2025 Fall Conference

October 12-14, 2025
Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC

Transportation

The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport North Carolina (AVL), which is about 20 minutes away from the resort.

  • Self-parking is $30 plus tax, per day/per vehicle.

  • Overnight valet parking with unlimited in-and-out privileges is available for $40 plus tax, per day/per vehicle.

Hotel Information

Room Rates

SEICA has blocked rooms at the Omni Grove Park Inn at a discounted rate. The rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rates do not include meals and are exclusive of tax and service fees. The resort fee has been discounted from $35 per room per day to $28.

Available Room Types:

Resort fee includes premier In-Room Wi-Fi, in-room coffee and tea, two bottled waters in room per day, access to the Sports Complex where our indoor pool and tennis courts are located, complimentary fitness classes at the Sports Complex, an audio history tour, access to the Sunset Trail, access to the Business Center, introductory Golf Class, and on-property shuttle services.

Reservation Details:
Reservation deadline: Monday, September 8

  • Room types are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • For booking please click here

  • Check-in is after 4:00 p.m.

  • Check-out is at 11:00 a.m.

  • Cancellations must be made 7 days before arrival, or you forfeit your deposit. A 1-night deposit is required.  

Click here to review SEICA’s Meeting Participation and Guidelines for the event.

More great opportunities to explore the property and nearby:

  • Blue Ridge Parkway: Named “America’s Favorite Highway” the Blue Ridge Parkway connects The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Just a short drive from The Omni Grove Park Inn, this 469-mile stretch showcases some of America's best natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy stunning vistas, mountain meadows, old farms, historic attractions, and diverse flora and fauna. Discover hiking trails, picnic areas and scenic overlooks.

  • Downtown Asheville: Downtown Asheville has become a destination for travelers who come to explore its streets lined with historic buildings featuring spectacular Art Deco architecture, renowned restaurants, art galleries, street performers and endless boutique shops. Only three miles from The Omni Grove Park Inn, it's the perfect locale for guests to explore and immerse themselves in the rich culture. The Asheville Trolley runs from the Omni Grove Park Inn to the city between 10:30 a.m-4:00 p.m.

  • Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar: Dance and sing the night away as our musicians entertain with music and comedy alike. If you're looking for a fun night out, grab a group of friends and come on down for tunes and laughter. Must be 21 or older to enter.

Bring your Family and Explore the Omni Grove Park Inn and Asheville, NC!

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, offers a rich blend of history and family-friendly activities. Established in 1913 by Edwin Wiley Grove, the inn showcases distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture and has welcomed ten U.S. presidents. Families can enjoy a variety of amenities designed for all ages. Children can participate in supervised programs featuring outdoor activities and arts and crafts projects.

The Omni Grove Park Inn  is ideal for experiencing the blend of the four elements—Fire, Rock, Water, and Light—to create a serene and rejuvenating environment. Also make sure you check out the 50,000 sq. ft. Sports Complex house as well as the Nantahala Outdoor center.  You can also enjoy great dinners at the strongest most innovative culinary scenes in the country that cater to all guests, and golf on the 18-hole Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Course.

  • Spa: Relax and rejuvenate in the 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa with cavernous rock walls, arches and tunnels. Enjoy well-deserved peace and quiet with our numerous features and amenities, including a mineral-based relaxation pool, a lap pool blanketed with 6,500 fiber-optic stars and underwater music, and two therapeutic waterfall pools.

  • Sports Complex: Whether you want to keep up your workout routine or work up a sweat playing tennis, the Sports Complex offers something for guests of all ages looking to stay active. The complex has indoor and outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, an indoor pool, a full weight room and a cardio room, Peloton bikes, fitness classes and more.

  • The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The most visited national park in the United States, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park touches both North Carolina and Tennessee and is a peaceful escape for cycling, hiking, climbing, fishing, backpacking, horseback riding, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring.

Session Information

  • Harness the Power of AI in Construction

    Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the construction industry, but understanding it’s legal implications is crucial. Join Thomas Lambert, a construction law and litigation attorney with Pullman & Comley, as he explores practical applications of AI within the construction sector. This session will also delve into the critical areas of project insurance in the context of AI, and examine the evolving impact of AI on construction law – from contracts and intellectual property rights to data privacy. Attendees will gain insights into risk mitigation strategies and learn how to navigate the legal landscape to effectively and safely implement AI technologies.

    Speaker:
    Thomas Lambert, Attorney, Pullman & Comley LLC

SEICA Golf Tournament

Monday, October 13

SEICA’s Golf Tournament will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course, designed by Donald Ross in 1926, it has earned nods from Conde Nast Travel (Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resorts in 2011) and North Carolina Golf Panel (Top 100 Golf Courses in the State). This historic course has consistently been acknowledged as one of the Top Resort Golf Courses in North Carolina by Golfweek Magazine.

At par 70, 6,055-yard championship course that has been played by PGA stars Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus, and even President Obama. Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after navigating the tree-lined fairways and bent greens with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

The cost for golf is $250 which includes golf cart, boxed lunch, and prizes. Rental clubs can be obtained from the course for $65 plus taxes. If you are renting clubs, please check the box on the form when you register for the event.

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290 Macon Avenue,  Asheville  North Carolina  28804