2016 SV MQG Retreat Dates are Set

The dates for the 2nd Annual Retreat have been confirmed and the venue booked.

We are returning to Hidden Valley in Carmel Valley, CA.

http://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/facility-info.htm (check out their slide show)

• Dates: Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22
• Price per person for 3 days, 2 nights, 6 meals (Friday PM arrival, Sunday PM departure), and use of workroom:

$275 shared bedroom (2 people per room)

$350 single use of bedroom

Each bedroom has it’s own bathroom (very clean, heated rooms, rustic setting)

• 50% non-refundable deposit upon reservation required
• Located in the heart of Carmel Valley Village - about 1 ½-hour drive from Santa Clara
• The entire retreat facility is ours to use for our liking. This year we will be in a larger room for sewing. We will also have use of the dining room, the Fireside room and the deck.
• Sponsorship with door prizes
• Activities planned for Friday and Saturday nights
• Venue allows us to bring our own snacks and wine - although dinner is served with wine
• Coffee and tea served through-out the day and GOOD coffee
• 20 attendees minimum to keep the pricing above.

If you are a SV MQG member and are interested to attend, email Jan at jstrockis at gmail dot com.

Happy Retreat Campers

The official Retreat 2015 Group photo

Getting ready for the group photo....

And then it's all over and the room empty:

At the Retreat

This is one of the Swag Bags made by the committee members. So pretty with the b/w Cotton & Steel.

Work room activity. Oh, yes, the machines were humming all weekend - starting at 630am and going until 1:30am. Lots of creativity, sharing, learning, gabbing and making blocks for the opportunity quilt. 

And some show, tell and discussions:

And then there was food as well - cooked by the wonderful chef of 26-years at Hidden Valley. Desserts with every meal and a wine tasting hour with some beautiful cheeses on Saturday night.

THANK YOU!!!! to our Sponsors

... for their generous sponsorship of a door prize and goodies for the swag bag.

Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove, CA

... for their generous sponsorship of a door prize.

...for the contribution of coupons to each attendee.

... for their contribution of a door prize.

...for their generous contribution of a door prize and swag bag goodies.

...for their generous contributions of a door prize and swag bag goodies.

... Mercy Vineyards for the wine tasting hours on Saturday evening.

... for their generous contribution of door prizes and swag bag goodies.

.... The Nimble Thimble in Gilroy, CA, for their generous contributions to everyone's goodie bags.

... Quilters Dream Batting for their generous contribution of door prizes and goodies for each swag bag.

... for their contribution to each attendees' s swag bag.

... for Julie's generous contribution of a fabulous door prize and a goodie for each swag bag.

If you want to see specifics on each of these sponsors, please click on the link on the right of the "Retreat Sponsor" list.

Preparations

Another picture showing the preparations in the works for the retreat.

Another Teaser

In less than 4 weeks, it's Retreat time. Thus, I thought it's time for another teaser picture:

Swag bag sampler!

Our sponsors have been so extremely generous to fill every swag bag -- which are being made by your fellow guilt members: the extraordinary retreat committee members. 

And then there are door prizes:

 

Each attendee will have opportunities to win the larger prizes. As a new guilt, we are using this chance to raise money by selling tickets for the door prizes at $2 each. It's worth it, the door prize value are up to $120 and at least $35. And you are guaranteed a swag bag (valued >$20) 

The raised money will help get speakers and teachers for workshops to continue our learning of the modern quilting art.

Thank you, Thank you!!!!

A month away

With just about a month before the retreat, it's time for a post to get you even  more excited. We have been receiving a lot of sponsorship from vendors and stores to help make our retreat even more fun and successful. Look at all these goodies:

These wonderful items will be door prizes and also going into each attendees swag bag. Yes, what would a retreat be without a trinket to remember it by?

Retreat Agenda

As of today, we still have 2 open spots for our upcoming retreat. 
All spots have been filled. Yeah!
We will have so much fun, and plenty of time for sewing.

Here is a high-level Agenda for the 3 days:

Friday, May 15

• Arrive after 2pm
• Set up your workstation and begin sewing or explore the surrounding
• 7pm Dinner (Fireside Room)
• 8pm Get-to-know-each-other Game

Workroom available 24/7

Saturday, May 16
Workroom available 24/7

• 8:00am Breakfast (Fireside Room)
• 10:00am Optional walk thru the village and local Garland Ranch trails (1 hour)
• 12:30pm Lunch (Fireside Room)
• 5:00pm Wine Tasting with Mercy Vineyards (Deck area) 
• 6:00pm Dinner (Fireside Room)
• 7:30pm Show and Tell
• 8:30pm Door Prize drawing

Sunday, May 17
Workroom available until 2pm

• 8:00am Breakfast (Fireside Room)
• 10:00am Optional walk thru the village and local Garland Ranch trails (1 hour)
• 12:00noon Lunch (Fireside Room)
• 2:00pm Workroom cleaned up and departure
• Optional trip to Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove (or do this on Friday before arrival)

Notes:
There is a water dispenser, coffee pot and hot water for tea at all times in the workroom.
Attendees will bring a snack to share - for in between meal snacking

First SV MQG Retreat - May 2015

Silicon Valley Modern Quilt Guild Members,
Our first retreat is scheduled. Mark your calendars:

May 15-17, 2015
Hidden Valley in Carmel Valley, CA

See pictures here: http://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/facility-info.htm

What to expect:

• Arrival on Friday after 2pm - set-up station in workroom

• Swag Bag for every attendee

• Access to work room 24/7 for Open Sew

• Single or double occupancy room - each room with own bath

• 6 meals (dinner served with glass of wine)

• Wine Tasting on Saturday afternoon

• Door Prizes

• Departure on Sunday by 2pm (lunch included on Sunday)

Cost: $275 for double occupancy$325 for single

Minimum and maximum number of attendees: 20