Craft Retreats
I’ve written a lot of posts about some of the more glamorous places to visit in the U.S., but sometimes getting away from it all can be just what you need for a relaxing and creative girls trip. I’ve looked into one of the latest trends in getaways and found there are quite a few places that specialize in craft getaways for women. Usually set in scenic surroundings, these retreats have craft rooms with several work tables, die-cut tools and complimentary supplies.
Kerry Griffin and her friend opened the Craft Retreat House in Wisconsin Dells last year to offer women a place to go to relax, rejuvenate and create. “We have craft rooms stocked with supplies & tools so that our guests can work on their craft while enjoying a wonderful getaway. Our guests love it!”
Here are a few craft retreats to check out:
Whitepath Lodge (90 min. north of Atlanta)
http://www.whitepathlodge.com/group-retreats.htmlCraft Retreat House (Wisconsin Dells)
http://www.bloomingescapes.com/Craft Retreats Northwest (on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle)
http://www.craftretreatsnw.com/home.htmScrapbook Manor (Wisconsin)
http://www.thescrapbookmanor.com/Scrapaway! (Big Bear, CA)
http://www.scrapaway.net/Tree House Getaways (Michigan)
http://www.treehousegetaways.com/Miss Lillies (75 miles southeast of Dallas)
http://www.misslillies.com/Scrapbook Queen (Ohio)
http://www.queenofthecropgetaways.com/newindex.htmlRelax and Scrap Weekends (California)
http://www.relaxandscrapweekends.com/retreats.htmlCroptopia Getaways (New England, NY/PA/NJ)
http://www.croptopiagetaways.com/Give Me Time Retreats (Bay Area, CA)
http://www.gmtretreats.com/
April 4th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Hello, I will be opening a weekend craft retreat in Sammamish, WA (approx. 20 mi from downtown Seattle & approx. 16 mi from Bellevue) in May 2008. It will accommodate 8 people in 4 bedrooms. We’ll be offering a fairly pampered weekend with full meal, snack & beverage service along with plush bedding. We have a swimming pool & spa and are located next to a wooded hiking & bike trail. We are in the middle developing our website. It will be called Lizzy’s Craft Retreat.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Hi Ladies! I’ll be opening a 3300′ s/ft. gorgeous Victorian home on Labor Day weekend in Normandy, TN for scrapbooking retreats. It’s called Petticoat Junction, and the website is http://www.pjretreat.com. Check it out! Thanks! Bonnie
May 21st, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Hi! I will be hosting a Scrapbook Retreat in the heart of Silicon Valley. The getaway place will be at the Hilton Santa Clara, Santa Clara California. The event will start Friday Sept. 12 at 10 am and ends Sunday Sept. 14 at 9 am. Contact me for more information. 408 463-8972
May 26th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Soaring Eagle Lodge is a new luxurious waterfront B&B/Ladies retreat on Whidbey Island, with its own eagle nest. The 4,800 SF lodge can comfortably accommodate 6 ladies for a craft retreat. Visit our website ( SoaringEagleLodgeWhidbey.com ) for more information.