Watson ... ♪♪Happy Birthday to You♪♪
Sounds like a perfect way to celebrate your special day!
What a wonderful retreat location!
No, I have never been there for a retreat, but have been for other occasions.
Definitely a Deluxe Destination!
I'm sure that Cherished Pieces does it all up quite well and with extra add-ons.
I do love their store, more so their people ... so am sure that their retreats are the best!
Ditto to others, the best advice is to "ask". No question is ridiculous.
And never too many questions when you are a newbie to what they offer,
as there are so many variations as to how retreats are run and what is offered.
For sure, I'd ask about how much space you would have ...
i.e. will you have a banquet table to yourself?
Or are they crowding two or even three to one table?
(yes, I have seen three scrunched together on one! ... eww ick!
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Likewise, ask as to what type of a table and the seating.
I have stacked chairs to get better comfort. Also have taken extra cushions for booster seats.
I hear that some now take their own office chairs for adjustability.
Like others, this is probably the worst thing about retreats and classes for me ... the discomfort!
And what often turns me away from even considering going.
Often times, retreats offered by stores have a mini-merchant market, for spontaneous buying!
Sometimes a retreat project kit is available, so you can start something new!!
You're close enough to the store, that I bet they have someone going back and forth,
for any extras that are needed.
Most likely, I'd take what I need/want to work on with my project "kitted", with everything pre-cut.
Then I'd have some extra supplies, in the car, that I could grab if needed.
Or alternate projects to switch to, if I was just not in the zone for the one I thought I wanted to do!
..... and remember to label label label, everything and then some!
(eg. machine cords, foot pedals, etc.are easily mixed up when everyone is dashing to pack up)