Darden Reunion 2023

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Reunion

An unforgettable weekend awaits you. Save the date for Darden Reunion Weekend 2023, 28–30 April!

An unforgettable weekend awaits you 28–30 April 2023. 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, dance to live music at the Saturday night soiree, and enjoy other scheduled events. Registration is now open!

We will welcome back to Grounds the classes ending in 3s and 8s, in addition to the 2022 MBA and Executive MBA classes. Abbott Society members (1957-72), 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. We look forward to seeing you 28–30 April 2023!

Explore the 2023 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 

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LinkedIn

Receive updates and stay connected on the Darden 2023 LinkedIn group

  • Weekend Schedule

    Darden Reunion Weekend begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, 28 April, and concludes at Noon on Sunday, 30 April. 

     

    FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2023

    9 a.m. Registration Opens
    9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Classroom sessions with favorite faculty
    4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Cocktails
    7 p.m. Class Dinners (most will take place off Grounds)

     

    SATURDAY, 29 APRIL 2023

    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 – 4:30 p.m

    BBQ and Field Day at Darden

    Foxfield Races

    Afternoon at Grace Estate Winery

    4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Darden Society and Cornerstone Society Cocktail Reception at Pavilion I
    7 – 11 p.m. On-Grounds Class Dinners and Soiree

     

    SUNDAY, 30 APRIL 2023

    8 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

    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).

    Reunion 2023 Accommodations

    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 is thrilled to open its doors and welcome in the Darden alumni community over 2023 Reunion weekend! Book now!

    Room Block Hotels 

    Sonesta Suites Charlottesville

    1111 Millmont Street (.8 miles – Map)
    +1-434-923‐0300 
    Cost: $279 for a Queen Studio Suite
    Online Booking Link
    Use group name: "Darden Reunion Weekend" or code "0427DARDEN"
    Room reservation cut off: 6 April 2023

    Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown - *FULLY BOOKED*

    315 W Main Street (.8 miles – Map
    +1-434-220-0075    
    Cost: $299 for a King Studio Suite   
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: "Darden Reunion" 
    Room reservation cut off: 29 March 2023    

    Clarion Pointe Charlottesville by Choice Hotels   

    1803 Emmet Street North (1.8 miles – Map
    +1-434-227-4981    
    Cost: $229 for either a King or Double Queen room    
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend” or group number “CI20G1”   
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023     

    Country Inn & Suites   

    1600 Emmet Street North (1.8 miles – Map
    +1-434-293-4600 or +1-800-830-5222    
    Cost: $209 for Standard room and $229 for Suites   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend 2023"
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023   

    The Draftsman (Autograph Collection by Marriott) - *FULLY BOOKED*    

    1106 West Main Street (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-984-8000     
    Cost: $279 for either a King or Double Queen room 
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion”    
    Room reservation cut off: 12 March 2023    

    English Inn of Charlottesville   

    2000 Morton Dr (2 miles – Map
    +1-434-971-9900     
    Cost: $199 for a room     
    Call to make your reservation. Use group name: “Darden Reunion”    
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023 

    Hampton Inn & Suites at the University - *FULLY BOOKED*      

    900 West Main Street (2.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-923‐8600 or +1-800-426-7866     
    Cost: $269 for a Double Queen room   
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend”    
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023    

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown        

    401 Cherry Ave (2.7 miles – Map)   
    +1-434-295-0100     
    Cost: $204 for either a King or Double Queen room    
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend” or code “**DRD”    
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023   

    Homewood Suites      

    2036 India Road (2.7 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-244-6200      
    Cost: $239.20 for a King Studio Suite   
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend” or code “DRW”    
    Room reservation cut off: 29 March 2023   

    Omni Charlottesville      

    212 Ridge McIntire Road (2.8 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-817-6627      
    Cost: $489 for either a King or Double Queen room  
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend”  
    Room reservation cut off: 29 March 2023 

    Hyatt Place Charlottesville - *FULLY BOOKED*        

    2100 Bond Street (2.8 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-995-5200 or +1-800-993-4751       
    Cost: Friday Night- $149 for either a King or Double Queen room   
    Saturday and Sunday Nights- $189 for either a King or Double Queen room   
    Online Booking Link    
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion” or code “G-DR43”     
    Room reservation cut off: 27 March 2023   

    Boar's Head Inn          

    200 Ednam Drive (3.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-972-2227 or +1-866-996-7504        
    Cost: $315 for a King or Double Queen room 
    Online Booking Link   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend” or group number “6296”     
    Room reservation cut off: 18 March 2023 

    Fairfield Inn Charlottesville North          

    577 Branchlands Boulevard (3.1 miles – Map)  
    +1-434-964-9411         
    Cost: $235 for either a King or Double Queen room   
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion Weekend” or group number “CI20G1”     
    Room reservation cut off: 28 March 2023   

    Home2Suites by Hilton         

    201 Monticello Avenue (3.3 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-295-0003        
    Cost: $209 for either a King or Double Queen room   
    Online Booking Link    
    Use group name: “2-Dar”      
    Room reservation cut off: 27 March 2023   

    Courtyard Charlottesville        

             

    638 Hillsdale Drive (3.9 mi. – Map)  
    +1-434-973-7100        
    Cost: $199 for either a King or Double Queen room     
    Use group name: “Darden Reunion 2023”      
    Room reservation cut off: 31 March 2023 

     

    Other Area Hotels

    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 

    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   

    Hampton Inn of Charlottesville  

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

    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.

    We are pleased to offer a la carte pricing for Reunion weekend activities to allow flexibility for alumni with competing work or personal schedules. Pay only for the activities that you and your family are able to attend. In addition, a la carte registration allows Darden to minimize costs because exact numbers are reported to caterers.

    Full pricing information is available as you go through registration.

    Registration fees are nonrefundable after 5 p.m. EDT on 14 April 2023, 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.

    2022

    2022 EMBA

    2018

    2018 EMBA

    2013

    2013 EMBA

    2013 GEMBA

    2008

    2008 EMBA

    2003

    1998

    1993

    1988

    1983

    1978

    1973

    1968

    1963

    1958

    Abbott Society (1957–72)