Travel & Lodging
Information to Help you Plan your Weekend Lab Experience
SonoPath Veterinary Education Center
Our Education Center is located at: 141 Main Street, Andover, NJ 07821
Have questions? Please email us at [email protected]
Schedule Information for the weekend
General 3 Day Lab Weekend Schedule Friday – Sunday:
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Light breakfast & morning lectures
- 3 hr scanning lab each day
- Lunch break
- Afternoon lectures
- Friday night Welcome Reception after lab day
- Breakfast, snacks and lunch are included
Half Day Sampling Lab Schedule (Thursday before Abdomen Lab Weekend Only):
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Lectures
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm: scanning lab (FNAs & biopsy procedures)
Lodging
We have compiled a list of lodging options for your weekend. Our beautiful area of northern New Jersey offers several unique Bed & Breakfast experiences as well as hotels. We have included a few recommendations here (all within 20 minutes drive of SonoPath Veterinary Education Center location).
We have noted below lodging that has discounted group rates for lab weekend attendees.
Air Travel & Local Transportation
Local Transportation
If you want to go out for a bite to eat or explore the area after your lab day – we recommend renting a car for easier transportation, however Uber and Lyft is accessible as well.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). If traveling by plane, we encourage you to book your return flight NO EARLIER than 7pm on Sunday.
Traveling to and from the airport via car service or Uber/Lyft is recommended if you are not renting a car.
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
2026 SDEP Lab Weekend Lodging with discounted rates:
* *Starting January 2026 transportation will provided to & from the Courtyard By Marriot-Rockaway/Mt. Arlington to the Education Center, Friday morning – Sunday. Seating is limited. To ensure a reservation please return the survey emailed to you from our marketing team, approximately 8 weeks out from your lab weekend. For questions, please email [email protected]
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Rockaway:
14 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone:(973) 554-4090
Website: Fairfield Inn & Suites-Rockaway
**Transportation will be provided from Fairfield Inn & Suites for the remainder of 2025.
Courtyard By Marriott – Rockaway/Mt. Arlington
15 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Phone: (973) 770-2000
Website: Courtyard Rockaway/Mt.Arlington
**Transportation will be provided from the Courtyard for the remainder of 2026.
JANUARY attendees: CLICK to book your room
FEBRUARY attendees: CLICK to book your room
MARCH attendees: link coming soon
APRIL attendees: CLICK to book your room
** The remainder of the year group discount links will be available soon!
Additional Recommended Lodging Options:
The Ampersand Inn:
140 Goodale Rd, Newton (Andover Township) NJ 07860
Email: The Inn Keeper
Website: The Ampersand Inn
**To receive a SonoPath attendee discount – please call the B&B directly to make your reservation, informing them you are a SonoPath lab attendee: (973) 300-0395. Visit their website for more information and their amenities. Click for The “Ampersand Advantage” – Dining Discounts
The Whistling Swan Bed & Breakfast
110 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Email: [email protected]
Website: The Whistling Swan B&B
Phone: (973) 347-6369
Holiday Inn and Suites Newton/Sparta
8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (973) 940-8888
Website: Holiday Inn & Suites
Transportation is provided to & from hotel to Education Center, Friday morning – Sunday from the Fairfield Inn & Suites only. Seating is limited. To ensure a reservation please return the survey emailed to you from our marketing team. For questions, please email [email protected]
Area Restaurants
While you visit our area, you can find some GREAT restaurants that we love and recommend:
