oh i so wish i could come! if only i was a little closer. the rate sounds doable to me but probably not the airfare!! It sounds like it would be a wonderful time. please show pictures of the retreat and all the fun that you guys have---so i can be jealous. maybe i'll start saving my money now and then i'll have enough when next year rolls around! i would so love to go to a retreat, it sounds like so much fun and going to a different quilt shop would be fabulous!! have fun everyone who goes, already jealous.