meow meow

Wow this sounds like fun. I have a friend who lives in Mustang guess I will give her a ring and see if she is going to attend. Keep it posted as to dates etc., I am assuming you are opening it up to others then just the local Enid quilters right? Our retreats have always been sleep overs but as we get older we are looking more at this type of retreat the motel room blocks sounds really good. If the building is $500.00 you could add the room prices (motels usually give rates) and then you could give everyone the cost. I like the pot luck idea or else include the price of sandwiches or pizza to the cost and I really think everyone would love to pitch into the snack table. Around here we are never at a lack for food. Maybe make it a UFO weekend with some show and tells, a quickie project for everyone to make together as a memory of the weekend like a mug rug, a block to put into a pot for at the end of the retreat someone would win. Oh man I wish I were closer hmmm I think I am only 6 hours away hmmmmmm keep us posted. Oh yea and don't you over do either gather up some help sounds like your doing this on your own without much help and that will tire you out and when do you get to sew. Have fun.

quiltmouse

I'm in. :mrgreen: Just looked at room rates, running $55-59, would be more with tax. Willing to share a room with 1-2. Need my own bed. non smoking. not a natural early riser, but can be, if lights out are early. Late talking is fun, but then can't wake up.

Would the "block" room rates be a bit reduced?

The planning suggestions sound like fun. Like the idea of a block raffle, put in however many blocks & that's your number of chances for the lot? Also a FQ trade.

If it's a quilting retreat, not into making it "open to the public" for a community event. Unless there's a show & sell period one afternoon, or something like that.

MTS

Oh, and security.

Even if you've got only 20 people, you could have way over $50,000 worth of equipment in the room. Easily.

I'm sure the prisoners will lock up at night ;-) , but how does the facility deal with/guarantee that the room remains locked and secure?

Unless everyone has to take their machines home with them (which they might prefer anyway).

Just a thought.

Marty K

sure wish i could come.....i've never been to a quilting retreat. sounds fun

grannie cheechee

Have 2 or 3 gals sign up to prepare a meal or have meals catered with a charge. Everybody bring snacks, fruits, and drinks. Be sure about the safety of your machines if your leaving them over night in the building. MTS is right about that.

Gigi07

It does sound like fun... I have never gone to one either..

babyboomerquilter

Sounds like alot of fun, sure wish I lived closer!

TheresaP.

Our quilt shop does these sleep-at-home retreats. They are great because you arrive, set up your machine, spread out your "stuff" on your 6' or 8' table, and it's totally "ME" time. They provide extension cords, ironing stations, cutting stations, cushions for your chair, a drink and a snack each day. At least a couple of ladies bring baked goods for everyone. They help you carry in all of your stuff. They get coupons from the nearby restaurants for those who want to take time off to leave and eat. The retreats run Thurs and Fri 9 to 9 and Sat 9 until 4. On Sat they provide pizza and salad. Also, since Wednesday is open sew day anyway, you can arrive on Weds, set up for the rest of the week and be there 4 days. All this for $40 and it's well worth it. No phones, no hubbies, no kids, no pets, just me and my beloved machine, and project(s). It's so great to drive home, come the next day and continue where I left off.

The unfortunate part about these sleep-at-home retreats is that anyone who lives too far away doesn't want to drive home after dark each day so they have to either get a room somewhere or just not come.

The other things, like block exchange, joint projects, etc are for when we go to the away 3-day retreats. At these, our meals are cooked for us 3 times a day, which is way too much food. Everyone brings a snack, it's put on an 8' table and we eat some more. The only thing we have to do at these is make our bed when we get there and take the sheets off when we leave. Isn't life great???

gbquilter

I'd suggest a come and sew. those are the retreats I go to and enjoy them the most. I've seem some nice quilts come out of some retreats where that is the theme but I never can keeep up so that's not for me. Also, if you are going to have that many people... a sit and sew your own thing seem the best.

gramarraine

Sounds like fun to me. Wish I could join you!