Evening Event Locations

Room Reservations

A block of rooms is being held at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village (near Pinehurst) for the federal per diem rate ($110/night) from for April 27-30th.  Please use the following link to book your room by March 27, 2026: Book your group rate for the SERPPAS Principals Meeting

After March 27th, the rooms will be released so be sure to make your reservation prior to that date. You can also call the hotel directly at 910-255-0300 and reference SERPPAS Principals Meeting to book within the room block.

**The hotel has a shuttle to the Pinehurst Resort that runs from 7am-10pm.  It is available to hotel guests upon request.

Principal Attendance Tracking

Please use the following spreadsheet to confirm the Principal who is attending the meeting for your agency. All Principals will be expected to make their own hotel reservations and register for the meeting; this spreadsheet is to help us track specific Principal attendance.  Please complete this form by April 15^th.

• Principals Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/42KyLOZ

Meeting Schedule

The dress code for the Monday welcome reception is casual. The dress code for the Tuesday evening dinner event is Business Casual. The dress code for the Wednesday business meeting is Business Professional (or equivalent military attire). 

The dress code for the Tuesday mobile meeting is field tour appropriate. Attire should include shoes appropriate for walking across multiple surfaces (e.g., bus steps, uneven outdoor terrain, etc.).  Please bring any items you may need for an outdoor hike (e.g. hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, etc.).  If you have any accessibility concerns, please indicate those on the registration form or contact Hannah Sodolak (hannah.sodolak@ag.tamu.edu).

Monday, April 27th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

• Welcome Reception at Southern Pines Brewing Co. (205 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387)

Tuesday, April 28th, 8:00am – 5:00pm 

• Business Meeting in Cardinal Ballroom of the Pinehurst Resort.
• Mobile Meeting following Business Meeting. Transportation (by bus) is provided. 

Tuesday, April 28th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm  

• SERPPAS Dinner at the Pine Crest Inn (50 Dogwood Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374)

Wednesday, April 29th, 8:00am – 1:00pm

• Business Meeting in Cardinal Ballroom of the Pinehurst Resort.

Meeting Registration and Payment

Registration information to be sent at a later date.

Nearby Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - https://www.rdu.com/
2400 John Brantley Blvd.
Morrisville, NC  27560

• Approximately 1 hour and 20 minute (70.4 miles) drive to the hotel.

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) - https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/City-Departments/Airport 
400 Airport Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306

• Approximately 1 hour and 10 minute (51.1 miles) drive to the hotel.