Here's my list just for starters:
Retreat Needs!
Bedding and pillow, and EAR PLUGS!!!
Show and Tell, Name Tag, handwork, book, Masking Tape
Toiletries, Tylenol, muscle relaxant,anti-histamine, vitamins, curling iron
Towels & face cloths, clock, beanbag pillow, hairspray. Bathing suit & rubber flip flops
PJ's or other comfy sewing attire, flip flops or slippers.
Couple tops & pants or capris, rain jacket ?? sweatshirt ??
Camera and batteries, and recharger and chair.
Commuter mug & wine glass (& WINE)
Paper scissors, snips & fabric scissors and seam ripper.
Iron (wooden pressing tool)and pressing mat, tea table
Post its
Notepad & pen/pencil (pigma pen for labels)
Fat quarters for any lottery, bingo (highlighter) and the door prize draw. Snacks, specialty teas or coffees, or apple cider.
Sewing supplies:
Project, blue disappearing pen, yellow or white chalk marker, extra fabric in case you want to make something else?
Supplies for activities you wish to participate in.
Fabric for projects you are working on. Batting
Sewing machine (including your foot pedal & power cord, manual, 1/4 inch foot, walking foot, free motion foot, screwdriver)
Extension cord and/or power bar.
Extra machine needles, loaded bobbins, hand needles
Rotary cutter, mat, rulers (new blade for rotary cutter)
Threads for piecing and quilting.
Ott-light, magnet, tape recorder
Stabilizer (newsprint or tissue), heat n’bond lite, freezer paper
Safety pins, straight pins, basting spray, thread catcher
Wrist brace
Design wall