I am still working on Christmas cards…I am making progress. Slow but sure.
I have been to the same place for retreat eleven years. I have known most of the gals for a long time, they are mostly Teachers and Social workers or retired. I am the oldest one here. There is a huge room filled with six foot long tables so everyone has their own space. Off of the huge space are a kitchen, dining area, three bathrooms, a TV room, a dressing room and a number of bedrooms with twin beds. Once we get here we don’t have to leave unless we want too. The grounds are lovely. Most of the time the property is used as a wedding venue.
My baby brothers wife is here also, she is working on a cross stitch baby bib.
Long time friend Sarah is working on Christmas cards also…she will be done before me!
Son in law Andy cooked for us …pulled pork tacos, chips, salsa, margaritas and Mexican Mud Balls for dessert …fantastic food. Andy went to visit Far Guy and stay the night…he will be back to cook Saturday night.
Far Side
What a treasure Andy is!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys are all getting some much needed time to enjoy yourselves and do crafts without 'guy' interruption!
This is such a good idea! Most people never have time to focus on their crafts.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite beneficial to get together with a group and share ideas.
ReplyDeleteHaving someone else cooking for you - that makes a retreat even better! I'm so sick of cooking! Hope you have a relaxing, productive - and rejuvenating weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That retreat looks right up my alley. How fun! I don't know anyone around here that does anything like that. We used to have them with the ladies at church in Spokane before Covid.
ReplyDeleteAndy's meal sounds delicious. How nice of him to cook for you. He can come visit us anytime! Ha!
Enjoy your weekend Connie. I know you will.
Blessings,
Betsy
I can feel the relaxation through my computer screen, Connie. I'm sure it's wonderful and I'm so glad you got to go on retreat again this year. Keep on enjoyin', girl. ~Andrea xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI am jealous of such fun time!
ReplyDeleteGlad FarGuy will have a bit of company, too. :)
Beautiful creations!
What a wonderful idea, and something to enjoy with friends and family. The meal that Andy cooked sound fantastic. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a real family affair! And so self contained. sounds great!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that sounds so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGetting together like this sounds like so much fun. Enjoy your time there :)
ReplyDeleteHaving just returned from a retreat where my BIL cooked for us, I know how much you appreciate Andy. So nice to work, rest, and visit without worrying about cooking,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun and it seems to be the perfect place with plenty of room to spread out your supplies. I always enjoy seeing what creative things others are doing too. Andy is one special guy to cook for you ladies!
ReplyDeleteSounds great
ReplyDeletesounds wonderful but what is a Mexican Mud Ball??
ReplyDeleteA scoop of ice cream rolled in Oreo cookie crumbs then frozen, add strawberries or raspberries, some whipped cream with a cherry on top!
DeleteHow fun your retreat sounds! Do you go out and walk around the grounds once in awhile? And how cool that Andy is cooking for you. Is this all some kind of a family deal? It does sound wonderful. Enjoy your days there!
ReplyDeleteYes the weather has been nice, just three of us related.
DeleteWhat a great idea and fun thing to do too - And Andy cooking is a bonus too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great retreat! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty Christmas cards. And I'm glad the weather has cooperated. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are being well fed. That menu sounds delicious. I’m sure it’s fun to have people to visit with and projects to look at when coloring gets boring. I haven’t gotten inspired as to our Christmas cards for this year yet. I better get cracking though!
ReplyDeleteAndy could start up a cafe somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAndy cooked all that for you guys? Wow! That meal sounded so delicious! What a great place to be and not have to leave and just craft and eat great food that someone else cooked! Sounds like heaven!
ReplyDeleteRetreat sounds fun.
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