My mom and I pick a retreat in a different state each year. We started this three years ago. Our first was the Redbud Festival in Kentucky. Last year we did the Stitchen' Heaven Retreat in Texas. This year Shawnee in Ohio. We have found each one to be unique in its setting, instruction, projects, attendance, well, just about everything! There are a lot of singles who go to them, so don't worry about that - you will make a new friend quickly. I'll keep your email and let you know about this one when we get back. Perhaps you can plan to go next year!