The Virginia Leadership Retreat is where leaders in the community association industry gather to learn, discuss, and hone their skills. Leaders see reality while keeping their eyes on the horizon. They learn the lessons from the past, and present, and use them to prepare and lead their people, organizations, and clients, into the future. This year's theme of Leadership – Bridging the Gap Between the Past, the Present, and the Future sets the stage for robust dialogue on what it takes for leaders to develop their vision, manage change, and engage the people both inside and outside their organizations to make it all happen.

WE ARE ALL STRONGER TOGETHER - OUR COMMUNITY OF LEADERS NEEDS TO HEAR YOUR VOICE, YOUR STORIES, AND YOUR WISDOM

VLR '24 is an exciting opportunity to pass forward the things that work. The intimate and focused setting of the event lends itself to a passionate, challenging, out-of-the-box, and inspiring learning experience. Will you consider sharing your valuable insights and expertise and becoming an integral part of VLR participants' professional growth while earning their CEUs and maintaining their designations? 

To submit a presentation to be considered for VLR24, click here. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS 

Virginia Leadership Retreat has a room block at The Omni Homestead Resort for this year's event. 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR VLR2024 HOTEL RESERVATION  ​

To call the hotel to make your reservation, please call 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-843-6664)

VLR2024 Group Room Rate:  $299 per night plus tax

Additional fees:  $30 per night resort fee and $15 parking per night plus any applicable taxes

This room rate is available while rooms last or until July 3 at 5:00 pm.

Room Reservation Information: 

• The resort fee and parking fee have been discounted for VLR2024 room block guests. 
• The Resort Fee includes wireless internet access, afternoon social hour, shuttle service to resort recreational activities and downtown Hot Springs, fitness center access, indoor pool, Allegheny Springs pool complex, lawn games, bucket of golf balls to use on the Old Course or Cascades driving range, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, and nightly movies. 
• Rooms are available in the room block for check in on Sunday, July 28 and check out on Wednesday, July 31. The VLR room rate may be extended before or after those dates based on the hotel's availability. 
• If you want to upgrade your room from the standard run of house, upgrades are available at various rates. Please ask the hotel directly for availability and upgrade costs. 
• Check in time is 4:00 pm
• Check out time is 11:00 am 
• Reservations require a credit card and one night's deposit. 

DIRECTIONS TO THE OMNI HOMESTEAD

The Omni Homestead Resort is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains and is known for its Southern hospitality and charm. The resort has been designated a National Historic Landmark and makes up most of the city of Hot Springs, Virginia. Please follow the directions listed below or contact the hotel for assistance.

Click here for the hotel's map and directions details. ​

GPS ROUTING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

From Newport News - 230 miles, 4.5 hours driving time

Take I-64 West to I-81 South. On I-81 South, take Exit #220, which will put you on Route 262 North. Take Route 262 to Route 254 West (the Parkersburg Pike exit). Route 254 becomes Route 42 South and then Route 42 becomes Route 39 West. Take Route 39 to U.S. 220 South and follow U.S. 220 south to The Homestead.

From Richmond - 180 miles, 3 hours driving time

Take I-64 West to I-81 South. On I-81 South, take Exit #220, which will put you on Route 262 North. Take Route 262 to Route 254 West (the Parkersburg Pike exit). Route 254 becomes Route 42 South and then Route 42 becomes Route 39 West. Take Route 39 to U.S. 220 South and follow U.S. 220 south to the Homestead.

From Roanoke - 75 miles, 1.5 hours driving time

Take Route U.S. 220 North to I-581 North (220 merges into I-581). Take I-581 North to I-81 North. From I-81 North, take Exit #150 B (Troutville/U.S. 220 north exit). Follow 220 North to Clifton Forge (follow the signs to I-64 West to Covington). Take I-64 West to Exit #16 A (the first Covington exit). At Exit #16 A, pick up U.S. 220 North and follow U.S. 220 North to The Homestead. Note: Do not follow Rt. 606 from Clifton Forge.

From Washington, D.C. - 210 miles, 4 hours driving time

Take I-66 West to I-81 South. On I-81 South, take Exit #220, which will put you on Route 262 North. Take Route 262 to Route 254 West (the Parkersburg Pike exit). Route 254 becomes Route 42 South and then Route 42 becomes Route 39 West. Take Route 39 to U.S. 220 South and follow U.S. 220 south to The Homestead.

For Association Managers

CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations)​

VLR attendance earns up to 8.5 CEUs for CMCA re-certification. Teaching at VLR qualifies for two hours of credit earned for CMCA re-certification.

CMCA is administered by CAMICB (www.camicb.org​).

AMS (Association Management Specialist)​

VLR attendance covers up to 8.5 hours of other industry related education required for AMS redesignation.

LSM (Large Scale Manager)​

Teaching at VLR earns 5 points for the LSM application and redesignation.

PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager)​

VLR attendance earns up to 8.5 hours for PCAM redesignation, or up to 13 hours for the PCAM application. Teaching at VLR also earns 10 points for the PCAM application.

For Business Partners

CCAL (College of Community Association Lawyers)​

Teaching at VLR earns 5 points for the CCAL application.

CIRMS (Community Insurance & Risk Management Specialist)​

VLR attendance earns up to 8.5 hours for the CIRMS application and redesignation

Teaching at VLR earns 10 points for the CIRMS application and redesignation

RS (Reserve Specialist) ​

For more information on CAI's RS designation, please visit www.caionline.org/rs​.