Welcome, y’all

Everything’s bigger in Texas

That includes the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with its many cities and neighborhoods, each with its own unique flavor. Our conference hotel and home base is located in Allen, a growing northern suburb of Dallas.

Accommodations

Rec CAMP is changing our location of our hotel. See below for our new hotel location and book your room through our discounted block.

View the sample schedule for details.

Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center

📍 777 Walters Creek Boulevard
Allen, Texas, USA, 75013

  • Book our discounted block of rooms

  • No shuttle to and from the airports

  • Parking on-site

  • Grab-n-Go breakfast or Hot breakfast options for purchase

  • Fitness center & outdoor pool

GETTING HERE

If you’re coming from outside of DFW, we recommend flying into the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), though you may also choose to fly into Dallas Love Field (DAL). We recommend taking an Uber or Lyft to the hotel.

If you’re driving in from nearby, plan to park at or nearby the hotel as this is where our tour bus will start and end each day.

When to Arrive and Depart

When you arrive and depart is totally up to you, but please keep in mind you must attend the entire conference from 6pm on Monday until 12pm (noon) on Thursday if you are planning to earn CEUs by attending Rec CAMP. Check-in starts at 3 pm at the hotel. Budget a little extra time for your departure so you don’t have to leave the last workshop early.

Schedule at a glance:


  • 5:00 pm
    Conference check-in at hotel

    6:00 pm-7:45 pm
    Orientation & Education Session

    8:00 pm
    Welcome Reception

  • 7:30 am
    Bus leaves for tours

    8:30-5:30 pm
    Tours and Education Session

  • 7:30 am
    Bus leaves for tours

    8:45 am-6:00 pm
    Tours and Education Session

  • 7:00 am
    Breakfast & coffee

    8:00 am-12 pm
    Education workshop & closing ceremony

See sample schedule

Things to do in Grapevine

Take it from our staff — the people who live and work here!

Where to Eat & Drink

Harvest Hall

Step inside Grapevine’s iconic clocktower and you’ll find an impressive food hall & entertainment hot spot.

Kevin says: “Lots of good eats and drinks!”

KEVIN RECOMMENDS

Dimassi’s
Mediterranean Buffet

Walking distance from our host hotel, Embassy Suites.

Jenna says: “So fresh, so many choices!”

JENNA RECOMMENDS

Mason and Dixie

Southern comfort food meets cajun creole in a charming location on Main Street.

Melissa says: “Nice happy hour and good food!”

MELISSA RECOMMENDS

Chez Fabien

Traditional French dishes with a creative, local, and seasonal twist on Grapevine’s Main Street.

JENNA RECOMMENDS

Weinberger’s Deli

Chicago-style deli serving up meaty sandwiches and subs.

Keith says: “Try the Wallstreeter sandwich!”

KEITH RECOMMENDS

1845 Taste Texas

Melissa says: “A short 10-minute drive across the dam to 1845 Taste Texas in Flower Mound is worth a trip. Great food, highly recommend the smoked prime rib!”

MELISSA RECOMMENDS

What to Do

Main Street

Many of our recommendations are located on historic Main Street in downtown Grapevine — for good reason! You could easily spend a whole afternoon there.

Mick says: “So many local shops, restaurants, and boutique stores!”

Cheyenne says: “Be sure to stop by Farmers Market of Grapevine on Main Street! Despite what the name implies, it’s a small indoor grocer open all day with a great selection of grab-n-go drinks and snacks.”

MICK RECOMMENDS

Vetro Glassblowing
Studio & Fine Art Gallery

Melissa says: “If time permits, take a trip to Vetro Glassblowing Studio. They offer various hand-blown glass items for sale, from vases to jewelry.”

MELISSA RECOMMENDS

Meow Wolf
Grapevine

Carmen says: “An immersive art experience with a story to discover. Try every door — you never know what’s on the other side!”

CARMEN RECOMMENDS