Why do I have to stay in the hotel and have a roommate?
We have found that this is the most conducive arrangement to achieve maximum benefit from the training. A great deal of the advantage of the training occurs outside of the training room during interaction with other participants. It is also very helpful to embrace the rare opportunity to leave the distractions of daily living behind and concentrate fully on the focus of the workshop.
Sharing your room with a roommate has obvious financial benefits. Arrangements can be made for private accommodations, but the cost is significantly more.