weekdays and $99.00/night + tax for weekends. Must book your reservation PRIOR to May 11, 2003 to receive this discount.

Hampton Inn
1800 West Highway 89, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-HAMPTON or 928-282-4700
Call directly for best rates
AAA or AARP Rates begin a $89.00/night + tax for one person

Hostel Sedona
Brewer and Ranger Road, Sedona
Tel: 928-282-2772, Fax: 928-282-4805
email: info@hostelsedona.com
www.hostelSedona.com
For the budget-minded traveler. Men's and women's dorm rooms starting at $15.00, 2 private rooms available: starting at $30.00. All rooms community showers and baths

Kokopelli Suites
3119 West Highway 89A, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-789-7393 or 520-204-1146
Contact: Jeff
AAA Approved, all suites rooms
Rates begin at $79.00/night + Tax

Sedona Real Inn
West Highway 89A@ Arroyo Pinon Drive, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-353-1239 or 520-282-1414
www.sedonareal.com
Every suite has a fireplace, 25" Color Television and VCR. Large Pool and deck area, and work out facility on property.
Rates begin at $103.20/night + tax
Ask for Alan or Rob and identify yourself as a participant of The Digital Storytelling Festival, and receive a 20% off any room rate, except the Imperial King Suite.

Sedona Super 8
2545 West Highway 89A, Sedona
Tel: 1-877-800-4749
Weekday rates begin at $79.00/night + tax, Weekend rates begin at $88.00/night = tax
Identify yourself as a participant of the Digital Storytelling Festival, and receive a 10% discount.
The Sedona Super 8 motel is a regularly scheduled stop for the Sedona Phoenix Shuttle

Southwest Inn at Sedona
3250 West Highway 89A, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-483-7422 or 520-282-3344
www.swinn.com
4-Diamond Property, All non-smoking rooms, no pets allowed. All rooms include a gas fireplace, mini-fridge, and coffee makers.
Rates begin at $139.00/night + tax

Accommodations in other areas of Sedona:

Bell Rock Inn and Suites
6246 Highway 179, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-521-3131 or 928-282-4161
www.ilxresorts.com
Standard room rates: $109.95 + tax, Suite rate: 139.95 + tax
Accept AAA, AARP and Entertainment card and Travel agent discounts. Ask for possible bed and breakfast special rate of $89.00 weekday rate, $99.00 weekend rate. Includes breakfast.
The Bell Rock Inn and Suites is a regularly scheduled stop for the Sedona Phoenix Shuttle

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort
1752 S. Highway 179, Sedona
Tel: 1-800-333-3333, 928-282-7333
email: info@pocodiablo.com
www.radisson.com/sedonaaz

Bed & Breakfast Guild of Sedona
www.bbsedona.net