Retreat

Spring Retreat March 24-28, 2010

Brochure
Registration Form
Pilgrim Firs
Photos from Past Retreats

Click here for the Brochure with all the class descriptions and photos - be patient, as it takes a while to load.

Pilgrim Firs Conference Center, Port Orchard, WA

What to expect: For those who haven’t attended a Retreat before, expect to have a weekend full of exciting basketry experiences! The Retreat is an adult get-away for guild members to take time to focus their attention on baskets, visit with other basket makers, and learn from the classes and other weavers. It can be a very intense weekend because of the stimulating people you will meet and the projects you will see in the making. If this is your first Retreat, we encourage you to allow some free time to relax, take a walk and visit. That is as much a part of the Retreat as the classes that are offered. Some people don’t take any classes, preferring to spend their time weaving and visiting with others.

What is Pilgrim Firs? Pilgrim Firs is a camp on the Kitsap Peninsula, in a beautiful wooded setting with a small lake and hiking trails to explore. Sleeping accommodations are rooms with 2, 3, or 4-person occupancy (no bunks). Remember, this is a little like a slumber party for adult: although we don’t have dorm rooms, it can be noisier than home. You may want to bring earplugs. Bedding and linens are supplied. Refrigerators are handy for special foods you might want to bring. There are two spaces available for self-contained RV's, although the registration cost is the same. Unfortunately, the camp cannot allow pets. There is some walking from cabins to the lodge, so if you have a problem with mobility, please let us know. The food is wonderful!

Events: There are several events in addition to the classes throughout the weekend. There will be a massage therapist available for short sessions when your neck gets too tense, the Guild attire will be available for purchase, nearby is a table laden with snacks and goodies you bring to share, and you can buy tickets for the Raffle Basket (a beautiful skeined willow basket donated by Bill Roeder, photo left) and the Bag Raffle on at the registration table. The Bag Raffle takes place after dinner on Friday, and the Raffle Basket Drawing is Saturday evening, before the Live Auction. Bring donations for each of these events, as well as the Treasure Table, where you can find unusual materials for a small donation. There is a member's Marketplace, where materials and finished items are for sale.
On Friday evening, there is a Gala for the Gallery Show opening (photo at right), which is available for viewing through Saturday afternoon. Guild members bring their baskets for this show, and it's a great way to see what everyone has been doing. This year's theme is Twice Loved! New basketmakers are highly encouraged to bring their baskets! And we love to see our teachers' work, too.

Scheduled Events

Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	7:30 Breakfast	7:30 Breakfast	7:30 Breakfast	7:30 Breakfast
	8:00 Check-in & after 3:00	8:00 Check-in & after 3:00		8:30-9:30 Clean out rooms
3:00 Check-in	8:30 Classes start	8:30 Classes start	8:30 Classes start	9:30-12:30 Classes
Drop off donations for Raffle and Auction, and baskets for Gallery Show. Buy tickets for Bag Raffle and Retreat Raffle Basket	Drop off donations for Raffle and Auction, and baskets for Gallery Show. Buy tickets for Bag Raffle and Retreat Raffle Basket	Buy tickets for Bag Raffle and Retreat Raffle Basket
	12:30 Lunch	12:30 Lunch	12:30 Lunch	Clean-up
	1:30 Classes resume	1:30 Classes resume	1:30 Classes resume	Have a safe trip home!
5:00 Dinner	5:30 Dinner	5:30 Dinner	5:30 Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 Classes	6:30 Annual NWBW Guild meeting	6:15 Bag Raffle 7:00-8:00 Slide Show	7:00 End Silent Auction 7:00 Marketplace
	7:30-9:30 Classes	8:00 Gallery Gala	8:15 Live Auction

You can download the brochure, or click here for just the registration forms to print out and mail by the deadline of January 11, 2010. Late registration fee is $10.

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