Chris Fest

Directions

How to get to the conference

We will meet at Cook’s Branch Conservancy. The address is

7720 Mitchell Rd, Montgomery, TX 77316.

From IAH, you can take an uber for approximately 60-70$. From College Station you can either take an uber (around 100$) or join one of the locals who can give you a ride.

map

Accomodation

You will stay in one of 12 cabins. After your arrival please check the list in the main building (Fire Meadow Lodge) where you will find a list with the assigned cabins.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served at the Fire Meadow Lodge. Here is the planned menu:

Tuesday dinner

appetizer:
smoked fish and salad
main course:
Boeuf Bourguignon with tiny white onions, vegetables and roasted potatoes
dessert:
bread & butter pudding with sultanas

Wednesday lunch

main course:
salmon with fresh herbs, leafy greens, bread
dessert:
baklava

Wednesday dinner

appetizer:
cold soup made of fresh tomatoes and peppers, with garlic and various spices
main course:
beef fillets, to be served with ratatouille and boiled potatoes
dessert:
poached pears in chocolate sauce port, cheese and a cake

cake

Thursday lunch

main course:
chicken in light curry sauce, rice, vegetables
dessert:
pineapple, icecream

Thursday dinner

appetizer:
sauteed shrimps with garlic and parsley
main course:
roasted or barbequed leg of lamb, salad, roasted potatoes, roasted zucchini
dessert:
fruit salad (mangos, peaches, nectarines)

Breakfasts
cereals, bread, bacon, sausages, eggs, coffee, tea, milk, soya milk if required, yogurt, butter, marmalade, jam, honey, fruit salad

Outdoor activities

Cook’s Branch Conservancy offers many opportinities for nice walks or even boat trips. You will have time to explore before the talks in the moring or after lunch.