I'm Back...

Hi All,

I've been back from the retreat for about a week and it seems like I'm still recovering.  We had soooooo much fun and we've definitely found our new location.  The food is AMAZING!!  We all loved Rose, the head chef.  If she would have fit into my overstuffed car, I would have taken her home with me!  :)  The girls and I had such a blast that I'm already working on getting a fall date set up.  We're making things bi-annual!!

So that means that if you missed going with us in the Spring, you can plan for Fall!  Just from the grapevine of our location (the Kettunen Center) it looks like it will be in November.  I'll be announcing the date once it's official on here, in my newsletter and on a new site I'm creating just for retreat info.  More on that later...

...for now, it's off to bed.  :)

Have a great holiday weekend everyone,
Gloria

Spring 2010, May 21-23

Our very first group of retreaters.  Clockwise from back row left: Shirl, Kay, Deb, Renee, Nicole, Joyce, Tara & Gloria.

The entrance to the Kettunen Center.  Just pull up your car and unload.  There are 4 rolling carts available for guest use to help you bring in all your supplies.

The view of the main lobby as you enter the center.

This is the courtyard view looking back at the building where our crop room was located.  The room was the four windows in the center of this picture on the second floor.

A view of the back of the main building.  The deck has many chairs to sit and relax on any time of day.

If you're up for a short stroll, why not go check out the lake?

Looking back at the shore.  The canoes are available to take out for no charge and the pontoon boat is available for a small rental fee.

Saturday afternoon and we're all in full cropping mode!

Where is everyone?  Must be time for Saturday Evening Chocolate Extravaganza!

A few late night drinks to keep us going!  Nicole & Gloria tend to making margaritas, daiquiris and Nicole's special recipe for Scraptabulous Punch.

Our group with the amazing chef Rose.  She's pictured in the center of this photo holding the gift we made her in thanks for all the wonderful food she cooked for us.  Yummy!

We hope you'll join us soon! 

It's here!

The 2010 Summer Idea Book is here!  Thanks to the girls who were able to come to my release party yesterday.  If you weren't able to make it, but would still like to see a book rather than look at the digital version on line, just send me an email.  I'll get one to you asap so you can see all the wonderful new stuff.  I'll be placing an order the end of this week.  Please place orders no later than 12 noon on Thursday, March 6th.  The order will go in that afternoon.

Retreat attendees: Now is the time to order from the new book!  I will deliver orders at the retreat.

If you have any questions about new products, please feel free to ask!

Have a great day,
Gloria