2012 RETREAT

Tuesday, May 15^th thru Friday, May 18th, 2012

                 For those of you who have never been to the retreat– we have 2 days of basket making workshops-Wednesday and Thursday, fun filled evening activities, a great basket raffle and a silent auction. It’s a wonderful event and a great getaway for everyone; the setting is gorgeous and the camaraderie is awesome.  Again this year Meg Price, a Certified Personal Trainer, will be organizing morning and late afternoon stretching and flexibility sessions—what a beautiful setting.  This year we are introducing an "Embellsihment Fair" to be held on Wednesday evening, where members are encouraged to share their favorite embellishment ideas.  This year's workshops will include: A Flat Reed Grocery Basket, a Double Wall Flat Reed Basket, a Pine Needle Turtle, a Copper Screen Pendant w/Wire Knotless Netting, a Felted Vessel, and a Willow Figure.  There is never a lack of activities at the retreat. Thursday night will be the finale with the raffle and silent auction; as well as singing the song of GBB.  Everyone attending is encouraged to bring a basket or basket related item for the raffle and/or silent auction.  At the May meeting there will be voting for the "Best Raffle Basket."  If you cannot bring your raffle basket to the May meeting, you can either bring it directly to the retreat or if you want to participate in the Raffle Basket Contest you can mail it to Karen Olson.

If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the retreat please feel free to contact any committee member (April Barber, Meg Price, Karen Rosselli) or Karen Olson at 852-5401. The final payment for the retreat will be due at the April Guild meeting, if you are not able to attend the April 5th meeting please mail your checks made out to GBB to Karen Olson, 4201 Fairview Road, Reno, NV 89511.

If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know when you sign up and pay your fees