Jealous jealous jealous!!! I have never been on a quilt retreat - the ones I have looked at are either during my work schedule, or I can't justify the price for what is provided. Being an organized person, I think that I would do all of my cutting before hand, take several small projects, having a clear outline as to what I wish to get done. I can see doing a lot of socializing as well, so I agree with quiltingcandy that I could get distracted!