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Post by Freefallfast on Jun 29, 2015 22:36:11 GMT
I wonder if there is a list somewhere where the retreats list if they have openings and need fill in scrappers.
Like it's just me and a friend want to go kind of a spur of the moment weekend and we need to find a place but we don't have 16 or 12 people.
Also what is the difference between a hosted and non hosted weekend?
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 30, 2015 0:27:42 GMT
Where do you live?
I have attended a few...not sure if you're looking local or could travel a bit.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 30, 2015 2:10:10 GMT
A few years ago, I Googled Scrapbook retreats and got lots suggestions. (I was organizing a retreat and was looking for suggestions)
Hosted means that food/drinks included. Non-hosted means you bring your own.
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Post by Freefallfast on Jun 30, 2015 11:01:49 GMT
I have been to many with my own big groups. Just wondering if there is an easy way to find last minute fill in spots.
Like as if a big group has ccancelations and they need more people to fill spots.
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Post by tduby1 on Jun 30, 2015 13:12:56 GMT
I have been to many with my own big groups. Just wondering if there is an easy way to find last minute fill in spots. Like as if a big group has ccancelations and they need more people to fill spots. Where are you? |
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Post by oldcrow on Jun 30, 2015 13:29:29 GMT
If you are in Canada you can check out Crop Across Canada. They list events and also all(most) of the stores in Canada.
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Post by Freefallfast on Jun 30, 2015 18:01:24 GMT
I'm in minnesota. Mpls area.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:23:16 GMT
The Pine City Scrapbooking Co. has it set up so you just pay for your bed, rather than put together a group to attend. I have 1 friend that went there once and liked it just fine.
It isn't as cheap of an option, but how about stay at a hotel and just use the room? We usually did that for scrapfest and for 2 of us we would each bring a 5' table to use. You probably need to scope out the rooms a bit so you have enough space.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 2, 2015 4:41:10 GMT
Pine City is nice, I haven't ever stayed there but I've checked out the rooms and the cropping room. I've also gone to Dragonfly Dreams in Lake City a few times and that's a nice place too but probably a little more expensive. That place only sleeps eight, and I think they might have some hosted weekends so you could possibly go to one of those without having to round up seven friends.
While not exactly a retreat, the newer store PaperMade in Apple Valley has crops every Friday and Saturday. You can do either or both and it's pretty inexpensive if I remember correctly.
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 3, 2015 15:17:02 GMT
Cozy Crop House in Lancaster, PA has retreats
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Post by kristenf on Jul 30, 2015 21:44:07 GMT
So I'm a little late to the party here, but I can't pass up the chance to make a recommendation... AND my spacial relations are not the best, and I have no idea if this is a doable trip for you, but... I cannot recommend The Paper Dollhouse in Sycamore, IL, highly enough. I've been going there for 8 years-I fly there from NJ, and it's worth it. It's a beautiful, homey Victorian with the most welcoming feel. The website has a calendar under "Availability" that you can check to see if there are any spaces available-although she does book the whole house for parties of 12, she usually has multiple smaller groups. You will only share a bedroom with your own group. I've ever been to a non-hosted retreat, but I can assure you that this one is mega-hosted.  The proprietor MaryKim is the most wonderful person you will ever meet, she is an incredible cook, and just takes such good care of her guests. She has become a cherished friend stemming simply from being her customer, and I know so many of her customers come to feel this way about her. (Geez, I think I'm PMSing-I'm gushing way too much. But, at least she deserves it!) Anyway, do at least check it out!!! The Paper Dollhouse |
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The proprietor MaryKim is the most wonderful person you will ever meet, she is an incredible cook, and just takes such good care of her guests. She has become a cherished friend stemming simply from being her customer, and I know so many of her customers come to feel this way about her.