Two weeks!! That's all the time that is left before Spring Retreat 2014 is here.
ROOM-MATES:
Here is my first attempt at room-mate assignments. Please let me know if something needs to be changed. The camp will be using 3 of the downstairs bedrooms for a Pastor's conference, so we will have mixed company on the floor. Once you arrive at camp I will give you your assigned room number and the key to the room.
1st Floor
Marie & Sandy
Sharleen
Karen & Heather
Bobbie & Judy
Lureen & Leona
Jinger & Abbey
2nd Floor
Mary Ann
Lori G. & Stacey
Melissa & Kristine
Tiffany W & Tammy
Alison & Tiffany F
Lori H & Cindy
Stephanie & Tina
Becca & Donna
Gail & DeeAnne
Lucy & Kyndra
The camp will provide bed linens, pillows, two sets of towels per room and a bar of soap!
You can begin arriving at the camp at 2:00 pm on Friday afternoon. The parking lot is located in the rear of the building as well as the entrance to our scrapbooking room. Please plan to unload everything at this door. I will try to get a map of the campus uploaded before the retreat. The entrance to the camp has been moved and was a little confusing last fall.
Friday supper will be on your own. There are quite a few local restaurants to chose from which are only 5 minutes away from camp.
The camp will be providing Saturday breakfast, Saturday supper and Sunday brunch. Fountain drinks, water, coffee and tea will also be available for the entire weekend.
Snacks are welcomed and appreciated. Remember that there is no refrigerator available to keep things cold. The camp is also extremely picky about crockpots, something about needing proper temps, only running for 4 hours, blah, blah, blah...I lost interested. So basically forget snacks that require a crock pot!
Music...the camp has a sound system that I'm allowed to use! I will accept any suggestions for music (except for Rap...that is just noise and not music) to put into a play list. If you do not give me suggestions it will be my pick! So send some titles/artists my way. PLEASE DO NOT PLAY MOVIES, MUSIC OR SKYPE without the use of personal headphones.
The camp has a very strict policy on alcohol, drug and cigarette usage on campus. NONE of them are allowed. If they even find use of these products in the trash cans (empty wine bottles or cigarette remains) I will be fined $250 for cleaning and an extra $100 for the violation. That means I will be passing along those lovely costs to YOU! So leave the treats at home..
I will have scrapbooking supplies on hand from Close To My Heart. If you need something specific please let me know ahead of time.
Above all...DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHOTOS!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
RETREAT PAYMENTS!
If you already placed a $25 deposit for the Spring Retreat please use the REMAINING BALANCE button to pay your retreat fees. The remaining retreat balance will be $125.
If you haven't paid a $25 reservation fee please use the PAY IN FULL button to pay your retreat fees. Your fee will be $150.
Here is a list of people who have placed deposit:
Karen
Bobbie
Lucy
Marie
Judy
Mary Ann
Sandy
Sharleen
Tammy
Auntie
Stephanie
Katie
Becca
Mom
Kristine
Gail
Tina
Crystal
Heather
Donna
Melissa
If you haven't paid a $25 reservation fee please use the PAY IN FULL button to pay your retreat fees. Your fee will be $150.
Here is a list of people who have placed deposit:
Karen
Bobbie
Lucy
Marie
Judy
Mary Ann
Sandy
Sharleen
Tammy
Auntie
Stephanie
Katie
Becca
Mom
Kristine
Gail
Tina
Crystal
Heather
Donna
Melissa
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
SPRING RETREAT 2014
Registration is now open for the 2014 Spring Retreat! The retreat will be held at Epworth Forest in North Webster, Indiana March 7, 8 & 9.
RETREAT SET-UP
We will be staying in Freeland House which is a hotel style facility. There will be private rooms with either a queen size bed or 2 twin beds. 16 of the rooms have twin beds and 5 of the rooms have a queen size bed. I will be filling the rooms on a first come/first serve basis. Just let me know your room-mates name and if you would like a queen or twin beds. Each room has a private bathroom with linen and towels included. There is also a beautiful lobby/lounge area on each floor completely with couches, fireplace and beautiful views of the lake.
Our scrapbooking and dining hall are located in the basement/lower level of Freeland House. I believe there were 12-15 steps to get down to the lower level. There is a parking lot behind the building that has drive-up access to our scrapbooking room. So you will be able to easily unload/load your scrapbooking supplies without using the stairs. There are windows on three walls of the scrapbooking room but the majority of our light will be from overhead lighting.
The dining hall is also located in the lower level next to our scrapbooking room. We will have full access to all the fountain pop and coffee that you can drink. Meals are served buffet style and are prepared on site by a chef! He can accommodate food allergies such as gluten-free and dairy free. If you have a special diet please notify me and I'll speak with him and come up with a plan. We will be sharing the dining hall with other groups that are also staying on campus.
RETREAT FEES
This years retreat registration will provide:
1 6ft scrapbooking table and comfy chair
Private room with linens--room shared with a friend (leave your sleeping bags at home!)
Private bathroom with towels
3 meals--Saturday breakfast, Saturday supper, Sunday brunch--which is huge!
Prize drawings
Unlimited fountain pop and coffee/tea/hot chocolate/water
All this is included for $140 per person based upon double occupancy. If you require a completely private room please email me directly for availability and pricing.
As of December I have 22 spots filled for this retreat which means only 16 spots remain open. The camp is renting out 3 of the hotel rooms to another group so we have a few less spots that I will be able to fill for this retreat. I will keep the registrations open until all the remaining 16 spots are filled and then I will start a waiting list.
Payments can be mailed directly to me or payed by debit/credit card through Paypal. Early bird registration ends January 15th. All payments received or postmarked after January need to add $10 late fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Retreat fees will be refunded in full, minus a $25 deposit fee, until February 21, 2014. Registrations cancelled after February 21 will not be reimbursed. If you have a family emergency or become ill the weekend of the retreat please contact me immediately. I cannot forward deposit fees to future retreats.
MASSAGES
For the Fall Retreat I was able to offer a massage therapist. She ended up being a wonderful addition to the weekend and I plan to hire her to come back for this retreat. She charges $30 for 30 minutes and $60 for an hour massage. All payments will be made directly to the therapist and sign ups will be made at the retreat.
RETREAT SET-UP
We will be staying in Freeland House which is a hotel style facility. There will be private rooms with either a queen size bed or 2 twin beds. 16 of the rooms have twin beds and 5 of the rooms have a queen size bed. I will be filling the rooms on a first come/first serve basis. Just let me know your room-mates name and if you would like a queen or twin beds. Each room has a private bathroom with linen and towels included. There is also a beautiful lobby/lounge area on each floor completely with couches, fireplace and beautiful views of the lake.
Our scrapbooking and dining hall are located in the basement/lower level of Freeland House. I believe there were 12-15 steps to get down to the lower level. There is a parking lot behind the building that has drive-up access to our scrapbooking room. So you will be able to easily unload/load your scrapbooking supplies without using the stairs. There are windows on three walls of the scrapbooking room but the majority of our light will be from overhead lighting.
The dining hall is also located in the lower level next to our scrapbooking room. We will have full access to all the fountain pop and coffee that you can drink. Meals are served buffet style and are prepared on site by a chef! He can accommodate food allergies such as gluten-free and dairy free. If you have a special diet please notify me and I'll speak with him and come up with a plan. We will be sharing the dining hall with other groups that are also staying on campus.
RETREAT FEES
This years retreat registration will provide:
1 6ft scrapbooking table and comfy chair
Private room with linens--room shared with a friend (leave your sleeping bags at home!)
Private bathroom with towels
3 meals--Saturday breakfast, Saturday supper, Sunday brunch--which is huge!
Prize drawings
Unlimited fountain pop and coffee/tea/hot chocolate/water
All this is included for $140 per person based upon double occupancy. If you require a completely private room please email me directly for availability and pricing.
As of December I have 22 spots filled for this retreat which means only 16 spots remain open. The camp is renting out 3 of the hotel rooms to another group so we have a few less spots that I will be able to fill for this retreat. I will keep the registrations open until all the remaining 16 spots are filled and then I will start a waiting list.
Payments can be mailed directly to me or payed by debit/credit card through Paypal. Early bird registration ends January 15th. All payments received or postmarked after January need to add $10 late fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Retreat fees will be refunded in full, minus a $25 deposit fee, until February 21, 2014. Registrations cancelled after February 21 will not be reimbursed. If you have a family emergency or become ill the weekend of the retreat please contact me immediately. I cannot forward deposit fees to future retreats.
MASSAGES
For the Fall Retreat I was able to offer a massage therapist. She ended up being a wonderful addition to the weekend and I plan to hire her to come back for this retreat. She charges $30 for 30 minutes and $60 for an hour massage. All payments will be made directly to the therapist and sign ups will be made at the retreat.
Monday, November 4, 2013
MASSAGES!
Want a massage after a grueling day of scrapbooking and laughing with friends and family? Well there is a possibility that your dream could become a reality!
I was contacted by a certified massage therapist today and she would like to offer her services at our retreat. 1 hour massages will be $60 and 30 minute massages will be $30.
I need a minimum amount of people to sign up to make this possible. So if you are interested in a personal massage email me immediately and we'll get the ball rolling.
If the response is greater than the number of spots available we might have to do only 30 minute massages so that everyone can participate.
I was contacted by a certified massage therapist today and she would like to offer her services at our retreat. 1 hour massages will be $60 and 30 minute massages will be $30.
I need a minimum amount of people to sign up to make this possible. So if you are interested in a personal massage email me immediately and we'll get the ball rolling.
If the response is greater than the number of spots available we might have to do only 30 minute massages so that everyone can participate.
IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN...
The time has come for the 2013 Fall Retreat! Here are the last minute details and a few rules thrown in for good measure. (and because the camp is making me say most of them!)
~ You may arrive at the camp starting at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 8.
~ If you park in the front of Freeland House you walk directly into the lounge area. I will have room assignments posted so you can unload your suitcases. You may also unload your scrapbooking items at this point if you want. Scrapbooking items will need to be taken downstairs to the basement. OR you may drive around to the back of the building and unload your scrapbooking items at the back door.
~ Friday supper will be on your own. There are several restaurants and a grocery store in town (only a quick 4 minutes away).
~ Snacks are welcome and I will plan to have a snack table available for the weekend. Just keep in mind that there will not be a refrigerator available for our use. Crock-pots are also considered tools of the devil and are only allowed if they contain a thermometer, the temps are maintained properly and are left on no longer than 4 hours...who does all of that? If you bring dishes you cannot wash them in the bathroom sinks. Plan to wash them at home.
~ Music...please bring your own headphones if you are wanting to listen to music. I might try to play a mix tape (ha!) from Grooveshark or Spotify once or twice during the weekend and see how it goes. I know some people enjoy quiet and others enjoy music. So we'll try it this weekend and see the response.
~ Don't forget to bring your PHOTOS, scrapbooking supplies, personal care items, extension cord and possibly a desk lamp. I don't know the lighting situation in the scrapbooking room so it's better to be prepared. There are small windows on 3 sides of the room and regular florescent lighting above.
~ The camp will provide pillows, bed lines and towels. There will be one set of towels per person, per room.
~ The camp has a very strict policy on alcohol, drug and cigarette usage on the campus. Basically NONE of them are allowed. If they even find use of these products in the trash can (empty wine bottles or cigarette remains) I will be fined an extra $250 for cleaning and an extra $100 for the violation.
I think that about covers all the "rules"! I will have a limited supply of Close To My Heart products available for purchase at the retreat. Remember that the purchase of these products is what helps me to keep the retreats costs low!
Any questions? Feel free to contact me and I'll do my best to help you out! See you this weekend.
Jinger
~ Don't forget to bring your PHOTOS, scrapbooking supplies, personal care items, extension cord and possibly a desk lamp. I don't know the lighting situation in the scrapbooking room so it's better to be prepared. There are small windows on 3 sides of the room and regular florescent lighting above.
~ The camp will provide pillows, bed lines and towels. There will be one set of towels per person, per room.
~ The camp has a very strict policy on alcohol, drug and cigarette usage on the campus. Basically NONE of them are allowed. If they even find use of these products in the trash can (empty wine bottles or cigarette remains) I will be fined an extra $250 for cleaning and an extra $100 for the violation.
I think that about covers all the "rules"! I will have a limited supply of Close To My Heart products available for purchase at the retreat. Remember that the purchase of these products is what helps me to keep the retreats costs low!
Any questions? Feel free to contact me and I'll do my best to help you out! See you this weekend.
Jinger
Friday, October 11, 2013
ROOMIES!
Here is the first draft for room-mates. I tried hard to accommodate everyone with their preferences and hopefully I got it right! Please contact me if there needs to be any changes. The room numbers are only for keeping numbers straight--not for room assignment numbers. I will not have actual room numbers until I get to the camp.
TWIN BEDS
1. Lucy - Kyndra
2. Tammy - Tiffany - Tiffany
3. Jane - Lori
4. Krissy - Gail
5. Stacey - Mary
6. Bobbie - Judy
7. Andria - Steph
8. Nicole - Mary Ann
9. Sandy - Marie
10. Karen - Heather
11. Crystal - Amy
12. Melissa - Kristine
13. Tina - DeeDee
14. Rebecca - Angie
15. Jennifer - Linda
16. DeeAnne - Heidi
QUEEN BEDS
1. Katie
2. Marla
3. Brittani - Angel
4. Lureen - Leona
5. Mariah - Jinger - Gemma
TWIN BEDS
1. Lucy - Kyndra
2. Tammy - Tiffany - Tiffany
3. Jane - Lori
4. Krissy - Gail
5. Stacey - Mary
6. Bobbie - Judy
7. Andria - Steph
8. Nicole - Mary Ann
9. Sandy - Marie
10. Karen - Heather
11. Crystal - Amy
12. Melissa - Kristine
13. Tina - DeeDee
14. Rebecca - Angie
15. Jennifer - Linda
16. DeeAnne - Heidi
QUEEN BEDS
1. Katie
2. Marla
3. Brittani - Angel
4. Lureen - Leona
5. Mariah - Jinger - Gemma
Thursday, September 5, 2013
REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED
I can't believe that is an actual title post! I officially have to close down registrations at this moment as we have reached 40 guests. Unbelievable. A big thank you to everyone for inviting friends and family! It should be a wonderful retreat.
If you missed getting into the retreat please contact me. At this point I am putting people on a waiting list. If the waiting list gets big enough then I will contact the retreat center and see if we can expand our retreat. There are over-flow areas that could be used but I would need enough people to make it worth the while.
On a less positive note...we have to WAIT 9 long weeks before the retreat! I'm in the mood to scrapbook now so it's going to be a long wait!
Don't forget that early-bird registration ends on September 15th. After September 15th the price of the retreat goes up $10 per person! So save yourself $10 and Paypal or mail me a check. There's only 10 days left!!
Need scrapbooking supplies?? Get FREE shipping in the month of September on all CTMH orders. Orders must be given directly to me and I will bring your supplies to the retreat. Everyone always needs more tape, basic white card stock and a few new embellishments! The new Fall/Winter catalog arrived this month so check it out and send me your order! www.jingerw.ctmh.com
If you missed getting into the retreat please contact me. At this point I am putting people on a waiting list. If the waiting list gets big enough then I will contact the retreat center and see if we can expand our retreat. There are over-flow areas that could be used but I would need enough people to make it worth the while.
On a less positive note...we have to WAIT 9 long weeks before the retreat! I'm in the mood to scrapbook now so it's going to be a long wait!
Don't forget that early-bird registration ends on September 15th. After September 15th the price of the retreat goes up $10 per person! So save yourself $10 and Paypal or mail me a check. There's only 10 days left!!
Need scrapbooking supplies?? Get FREE shipping in the month of September on all CTMH orders. Orders must be given directly to me and I will bring your supplies to the retreat. Everyone always needs more tape, basic white card stock and a few new embellishments! The new Fall/Winter catalog arrived this month so check it out and send me your order! www.jingerw.ctmh.com
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