Hmm. Buying a place for a retreat is kinda iffy. Lots of space needed for tables, chairs, ironing boards, cutting centers, snack area, sleeping arrangements, bathroom facilities adequate. Accessibility issues need to be covered. Is it easy to unload machines and gear? Do the campers have to 'walk outside to the privies?' Does it have appropriate electrical to handle all the machines, lamps, irons, etc [remember some quilters will bring their own irons even if told not to do so.] Does the kitchen area need health department inspection and what is needed to meet the code?
Does the property have city water and sewage or is it on a well and septic tank. Is there a nearby fire department and hospital? Emergencies happen. Will the facilities be staffed overnight or will the owners live-in? Again, what is the set up for cleaning and maintenance? Who will be doing the cooking? or catering? or providing sustenance?
Is a permit necessary to have such a facility.
What type of insurance coverage would they need or could they help provide info for such to the various clients. All the retreats I have been on the guild/group/class had to show proof of insurance in order to use the facilities..
What type of rules would the client be expected to abide by? [One grouup that I belong to finally began requiring campers to have their medical information handed in in a sealed envelope before they could start the retreat. [As a retired NP I was glad they did it. Heck, a lot of my clients didn't remember their medications; so why should the clients be expected to?]
On a more positive note, scrapbookers use as much space and electricity. Some knitters like having space too. Who even the end users are they will appreciate a living room for downtime, visiting, or just plain 'ol doing handwork.