Asheville: Land of the Sky

One of the greatest assets the institute offers is its location in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville’s open hospitality and rich cultural scene are a direct result of its Appalachian heritage and it repeatedly crops up on top ten lists of places to live and visit. The city abounds in cultural attractions, art galleries, music venues, bookstores, cafes and many excellent restaurants. The UNCA campus is located in the city just a short distance from all of these, and a shuttle will be available for participants each evening to downtown Asheville.  Located at the confluence of two rivers and nestled in the mountains, Asheville is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts, who have their pick of hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting.

For more info: http://www.exploreasheville.com

With an enrollment of 3500 students, The University of North Carolina Asheville has repeatedly received national recognition for its outstanding liberal arts curriculum. Its award-winning faculty, outstanding research facilities and nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program have landed it on multiple “Best Buys in Educations” lists.  UNCA has extensive experience running successful summer programs, hosting the six week Breadloaf Summer Institute for the last eight years. For Power and Place, UNCA will provide state of the art classrooms for seminars and smaller conference rooms for breakout sessions. In addition, participants will have access to campus computer labs, recreation facilities, and library. Campus housing and meal plans are available to those who choose for a minimal cost, and we will provide participants information on local hotels and bed and breakfasts as well.

For more info: http://www.unca.edu