2010 SFS Retreat

So who's booking in for October 29th - 31st 2010?????

Make a comment here so I know you're interested.

If you are bringing a friend or 2 please let me know that too.

I will post more details Dec/Jan including price and payment schedule.

Might as well be organised early :)

All Class Sneaks here....

Only 4 more sleeps!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

so here are all the sneaks - to give you an idea of colours for the pages.... but do not stress I am sure in your stack of photos you will find some to use on all these very versitile pages!!!

My loungeroom is slowly being "de familised" and more "scrapable"!!!!

and you will all be pleased to know that we have some beautiful rain falling and it is cooling, and washing all that yucky dust away.... and NONE of the campers are leaking!!!!

House Keeping time!!!!

OMG - ONLY 8 sleeps till we are all here....

Okay here's some house keeping....

Below is the schedule for the classes - if you are only coming for the day please be here about 30mins prior to the first class starting so you can get sorted before it.

I have placed next to the classes and photos you need.... this and more info will also be sent in an email tonight.

Class Schedule

a few changes made

Friday ~ 11am Class

~ a blind Challenge to kick the weekend off

- 1 x 6x4 Pic [Landscape orientation]

Friday ~ 3pm Class

~ fitting more pics on a sinlgle page layout

- 4-6 photos of the same theme which can be cut to @3x4 or less

[or alternatively you can print 4-6 wallet pics]

Saturday ~ 10am Class

~ bits & pieces Layout - by Kate

- this layout is GIRLY!!!!!!

Saturday ~ 3pm Class

~ technique class

- lots of techniques on one page

- using 1 x 6x4 Portrait photo

Sunday ~ 10am Class

~ using die cut papers

- 2 6x4 pics - need to be able to trim them to square shape.

okay so what else do you need to know????

Just to watch your emails for some more info... and if you have any questions please ask!!!

Less than 3 weeks to go.....

So the countdown really begins now.....

are you all ready????
got your photos printed???
totes cleaned out and ready to re pack???

the first of the class kits are all packed up ready for you to create a gorgeous page with!!!!

here's a little sneak of one of the classes that I have completed today....

Just so you know you will need a 6x4 LANDSCAPE photo for this page.... check out the bingo card too to give you ideas of the 'type' of pic you need.... here is the kit you get [picture shows both sides of papers]

So what do you think????

Im sure you will all love this page as much as I do.... it is very versitile - I have used a baby photo of my nephew....

Okay im back off to do another page.... stay tuned!!!

I wil also work out the final details tomorrow of what you will need to bring & any other extras that need to be know before hand.

Im getting excitied now!!!!!

8 weeks to go ~ Final numbers!!!!

Okay so here is the final list of attendees........

Me
Carol
Kate
Steph AKA mum
Sharon
Tash
Lorraine AKA Tash's Nan
Jaimy
Hailey Moore
Deb
Angela
Bev
Nat
Linda
Pauline
Tam
Michelle
Sarah
Lauren
Marijana

Day Trippers
Jody
Natallie [sat]
Jane [sun]
Bron [sun]

I have boxes of product sitting here ready to start working out class pages - and I have a few demos organised too!!!!

What does everyone think of a theme day??
My thought was wear something GREEN!!!! - why green - coz SFS is GREEN!!!! i LOVE green - lime green preferably but up to you of course!!!!!
Lets make it Saturday!!!!!

Anyother FUN ideas anyone has send me an email and I wil try to slot them in.... do remember however that we dont have a TV in the room so no SingStar - sorry Kate :(

Okay off to buy more stock!!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

We are BURSTING at the seams now!!!!!

We are FULLER than FULL!!!! I wish I had made the room 1 metre longer LOL......

SO what I need is to make sure you are all 100% definate as I really need to start looking at where to sit and sleep you all!!!!! Lucky all our friends have campers LOL!!!!

So here is the list

Me
Carol
Kate
Steph AKA mum
Sharon
Tash
Lorraine AKA Tash's Nan
Jaimy
Hailey Moore
Jody
Bron
Deb
Angela
Lois
Rosalee
Bev
Nat
Linda
Pauline
Tam
Michelle
Sarah
Lauren

Day Trippers
Natallie [sat]
Jane [sun]
Belinda [sun]

Its only 5 months away!!!! So really not too long.... please make sure if you do pay money into the retreat account you say it is for retreat payment - otherwise it might go into product and I wont know your fully paid ;)

BTW next year - we are having TWO!!!!! Oct retreat will always be held here at my house - andlimited to a small number - but I am loking to have one in May or June at a venue - so stay tuned for that info VERY SOON!!!!!

TWO PLACES AVAILABLE

Well two spots have become available....

First in with their deposit will get them.

A few changes

Nothing major but unfortunately my "chef" got a job overseas - which he thought was better than catering for us - yes I know I was shocked too LOL....
So now I have a few local people making some YUMMY things and I will cater the most of it...

And I was hoping to suprise you with a "guest teacher" but I am not sure I will be able to secure this - but I do have another special treat up my sleeve for you all!!!!

Wow the months are really ticking by now...... its time to book it my dates for next year soon...

STAY TUNED as I have some exciting news for next years retreat!!!!

ALL BOOKED OUT - AGAIN!!!!

So it looks like the list is final now and the beds are all full!!!!!
Actually I think all the seats are full too...

If you have said you are coming and your name is not here don't panic - just email me and I will add you in...

Whole Weekend
Carol
Kate
Michelle
Steph
Sharon
Lois
Rosalee
Linda
Pauline
Bev
Nat
Tash
Lorraine
Jaimy
Hayley
Jody
Bron
Deb
Angela
Tam

Saturday ONLY
Natallie

Sunday ONLY
Jane
Belinda

now PLEASE make sure you have your deposits paid....

soon I will be making sure a 1st payment of $50 is paid as well.... lets say by the end of June....

I have ideas running through my head already for classes - and I cant wait to stock the shop just for this - it will be sooo much fun!!!!

Deposits are due

Hi everyone - can you please place your deposit into the account on the right side bar tomorrow FRIDAY 20th Feb...
I have had a few ask if they can pay in full and you are more than wlecome to do that too...

If you would prefer to pay by credit card I can do that thru paypal - email me and I will send you a request.....

thankyou to those who have paid in full, or deposit - your excitement is catching!!!

only 8 months to go - it will go fast so make sure you keep checking in here for updates....

With a heavy heart...............

I have to say I have a few spots available now for the

full weekend :(

I am sad as Bon is not able to make it as her SIL decidied on that weekend to get married - rude I think LOL...

So who wants the spot????????

and I am sure I can squeeze another on in too.....

And Jane & Nat your day spots are secure!!!!!!

its official.............

My 2009 retreat is

SOLD OUT!!!!!

I MAY be able to fit a couple of people in if they would like to come just for a day - but the accommodation is over flowing.........

If you would like to put your name on the waiting list do so in the comments under this post.

If you are yet to pay your deposit please do so ASAP so that you secure your place.

I am so excited and I cant wait to plan the classes and the menu.

make sure you keep an eye on the blog for updates and important info over the next few months as far as payments and requirements.

I can't believe it.,...

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT

wow wow wow

ONLY 6 SPOTS NOW

NUMBERS UPDATE

Just want to let you know that we only have 8 spots left

yes it is filling up fast.....

and the only way to secure your spot is to pay your deposit so

make sure you get that deposited ASAP....

Account details are on the side bar

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2009 Retreat @ Pete's Place

Retreat Weekend Details
Friday Oct 30th

Saturday Oct 31st

Sunday Nov 1st

Class Schedule

Friday ~ 11am Class

~ a blind Challenge to kick the weekend off
Friday ~ 3pm Class

~ lets play with some new products

Saturday ~ 10am Class

~ bits & pieces Layout
Saturday ~ 3pm Class

~ technique class

Sunday ~ 10am Class

~ fitting more photos on a single page

Price Schedule
Whole Weekend package only $160.....
this includes all meals

[prepared by a well known local chef - no not me LOL],

classes with product kits

& an extra product pack on arrival......

this pack is ONLY given if you are coming for the whole weekend
what a bargin!!!

Day by Day prices

[places will be given preference to those staying the whole weekend]
Friday ONLY $55
(add $10 if you want to stay for dinner)
Saturday ONLY $55
(add $10 if you are staying for dinner)
Sunday ONLY $45

Day prices include breakfast & lunch

DEPOSIT due Feb 20th $25
{this secures your place and is non refundable}

Okay so what are you waiting for...... leave you comment below and email me to secure your spot..... and then email all your scrapping friends and give them the link to this site!!!!!