I used to so love my annual retreat in the spring when I was working for the reasons already posted. It was always a bright spot to look forward to. Now that I'm retired, I sew with two groups and knit with another group each week so don't have the same need to 'retreat'. I do have a retreat I'll go to in the fall but a good friend puts it on and Karen Kay Buckley will be the guest teacher. Seeing my friend and taking a class with KKB will be extra special.