I can't wait to go on a retreat. I've gone on scrapbooking weekends before and they are fun. We get a lot done, but also a lot of feminine therapy, eating , drinking , and talking.
I'm sure a quilting retreat is similar.
Next weekend I'm joining the ladies in my guild for an all day "Quilt 'til you wilt" day. I'm parking my kid at grandma's for the weekend.! :-)