Hotel & Travel Information

Message to Attendees: SAE International has made every effort to secure the best possible group nightly room rate for you at this event. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs such as sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements. Contracts with the venue include a provision to reduce event costs if SAE meets or exceeds its minimum sleeping room block guarantee. Conversely, event costs will increase if SAE falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. Please help SAE keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the designated host hotel and through the reservation process created by SAE. Reserving elsewhere means you are booking outside the contracted room block, jeopardizing SAE's ability to meet its contracted obligations and to keep registration fees to a minimum. SAE appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you

Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Phone: 800-474-3272
Fax: 630-584-9831

Travel Visa Information

Hotel Reservation Form

• All attendees are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.
• A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Pheasant Run Resort.
• SAE's group rate is $162 per room per night single/double occupancy, inclusive of housing fees, plus local, state and federal applicable taxes. $5.00 Hotel Resort fee per night will be added to this rate.
• Complete the hotel reservation form. (housing link)
• Reservations must be made through The Housing Connection by Friday, May 1, 2009 by calling 800-847-5810 (toll-free) or 801-521-9025 (international)or through our on-line connection.

Hotel Check In/Check Out
Check in time is 4:00pm
Check out time is 12:00 Noon

Transportation from the Airport

Driving Directions

Pheasant Run Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Illinois is conveniently located in the beautiful Fox River Valley, just an hour from Chicago. The resort is easily accessible from both Chicago O'Hare International and Midway Airports.

From O'Hare International Airport
Take I-90 West to Route 59 South. Exit south on Route 59 and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (west) on North Avenue. The Resort is located 3 miles west of Route 59 on North Avenue (Route 64) on the south side of the street.

From Chicago Midway
Take Cicero Avenue North to I-55 South. Get on I-55 South and continue to I-355 North. Exit onto I-355 North and continue to I-88 West. Exit onto I-88 West and continue to Farnsworth (Kirk) North. Exit north on Farnsworth (Kirk) and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (east) on North Avenue and continue approximately 1 mile. The Resort is located on the south side of the street.

Transportation Options

On-site Hertz Rental Car
A-1 Airport Limousine - $47 - $55 one way (800-354-5849)

In-Room Amenities

• Spectacular views of the Pheasant Run golf course, the town of St. Charles and the Fox River Valley.
• Complimentary bottled water
• Iron and ironing board
• Hair dryers
• Spacious work table
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Convenient parking
• 2-line telephones
• Wireless High-speed Internet access
• 27" Cable TV
• On Demand movies
• Video games

Resort Amenities

• Ideal location less than one hour from Chicago with easy access to O'Hare International (ORD) and Midway (MDW) Airports
• Beautiful 250 acre setting in historic St. Charles
• 473 luxurious guest rooms
• Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa
• 36 holes of championship golf including a resort course and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. links course at Prairie Landing, plus driving range and pro shop
• Two theaters featuring productions by Chicago's acclaimed Noble Fool Theatricals
• Zanies Comedy Club
• Several restaurants and lounges
• 3 pools including an indoor/outdoor pool plus whirlpool
• Fitness center

Dining & Entertainment

• Harvest - Lunch and dinner featuring exceptional regional cuisine with a gourmet twist.
• Garden Atrium Dining - Delectable dinner buffet featuring a wide array of enticing entrees.
• Sunday Jazz Champagne Brunch - The name says it all with great Jazz performances as well as great food from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• Terrace Caf� - Salads, sandwiches or snacks in a casual setting overlooking the golf course.
• Harvest Lounge - Choose from the vast selection of regional wines and microbrews, or sample an infused martini.
• Lilly's - Enjoy the resort's hottest night spot! Sip on your favorite drink and enjoy some great live entertainment.
• Lucky Pierre's - A casual nightspot offering the spirits of New Orleans on our very own Bourbon Street.
• The Clubhouse - After a round of golf, this is the perfect place to sink into a chair, enjoy big screen TV and cheer on your favorite team.

St. Charles Area Attractions

• Shopping & Antiques - Historic downtown St. Charles features charming clusters of antiques shops, galleries and specialty boutiques. Just minutes away are Chicago Premium Outlets, the Charlestowne Mall and Geneva Commons. For true antiques adventurers, stroll through hundreds of dealers at the Kane County Flea Market.
• Annual Events - St. Charles offers festivals throughout the year including the Scarecrow Festival, Pride of the Fox RiverFest and Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour.
• Noble Fool Theater - Enjoy the Chicago theater scene in St. Charles with productions by Noble Fool Theatricals. Located at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa.
• Museums - Popular museums include the Fabyan Villa Museum (a Frank Lloyd Wright redesign), Cantigny Gardens and Museum and the St. Charles History Museum.
• Riverboat Gambling - The Fox River Valley is home to Riverboat gambling at the Hollywood and Grand Victoria Casinos.
• Fox River Trail - 32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing along the scenic Fox River.
• Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises/Canoe Rentals - Available at Pottawatomie Park next to the Fox River