FEI Handbook and Leadership for a Democratic Society Information: Location and Travel Information

The FEI campus is in Charlottesville, Virginia, adjacent to the University of Virginia and in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains.

Located approximately two hours southwest of Washington, DC, FEI is removed from the constant interruptions of daily work. The 14-acre campus is in the heart of a bustling university community surrounded by beautiful woods and rolling hills.

Participants stay in comfortable private guest rooms and enjoy complete food and beverage services. Programs are presented in fully equipped, on-site classrooms. Recreational amenities include the Alumni Fitness Center and aerobics room. In addition to the library nook in the Virginia Study, there are quiet spaces for walking, relaxing, and conversing. All facilities used for programs are accessible to persons with disabilities. Charlottesville is surrounded by natural and historic attractions and was the home of three of the nation's first five presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.

FEI is located near Thomas Jefferson’s "academical village" at the University of Virginia and his home at Monticello. This site is ideal to contemplate the democratic values expressed by the nation’s founding fathers – a key ingredient in the Institute’s residential programs. This environment allows participants freedom from the day-to-day responsibilities of the workplace, so they can devote their full attention to the demanding requirements of the intensive research-based programs.

Address

The campus is located at 1301 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Driving Information

The campus is within driving distance of Washington, D.C. 110 miles (2.5 hours) Google Map.

Rail Information

Rail transportation to Charlottesville, VA is available through Amtrak.

Airport Information

The closest major air transportation centers are:

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), Charlottesville, VA. Driving distance to FEI is 8 miles (17 minutes).
Dulles International Airport (IAD), Chantilly, VA. Diving distance to FEI is 99 miles (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Richmond International Airport, Richmond, VA. Driving distance to FEI is 80 miles (1 hour 25 minutes)

Charlottesville Area Resources

Information about local shops, services, and activities can be found at the following sites:

A shopping center with a wide assortment of stores and services is located within walking distance of the FEI campus.