MSP is comprised of two separate airport terminals connected by light rail. There are many restaurants and shops within the airport, including Caribou Coffee locations in the baggage claim areas of both terminals.
Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will pick up Grantee Gathering attendees at each Terminal. For those arriving early in the day, there is the option to remain at the airport until 3 pm, to take public transportation to the Mall of America or other area sites, or to have staff and volunteers transport you the Rodriguez Open House to have lunch and relax.
When it is time to head to the venue, Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will transport Grantee Gathering attendees from one of the following locations:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Mall of America
The Rodriguez Open House
When it is time to return to the airport, Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will transport you.
Union Depot, located in Saint Paul, is one of America's great early-20th-century rail stations. The historic building serves as a transportation hub and community center. There are shops and restaurants inside Union Depot, as well as some in the immediate surrounding area. Just outside the building is a light rail station, and the building is attached to a bus transit hub. Nearby is the Minnesota Museum of American Art (referred to as the "M" by locals) and Mary's Pence Lowertown offices.
Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will pick up Grantee Gathering attendees from the Union Depot. For those arriving early in the day, you can remain at Union Depot, stop at Mary's Pence offices to explore the area, take public transportation to other Twin Cities destinations, or have staff and volunteers transport you to the Rodriguez Open House for lunch and relaxation.
When it is time to head to the venue, Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will transport Grantee Gathering attendees from one of the following locations:
Union Depot or Mary's Pence Offices
Mall of America
The Rodriguez Open House
When it is time to return to the train station, Mary's Pence staff and volunteers will transport you.
Rodriguez Open House
Mount Olivet Conference Center
If you arrive in the Twin Cities before the 3:30 pm check-in time, you will need to wait before going to Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat. You can spend time anywhere in the Twin Cities or the surrounding areas, or you can relax and have lunch at the Rodriguez Open House. When it is time to head to the venue, you can follow the other vehicles to the venue. Note, there will be a Pekinese dog present at the Rodriguez home.
Rodriguez Open House
2094 Pin Oak Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122
If you arrive after check-in time, you can go straight to Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center.
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center
7984 257th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
As you travel, please keep track of your gas and food receipts and submit them to Mary's Pence staff before you leave the Grantee Gathering. This will ensure prompt reimbursement.