Hidcote

Hidcote takes a departure from our normal format. The in-house subtitle for this courses is “Creativity and Communication.” This session will exercise the right side of your brain. We’ll explore different design disciplines and learn to apply them to landscape design. With lateral thinking and other design exercises, we’ll learn how to apply what we observe in art, nature, music and even standup comedy to landscape design.

Details will be posted soon.

Expectations
This is not a design program for beginners. Instructors assume you will have some experience with drafting tools, plants, and landscape design and understand basic landscape design vocabulary. Design projects will emphasize space planning, creating connections, and advanced design principles. We ask that each student have at least two years of experience. If you do not meet these criteria but feel your other qualifications ought to be considered, by all means give us a call and we can discuss it. Likewise if you have any other concerns, please let us know.

We limit class sizes to make sure each student gets enough one-on-one attention. Depending on the material being covered, you may have more than one instructor over the course of a week.

Facilities
We will be using the facilities of Rob Roy Golf Course in Wheeling, IL. It is a short distance from the Candlewood Suites mentioned below. There will be a shuttle bus that runs you to/from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are suites and moderately priced. If you are into nice restaurants, there are many in the area and the hotel shuttle will be glad to take you. If you would rather keep it simple, each room is equipped with kitchen facilities. The hotel can shuttle you to a grocery store if you would prefer to go that route.

Many visitors may want to plan on coming early or staying on a couple days to explore the City of Chicago. For those who want to explore the city, you will need to have a car. Wheeling is about 20 miles from the heart of the city, which can take 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

The hotel headquarters is the Candlewood Suites at 8000 Capital Drive in Wheeling. Call 847-520-1684 and mention the American Academy of Landscape Design to get preferred rates as listed below. Rooms must be guaranteed at the time of the reservation for late arrival by a credit card. A guaranteed reservation not cancelled prior to 6:00 pm 24 hours prior to arrival will be billed to the method of guarantee. Candlewood is an all-suites hotel. You can cook in your room, or go to one of the nearby restaurants for meals. The hotel has a complimentary shuttle that will deliver you if you need a ride. A hotel brochure in pdf format is located here.

That shuttle will also deliver to and from the classroom at The Care of Trees each morning and afternoon. A hotel brochure is available at our web site.

Room Rates
Studio Suites $75.99 per night includes continental breakfast
One Bedroom $95.99 per night includes continental breakfast
*11% tax applies to all above rates.



Travel
If you are driving, the AALD programs will be held in Wheeling, IL, a suburb 20 miles north of Chicago. From O’Hare Airport, it is about a 30-40 minute taxi ride. Call 303 Taxi (1-888-CALL-303) for a flat rate of approximately $25 each way.