2022 Groves Conference

2022 Groves Conference on Marriage and Family
​Families as a Source of Strength,
​Healing & Hope

Paradise Island, Bahamas ● May 23-25, 2022

Conference Committee Chairs:
​Dr Raeann Hamon, CFLE, & Dr. Chloe D. Merrill, CFLE
Accommodations:
The conference will be held at Comfort Suites, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
  • Junior suites include a parlor lounge with a pullout sofa bed and a main sleeping area (either king bed or 2 double beds).
  • Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, a complimentary full hot American buffet breakfast, and a beautiful outdoor pool.
  • All guests receive complimentary access to the adjacent Atlantis Resort facilities including private beaches, 11 pools, 9 water slides, a mile-long tubing river (with waves and rapids), rock climbing, and waterfalls. (Daily admission to Atlantis Resort Water Park typically costs $125 and is included in your Comfort Suites hotel charge.)
  • Our conference rate applies for extended dates between May 19 and May 27, 2022. The daily rate per room is $150 for single/double occupancy, $190 for triples, and $230 for quadruples. A two night minimum is required.
  • Taxes and service charges are not included in above rate and are subject to change. Bahamian hotels charge additional room fees, including : 11.20% resort levy, $5.00 per person per night for housekeeping gratuity and $17.87 per person per night for utility surcharge; $14.56 per person per night for hotel service charge; and $1.60 per person per day for pool/beach gratuity; 12% VAT added to nightly total (excludes housekeeping & Pool/Beach).
  • There are 2 ways to reserve your room. 
            1)    Fill out the Reservation form.
                        Email the  form  to LBeneby@Comfortsuitespi.com 
                        or Reservations@Comfortsuitespi.com 
            2)   Call hotel reservations toll free
                        1-855-603-1105. Mention Groves when you call.
           Reserve your room IMMEDIATELY as the hotel fills quickly.
​For general questions contact:
Dr. Raeann Hamon, CFLE, rhamon@messiah.edu
Dr. Chloe D. Merrill, CFLE, cmerrill@weber.edu
Click here:  Conference Registration Form 
 
​Conference Cost: Includes 3 lunches, 1 dinner, Junkanoo Rush.
  • $399 (US) for members
  • $499 (US) for non-members
  • $310 (US) for FT students.
  • $65 (US) Excursion: (Pre-registration required) Includes round trip ferry transportation - Take a stroll in downtown Nassau with a professional guide, admire the colorful architecture, visit key historical and cultural sites, and discover the island nation’s history. (Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, the Government House, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, Graycliff Chocolatier, John Watling’s Distillery, the Nassau Straw Market, and Rawson and Parliament Square) Departs right after lunch, Wed., May 25.​