Asilomar Dunes

SEMI FLEX 2026 Site Experience

Every story of success, every goal reached, every motivated team member starts with a little inspiration. In Monterey County, that’s built into every event. It’s in the jaw-dropping backdrops; the cutting-edge venues; the unforgettable post-meeting activities.

Welcome to Monterey County, Sandy! Thank you for making time to get acquainted with our properties and destination. We look forward to having you with us, and invite you to use this microsite as a resource for your site inspection and for your future attendees. This fully customizable microsite will help attendees learn about the destination, browse dining and activity listings. and access special offers during their stay.

Monterey County is a place where great meetings happen naturally. Where epic landscapes and cutting-edge venues come together. Where world-class accommodations are found next to world-renowned attractions.

Top Reasons to Meet in Monterey County

  • Stunning natural landscape
  • Mild weather
  • Award-winning food and wine
  • Lodging variety 200+ lodging facilities, 12,000+ rooms
  • Wide open spaces and places
Asilomar Conference Grounds
SEMI FLEX 2026 Site Experience

Wednesday, December 18

  • 8:20 a.m. – Depart from the Inn at Spanish Bay
  • 8:30-10:45 a.m. – Breakfast & Tour of Asilomar Conference Grounds
    • Meet Dawn Aronson at Phoebe Hearst Social Hall for breakfast followed by a tour of the property. You may utilize the timed parking spots to the left of Phoebe Heart Social Hall. Please see map below.  
      • Lauren Siring of See Monterey will meet & greet at Asilomar, but is unable to stay for this tour.  
    • Asilomar Dining  
    • Asilomar Conference Grounds Website 
  • 10:45 a.m. – Head to Portola Hotel & Spa. Portola Hotel & Spa is about a 12-minute drive from the Asilomar Conference Grounds via Sinex Ave. & Lighthouse Ave. View Driving Directions
  • 11:00 a.m. - Noon – Tour of Portola Hotel & Spa
    • Meet Will Clark in the lobby for a tour of the property. You may utilize hotel valet or self-parking options.
    • Portola Hotel & Spa Website
  • Noon – Meet with Lauren Siring in the upper lobby at Portola for lunch
  • 12:15 p.m. – Lunch at Rockfish Harbor Grill
  • 1:30 p.mm – Depart Monterey County

Contact Information

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Dawn Aronson, Sales Manager

Email: Aronson-Dawn@aramark.com

Office: 831-642-4225

Cell: 831-393-0333

Portola hotel & spa

Will Clark III, National Association Sales Manager

Email: wclark@portolahotel.com

Office: 831-649-7894

Cell: 909-224-9077

SEMI FLEX 2026 Site Experience
SEMI FLEX 2026 Site Experience

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SEMI FLEX 2026 Site Experience