2026 Carter Center Weekend: Donor Retreat and Auction

About the Broadmoor

The Broadmoor, nestled on the southern edge of the rugged and expansive Rocky Mountains in the Cheyenne Mountain foothills of Colorado Springs, was established in 1918 by Julie and Spencer Penrose. Their legacy continues, blending timeless European elegance with modern-day, well-appointed buildings and facilities.

There are dozens of activities available to guests at The Broadmoor beyond the excursions included over Carter Center Weekend. Choose from the Forbes Five-Star spa to two world-renowned golf courses, retail shopping, or an array of outdoor adventures offered by Broadmoor Outfitters. These activities, plus others, are available with reservations and incur a fee not covered by the event package.

For more information, visit these links: https://www.broadmoor.com/activities and https://www.broadmoor.com/adventures.

Guests flying to join us will typically arrive at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), which is approximately 11.5 miles or 19 minutes from The Broadmoor. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is another option, located 75 miles away or a 90-minute drive from the resort.

Guest Amenities

The weekend event includes:

• Travel on a charter flight from Atlanta to Colorado Springs or on a Carter Center-arranged round-trip flight (originating within the continental United States)
• For those flying to the event, ground transportation to and from the Colorado Springs or Denver airports
• Three nights’ accommodation at The Broadmoor
• All meals and receptions from arrival Thursday late afternoon to departure on Sunday morning
• A resort activity gift card
• A souvenir event bag and digital group photograph
• Complimentary tickets and shuttle service to The Broadmoor Seven Falls, an awe-inspiring park featuring a series of waterfalls, where you can climb the 224 steps or take the elevator for breathtaking views
• An excursion by jeep or e-bike to Garden of the Gods, a national natural landmark
• Use of pools, a fitness center, and paddle boats on Cheyenne Lake
• The opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind collectors’ items and an unforgettable experience.

Cost

The weekend event package cost of $3,750 per person covers all the above. Suites are available at an additional cost.

For children 5-12 years of age, the cost is $2,500 per child if they stay in the room with a full-price guest. There is no cost for younger children to attend, but they must be registered. There will be air transportation costs for children ages 2 and up, as airlines require a seat for them.

For flights coordinated by The Carter Center, Delta Air Lines will be given priority. The package cost covers economy-fare tickets on the most direct route available. Flights with special routing or upgrades may incur additional costs.

For stays of one or two days on Thursday and Friday, a rate of $1,200 per person per day is available. Saturday-only attendance is limited and available at a cost of $1,600 per person. These rates include an overnight stay, meals, activities for the day, and transportation to and from the airport, but not airfare.

Deposit and Timetable

A deposit of $1,000 per person will hold your place. Deposits arriving by February 14, 2026, qualify for a $100 discount off the package price. Six weeks prior to the event, an invoice for the balance due will be sent.

Please register early, as space is limited. We will accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis with a paid deposit until the event is full. Registration will close when capacity is reached, regardless of date, and a waiting list will be created. Those on the list will be notified as space becomes available.

Tax Deduction

$1,000 of each full-price ($3,750) package is considered a tax-deductible donation to The Carter Center. For the day rate, $250 per day is tax-deductible. Appropriate documentation will be provided after the event.

Registration (link will be posted in early January)

Online
Note: You will need your Carter Center Weekend ID number (included on your invitation) to register online. If you did not receive a hardcopy invitation, or have questions, please contact Dianne Bryant at (404) 420-5102 or dianne.bryant@cartercenter.org.

Mail
If you received a hard copy of the invitation, complete and mail the Guest Response Form with your payment in envelope provided.

If you did not receive a hard copy of the invitation, print the Guest Response Form (form will be posted here in early January). Complete form and mail with your payment to:

Story Evans
Carter Center Weekend
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

If after reading our FAQs, you still have questions, please contact Dianne Bryant at Dianne.Bryant@cartercenter.org or (404) 420-5102. 

FAQs (PDF)