Friday, July 10, 2015

Retreat Day 1

 We are retreating at the Pineberry Lodge in Black Hawk, Colorado about 30 minutes west from Denver in the mountains. http://www.pineberrylodge.com It is an amazing set up, designed for scrapbooking or quilting retreats. The house will accommodate up to 12 people, but we have 10 people. 
 Each of us have our own table, comfy chair, Ott Lite , beverage holder, power strip, and trashcan. The light is exceptional with the big windows.
 The kitchen is well appointed for easy meal preparation and serving.
 Downstairs has a great sectional, wood stove, big screen TV, DVD player, and cuddly throws.
There are also two bedrooms downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs, and the master is on the main level. Each level has a full bathroom.
 Debbie had this gorgeous quilting themed birthday cake made for a few birthday girls. Unfortunately, it did not travel that well, but was delicious.
 Here is everyone hard at work on various projects.
 Mary and Sharon were enjoying the set up especially listening to the rain we had fall through the trees.
 It is easy to interact and be productive.
 This is the front deck and the house is surrounded by trees.
 There are other houses nearby, but it feels private.
 The lodge was stocked with candy and chips.
I pieced part of my Apple-licious top and got a good start of piecing the borders. I ran out of scraps for the borders and will have to finish it at home. I am now working on piecing strawberries--this will go down as my "Fruit Retreat."  More details to come...




18 comments:

  1. Wow! we don't have any houses here in Germany, that are so especially made for quilting retreats. Or I don't know it. I love all the details they thought when creating the interior and I wish you sooooo much fun!
    Greetings, Rike

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  2. Looks like a lovely place to hide away in. Hope you enjoy your stay

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  3. Was für ein schöner Platz zum Handarbeiten. So schön im Wald gelegen, ach da wäre ich auch gerne dabei gewesen.Deine Äpfel sehen sehr schön aus !
    Liebe Grüße
    Käthe

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  4. Beautiful place and the set up is perfect for a quilt retreat.

    I love the apples,Tanya. Can't wait to see more. Have fun :)

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  5. Living vicariously through you! SMILES! Thanks for sharing your retreat experience. Hopefully you enjoy a glass of vino on that beautiful deck. So far you've made amazing progress as your apples look great!

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  6. Looks a fabulous retreat Tanya! Have a great time!! :) x

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  7. Looks like a really fun time! Love the environment outside....it's so dry and brown here in SD.

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  8. It looks so peaceful, have a great time! I love your apples :)

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  9. What a beautiful spot you found for your retreat! Hope you are having fun and getting lots done!

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  10. Looks like a good set up for a retreat.

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  11. That looks so idyllic! Lucky you. I just know you are going to enjoy your retreat. Sew and talk up a storm!

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  12. Looks like a wonderful place...have a great time! Love your apples quilt!

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  13. Looks like a very cool place to retreat to and it looks like everyone kept pretty busy

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  14. What a fantastic spot! Have fun and create lots! =)

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  15. This is a stunning setting for a retreat and it looks very well set up.
    Lovely work on your apples!

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  16. What a beautiful setting for a retreat! And it looks like everyone is just having a wonderful time!!! Love the apple quilt - makes me want to take a bite!!!! Or bake a pie!!!! Thanks for sharing a great post...

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  17. Love the apples! And it looks like a great retreat

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  18. super looking retreat and wonderful quilt. happy sew cute tuesday

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