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Reunion

An unforgettable weekend awaits you. Save the date for Darden Reunion Weekend 2025, 25–27 April!

2025 program is in development –

An unforgettable weekend awaits you on 25–27 April 2025. Spend time with old friends and beloved faculty. Experience Darden’s world-class hospitality and fabulous food. Attend class parties on and off Grounds, meet friends under the tent at the Foxfield Horse Races, and enjoy other scheduled events.

We will welcome back to Grounds the classes ending in 0s and 5s, as well as the 2024 MBA and Executive MBA classes. Abbott Society members (1957-74) who have celebrated their 50th Reunion in past years are all welcome.

Active on social media? Share your Reunion experiences with #DardenReunion.

Please contact the Office of Engagement at alumni@darden.virginia.edu if you have any questions.

2025 program is in development –    Explore the 2024 Reunion Brochure 

Reunion giving

Reunion Giving

Darden Reunion Weekend draws hundreds of alumni home each year to celebrate their place in Darden’s history, renew and deepen ties to the faculty and Darden community, and reflect on what the School means to them. Reunion giving allows classes to align philanthropy to impact the future of the School and honor its legacy of excellence.

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Reunion Social Groups and Information 

Facebook 

Receive updates and stay connected on the Darden 2024 Facebook group

LinkedIn

Receive updates and stay connected on the Darden 2024 LinkedIn group

  • Weekend Schedule

    Darden Reunion Weekend begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, 25 April, and concludes at Noon on Sunday, 27 April. 

     

    FRIDAY, 25 APRIL 2025

    9 a.m. Check-in table opens
    9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Classroom sessions with faculty
    6:30 p.m. Class Specific Events 

     

    SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2025

    8 – 10 a.m. Breakfast at Darden
    9 – 10 a.m. Classroom sessions
    10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Dean’s State of the School Address
    Noon – 4:00 p.m

    Foxfield Races

    Abbott Society, Darden Society, Cornerstone Society, and Volunteer Luncheon

    Free time (class-organized gatherings)

    6 – 9 p.m. Class Dinners
    9 – 11 p.m. After party at The Forum Hotel

     

    SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 2025

    9 a.m. – Noon Farewell Brunch at The Forum Hotel

    Alumni Career Services career coaching and head shots will be available by appointment throughout the weekend.

  • Accommodations

    Reunion 2025 Accommodations

    Make your travel plans and accommodations reservations early. Reunion weekend is a busy time in Charlottesville due to Foxfield weekend, weddings and other reunions. A variety of hotel blocks have been reserved for your convenience. The nearest airports include Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)Richmond Airport (RIC)Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA).

    Mileage provided below is the distance from Darden (100 Darden Boulevard) using Google Maps.

    If you find that a hotel below is full, please let us know by emailing Darden Office of Engagement.

    The Forum Hotel 

    540 Massie Road (.3 mile - Map)
    +1-434-365-2600    
    Book online
     

    Room Block Hotels

    (please use booking links below or call and mention UVA Darden Reunion)

     

    The Draftsman (Autograph Collection by Marriott) 

    1106 West Main Street (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-984-8000 
     

    Hampton Inn & Suites at the University   

    900 West Main Street (2.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-923‐8600 or +1-800-426-7866     

     

    Hyatt Place Charlottesville 

    2100 Bond Street (2.8 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-995-5200 or +1-800-993-4751   

     

    Home2Suites by Hilton         

    201 Monticello Avenue (3.3 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-295-0003 

     

    Other Area Hotels

    Sonesta Suites Charlottesville

    1111 Millmont Street (.8 miles – Map)
    +1-434-923‐0300 

    Clarion Pointe Charlottesville by Choice Hotels   

    1803 Emmet Street North (1.8 miles – Map
    +1-434-227-4981    

    Country Inn & Suites   

    1600 Emmet Street North (1.8 miles – Map
    +1-434-293-4600 or +1-800-830-5222     

    Graduate Charlottesville 

    1309 W Main Street (1.9 miles – Map
    +1-434-295-4333 

    Oakhurst Inn 

    100 Oakhurst Circle (1.9 miles – Map
    +1-434-872-0100 or Oakhurstinn.com 

     

    English Inn of Charlottesville   

    2000 Morton Dr (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-971-9900    

    Courtyard by Marriott, UVA Medical Center 

    1201 West Main Street (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-977-1700 or +1-800-321-2211 

    Holiday Inn Charlottesville, University Area 

    1901 Emmet Street North (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-977-7700 

    Quirk Hotel Charlottesville  

    499 West Main Street (2.4 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-729-1234   

    Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown 

    315 W Main Street (2.7 miles – Map
    +1-434-220-0075 

    Hampton Inn of Charlottesville (North)

    2035 India Road (2.7 miles – Map)   
    +1-800-426‐7866 or +1-434-978-7888401  

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown        

    401 Cherry Ave (2.7 miles – Map)   
    +1-434-295-0100 

    Homewood Suites      

    2036 India Road (2.7 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-244-6200   

    Omni Charlottesville    

    212 Ridge McIntire Road (2.8 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-817-6627      

       

    Boar's Head Inn          

    200 Ednam Drive (3.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-972-2227 or +1-866-996-7504        

    Fairfield Inn Charlottesville North          

    577 Branchlands Boulevard (3.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-964-9411     

    Courtyard Charlottesville                  

    638 Hillsdale Drive (3.9 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-973-7100        

    Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville  

    990 Hilton Heights Rd (5.6 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-973-2121  

    Hilton Garden Inn  

    1793 Richmond Road (6.0 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-979‐4442  

    Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello  

    1200 5th Street Exd  (6.2 miles - Map)  
    +1-434-977-5100 or +1-877-865-6578  

    Comfort Inn Monticello  

    2097 Inn Dr. (6.8 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-977-3300  

    Guesthouses  
    Rachel Breuhaus (MBA ’15), CEO and Owner  

    Locations vary  
    +1-434-979-7264  
    P.O. Box 5737, Charlottesville, VA 22903  
    info@vaguesthouses.com  
    www.vaguesthouses.com 

  • Pricing & Refunds

    Thank you for your commitment to attend Reunion weekend! We hope you value the opportunity to reengage with the School, Darden faculty and your classmates and that you find the experience well worth the investment.

    Full pricing information is available as you go through registration online.

    Registration fees are nonrefundable after 5 p.m. EDT on 11 April 2025, when guarantee numbers are due to caterers. Until then, please submit your refund request in writing to the Office of Engagement at alumni@darden.virginia.edu or call +1-434-243-8977 with any questions.

  • Class Pages

    View class pages for more information about Friday night class events, faculty guests, and more.

    2024

    2024 EMBA

    2020

    2020 EMBA

    2015

    2015 EMBA

    2015 GEMBA

    2010

    2010 EMBA

    2005

    2000

    1995

    1990

    1985

    1980

    1975

    1970

    1965

    1960

    Abbott Society (1957–75)