What if the weather forecast is calling for inclement weather, excessive heat, or high winds during the times slated for outdoor activities and gatherings?
For this year's event, all coordinated group activities and meals are on property and indoors.
Should weather impact our event in anyway, announcements will be posted on the home page of the AWM 2025 Masters Circle website, which may be accessed at https://www.awmmasterscircle.com.
Are there any venue requirements?
Cashless Policy:
Please be aware that our resort is cashless, and accepts credit cards only, including at the front desk, food and beverage locations, retail, special events, parking, etc. Guests can convert their cash into $20-500 gift cards at Cash-To-Card kiosks located next to our Bell Stand or across from Old Hickory.
Photography & Videography Policy:
Professional photographers are not permitted for still, video, or drone photography sessions on the resort's private property. Families are welcome to capture their own memorable moments with personal "snap and shoot" cameras, iPhones, and non-professional cameras. Meeting planners or local/social catering customers are permitted to have professional photographers to capture images for their events in their contracted event spaces only. Other public spaces of the hotel are excluded.
Smoke-Free Policy:
Marriott is committed to providing its guests and associates with a smoke-free environment, and is proud to boast one of the most comprehensive smoke-free hotel policies in the industry.
Pet Policy:
Pets are not permitted on property. Service animals are allowed.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is at 4PM. Check-out is at 11AM.
Will I have time for my own leisure activities?
Yes! For those not participating in the coordinated golf networking event on Thursday morning, you will have all day Thursday, as well as Friday after the business meetings, to enjoy the resort amenities or travel off-property to explore Grapevine, Texas!
What do I do if I have special dietary requirements?
If you did not provide this information during registration for you and/or your guest, please contact Jenny Carithers-Price with this information as soon as possible by phone at (479) 458-7407, or email at extjcarithers@arvest.com.
What do I do if I have special accessibility requirements?
For specific accessibility requirements, please contact the hotel directly at (888) 537-9274.
Are all of our group activities, meals, and meetings on-site, or are we required to leave the Gaylord property for this event?
All required business meetings, coordinated group activities and meals are on the resort property, with the exception of the golf networking activity for which transportation will be provided. The group dinner on Friday is on the resort property; however, due to the distance, group transportation will be provided.
What options are available on the resort property to enjoy during the allotted leisure time?
For a complete listing of resort activities that you may schedule and enjoy on your own, please click here.
Are business meetings required?
Yes. Associates are required to attend business meetings. Guests may only attend the awards reception at 11:15AM, Friday, September 26, 2025.