Retreats
We invite you to attend our Summer retreat in 2013
The Vintage Spool, Camp Spoolin' Around
Haven't been to camp since you were a kid? Well pack your suitcase and come celebrate the release of Verna's new book, A Sewn Vintage Lifestyle.
Please read on for more information on this 3 day event.
The Vintage Spool, Camp Spoolin' Around
When:
July 19th, 20th & 21st, 2013
From 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day
Where:
The Alamo Women's Club
Alamo, California
What:
A Very Fun Vintage Spool Retreat!
Come experience Camp Spoolin' Around
- Students will receive The Vintage Spool pattern of their choice.
- Verna's new book, A Sewn Vintage Lifestyle will be available for purchase -
reserve your signed copy at time of registration.
- Verna will share applique, piecing & stitchery tips throughout the weekend.
- Verna will demonstrate project details from her new book.
- Private shopping trips to local quilt shops and gift stores.
- Show and tell lunch with games and door prizes
- Mini onsite boutique with many BEAUTIFUL treasures
- Morning coffee and light pastries
- Afternoon sweet treat
- Additional Vintage Spool goodies
Cost of retreat is $230. A $75 deposit will be charged at time of sign up and balance will be charged on June 19th, 2013. Maximum number of students is 48, early sign up is encouraged.
To sign up, please fill out and submit the form at the bottom of the page.
You may also call (925) 314-1740. Prior Vintage Spool retreat attendees will be given a one day priority registration date of April 10th, 2013. Regular sign-ups begin on April 11th, 2013 and will be taken in the order received. Please do not submit the form prior to this date. In an effort to be fair to all who would like to attend we will not accept any early applications. Please make your pattern selection in the comments section at time of registration.
Cancellation policy. When the retreat is full we will start a waiting list. We will not accept any cancellations after June 19th, 2013. After that date should you need to cancel we will refund your money only if we can fill your space.
Students requiring hotel accomodations should contact the Hyatt House in San Ramon, California at (925)743-1882 or www.hyatthousesanramon.com. Special room rates are $125-$155 per night including hot breakfast, free parking and internet. Please say you are attending the Vintage Spool event when making your reservation.
Students requiring air travel should fly into Oakland Airport however, San Francisco International is also an option just a slightly longer distance from the venue. Both airports will require a car rental.
Feel free to contact us at verna@thevintagespool.com with any questions. We are so excited about this event and look forward to seeing you there!