June 29th - July 2nd, 2023
Gourd Blossom Retreat at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA
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Relax in this peaceful atmosphere and get inspired, share laughs and catch up with friends. The work area is large enough to seat all members in air conditioning with 2 people per table. There will be an area on the patio for sanding & drilling dirty work.
Meals are included, rooms each with its own bathroom have 2 twin beds with complimentary coffee and tea. Note: There are no televisions in the rooms or wifi.
Our schedule includes Demos, DIY projects and 2 mini-Classes for which you can sign up. One activity includes a UFO table (Un-Finished Objects) where you exchange UFOs with others. We are also offering the infamous Raffle Baskets that are so exciting to win! A new addition to the venue is a Silent Auction with unique Center Pieces that artisans have created with whimsical designs.
Cradled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, St. Anthony Retreat Center is located off of Hwy 198 in Three Rivers, CA, just three miles before the entrance of the Sequoia National Park. St. Anthony’s is about 45 minutes from Visalia, and an hour and a half from Fresno, CA Elevation: Approx. 1500 ft
This event is open to all CGS members. Spaces are limited. Please note that there is one wheelchair accessible room and four Handicap accessible room available. If you need one, please contact Mary Bliss directly.
Dates: Thursday June 29th - Sunday July 2nd
This is an all-inclusive package. (Excluding 2 mini classes, masseuse and wine tasting)
*Single Rooms with 2 twin beds and Bathroom - Please note: that there is one wheelchair accessible room and four Handicap accessible rooms available. If you need one, please contact Mary Bliss directly.
*Air Conditioning
*Meals included (If you have any special dietary NEEDS, please let Mary Bliss KNOW. And your requestwill be passed on. You will be notifed of what they can do.)
*Large workroom with comfy size tables
*Outdoor patio for dirty work
*Two optional Mini Classes at extreme value (enrollment required)
*Wonderful Basket Raffle
*Whimsical Center pieces for the silent auction
*UFO Exchange
*Sale and Trade Tables
*Gift Bags filled with surprises and goodies
*Demos with Kits included – new techniques to learn
*Possible Masseuse
*Possible Wine tasting
*Pool available Friday - Sunday
*Trading Shards to exchange (bring Pre-Made) more info to follow
You will not want to miss this event because you will be learning new techniques, tips and tricks. Not to mention the great friends you will laugh and party with.
$396 per person double occupancy
Check in on Thursday, June 29th - 11:00 A.M.
Check out on Sunday, July 2nd
Optional extra night: Sunday, July 2nd - check out Monday July 3rd available. The price is $95 per person includes 3 meals Sunday. (You will pay directly to the St. Anthony Retreat upon check-in.)
Standard Rooms with 2 twin beds.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Cancellation date is May 1, 2023 (No refunds after this date)
