What a wonderfule experience you had! And the price was right, more than reasonable. I've never been on a quilt retreat, but I've had the experience of having wonderful workshops in my area. All the workshops were instructed by Jan from Virginia who is on this board. Saturday's was the third workshop here. Most of the laides were repeat attendees so the fellowship was easy going. Everyone, even the new junior attendee, sewed with an earnest enthusiasm, and the end products were beautiful. There was sincere interest in each other's progress. The Show and Tell was awesome and exciting for the audience. Quilting brings out the "nice" part of all of us in most cases.