Travel
GEMS is working with the local summit committee on transportation options to and from the airport and hotels. We will have a question on the registration form asking if you will require a shuttle option. This will help us determine the need for a shuttle to help transport attendees.
The nearest airport to Edina, Minnesota is MSP (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport). If you want to rent a car or coordinate with other groups on car rentals or rideshare options, you can use the Summit Facebook group to coordinate with other leaders who may be planning to attend Summit.
Calvary CRC is located at 5300 France Ave S, Edina, Minnesota 55410.
The church is about 13-17 minutes from the MSP airport.
Lodging Options
Building community is just one of the benefits of attending the Leadership Summit in person. That can happen in a variety of ways as you travel together. You discover that your travel partner is directionally challenged. You enjoy late night giggles that you’ve not experienced in a long time. Your conversations that happen in the hotel or at the event are a blessing.
Take this opportunity to choose the location where you will build an intentional community with your travel partners. Find some roommates and grab a hotel room with our great deals below or if you need something bigger, find an AirBnb and get all your leaders to stay in one place.
And, if you need roommates, check out the Leadership Summit Facebook page and search for others who are looking for a roommate.
Staybridge Suites Minneapolis/Bloomington
5150 American Blvd West | Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: (952) 831-7900
Link to book: GEMS Girls’ Clubs
Once you click the link, you will go directly to the hotel’s website. The dates available for GEMS rates are July 16 through July 20. If you only want to stay from July 17 to 19, for example, make sure you change the date, then hit the search button to commit the change, then click on the room you desire.
Studio Suite 1 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed: $189/night
1 Bedroom Suite 1 King Bed + Sofa Bed: $219/night
1 Bedroom Suite 2 Dbl Beds + Sofa Bed: $239/night
Hotel Amenities:
- Newly Updated Hotel!
- Full Kitchens in every guestroom
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Indoor Pool & Whirlpool
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pavilion with Gas Grills
Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis/Edina
6600 York Avenue, Edina, Minnesota, 55435, USA
Link to book: GEMS Girls’ Clubs
Once you click the link, you will go directly to the hotel’s website. The dates available for GEMS rates are July 16 thru July 20. If you only want to stay from July 17 to 19, for example, make sure you change the date, then hit the update button to commit the change, then click on the room you desire.
King Studio Suite with Sofa Bed $164/Night
2 Queen One Bedroom Suite + Sofa Bed $219/Night
Hotel Amenities:
- Free hot breakfast
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Digital Key
- In-Room Kitchen
- Streaming entertainment
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Edina Bloomington
4460 West 78th Street Circle
Bloomington, MN 55435
Book your group rate for Calvary CRC GEMS (7.17.25-7.19.25)
2 Queen Beds + living area $159
Hotel Amenities
- Free Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant on-site
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Business center
- Parking
- Meeting event space
- Sofa
- Mini fridge