Monday, September 24, 2012

Fall Retreat Updates!


Hello Everyone!
We are about 7 weeks away from the Fall Retreat!!  It's finally getting here and I'm working on making final preparations.  Here are a few quick updates:

I still have spots available if anyone is interested in bringing a friend or hasn't sent in their registration yet. If the guest is new I will wave the $10 late fee. There is room in both the semi-private rooms and the DRC.

September is free shipping month!  Make sure you have plenty of tape runner refills, white card stock, albums and fun papers to complete your retreat layouts.  Free shipping is only available if the order is placed directly with me.  I'll bring your order to the retreat.  Just let me know in the next few days if there is anything that you will be needing.  The new paper packs are very pretty and while you are waiting for the retreat you might want to give Studio J a try from home!

Unfortunately, due to low participation, I'm going to cancel the massage therapist.  My apologies to those of you that signed up.  Hopefully the retreat itself will relax you!

As you know Friday night is Potluck night.  Last year the crockpots were out of control...although having 20 different main meals to choose from was awesome!  But to prevent that issue this year I've come up with a more practical solution.  I'll list a category and how many dishes are needed.  Just pick a category, send me an email/fb message and I'll put your name down.  Please give me 2 choices in case it fills up quickly.  You do not need to tell me what you are bringing...just pick a category!  Each category should feed 4-6 people.

MAIN DISH - 5 (this may/may not include meat but would be considered a main meal in your home.  ie contains protein!)

SALAD/SIDE DISH - 5 (leaf salad, jello salad, cooked carrots,baked beans, etc)

DESSERT - 6 (chocolate, cookies, bars, cake)

APPETIZERS - 6 (mini hot dogs in bbq, finger sandwiches, fruit kabobs)

DRINKS - 5


Ok, that should do it for now!  Remember that it's never too late to start looking at your photos, sorting through your stash and getting your mind ready to scrapbook!  Plus it might inspire you to start scrapbooking BEFORE the retreat!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

FALL RETREAT UPDATE

Everyone has been keeping my mailman busy over the past week!  Registrations are coming in and spots are filling up.  Here is a list of all registrations I have received so far--in no particular order.  I will continue to add to the list so don't panic if you do not see your name immediately!!

Tiffany F
Sharleen E
Marie O
Angel J
Brittani M
Sandy S
Lucy S
Tina R
Kyndra L
Stephanie B
Katie S
Karna K
Jane C
Bethany M
Lori M
Karen F
Jessica P
Bobbie F
Judy B
Nicole G
Mary Ann M
Crystal W
Amy W
DeeAnne G
Tammy B

Don't forget that there is free shipping in September for all orders placed directly with me.  I will be sending in a big order at the end of the month.  All orders will be delivered at the retreat. It's a great way to save a bit of money on scrapbooking supplies!!

Please let me know if I can answer any questions or help anyone out!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

FALL RETREAT INFORMATION 2012



Welcome!  Here is the general information for the 2012 Fall Scrapbooking Retreat!  I will post updates and new information here so check back often.  There are a few changes from last year such as fees and potluck night.  As of July 2012 I only have 10 spots open.  Most opening are in the DRC but I might be able to fill a few spots in the Semi-private rooms of the Lodge.  Currently all private rooms are full.

This fall we are back at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion, IN. Our retreat will be held at the Daniel Retreat Center which is a new building built in 2002. The facility contains 5 bedrooms that house 6-8 people in each room. Community bathrooms with showers, a kitchen and a small game room are all included on the lower level. All rooms include heat, electricity, a window and carpeting. NO LINENS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE DRC. Selecting to stay at the DRC means you will eat, sleep and scrapbook all in the same building.

Additional lodging is available in the Lodge. The Lodge contains eight private rooms with either a double and a bunk, a double or 2 bunks. Includes private sink, mirror and all linens. There are 2 community bathrooms with showers. Selecting to stay at the Lodge means you will need to take a short walk to eat and scrapbook. Due to space issues private rooms will be booked completely unless you choose to pay for a single room rate.

The retreat will begin on Friday, November 9th no earlier than 12:00 pm!  We will end the retreat on Sunday at 6:00 pm. You will be served 4 home-cooked meals by Chef Heather!  (Two on Saturday and Two on Sunday) If you have special diet needs please email me so I can try to adjust the menu accordingly.  We can't work miracles but I will do my best to accommodate your needs.  

THERE WILL NOT BE WATER, POP OR BEVERAGES PROVIDED THIS YEAR AT THE RETREAT!  Beverages will be served with meals but no extras will be provided.  Please plan to provide your own drinks and coolers.  There is NO space available in the refrigerators for food, beverages or snacks.   There will be an exception made for special dietary needs and medications.  We are cooking REAL food for 50 people which leaves very little space for anything extra!

The potluck last year was a great success...almost too great!  You ladies certainly can cook up a great potluck meal.  This year we will adjust and modify so as not to have 20 crockpots!  Friday night will still be potluck night.   I will post how many crockpot meals, side dishes and desserts we will be needing.  Just contact me with the entree you are interested in bringing!  This will all be done on a first come first serve basis and I will post the list when we get all registrations in.  All leftovers will need to be repackaged by the owners and put into a cooler or outside.  There will be no space in the refrigerators for leftovers.

PRE-REGISTERED GUESTS:  Those of you who pre-registered last fall can deduct $25 from your registration totals:
Sandy S
Sharleen E
Marie O
Brittani M
Angel J
Crystal W
Katie S
Tina R
Kyndra L
Karen F
Tammy B
Leona W
Susanne N
Stephanie B
Lucy S
Nicole G
Mary Ann M
Monica C
Marla B
DeeAnne L
Karen G
Bethany M
Jane C
Alisa B
Marlene S
Christy G
Lureen V
Lori M
Krissy L

Heather S
Bobbie F
Jessica P

MASSAGES: Personal massages will be offered again this year!  I will be having two ladies doing massages so that everyone that signs up will get their massage and we won't miss anyone.  If you want a massage please indicate it on a piece of paper when you mail in your registration fee.  DO NOT MAIL YOUR MASSAGE MONEY TO ME!  Massage money will be given to the therapist at the time of the massage.  

DANIEL RETREAT CENTER: Sleep, eat, shower and scrapbook all in the same building. Includes 4 home-cooked meals, 8 foot table space and entrance into prize drawings. 130.00

LODGE SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS: Sleep in a semi-private room with linens provided. You will be sharing a room with up to 3 people. Short walk to meals and scrapbooking. Includes 4 meals, 8 foot table space and entrance into prize drawings. 140.00

LODGE PRIVATE ROOMS: Sleep in a private room with linens provided. There are only two of these rooms available. Short walk to meals and scrapbooking. Includes 4 meals, 8 foot table space and entrance into prize drawings. 150.00

BLUE RIDGE CABINS: Are you here to scrapbook and not sleep? Rather have a massage then a bathroom across the hall? Then the cabins are perfect for your stay! Each cabin is heated and has electricity but no bathrooms or running water. 10 people sleep in each cabin and the cabins are spacious.  Short walk to meals, bathrooms and scrapbooking.  Includes 4 meals, 8 foot table and entrance into prize drawings.  95.00

Can't attend the whole weekend? Come and scrapbook for the day! $30 gets you a whole day of scrapbooking and access to all meals provided that day.

OTHER IMPORTANT TIDBITS!
~Wireless "G" network access will be available at the camp for free.
~Snacks are welcomed and encouraged! 
~Bring a friend.
~Prize drawings will be offered for the weekend.
~Registration opens as soon as you get your post card.
~Smile, the retreat will be here before you know it.
~Early bird registration ends SEPTEMBER 10, 2012. That means I need a post-mark on the envelope to say SEPTEMBER 10 or it will be counted as late.  I know this is earlier than normal but I will be on maternity leave in early October and do not want to deal with registrations!!
~All registrations post-marked after SEPTEMBER 10 will need to add a $10 late fee. 
~If you cancel by November 1st I will refund your registration completely, minus a $25 processing fee. Any cancelations after November 1st will forfeit your registration unless you can find someone else to fill your spot. IF you get sick the weekend of the retreat--please do not come! I will work out a deal with you that is fair to both of us.
~All deposits from last fall are NON-REFUNDABLE if you find you are unable to attend!

Well that's it for now. I hope everyone is able to make it to the Fall Retreat. I'm excited to get to see everyone again and see what you've been up to this past year!


DIRECTIONS:
From Michigan: Take HWY 31 S to SR 6 just past LaPaz, IN. Turn left onto SR6 and go east until you get to HWY 33 S. Turn right on US 33 and go southeast to Wolf Lake. Just south of Wolf Lake turn left at Wolf Lake Rd. At CR 100 S turn right and at CR 150 W turn right and follow into Lutherhaven.

FROM FT WAYNE: Take US 33 northwest to HWY 9. Go north (right) to CR 200 S--turn left, at CR 50 W turn right, at CR 100 S turn left, and at CR 150 W turn left and follow into Lutherhaven.

FROM THE NORTHEAST (OHIO): Take i-80/90, US 6 or HWY 8 West to HWY 9. Go south (left) to CR 75 S turn right, at CR 50W turn left, at CR 100 S turn right and at CR 150 W turn left and follow into Lutherhaven.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS!

Here are the room assignments for the Spring 2012 Retreat.  Please let me know if I missed someone or there needs to be a change.  The names of the cabins are for my record keeping purposes...the camp has special names for each cabin like Maple, Oak and Beech.  So make sure you see me for cabin/guesthouse assignments before dumping all your stuff into a room because there is no cabin #1, 2 or 3!  Wagons will be available for hauling your supplies.

CABIN 1
Katie
Claire
Crystal
Emily
Lily

CABIN 2
Leona
Lureen
Tiffany
Tammy
Jinger
Michael
Mariah
Lucy

GUESTHOUSE 1
Marie
Sandy
Sammie

GUESTHOUSE 2
DeeAnne
Karen
Susanne

GUESTHOUSE 3
Karen
Bobbie
Heidi
Heather

Some of you will owe more per person and some of you I owe money to!  We'll settle up at the retreat next week.  I hope to have a menu in the next week but can't guarantee that.  We'll see what the chef comes up with and I'll post it as soon as I know.

If you will NOT be able to attend a meal please let me know.  (arriving late on Friday, leaving early on Sunday) The chef needs accurate numbers if at all possible.  Since we are a small group they might choose to put other groups with us for meals.  So a heads up would be appreciated.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

SPRING RETREAT 2012

The 2012 Spring Retreat will be held at Camp Friedenswald in Cassopolis, MI.  The camp will open at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 2nd and end at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 4th.

There will be two options for sleeping arrangements.  The Guest House or the Modern Cabins.

The Guest House has 9 bedrooms.  Each room contains 2 sets of bunk beds which sleep up to 4 guests each.  Last year we did find that one of the upper bunks is rather slim!  So while you can sleep 4 people in each room the 4th bed is small.   Each room also has a private bathroom!  The Guesthouse is directly across the courtyard from the dining hall where we will be scrapbooking and eating.

The Modern Cabins were built 4 years ago and will sleep up to 10 people with 5 sets of bunk beds.  They are spacious with a vaulted ceiling and very clean.  Each Cabin contains its own bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink.  You do not have to leave the cabin to find a bathroom at 2:00 am!  The Cabins are located directly behind the dining hall.

FEES:
The fees for the scrapbooking weekend will be based upon occupancy.  So the more people you have in a room the cheaper the rate will be!

GUESTHOUSE:
4 People = $102 per person
3 People = $114 per person
2 People = $137 per person
1 Person = $207 per person

CABINS:
10 People = $86 per person
9 People = $88 per person
8 People = $91 per person
7 People = $95 per person
6 People = $99 per person
5 People = $105 per person
4 People = $115 per person
3 People = $131 per person
2 People = $162 per person

These prices include two nights lodging, 5 meals and scrapbooking space.  Plan to bring your own pillow, bedding and towels.  These will not be provided.

Want to get in a cabin at a great 10 person rate but only have 2 friends?  Not a problem! I can put groups together if everyone is open to that plan.  Please indicate that you would like a cheaper rate and I will start combining friends together until we reach the limit!  That way everyone benefits from a cheaper rate.  You will also need to let me know if you can sleep on a top bunk or must have a bottom bunk.  Please realize that there are only 5 bottom bunks per cabin.

The camp will be providing all meals for this event.  They have a chef on staff that prepares the food from scratch.  Last year the food was good and there was plenty of it!  The camp provides coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa and water at no additional charge.  Juices and lemonaid were provided at each meal.  If you have food issues please let me know so I can alert the chef.  I can't guarantee what she can do but there might be options!

Our scrapbooking space will be in the dining hall.  It is large and open with plenty of natural light during the day.   We will be eating and scrapbooking in the same building.  There are couches, a fireplace and a game room if you should need a break.  There are also lots of trails for walking and running.

This retreat will be limited to the first 35 guests.  Depending upon attendance I might have to place 2 people per table.  I do not like doing that but the camp only has 15 rectangular tables...thus I'm limited!  Luckily the tables are really large 8 ft tables so it shouldn't be too much of an issue on space.  I'll let you know the table situation when we get closer to the retreat.

Snacks are welcome.  We will have a refrigerator to use during the weekend but no use of the kitchen.  There was a microwave available but no oven or stove.

DEADLINES & RULES:
February 10 will be the deadline for early bird registration.  After February 10 add $10 to each registration.

As for payments, I realize that it is difficult to know how much you need to pay especially if you are staying in the cabins!  If you are planning to sleep in the cabins and want to be combined with another group just send in the 10 People Rate, $86.  If we do not get enough people in your cabin to reach the 10 People Rate I will just charge you the difference upon arrival at the camp.  I will notify you before the retreat if you will owe more money or not.

If you are planning to stay in the Guesthouse please let me know the names of your room-mates so I can be sure to group you together.

Registration will open starting January 4, 2012.  Please mail your checks directly to me:

Jinger Woodring
220 W 11th Street
Fairmont, MN 56031

CANCELLATION POLICY:  Retreat fees will be refunded in full, minus a $25 deposit fee, until February 20, 2012.  Registrations cancelled after February 20 will not be reimbursed.  If you have a family emergency or become ill the weekend of the retreat please contact me immediately.

Can't wait to see you all there!

Jinger