*Retreat held rain, sun or snow, rescheduled for really bad weather or road closures. If we are really lucky, we'll get snowed in once the retreat starts!
Escape the winter doldrums, get out of the house and QUILT! Held in scenic Weaverville, this retreat promises three days of sewing bliss. Sponsored by the Thursday Night Strippers Quilt Guild, this retreat is a great place to spend some time with other quilters and work on winter projects. Held at the Weaverville Fire Department Meeting Hall, this location has great natural lilght, ample bathrooms and a great kitchen where your meals will be prepared. Spacious and bright, there is lots of room to work. Cutting and ironing stations are provided by the sponsoring guild--just bring your sewing machine, gadgets and projects.
Cost of the event is only $50 plus one potluck dish per person for all 3 days and includes hall rental, all meals, oodles of snacks, a Debbie Caffery Mystery Quilt and mini-workshops to increase your quilting skills. Due to space limits, this retreat is limited to the first 35 quilters who sign up. Open to ALL quilters, you do not have to be a member of a guild to attend.
Friday January 27
The retreat opens officially at 3PM that afternoon for set up. The fun begins
at 5:00 with a "happy hour" to relax, set up and get acquainted.
Potluck dinner at 6PM will be followed by introductions and show and tell.
If you attended last year's retreat, please bring your retreat quilt to share.
Afterwards, work on your projects or join in the Mystery Quilt. Quilt as late
as you like!
Saturday January 28
The hall will be open at 9AM for those who like an early start, or sleep in
as late as you like. Continental breakfast will be served from 9-11AM, so
eat anytime you are ready. Lunch from noon-1PM will be a delectable soup &
salad bar. The afternoon will feature a variety of mini-workshops for those
who are interested. A hearty dinner will be served at 6PM. Quilt as late as
you like!
A sampling of some of the mini workshops:
Sunday January 29
The hall will open at 9AM with a continental breakfast available 9AM-11AM.
More mini-workshops, prizes and fun! Retreat ends at Noon with a "leftover
luncheon", then drive safely home!
Registration is limited to the first 35 to sign up, so don't wait! Cost of the retreat is $50 plus one potluck dish. Contact the officers below by phone or email to reserve your space, then confirm your registration by sending a check made out to Thursday Night Strippers to the address below. For more information you can call the representatives listed below:
Authorized Representative - Michele Barros, 530-623-3201, Secretary: Sue Rhodes, 530-623-6454
Thursday Night Strippers
c/o Textile Traditions
PO Box 3277
Weaverville, CA 96093-3277
The sponsoring guild will provide tables, chairs, ironing stations/irons, cutting stations and mats. Meals are provided as well as snacks, coffee, tea and bottled water. Door prizes and games will add to the fun (everyone will be a winner!). Be advised that alcohol cannot be served at the WVFD Hall.
Optional:
Weaverville has some great options for those coming from out of the area. Some have gone even farther and are offering discounts for retreat attendees--be sure and let them know you are coming to the retreat when you make your reservations! For more options visit the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce website.
Bed & Breakfasts:
Motels:
RV Park:
Sydney Gulch RV Park, Main Street Weaverville, 530-623-6621
From the North Valley: Take I-5 south to the 299/Eureka exit. Follow signs through Redding and merge onto 299-W (Eureka/Weaverville). Travel west on 299 about 45 min to Weaverville, 299 becomes Main Street in Weaverville. Turn left onto Bremer Street, then turn left again just before the bridge. The large metal building in front of you is the Fire Hall, park on the side of the building and come on in! Please do not park in front of the building, it blocks access to the firetrucks.
From the south Valley: Take I-5 north to the hwy 44/Eureka/Weaverville exit. Follow the signs through Redding, Eureka way become highway 299 west. Travel west on 299 about 45 min to Weaverville, 299 becomes Main Street in Weaverville. Turn left onto Bremer Street, then turn left again just before the bridge. The large metal building in front of you is the Fire Hall, park on the side of the building and come on in! Please do not park in front of the building, it blocks access to the firetrucks.
From the coast: Take Hwy 101 north or south to the Hwy 299/Willow Creek/Weaverville exit. Travel east on 299 about 2 hours. Hwy 299 becomes Main Street in Weaverville. Turn right onto Bremer Street, turn left before the bridge. The large metal building in front of you is the Fire Hall, park on the side of the building and come on in! Please do not park in front of the building, it blocks access to the firetrucks.
Map of Weaverville showing location of Weaverville Fire Hall
Map of Northern California showing highways to Weaverville
This retreat will be held sun, rain or snow. In the event of a major storm and/or road closures, the event will be re-scheduled for a date in the spring. Check the weather report for Weaverville at the Weather Underground. Check road condition with CalTrans, (just type 299 into the search bar).
Thanks to ALL the Guild members who worked so hard to make this retreat a success!
Activity Director - Nancy Kline
Clean Up Coordinator - Sharon Workman
Dining Coordinators - Bridget Carson & Sue Rhodes
Key Master - Tanya Alvord
Set Up Coordinator - Nancy Kline
Welcome Hostess - Ellen Withers