2026 Conference Venue & Lodging

The 2026 VAEE Annual Conference will be held at The Westin Richmond

6631 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Recently renovated in 2024, The Westin Richmond features modernized guest rooms, refreshed public spaces, and updated amenities designed to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Enjoy meals made with locally sourced ingredients and experience a hotel committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and empowering its community. Take advantage of spaces that keep you energized throughout your conference experience.

 

Lodging

Reservations
Rooms can be booked online via the VAEE Conference Room Block or by calling 1-888-627-7786 and referencing the Virginia Association for Environmental Education conference. Room block rates are available through Thursday, February 5, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to secure your room at this special rate!

Amenities & Local Attractions
Recharge between sessions with the heated indoor pool, fitness center, and comfortable public spaces. Explore nearby Richmond highlights, including historic Monument Avenue, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and Carytown’s eclectic shopping and dining district, all just minutes from the hotel.

Explore the Hotel
Take a closer look at The Westin Richmond with our 3D tour of the conference spaces. Explore the beautifully renovated guest rooms, lobby, and meeting areas to see what’s waiting for you during your stay.

Modern indoor lounge with black sofa, beige armchair, glass coffee table, and large window views of outdoor garden and buildings
Interior of a modern restaurant named Small Batch Local Kitchen with a central table, wall-mounted TV, and a decorative chandelier, featuring large windows and wooden accents.
Hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a sitting chair, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with trees outside.
Exterior view of the Westin hotel with a landscaped outdoor seating area, tall glass windows, and modern architecture.
A gravel path curves through lush green bushes and tall grasses with modern office buildings in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Modern hotel lobby with large windows, black leather sofas, wooden side tables, green plants, and wall-mounted lights.
A modern hotel bar with a dark wood counter and matching cabinetry, stocked with liquor bottles, glasses, and barware, surrounded by white cushioned chairs and small candle lanterns on the counter.