November 4 & 5, 2011: Finishing Touches for your Christmas Holiday Decorating
This retreat focused on two decorating themes for the holidays: Naturals and Glitz & Glam. Participants created ornaments with dried fruit, berries, glitter, and pinecones. Landscape Designer Steve Danielson demonstrated decorating ideas for wreaths and other greenery. Other demonstrations and hands-on activities included holiday place settings, wrapping techniques, and creative gift tags.
August 12-13, 2011: Creative Ideas for the Garden
On August 12th & 13th, 2011, we had a fun and informative garden-focused workshop and retreat. Topics included: “Creative Design Ideas for Your Gardens”, “Solutions for your Garden Dilemmas”, and “Create Enchanting Garden Accents”. Participants left with 3 great projects: a Candelier, a Miniature Garden, and a Birdfeeder Teacup Garden Stake.
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July 16-18, 2010: Fiber Arts Weekend Retrea
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Participants spent a summer weekend at the Octagon House learning fiber arts techniques such as gelatin printing, flower pounding, and stenciling. After a relaxing weekend of practicing these techniques, socializing with other participants, and enjoying great food, participants left with three completed projects: a tote bag, wall hanging, and silk scarf.