travel and Logistics

Join us in sunny Pasadena, California, just days after the world-famous Rose Parade. Pasadena is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly city that is known for it's old-world charm, vibrant shopping, historic architecture, and—of course—its botanical celebrations!

CONFERENCE DATES: January 3–5, 2020

The Rose Parade and surrounding events are happening right before the conference—including the Showcase of Floats on January 1 and 2. Check out our full guide for more event info if you plan to arrive early to attend the parade.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

DAY 1

Huntington Botanical Gardens—Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108

DAY 2–3

The Westin Pasadena
191 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

The Westin Pasadena is walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shopping in Downtown Pasadena and offers a complementary shuttle to The Huntington Botanical Gardens.

Event Schedule 

The final schedule will be available in the event packet you’ll receive via email after Christmas, but here are the bones of planned start and end times for each day.

Friday

Check-in will open at 10:00 a.m. at the Foundation Rose Court in Huntington Gardens. Mainstage doors will open at 12:30 and programming will run until about 6:00 p.m. An optional open house style activity will be held at the Westin Pasadena from 6:30-9:00. 

Saturday

We’ll begin the day with educational stage presentations and will conclude with small groups in the evening. Programs will run from about 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with two hour breaks for lunch and dinner.

Sunday 

Today, small groups will resume during the morning from about 8:00 to 10:00am and then we’ll rejoin as a group for final educational sessions and closing programs. The event is expected to conclude around 5:15pm.

Food

To keep registration fees low, all meals are on your own. Two hour breaks are planned into the schedule. We’ll always have water available.

LODGING

Conference guests will be responsible for their own accommodations.

Looking for accommodations in the area? We’ve secured room blocks at three local hotels.

Residence Inn by Marriott Pasadena/OldTown

• A spacious and family-friendly option just a 12-minute walk from the Westin and a short drive from the Huntington Botanical Gardens. 

• Rate: $249/night 

• Parking: $21/night

• This rate is available for January 2–5 and includes a daily complimentary breakfast as well as a kitchenette in all units.

• To book, follow this link.

• Must be reserved by December 5.

The Hilton

• A budget-friendly hotel located an 11-minute walk from the Westin and a short drive from the Huntington Botanical Gardens. 

• Rate: $139–159/night depending on occupancy

• Parking: $21/night

• This rate is available for January 2–5 and includes a daily complimentary breakfast for up to two guests.

• To book, follow this link.

• Must be reserved by December 3.

The Greentree Inn Pasadena

• An affordable and recently remodeled inn located a short drive away from both the Westin and the Huntington Botanical Gardens. 

• Rate: $129–149/night depending on room type.

• Parking: Free

• This rate is available January 3–5 and also includes a daily complimentary breakfast.

• To book, follow this link or call (626) 795-8401 at and mention the Team Flower Conference.

TRAVEL

Conference guests will be responsible for coordinating their own travel.

Depending on your personal preferences and choice of accommodations, a car rental or regular ride-sharing services may not be needed. Pasadena is pedestrian-friendly, has public transportation options, and can be accessed through a ride share from nearby airports or public transportation from the Los Angeles International Airport.

Nearby Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

• Approximately 30 miles to The Westin Pasadena

• Public transportation to conference location is possible via the LAX Flyaway Bus and Metro Gold Line

Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport)

• Approximately 16 miles to The Westin Pasadena

• Transportation to conference location is possible via ridesharing, car rental, etc.