{"id":17,"date":"2018-08-17T16:14:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T23:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/merriam-powell-research-station\/facilities-rental\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T21:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T21:24:59","slug":"facilities-rental","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/merriam-powell-research-station\/facilities-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilities Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/1_MPRS_7APR2011_06-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/1_MPRS_7APR2011_06-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/1_MPRS_7APR2011_06-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/3_Greatroom1-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/3_Greatroom1-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/3_Greatroom1-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_01-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_01-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_01-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/main_kit-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/main_kit-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/main_kit-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h1>Facilities rental<\/h1>\n<p>The Merriam-Powell Research Station (MPRS) primarily provides affordable housing and meeting facilities to scientists and students conducting field research in northern Arizona. Additionally, the MPRS offers affordable day-long and overnight meeting and retreat facilities to educational, scientific, non-profit, and governmental organizations, including NAU-affiliated groups. On the grounds of The Arboretum at Flagstaff, the MPRS is approximately 5 miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona.<\/p>\n<h2>Facilities<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_tents-ek.jpg\" alt=\"MPRS platform tents\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MPRS facilities are available for rental April 1 through November 1. The facilities offered by MPRS include overnight housing and a large meeting room.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Housing: Two bunkrooms and a two-bedroom apartment provided housing to individuals or groups of up to 20 people in the main building. Amenities for overnight guests include wireless internet, a full basic kitchen and grill, and laundry facilities. A pillow and light blanket are provided, and linens and towels are available for an additional fee.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting Room: The meeting room can comfortably accommodate 30 people and as many as 40 people. Included in the rental price is the use of wireless internet (wired connections also available), projector and screen, white boards, and access to a full basic kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meetings and retreats<\/h2>\n<p>MPRS facilities are available for day-long or overnight retreats, workshops, and meetings. Because the MPRS is slightly off the beaten path in a beautiful setting, it is a perfect place for a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The MPRS has played host to workshops and meetings for a wide range of organizations, including the Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and University of Arizona&#8217;s Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.<\/p>\n<h2>Rates<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/01\/2025_MPRS_fees.pdf\"><b>&gt;&gt;&gt;2025 MPRS Rental Rates<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Reservations<\/h2>\n<p>Reservation requests should be sent to <strong><a href=\"mailto:Lara.Schmit@nau.edu\">Lara.Schmit@nau.edu<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Please include the following information to make the process as efficient as possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact information and organizational affiliation<\/li>\n<li>Purpose of use<\/li>\n<li>Dates requested<\/li>\n<li>Space needs<\/li>\n<li>Special needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Before you arrive<\/h2>\n<p>MPRS requires a signed\u00a0<strong><a title=\"liability waiver\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_Liability_Waiver-ek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liability waiver<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>form for you or your group.<\/p>\n<p>Since the MPRS is a little off the beaten path, be sure to bring the <strong><a title=\"map and directions\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/Directions_to_MPRS-ek.pdf\">map and directions<\/a><\/strong> with you.<\/p>\n<p>For your safety and to ensure that you enjoy your visit, please read the\u00a0<strong><a title=\"MPRS user guide\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS-User-Guide_2017-ek.pdf\">MPRS user guide<\/a><\/strong>, which spells out the rules you will be asked to follow during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, so that you are comfortable while visiting northern Arizona, you will find a\u00a0<a title=\"suggested list\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/MPRS_Suggested_Items-ek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>suggested list<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of items to bring with you.<\/p>\n<p><!--script class=\"ektron-script\"&gt; if ($(\".catalog_script_placeholder\")[0]) { var scriptsLoaded = 0; $.getScript( \"\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/resources\/js\/jquery.catalogFrames.js\").done(function() { $.getScript( \"\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/resources\/js\/easyXDM.min.js\").done(function() { var placeholder = $(\".catalog_script_placeholder\"); var divId = placeholder.attr('divId'); var Program = placeholder.attr('Program'); var catalogFrameDisplayData = {}; catalogFrameDisplayData[placeholder.attr('DisplayType')] = true; var catalogFrameData = {}; catalogFrameData[\"display\"] = catalogFrameDisplayData; catalogFrameData[\"url\"] = \"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\"; catalogFrameData[\"plan\"] = Program; $(function setupCatalogWidget() { $(\"#\" + divId).catalogFrames(catalogFrameData); console.log(catalogFrameData); }); }); }); } &lt;\/script--><!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>2023 availability!<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&#8211; Single- and multi-day meetings<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Affordable housing for visiting faculty, filed classes, and workshops<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Connect With Us...<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Merriam-Powell-Research-Station-Flagstaff-AZ\/137666939693816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2018\/08\/facebook-ek.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facilities rental The Merriam-Powell Research Station (MPRS) primarily provides affordable housing and meeting facilities to scientists and students conducting field research in northern Arizona. 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