Crafty Retreat in Temple TX

Imagine a whole weekend to work on whatever crafty project you want without interruption!

Maybe even a nap when you like!

Break away from the craziness of life, and join us for an AWESOME time at an amazing venue in Temple TX.

Cost includes your table from 1pm Friday to Sunday at 3pm.

(Option to add on Wednesday and Thursday available)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING RETREAT PLEASE EMAIL INFO@CREATINWITHKIRSTEEN.COM
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We only have 30 spaces.

Craft Room

The CRAFT HALL IS A WHOPPIN' 3000 SQ FT​
The tools provided are designed for paper crafting, however the craft room accommodates all kinds of creative work.
We have 8' tables for scrapbook retreats & crafting events. Each person's crop space includes
8' crop table all to your self!
  • Great lighting
  • Cup holder
  • Large trash bucket
  • Cushioned, adjustable, rolling chair (no arms for our quilters!)
  • 17"x23" Making Memories self-healing mat
  • Plenty of floor space for your totes UNDER your 8' table!!
  • Electrical access at each table for all your "appliances"
  • Fans available for those who need them
Our craft hall has the following stations to make your quilting retreat experience fabulous:
  • 4 large design boards
  • 3 regular size ironing boards
  • 2 irons
Our craft hall has the following stations to make your scrapbook retreat experience fabulous:
  • 2 Cricut Explore  Machines w/ Bluetooth connected to their own computers with Design Space
  • 1  Cricut Expression Machine (bring your own cartridges)
Idea Loft…LOTS of idea books & the newest magazines for inspiration…Comfy chair with foot massager
Tool Station…
  • HUNDREDS of stamps
  • Sewing machine (bring your own spools of thread & bobbins)
  • Tool Servicing Area...sharpen & clean your tools
  • Custom Cutting System
  • Straight trimmer & Decorative trimmer
  • Punches
  • Big Shot Die Cutters and a few dies & embossing folders
  • Several styles of hole punches
  • Decorative corner rounders
  • Paper crimper
  • BasicGrey notch and die cutting tool
  • Making Memories grommet tool kit
  • Paper distresser
  • Versa-tool kit
  • Rub on tool
  • Heat gun & trays
  • Decorative Scissors
  • Shape rulers
  • Eyelet & stitch templates
  • Crop-o-dile
  • Big Bite
  • Paper Gator corner rounder
  • Zutter Bind-It-All
  • Large Light Box
  • and more...

Bedrooms

This facility sleeps 30 people in 8 bedrooms that accommodate 2-5 guests.
Guests share 6 bathrooms.
  • All rooms have twin beds...no bunks or sharing beds
  • Room darkening shades in each room...just in case you want to sleep in after a late night of creating
  • Beds are made up with fresh linens for you & we provide 1 bath towel, wash cloth, & bathmat for each person...extra sets available for a small fee
  • Our facility is all under one roof...no braving the elements to go to your room for a quick snooze, shower or to grab something. Our hostesses & croppers say this is one of their favorite things.
Downstairs Rooms: individuals with mobility issues  are allocated downstairs priority - if you have concerns please ask Kirsteen before you book.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
If you have questions then please feel free to ask :) 
We really would like you to have fun and enjoy this weekend. There are however just a few things we would like to make you aware of in advance.
> Leslie, Jeanette and I are your hostesses :) We will be preparing meals and overseeing the make 'n' takes. We do not expect you to clean dishes or mash potatoes Friday through Sunday - that's our job. Please don't fret that we are doing lots of stuff - it's part of the plan ;P
>WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY: please DO NOT ARRIVE until after 3pm. (please note: We need a minimum of 12 for Wednesday night. If we do not have this number register then we will have to cancel and you will be refunded)
>Friday attendees: you can arrive anytime after 1pm on Friday.
> Please see Leslie, Jeanette or Kirsteen when you arrive for your bedroom and table assignment.
> There is to be NO business chat during our weekend. Please leave your business hat behind and enjoy the crafty time as yourself!
> Internet at retreat. Please be respectful and follow this request from the owner of the centre. "We have DATA LIMITS.
Guests need to keep their phones and tablets on their PERSONAL data and off the wifi.
> Attendees are not permitted to participate in the selling of any items over the weekend, no jewelry, no bags, no nail art. The Hostesses may provide extra class kits for sale.
> There is to be NO public music. If you wish to listen to music please take earphones with you and listen personally.
>PERSONAL PHONE CALLS: Please make and take your calls outside of the craft room so not to disturb other crafters.
> You are asked to bring a SNACK ITEM to share, The group  will be divided alphabetically into savory and sweet closer to the date of retreat.
>Meals
Meals provided are Dinner Friday and Saturday and Brunch Saturday and Sunday. No meals are provided Wednesday or Thursday or Friday morning.
Brunch will be served at approximately 9.30am Saturday and Sunday morning and dinner will be served at about 6.30pm each evening. I know that sounds a long time to go between - but we have lots of snacks. If we feel that the times are not suitable to the group then we can always move it. It is not set in stone :)
>Coffee, tea and ice are provided. There is a KEURIG MACHINE - you can bring your own pods if you wish. You are welcome to bring any additional drinks or food items (including bottled water) that will complete your weekend. We have a small guest refrigerator in the craft room to store your personal items!
>You DO NOT need to bring table favors for everyone....just come and enjoy yourselves.
>We use a group Facebook page to communicate with everyone easily - if you are not 'on' Facebook, please let us know.

Payments and Refund Policy

Cost is $250
Non-refundable deposit - $75
2nd payment - $87.50
3rd payment - $87.50 
Add-on Wednesday night $35
Add-on Thursday night $35

You can opt to pay the full fee in one payment, or you can mail 3 checks:-
one for the deposit,
(please include Wednesday/Thursday optional payment at time of deposit)

If you are registering after these dates then your payments must be adjusted - the installment dates are non-negotiable.
​If you pay in instalments and miss a payment then there will be a fee of $35.

Cancellation policies:
Deposit of $75 is non refundable.
If your place is cancelled between deposit payment and one month prior to retreat date you forfeit $110 of your payment.
If place is cancelled within one month of retreat date you forfeit the whole fee as the retreat centre will already have been paid.

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