September 30 to October 3, 2010 Retreat CROPTOBERFEST/SOCKTOBERFEST ARRIVES..... And we are SOLD out!
The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of the Theresienwiese festival grounds) organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12; the horse race on October 17 — therefore, there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest).
The original SOCKTOBERFEST starts this weekend, as a self confessed Sock Monkey addict, this weekend will be dedicated to the sock monkey!
A new item for the 2010 retreats will be our mini garage sales. Bring any quilting or scrapbooking items with you that you would like to sell (personal items only please no retail or shops). In other words, if you bought a ruler or a special stamp set and now you realize you don't use it as often as you thought you would, bring it along, put a price on it, and your name and who knows, it might turn into another persons treasure. This is a great way to increase your stash and supplies at a much cheaper rate and to "clean up" your own stash by selling your own stuff. You are responsible for your own items, cash transactions, etc. we do not accept responsibility for anyone's items.
I will be bringing out both scrapbooking and quilting items. This new endeavour will be our year long event to help everyone to clean up and organize their crafting supplies and areas! . |
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Timing: Retreat starts at 2pm...no early arrivals please. Take your time and arrive anytime after 2pm... End of Retreat is 2pm Sunday and we must be out by 2pm.
If you are planning on attending Thursday as well, please advise prior to July 15th, 2010.
Events:
Thursday is our Early Bird Day, a great setup and get started day for those who are able to come out early. Supper will be supplied for those attending Thursday, Supper is at 5:00pm, so if you won't be arriving until after 5:30pm please advise.
Friday is Pajama Night as always, get settled in and comfy! Breakfast, Lunch and Supper are all included Friday.
Saturday night,
The date says it all....WEAR all those funky Octoberfest /Socktoberfest outfits and don't forget to bring your favourite sock monkey or "teddy" to dinner.....prizes will be given out!
Breakfast, Lunch and Supper are supplied for Saturday.
Sunday
Breakfast and Lunch will be served on Sunday to allow you to have the optimal time to finish up projects before we depart at 2pm.
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A "potluck style" snack table will be out in the workroom for the whole weekend. If you would like to bring a snack to share (please nothing that needs to be heated or refridgerated) feel free.
I will have my company T-shirts for sale, the new 2010 versions will be there for $20 per shirt. To preorder a size, please email your size request and i will send a paypal invoice for the cost.
The retreat will have scrapbookers and quilters this weekend so the crowd should be ferverishly working on all kinds of projects. | |
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Tips for Packing:
1: Remember your photos (i've forgotten mine and it sucks) or Remember your foot pedal for your sewing machine...it's not easy to sew without power!
2: If needed, bring a cushion to sit on, Battle Lake has the black backed banquet chairs, and slippers or indoor shoes (floors are carpeted)
3: Linens are not included, so please bring blankets, pillow, towels, etc.
4: Alcohol is allowed, BYOB, there is a wine fridge in the front entrance room to store your "sodas"
5: Village at Pigeon Lake is only 10 minutes away if you forget something, they have a great market, antique store, gift shop and scrapbook store and two fabulous restaurants and a liquor store. This is a great place to stop on your way out for lunch Thursday or Friday.
6: Please be kind and refrain from any "scented" perfumes, etc. as the lodge is open air, these scents (however beautiful they may smell) could be a allergic issue for others with Scent Sensitivities....besides, it's just us gals this weekend.
7: There are numerous showers in the sleeping quarters. There are two stories in the sleeping quarters upstairs has bathrooms at each end of the corridors and downstairs has the same. The showers are located on the main floor. If you have any issues with stairs please advise when you are registering so that I can allocate your room on the main floor.
8: The food is fabulous, if you have any food allergies, please forward to me prior to retreat. Remember, if you have major food issues, please bring some prepared meals and they can be warmed up at your leisure.
9: Snacks, feel free to bring your favourtite cravings, i know I can't go a weekend without my Skor Bites! We will setup a shared snack table in the workroom if you would like to bring something to share feel free.
10: Have fun, do as much or as little as you please, it's your weekend!
11: You have a six foot table, this is the amount of space you can work with when arranging what you're bringing with you.
12: For the quilters, we will have 2 pressing stations setup for you with Irons. | |
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