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.
Monday, November 4, 2013
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
Friday, August 23, 2013
Need to Pay? Here's how!
It's hard to believe but the 2013 Fall Retreat early-bird deadline is quickly approaching! Pay before September 15 and save yourself $10.
I now offer secure Paypal credit card payments directly from this blog! If you have already sent me your $25 deposit then use the button called REMAINING BALANCE. If you haven't mailed a deposit then use the button under FALL RETREAT 2013.
Everyone who mailed in the $25 deposit will owe $95 for double occupancy and $145 for single occupancy.
Here is a quick list of those that have sent me a deposit:
Sandy, Sharleen, Brittani, Angel, Marie, Karen F, Auntie, Bobbie, Nicole, Tammy, Mom, DeeAnne, Kyndra, Tina, Stephanie, Lucy, Donna, Maryann, Lori M, Jane, Mary Ann M, Andria, Crystal W, Gail G, Marla B, Susanne N, Mary W, Stacey B, Heather S,
Please note that some of you have paid in full at this point! It's recorded so don't panic! I know who you are.
I now offer secure Paypal credit card payments directly from this blog! If you have already sent me your $25 deposit then use the button called REMAINING BALANCE. If you haven't mailed a deposit then use the button under FALL RETREAT 2013.
Everyone who mailed in the $25 deposit will owe $95 for double occupancy and $145 for single occupancy.
Here is a quick list of those that have sent me a deposit:
Sandy, Sharleen, Brittani, Angel, Marie, Karen F, Auntie, Bobbie, Nicole, Tammy, Mom, DeeAnne, Kyndra, Tina, Stephanie, Lucy, Donna, Maryann, Lori M, Jane, Mary Ann M, Andria, Crystal W, Gail G, Marla B, Susanne N, Mary W, Stacey B, Heather S,
Please note that some of you have paid in full at this point! It's recorded so don't panic! I know who you are.
Monday, April 1, 2013
FALL RETREAT 2013
I always get so excited when I book a retreat center for a weekend of scrapbooking! The thrill of planning, organizing and executing an entire weekend with friends and family is a lot of fun. This year is even more exciting because we will be attending a whole new camp.
Camp Lutherhaven was a wonderful location that met our needs for almost 5 years. But I was realizing that we needed to find a new camp that better suited our ever changing group. After hearing about Epworth Forest I took a day trip to North Webster to see this new camp. I think you are all going to be pretty happy with what I found!
CAMP INFO
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 8 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. Four of the rooms are handicap accessible on the first floor. 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. I believe we can get 32 tables into this room for scrapbooking. I can fit another 6-8 tables in the lobby/lounge area as over-flow seating. That means I'm going to have to limit this retreat to the first 40 guests.
The dining hall is also located in the lower level. We will have 24/3 (since we are only there for 3 days!) access to all the fountain pop and coffee that you can drink. Meals are served buffet style and after talking with the chef they sounded pretty nice. Certainly not typical camp food! 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 another group that is staying in another part of the camp.
The entire House was clean, the staff is nice and easy to work with and they seem to be well organized! The price is fair for what we are getting and I believe this location will fit our group very well.
WHAT I NEED!
The camp needs a deposit to hold our space and regular payments to be made before the retreat. It is very helpful on my end if I ask for a $25 per person NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. It holds your spot and helps me to know how many guests to expect.
RETREAT FEES
This years retreat registration will provide:
1 6ft scrapbooking table and comfy chair (these are nice tables not discarded doors made to look like tables--fail camp Lutherhaven!)
Private room with linens--room shared with a friend (leave your sleeping bags at home!)
Private bathroom with towels
(Completely private rooms available upon request)
3 meals--Saturday breakfast, Saturday supper, Sunday brunch--which is huge!
Prize drawings--they're back!!!
Unlimited fountain pop and coffee/tea/hot chocolate/water
All this is included for $120 per person based upon double occupancy! That is $10-20 cheaper than last years retreat Completely private rooms will be $170 per person.
FOOD POLICY
The camp has some strict rules about bringing food into the building. We are allowed to bring snacks but there is NO refrigerator space available. If you want to bring a crock-pot they require that it only be turned on for 4 hours and it must have a thermometer in the food during those 4 hours. AND I can only allow 2 crock-pots for our entire group. So that pretty much rules out Friday night potluck! But aside from those rules we will be able to have our traditional snack table and feast all weekend long. (I think coolers would be fine and it will probably be cold enough in your car to keep cheese and fruit/veggies cold) To keep costs down everyone will be on their own for Friday night supper. There are several restaurants in the town, including Subway, local pizza and other local diners plus a grocery store. I think those options are cheaper than what the camp wants to charge us for supper.
TIME
We can get into Freeland House on Friday the 8th at 2:00 pm. The retreat will end on the 10th at 2:00 pm. Registration is open now and your $25 deposit will hold your spot. The remainder of the fee will be due September 15, 2013. The deposit is non-refundable, unless you find someone to take your place. If you pay for the retreat in full and should require a refund on the remainder it will be given until October 8. No refunds will be given after October 9. If you should have a family emergency or get sick the weekend of the retreat please contact me immediately to see if we can fill your spot.
CASH OR CREDIT
I now offer credit card payments through Paypal! Doesn't get any easier than that. Just click the payment option on the right and you are all set. You will only be able to pay in full with a credit card. No deposits will be accepted by credit card. Cash and checks are still welcome and can be mailed directly to me. Address is also located in the right.
MAILING
I will be mailing out postcard reminders again this summer. Feel free to pass the information along to friends and family. I also have a Facebook Group list which gives you quick access to information. (Retreat Lady Scrapbooking Retreats.)
LOCATION
Epworth Forest
8580 E. Wesley Ln
North Webster, IN 46555
45 minutes west of Ft Wayne and 1 hr 15 minutes from South Bend
Camp has wireless internet and cell phone coverage
Camp Lutherhaven was a wonderful location that met our needs for almost 5 years. But I was realizing that we needed to find a new camp that better suited our ever changing group. After hearing about Epworth Forest I took a day trip to North Webster to see this new camp. I think you are all going to be pretty happy with what I found!
CAMP INFO
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 8 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. Four of the rooms are handicap accessible on the first floor. 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. I believe we can get 32 tables into this room for scrapbooking. I can fit another 6-8 tables in the lobby/lounge area as over-flow seating. That means I'm going to have to limit this retreat to the first 40 guests.
The dining hall is also located in the lower level. We will have 24/3 (since we are only there for 3 days!) access to all the fountain pop and coffee that you can drink. Meals are served buffet style and after talking with the chef they sounded pretty nice. Certainly not typical camp food! 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 another group that is staying in another part of the camp.
The entire House was clean, the staff is nice and easy to work with and they seem to be well organized! The price is fair for what we are getting and I believe this location will fit our group very well.
WHAT I NEED!
The camp needs a deposit to hold our space and regular payments to be made before the retreat. It is very helpful on my end if I ask for a $25 per person NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. It holds your spot and helps me to know how many guests to expect.
RETREAT FEES
This years retreat registration will provide:
1 6ft scrapbooking table and comfy chair (these are nice tables not discarded doors made to look like tables--fail camp Lutherhaven!)
Private room with linens--room shared with a friend (leave your sleeping bags at home!)
Private bathroom with towels
(Completely private rooms available upon request)
3 meals--Saturday breakfast, Saturday supper, Sunday brunch--which is huge!
Prize drawings--they're back!!!
Unlimited fountain pop and coffee/tea/hot chocolate/water
All this is included for $120 per person based upon double occupancy! That is $10-20 cheaper than last years retreat Completely private rooms will be $170 per person.
FOOD POLICY
The camp has some strict rules about bringing food into the building. We are allowed to bring snacks but there is NO refrigerator space available. If you want to bring a crock-pot they require that it only be turned on for 4 hours and it must have a thermometer in the food during those 4 hours. AND I can only allow 2 crock-pots for our entire group. So that pretty much rules out Friday night potluck! But aside from those rules we will be able to have our traditional snack table and feast all weekend long. (I think coolers would be fine and it will probably be cold enough in your car to keep cheese and fruit/veggies cold) To keep costs down everyone will be on their own for Friday night supper. There are several restaurants in the town, including Subway, local pizza and other local diners plus a grocery store. I think those options are cheaper than what the camp wants to charge us for supper.
TIME
We can get into Freeland House on Friday the 8th at 2:00 pm. The retreat will end on the 10th at 2:00 pm. Registration is open now and your $25 deposit will hold your spot. The remainder of the fee will be due September 15, 2013. The deposit is non-refundable, unless you find someone to take your place. If you pay for the retreat in full and should require a refund on the remainder it will be given until October 8. No refunds will be given after October 9. If you should have a family emergency or get sick the weekend of the retreat please contact me immediately to see if we can fill your spot.
CASH OR CREDIT
I now offer credit card payments through Paypal! Doesn't get any easier than that. Just click the payment option on the right and you are all set. You will only be able to pay in full with a credit card. No deposits will be accepted by credit card. Cash and checks are still welcome and can be mailed directly to me. Address is also located in the right.
MAILING
I will be mailing out postcard reminders again this summer. Feel free to pass the information along to friends and family. I also have a Facebook Group list which gives you quick access to information. (Retreat Lady Scrapbooking Retreats.)
LOCATION
Epworth Forest
8580 E. Wesley Ln
North Webster, IN 46555
45 minutes west of Ft Wayne and 1 hr 15 minutes from South Bend
Camp has wireless internet and cell phone coverage
Friday, March 1, 2013
Spring Retreat Updates & Room Assignments
I think we have our final numbers in and I have made room assignments!
CABIN #1
1. Crystal
2. Lily
3. Emily
4. Amy
5. Katie
6. Claire
CABIN #2
1. Lureen
2. Leona
3. Tammy
4. Tiffany W
5. Karen
6. Tiffany F
7. Hailey
8. Victoria
9. Eva
CABIN #3
1. Karen F
2. Heather
3. DeeAnne
4. Karen G.
GuestHouse Room
1. Marie
2. Sandy
GuestHouse Room
1. Jinger & Gemma
2. Mariah
3. Michael
4. Lucy
I will be contacting you with final payments if there is a change. Some of you will have a credit and others will owe a little more. We will settle up at the retreat so please do not send money!!
Now is the time to start looking through your photos and placing orders for supplies! Close To My Heart just released the Spring & Summer catalog and they have some beautiful papers!!
CABIN #1
1. Crystal
2. Lily
3. Emily
4. Amy
5. Katie
6. Claire
CABIN #2
1. Lureen
2. Leona
3. Tammy
4. Tiffany W
5. Karen
6. Tiffany F
7. Hailey
8. Victoria
9. Eva
CABIN #3
1. Karen F
2. Heather
3. DeeAnne
4. Karen G.
GuestHouse Room
1. Marie
2. Sandy
GuestHouse Room
1. Jinger & Gemma
2. Mariah
3. Michael
4. Lucy
I will be contacting you with final payments if there is a change. Some of you will have a credit and others will owe a little more. We will settle up at the retreat so please do not send money!!
Now is the time to start looking through your photos and placing orders for supplies! Close To My Heart just released the Spring & Summer catalog and they have some beautiful papers!!
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