This has been such a "filling of the creative soul" I can't wait to come back again next year.  Besides making wonderful new friends, eating great food and just having fun I have learned so much!  We have been treated so special each and every day.  Each night has been a different theme for our dinner decor and the food, well there are no words for how wonderful it has been! Check out this cute table arrangement!

There was even placecards for each of us!

Who wouldn't want to sit down and have dinner at this gorgeous table???

Okay my brain is so full of ideas and projects I can't handle anymore!  What a creative bunch!  Today Terry gave us an afternoon off and we were able to see some of the country side.  A group of us decided to visit the Leinenkugel brewery, which happens to be my favorite beer!  We took the beer tour and learned more about making beer than we ever wanted to know!  The best part of course was the tasting!  Tried two new ones and ended with my favorite, Sunset Wheat!  Yum!!!

Of course you can't leave without a group picture!  The bartender suggested we pose under the beer taps, I wonder why???

This has been a very educational retreat.......but someone has to do it!

Nanci

I had the privilege of attending a Quilt Shop Owner's Retreat by Terry Atkinson from Atkinson's Designs.  20 ladies attended to learn new tips, techniques, ideas and just to have fun!  I was a little nervous but the group turned out to be very welcoming and warm!

This is a picture of the retreat house we stayed at.

This is Terry showing us a cute idea for packaging!

We also practiced folding fat quarters!

So far, lots of fun!

Nanci!