2021 The 5th and Final Creative Mountain Retreat!

Hello! Welcome to Your Creative Retreat blog. You've come to the place where you can find all the details for this very popular annual crafting retreat. This year we have opened up registrations to everyone, including returning guests, and are limited to 30 crafters.

Registration opens Saturday, January 9th, 10:00 a.m. EST.

Ginger Ropp and Annette Green will once again host this year's event and we hope you can join us! Here's a little information about it...

WHAT 

A creative get-away with six fantastic crafting classes from Graphic 45 designers Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. Most projects will be made with Graphic 45 products plus more. This extended weekend is filled with lots of creative fun, fantastic food, free-time for relaxing or catching up on projects, and TONS of prizes and games throughout. The Echo Mountain Inn in Hendersonville, North Carolina is a historic bed and breakfast nestled in the mountains with a gorgeous view. You can view their website here.

WHEN 

2021
Friday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 26 (check-out)

COST - Covers your accommodations, six classes, and all meals!  (Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the event)

Single Room  $1260.00  

Shared Room $1186.00. (per person, 2-person accommodation)

$250 Down Payment will confirm your registration.

Remaining balance will be due February 13th.

Room choice will be given on a first-come first-served basis, with your down payment. (See registration tab at the top of our blog page for more details. These are important to read through in advance to ensure your success of getting in.)

Please note, your registration is not complete until your down payment is received. (You will be invoiced via PayPal) If you have any questions, please comment below as there may be others who have the same question as you.     

All reservations are subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations between February 14 and August 15 will receive a refund minus the $250 cancellation fee IF we can fill your spot with someone else.

Cancellations after August 15th will not be refunded, but instead you will receive kits for all six classes. 

If you are registered for a Shared room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the full cost of that room. You may have another friend register with us to replace your cancelled roommate, or if we have a waiting list we will work with you to fill your cancelled roommate's spot.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday evening: Meet & Greet, make-n-take, and some “get to know you” fun!

Saturday: Morning class and split afternoon/early evening class (free time in the afternoon)

Sunday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Monday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Tuesday: Check-out

Take a moment to read through our registration page (click the Registration Tab at the top of this blog page). You'll find all the details there to ensure a successful registration. Since we're limited to 30 crafters, this event fills FAST, so registrations will be taken in the order they come in. Any that come in before 10 a.m. will be invalid. The date stamp on Annette's email will be our guide. You'll receive a response within 24 hours if you've successfully registered.

In the meantime, watch this blog, our blogs, and our social media for teasers and updates. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Thanks!

2020 Creative Mountain Retreat Dates Announced!

Hello! Welcome to Your Creative Retreat blog. You've come to the place where you can find all the details for this very popular annual crafting retreat. This year we have opened up registrations to everyone, including returning guests, and are limited to 30 crafters.

Registration opens Saturday, January 11th, 10:00 a.m. EST.

Ginger Ropp and Annette Green will once again host this year's event and we hope you can join us! Here's a little information about it...

WHAT 

A creative get-away with six fantastic crafting classes from Graphic 45 designers Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. Most projects will be made with Graphic 45 products plus more. This extended weekend is filled with lots of creative fun, fantastic food, free-time for relaxing or catching up on projects, and TONS of prizes and games throughout. The Echo Mountain Inn in Hendersonville, North Carolina is a historic bed and breakfast nestled in the mountains with a gorgeous view. You can view their website here.

WHEN 

2020
Friday, October 23 through Tuesday, October 27 (check-out)

COST - Covers your accommodations, six classes, and all meals!  (Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the event)

Single Room  $1223.00  

Shared Room $1151.00. (per person, 2-person accommodation)

$250 Down Payment will confirm your registration.

Remaining balance will be due February 15th.

Room choice will be given on a first-come first-served basis, with your down payment. (See registration tab at the top of our blog page for more details. These are important to read through in advance to ensure your success of getting in.)

Please note, your registration is not complete until your down payment is received. (You will be invoiced via PayPal) If you have any questions, please comment below as there may be others who have the same question as you.     

All reservations are subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations between February 16 and August 15 will receive a refund minus the $250 cancellation fee IF we can fill your spot with someone else.

Cancellations after August 15th will not be refunded, but instead you will receive kits for all six classes. 

If you are registered for a Shared room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the full cost of that room. You may have another friend register with us to replace your cancelled roommate, or if we have a waiting list we will work with you to fill your cancelled roommate's spot.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday evening: Meet & Greet, make-n-take, and some “get to know you” fun!

Saturday: Morning class and split afternoon/early evening class (free time in the afternoon)

Sunday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Monday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Tuesday: Check-out

Take a moment to read through our registration page (click the Registration Tab at the top of this blog page). You'll find all the details there to ensure a successful registration. Since we're limited to 30 crafters, this event fills FAST, so registrations will be taken in the order they come in. Any that come in before 10 a.m. will be invalid. The date stamp on Annette's email will be our guide. You'll receive a response within 24 hours if you've successfully registered.

In the meantime, watch this blog, our blogs, and our social media for teasers and updates. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Thanks!

Registration Update

Hello again. Time is ticking as registration nears for our 3rd Annual Creative Mountain Retreat. Be sure to read through the previous post and the Registration page by clicking the Registration tab at the top of our page before you register on January 15th.

We'd like to share an update with you so you are ready and prepared for the big day. Each year, after our Retreat has ended, we extend a special invitation to our existing guests to register ahead of the public registration date. This is our thanks to them for their loyalty. Last year after our first retreat, we had a little over half of our guests return for our 2nd one.

This year, we extended the same invitation to register early to our existing guests. (Guests who came the first year, but didn't come the second year were not included.) To our delighted surprise, we had almost all our previous guests sign up again!

What does this mean to you? We now will have only 5 spots available on public registration day, January 15th at 7 p.m. EST. If you make it in and attend, you will get the opportunity to register early for our 4th retreat when it becomes available.

If you don't make it in, you'll be given the option to be put on our Waiting List in the event of a cancelation. (Note: we've had a few cancelations every year, so the chances are likely.)

The rooms we have available are:

Papa Bear, Room 210 (Single)
Little Echo Room 303 (Single)
Little Echo Room 401 (Single)
Little Echo Room 404 (Shared room with two double beds)

You can take a look at the floor plan and the rooms on the Echo Mountain Inn website.

We can only accommodate 30 crafters for this event, so we aren't able to put two people into any single rooms, regardless of bed size. Please do NOT make a reservation on the Echo Mountain Inn's website. All bookings for this event need to be done through us.

If you're going to be registering on January 15th, please wait until 7 p.m. EST. First come first served. Annette will be marking the time the e-mails come through and those which come in before 7 p.m will be invalid.

Here's what you'll need to do to have a valid reservation: E-mail AnnetteMGreen@gmail.com with the following information:

A. Name, email address, phone and mailing address
B. Room Choice (from the four above) listing 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice and 4th.
C. How you plan to pay: either in Full or in Payments (You'll be PayPal invoiced within a few hours)
D. Indicate whether you'd like to be on our Waiting List, just in case you don't make it in.

Again, all the payment breakdowns and details are listed in the previous post and on the registration page.

Now is the time if you have any questions about anything, so just let us know. Good luck!

3rd Annual Creative Mountain Retreat Dates Announced!

Hello! Welcome to Your Creative Retreat blog. You've come to the place where you can find all the details for this very popular annual crafting retreat.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 15th, 7:00 p.m. EST.

Ginger Ropp and Annette Green will host this year's event and we hope you can join us! Here's a little information about it.

WHAT 

A creative get-away with six fantastic crafting classes from Graphic 45 designers Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. Most projects will be made with Graphic 45 products plus more. This extended weekend is filled with lots of creative fun, fantastic food, free-time for relaxing or catching up on projects, and TONS of prizes and games throughout. The Echo Mountain Inn in Hendersonville, North Carolina is a historic bed and breakfast nestled in the mountains with a gorgeous view. You can view a video recap from last year's retreat here to get an idea of this wonderful event.

WHEN 

Friday, September 27 through Tuesday, October 1st 

COST - Covers your accommodations, six classes, and all meals!  

Single Room  (If paid in full, up front) $1019.  (due Jan. 15th)

Shared Room (If paid in full, up front, per person) $959.  (due Jan. 15th)

Single Room  (Payment plan)  $1039.  Four installments of $259.75

Shared Room (Payment plan, per person) $979. Four installments of $244.75

Room choice will be given on a first-come first-served basis, with your first payment installment.  

Payment Plan dates: 
(1st) Due January 15 to hold your spot!  
(2nd) February 15  
(3rd) March 15  
(4th) April 15

Please note, your registration is not complete until payment is received. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail Annette at:  AnnetteMGreen@gmail.com     

All reservations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations after April 30th will not be refunded unless we are able to sell your room to another guest. If we are able to sell your room, we will refund your payment(s) less $100, as soon as the guest taking your place has paid in full.

If you are registered for a double room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the full cost of that double room. You may have another friend register with us to replace your cancelled roommate. If we have a wait list, we will work with you to fill your cancelled roommate's spot.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday evening: Meet & Greet, make-n-take, and some “get to know you” fun!

Saturday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Sunday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Monday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Tuesday: Check-out

Stay tuned for more details as registration nears on how to register. Starting at 7 p.m. EST January 15th we'll open registration. It fills FAST, so registrations will be taken in the order they come in. Any that come in before 7 p.m. will be invalid. The date stamp on Annette's email will be our guide. You'll receive an immediate response if you've successfully registered.

In the meantime, watch this blog, our blogs, and our social media for teasers and updates. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Thanks!

Waiting List is Now Open

Hello crafty friends. As expected, our 2018 retreat sold out quickly. Wow! We're super excited to see so many of our friends from the first retreat are coming again in addition to welcoming quite a few new faces.

If you missed out, or weren't decided when we held registration, there's always the Waiting List. There's no obligation at all. Just let us know you are interested in coming if there is a cancellation, and we'll add you to our list. Last year we had four cancellations, so odds are we'll have a few this year as well.

Simply e-mail me, Annette Green, at AnnetteMGreen@gmail.com if you'd like to be added to the list. I'll need your e-mail and phone number. That's it.

For all the info about this retreat, simply scroll to the previous post below. Have a great day!

2nd Annual Creative Mountain Retreat Registration Open!

It's time to  register for our 2nd Annual Creative Mountain Retreat! Last year's retreat was amazing to say the least. This year the retreat will be hosted by Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. Below you will find the details about the 2018 retreat.

The dates for the retreat this year will be Friday, September 28 through Tuesday, October 2nd. We've extended the retreat an extra day based on feedback from last year's attendees!

The cost for the retreat covers all accommodations, six amazing classes, and all meals.

Single Room    (If paid in full up front)                   $1019  (due now)  $20 Savings!
Shared Room   (If paid in full, up front, per person)  $959  (due now)  $20 Savings!

Single Room    (Payment Plan)   $1039.   Four installments of $259.75
Shared Room   (Payment Plan, per person)     $ 979.  Four installments of $244.75

Room choice will be given on a first come first served basis, with your first payment installment. You can view the rooms at the Echo Mountain Inn's website. Please note: 16 rooms have already been booked, so just follow the registration steps at the Registration tab at the top of this blog to coordinate your available room options.

Payment plan dates are as follows: 
1st - Due now to hold your reservation!
2nd - Due February 8th
3rd - Due March 8th
4th - Due April 8th

Please note, your registration is not complete until payment is received. If you have any questions or problems, please email Annette at: AnnetteMGreen@gmail.com

All reservations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations after April 30th will not be refunded unless we are able to sell your room to another guest. If we are able to sell your room, we will refund your payments(s) less $100, as soon as the guest taking your place has paid in full.

If you are registered for a shared room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the full cost of that shared room. You may have another friend register with us to replace your cancelled roommate. If we have a waitlist, we will work with you to fill your cancelled roommate's spot.

RETREAT SCHEDULE
Friday evening: Meet & Greet, make-n-take, and sone "get to know you" fun!
Saturday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free
Sunday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free
Monday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free
Tuesday: Check- out

To register just click on the "REGISTRATION" tab at the top! Hope to have you join us this year!




                               

2nd Annual Creative Mountain Retreat Announced!

Hello! Welcome to Your Creative Retreat blog. You've come to the place where you can find all the details for this annual crafting retreat.

Registration opens Thursday, January 11th at midnight EST! 
(midnight Thursday = Wednesday night turning into Thursday.) 

Ginger Ropp and Annette Green will host this year's event and we hope you can join us! Here's a little information about it.

WHAT 

A creative get-away with six fantastic crafting classes from Graphic 45 designers Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. Most projects will be made with Graphic 45 products plus more. This extended weekend is filled with lots of creative fun, fantastic food, free-time for relaxing or catching up on projects, and TONS of prizes and games throughout. The Echo Mountain Inn in Hendersonville, North Carolina is a historic bed and breakfast nestled in the mountains with a gorgeous view. You can view a video recap from our first retreat here to get an idea of this wonderful event.

WHEN 

Friday, September 28 through Tuesday, October 2nd 

(Yes! That’s another whole day added this year!)

COST - Covers your accommodations, six classes, and all meals!  

Single Room  (If paid in full, up front)        $1019.  (due Jan. 15th)

Shared Room (If paid in full, up front, per person) $959.  (due Jan. 15th)

Single Room  (Payment plan)  $1039.  Four installments of $259.75

Shared Room (Payment plan, per person) $979. Four installments of $244.75

Room choice will be given on a first-come first-served basis, with your first payment installment.  You can view the rooms at the Echo Mountain Inn's website. Available rooms currently are: English Country, French Country, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, Lil Bo Peep, Little Echo #301, 303, 402 (shared room), and 404 (shared room).

Payment Plan dates: 
(1st) Due NOW to hold your spot!  
(2nd) February 8  
(3rd) March 8  
(4th) April 8

Please note, your registration is not complete until payment is received. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail Annette at:  AnnetteMGreen@gmail.com     

All reservations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations after April 30th will not be refunded unless we are able to sell your room to another guest. If we are able to sell your room, we will refund your payment(s) less $100, as soon as the guest taking your place has paid in full.

If you are registered for a double room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the full cost of that double room. You may have another friend register with us to replace your cancelled roommate. If we have a wait list, we will work with you to fill your cancelled roommate's spot.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday evening: Meet & Greet, make-n-take, and some “get to know you” fun!

Saturday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Sunday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Monday: Morning class and afternoon class, evenings free

Tuesday: Check-out

AND YES, we’ll have the same wonderful caterer for our meals and the same fantastic breakfast offerings as we had in 2017!

Recap of our First Creative Mountain Retreat

Our 2017 event was a huge success and we are already looking forward to planning the next one. Stay tuned for details here in the coming months.

Meanwhile, join us for this fun recap video of the fabulous time we shared this year.

Things you need to know about the 2017 Retreat!

Hi ladies,

We are getting very excited about the upcoming Retreat!  The newest Graphic 45 products are available and we are working away on our projects for you.

I wanted to let you know that if you wish to come in early for the retreat, Echo Mountain Inn is offering a special room rate of $100 + applicable taxes.  Just call the Inn (1-828-693-9626) and tell them you are part of Your Creative Mountain Retreat to secure your room at that rate.

We will give you a list of supplies you need to bring with you to the retreat.  I expect that we'll publish this about 30 days prior to the retreat.  We are going to be using new collections from G45 and some of those won't be available until September so our projects won't be completed until almost the last minute!  Generally speaking, you'll only need the basics, scissors, assorted adhesives, that kind of thing.  You won't need to bring a huge crop bag, BUT you will need an empty suitcase to put all your goodies from the retreat in when you go home!   😊

There will be some "swapping" going on.  It's an open swap meaning that you can bring whatever you want to swap.  There are 31 of us in total, so you'd need 30 things to swap.  I love that, because I could not possibly stay focused enough to make 31 of the same things so I'll be bringing 30 who knows what to swap with you!

If you are interested in a T-Shirt from the event,  you can get one here.  This is completely optional, we just thought it would be fun to have T-shirts available and of course, we'll take the "T-Shirt" photo at the Retreat!  There are some color options, and some other logo items available too.

Unfortunately, we've had a few cancellations, but we've been able to fill those spots from our wait list. At this point, our wait list is exhausted and we sincerely hope that no one else has to cancel. However, as you know, life does occasionally throw us a curve ball, so it's still possible that we would have another cancellation.   If you know anyone that would like to attend our Retreat, let them know they can get on our wait list by sending an email to YourCreativeRetreat@embarqmail.com.   Then if we have any openings, I'll contact them.

As the time for the retreat draws nearer, we'll be posting additional information on our Facebook page and here.  If you haven't checked in to our Facebook page, I urge you to do so as it's a great way to get to know each other prior to the retreat and there's a lot of informal information available.

See you in October, I am getting really excited!!

Maggi

Sad that you weren't able to secure a spot at our retreat? We can add you to our wait list!

Ginger, Annette and I are in full swing getting everything ready for our retreat.  We're designing projects with the latest and greatest, and making plans so that our first retreat is the best ever!

Initial registration for our retreat was January 1st and we sold out in little over an hour.  Thank you to all that were able to register.  Our Retreat is still sold out, but at this point, our wait list is exhausted. As you know, life occasionally throws us a curve ball, so it's possible that someone might have to cancel.

In the event that does happen, we are maintaining a wait list. If you have an interest in coming to our 2017 Creative Retreat October 26 -29 in Hendersonville, NC, and would like to be on our wait list, send me an email at YourCreativeRetreat@embarqmail.com.  I'll email you if we have an opening.

We do plan to host another retreat in 2018 and if you'd like to be on an email list for that event, just send an email with 2018 Retreat in the subject line.  Email to:YourCreativeRetreat@embarqmail.com.

Thanks so much for your interest in our retreat, the response has been overwhelming and we are very grateful!

Many thanks, Maggi, Annette, and Ginger

SOLD OUT!

WOW! Your Creative Mountain Retreat registration opened yesterday at noon and unbelievably we SOLD OUT in less than two hours! While we're thrilled at the overwhelming response, we want to make sure those of you who missed out know you can still register to be on our waiting list in the event of a cancellation. Wait list guests will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis in the event of an opening, so feel free to register and request a wait list spot in the comments section of the registration form. (Simply click on the Registration Tab at the top of this blog.)

Those who registered successfully will be contacted soon and invited to our exclusive Facebook Group where we'll be posting information throughout the year leading up to the event. This will be a great gathering space for attendees to share information about one another, make plans, and ask questions. 

We're very excited about this fun event and can't wait to get started planning and creating to make it an amazing weekend get-away. Stay tuned for more info, and Happy New Year!

- Annette

Registration begins today, January 1, at noon EST.

Are you ready to register for a creative weekend retreat (October 26 - 29, 2017) at the charming Echo Mountain Inn  in Hendersonville, North Carolina?  Registration opens today at noon, EST!  This is not simply a weekend crop. It's going to be a busy schedule that includes six fabulous classes taught by three top Graphic 45 designers, Maggi Harding, Annette Green and Ginger Ropp, make-n-takes, goodies, games and prizes.  Meals, lodging, class materials, everything you'll need is included in the price.

To register, click on the Registration tab above, next to the Home tab.  Then, follow the instructions on the registration page.  Please read the instructions carefully and remember that your registration is not complete until payment is received.

Maximum capacity is 28 guests and reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any difficulties during the registration process, please email: Maggi at YourCreativeRetreat@ embarqmail.com and include your phone number in the email.

We are really excited about this event and can't wait to meet you!

Retreat Agenda - get ready for some creative fun!

(photo from The Women, 1939)

Hi again friends. As promised, we’re sharing more details today regarding next Fall’s event to let you know what you can expect during the weekend mountain retreat. It’s gonna be a jam-packed weekend with fun and creativity!

Thursday evening will be our kick-off party with a Meet & Greet, light snacks and refreshments. (Alcohol is welcome but not provided by the Inn, so plan to BYOB if that’s what you enjoy). In addition, we’ll have a few make-n-takes that you're sure to love. This will be a great time to get to know other guests. We’ll also have a few special give-aways to get the weekend off to an exciting start.

Friday morning will start with a delicious breakfast in the dining room, followed shortly thereafter with a morning class with Ginger. We’ll take a lunch break, then start back into a fun class with Maggi. Then dinner and an evening class with Annette which will finish by 8:30 or so, leaving you the rest of the evening to mingle or finish up any projects from the day. Of course, there will be give-aways, games and other fun offerings sprinkled throughout the day.

Saturday’s schedule will be similar to Friday, but with your morning class by Maggi, then Annette, and finishing with Ginger in the evening.

Sunday morning breakfast, then an optional make-n-take project, leaving you plenty of time to pack and check out. 

It’s sure to be a fun-filled, creative weekend. Remember, registration opens on January 1 at noon, EST right here on the blog. First come, first served. Hope you can join us!

Announcing...Your Creative Mountain Retreat!

Hi everyone! We're super excited to start sharing some information about our upcoming event in 2017. So let's get right to it!

Your Creative Mountain Retreat is a unique crafting get-away in the mountains of North Carolina, scheduled for Thursday, October 26 though Sunday, October 29, 2017. This exclusive creative retreat is hosted by three top Graphic 45 designers, Maggi Harding, Annette Green and Ginger Ropp. This glorious get-away is all-inclusive! One price covers lodging, meals, six fabulous classes (two by each designer), make-n-takes, goodies, games, prizes and more at the beautiful Echo Mountain Inn in Hendersonville. 

Since this is a Bed & Breakfast-style inn, space is limited. Registration begins at noon (EST) January 1, 2017. Maximum capacity is 28 guests and reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is our inaugural Creative Retreat and we're starting small for good reason. We want to make sure this is a wonderful experience for you AND for us, that may hopefully become an annual event. We'll be looking for your feedback, so wouldn't you love to be part of that?

How much does it cost? There will be single and double room options available, and either a Pay in Full option, or a Payment Plan option. Here's how it will go...

Pay in Full (A savings of $20.00!)
• Single Room: $839
• Double Room: $779 per person

Payment Plan
• Single Room: $859
• Double Room: $799 per person
(The payment plan option will require an up-front deposit of $215 and three payments thereafter from February - April of 2017)

We know a lot of you are excited for this and don't want to miss out. We're excited too and can't wait to share more information soon so please be patient, watch our blog for updates, and be ready on January 1 to secure your spot. Please do not call or contact Maggi, Annette or Ginger personally with special requests or questions yet. For now, simply post your comments below and if you have a question, we'll be sure to answer it promptly under your question for all to see. This will help others who may have the same question.

In the meantime, tell your friends, watch our blog and Facebook pages, and stay tuned for more!