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Rhonda 05-28-2010 01:32 PM

I have been asked at times if I teach at any quilting retreats or any guild meetings. I can't take that kind of time away from my handicapped DH. But it occured to me just the other day that maybe I could set something up close to home.

I found a Bed and Breakfast in a little historical town close to me that accomodates quilt retreats. It is also just a few mins from my favorite Fabric store.

My question is how do I go about setting something up so I am not the only one there twidding my thumbs!!

I tried to set up classes in my home and couldn't get enough interest.

I thought maybe in the las half of Sept or early half of Oct. Have people pay a nominal fee to reserve a spot so then I have a guest list and am reasonably sure they will come.

I was thinking I could do some classes and there is another quilt store in the country about 45 mins or so from this B and B. So we could do a road trip.
Have people come on Fri aft or Sat am until Sun aft. or longer if needed and wanted.

So what about food? Does everyone buy their own or would I or the B and B provide food?

This B and B has sewing machines for rent and a long arm for rent. But they only have 8 rooms. There are several hotels in close proximity.

Also I am not a leader. I would love to have someone who would lead the group etc. or someone else that would give a class or two. Just some thoughts on the subject for now!

So any comments?

craftybear 05-28-2010 01:41 PM

wow, sounds like fun, maybe you could get a big room at the hotel for the classes, have the food catered in by the owner of the b * b (so they can make some $), or is there restaurants in the area?

Also maybe the gals from the quilt shop can help out with classes and ideas. Sounds like fun!

craftybear 05-28-2010 02:24 PM

just found this link about retreats

http://creabunda.typepad.com/quilters_retreat_director/

Rhonda 05-28-2010 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by craftybear

Thanks Karen I went and checked it out. I need to spend some time going through it more. Good ideas there.

dkabasketlady 05-28-2010 04:16 PM

I wished I lived closer! A retreat at a B&B sounds like fun!

redquilter 05-28-2010 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
I wished I lived closer! A retreat at a B&B sounds like fun!

Does it ever!

craftybear 05-28-2010 07:37 PM

you are very welcome for the links, have fun!

craftybear 05-28-2010 07:39 PM

found you another cool link

http://www.quiltretreats.com/retreat...r-for-quilters

craftybear 05-28-2010 07:43 PM

another link to help you

http://www.igoquilting.com/2009/04/1...g-retreat.html

Rhonda 05-28-2010 09:03 PM

Thanks Karen I will check them out.


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