International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation

Sixth International Congress on
Maxillofacial Rehabilitation

Maastricht, The Netherlands - June 17-19, 2004

Social Events


Thursday, June 17th

9:00am  (6 hours)  Ch�teau St. Gerlach & Spa Tour (Elective Event- Fee required)

The Ch�teau St. Gerlach is home to the only Kneipp Kuurcentrum (Therapy Centre) in the Netherlands. Various baths, massages and herbal treatments leave one feeling great.

Includes round-trip transportation from conference site to Spa. The day begins with a presentation by the Kneipp therapist. Over a delicious cup of Kneipp herbal tea she will explain the Kneipp philosophy and the various treatments you are about to enjoy.

Treatments consist of: water therapy, whirlpool foot massage and herbal body packs. During the course of the morning you will be served a healthy snack and refreshing drink. During the course of the day you are free to enjoy the indoor swimming pool, sauna and Turkish steam bath.  Three course lunch served at Bistrot de Li�ge. Upon departure you will be presented with a Kneipp gift set to help you continue treatments at home.

Tour Cost: $185/person

Friday, June 18th

2:30pm-5:50pm    Social Outing... Meuse River Cruise

Tour on the MEUSE River including a visit to the caves in St. Pietersberg
(Elective Event- Fee required)
  
A short boat trip St Pietersberg for a tour of the marlstone caverns. After visiting the caverns you will return to Maastricht by boat. (Duration 3 Hours)

Tour Cost: $15 adults / $8 children (12 and under)
 

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6:45pm-10:30pm    Congress Reception and Banquet    (Elective Event- Fee required)

Ch�teau Neercanne  will be the site of our Congress Banquet.  Located in Jekervallei on the outer edges of Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands, Ch�teau Neercanne is the only terraced castle in the Netherlands.  The Ch�teau was built in 1698 by the then Governor of Maastricht, Baron Dani�l de Dopff to impress guests that included Czar Peter the Great.  Belgium is a few minutes walk away.

Ch�teau Neercanne has a rich cultural and culinary heritage. The Ch�teau�s kitchens are noted for miles around and offer superb French, seasonal and regional dishes.

The Ch�teau is further blessed by its stunning gardens, designed in a Louis XIV style. Intriguing old engravings spark the interest as you roam this delightful scene. The gardens underwent a full restoration in 1998 and are as good today as when first built.

In the nearby Jekerdal you will find vineyards of Europe�s most northerly grape, the �Pinot Noir�, which is noted for its bouquet and taste. Our own vineyard is ideally situated on the Ch�teau�s steep southern slope. We currently grow around 400 vines that produce �Mise en Bouteille Ch�teau Neercanne�.

In 1991 Ch�teau Neercanne was, for the second time in its history, chosen to host a meeting of the heads of European government.

Banquet Cost: $85/person

This will be night to remember... Make plans to join us at this magnificent Ch�teau

Additional photo located at Web Site: Ch�teau Neercanne

Saturday, June 19th

2:00pm    Maastricht Walking Tour (Elective Event- Fee required)

Maastricht still retains a good many of the city�s ancient ramparts. Come join us in a walking tour of the prettiest spots in the old city centre. Visit the Helpoort, the oldest existing and active city gate in the Netherlands (1229), various watch towers and the so-called �outer fortifications�.

Tour Cost: $7/adults $5/children (12-under)