I go the 4 retreats a year, I love the ones that supply food. It saves so much time (and money), you can just keep on sewing instead of taking the time to travel to a restaurant, sit and eat, and get back. One I go to has a cook and supplies the meals, and another one I go on is just 10 of us and the person who organizes it, loves to cook. So, this is the cheapest retreat I go on, we bring premade meals and desserts. We have access to the kitchen so we will bring stuff and cook them in the oven. The organizer purchases most of the food and there is no shortage. She loves to entertain so we have appetizers every day and plenty to snack on. No teachers, everyone does their own thing. Then, another one I go on in October, supplies meals (made by the venue) and also has one class offered for those who want to take it (always taught by someone on the retreat). All I can say is have a blast! I always do.