Kate's Retreats 2 Main Creek

The Full Details....

2012-01-08T07:42:00.001+11:00

We would love you to join us for a weekend of relaxation & scrapping in a beautiful country setting. Retreat to Main Creek features 2 very large comfortable recreation rooms in which to scrap, as well as a fully self contained cottage in which to sleep! We will also be fully catered for all of our meals by gourmet cook & host, Marion. Those who have attended previous years, will remember how wonderfully we were looked after – the food is always amazing!!!

When: Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March 2012
Where: Retreat to Main Creek, 877 Main Creek Rd, Via Dungog
Full weekend includes 2 nights accommodation at the Bower Cottage, dinner Fri night, breakfast & morning tea Sat & Sun, Lunch Sat & Sun, afternoon tea Sat & Sun, dinner Sat night
Cost: $250 ($225 for campers & mattresses on the floor)

At this stage there will be no formal classes at the retreat.
A small product pack will be provided, with some optional challenges which I hope you will all join in for the chance to win some prizes.
the rest of the weekend is freestyle scrapping!!! So come along and do as many pages as you can!
All you need to bring are your photos, and as many scrapping materials as you can fit in your car!
There will be scrap products available for you to purchase if you wish. We are lucky enough to have our very own scrap shop at the retreat, supplied by Peta from Scrapbooking From Scratch. If you are needing particular items, you should contact Peta or I in advance so your specific order can be arranged.
A non-refundable deposit of $50 will be required when booking, to secure your place.
Please note that there will be a maximum of 15 places available, and those booking the full weekend will be given preference.
To book your place or for more information, please email me at scrappykate@bigpond.com

For more information on the venue visit http://www.retreat2maincreek.biz/

Hope to see some new faces again this year as well as the returning regulars :)
Love Kate xx

Retreat 2 Main Creek 2012

2011-10-06T17:39:00.001+11:00

It is definitely on!!!
Retreat 2 Main Creek 2012 will be held 16th-18th March, at our beautiful Main Creek venue. More details will be available soon :)

What a fabulous weekend!

2011-03-21T19:55:00.007+11:00

Thanks to all the gorgeous women who attended my retreat this weekend, I had an awesome time and I hope you all did too!

Special thanks to the Main Creek "newbies" - Haylee, Kellie, Jane & Steph - I really hope we see you again next year if you are brave enough to come back ;)

Thanks also to Peta for supplying the shop and your help with the kits :)

Here is the group photo...

And some more pics.....

It wasn't a smooth start for me on friday morning - getting a flat about 10mins out of Dungog :(

Luckily the NRMA came and rescued me by changing the tyre!

As usual the food was AMAZING!! thanks so much to our hostess with the mostest Marion (aka my mum!) thanks mum xoxo

Outdoor dining room :)

and all the girls happily scrapping up a storm!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR - 16TH-18TH MARCH 2012!

Scrapping Kits for Retreat

2011-03-09T07:26:00.000+11:00

Hello ladies its Peta here - I have taken over the blog to bring you

an update on stock and ask you a few questions....

I have loads of new stock coming in - Martha Stewart Punches, thickers, chipboard,

basics like Pritt & Cardstock

SO is there anything YOU need????

[I have minimal albums and the page protectors are currently OOS but fingers crossed they arrive in time]

I am making up Mini kits with some older & newer papers and bits and

this is where I would like your opinions.

These kits will range from $10 - $22.50

How many pages would you like out of a Mini Kit?

Are you Scrapping Boy or Girl or both?

Anyone scrapping xmas?

In these kits.....

would you like to have step by steps or just a page to look at as an example?

is an alpha necessary in each one?

please email me your answers HERE

everyone who answers these questions will get a BONUS in their "scrap packs"....

ONLY 9 MORE SLEEPS!!!!!

Wow only 3 weeks to go!!!

2011-02-26T10:24:00.002+11:00

OMGoodness, I can hardly believe it!!! Only 3 weeks until we will be retreating, and I cannot wait!!

I have been madly working, packing, cleaning and moving and I am in such need for a great weekend scrapping with all my friends :)

I am heading to Peta's place next Monday (7th March) to organise your funky packs and order any extra stock we need - so if you need anything in particular please contact Peta or myself BEFORE next monday.

I am also organising some special surprises for the weekend, so I hope you are all excited!

I will revise the list in the below post with payments, we have also had a couple of drop outs, so if you have a friend who would like to come please invite them!

I will send out a big email after the weekend (tues maybe??) with all your requirements so you can all start to get organised.

YAY can't wait to see you all!

Kate xx

5 places left & the list so far

2010-12-08T13:53:00.006+11:00

1. Michelle L - pd in full
2. Barb T - pd in full
3. Bron G
4. Nat - pd in full
5. Bev -pd in full
6. Peta
7. Amanda O - pd in full
8. Jane H - pd in full
9. Stephanie W - pd in full
10. Tash G - pd in full
11. Jaimy B
12. Haylee W - Pd in full
13. Kellie C - pd in full
14. Hayley S - dep pd

Don't forget to please pay your $50 deposit asap if you have booked :)

Filling up fast!

2010-11-20T08:06:00.001+11:00

If you are waiting to book for the retreat, don't wait to long - there are only 4 spots left!

Retreat 2011 - the details

2010-11-17T14:48:00.000+11:00

We would love you to join us for a weekend of relaxation & scrapping in a beautiful country setting. Retreat to Main Creek features 2 very large comfortable recreation rooms in which to scrap, as well as a fully self contained cottage in which to sleep! We will also be fully catered for all of our meals by gourmet cook & host, Marion. Those who attended last year will remember how wonderfully we were looked after – the food was awesome!!!

When: Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March 2011
Where: Retreat to Main Creek, 877 Main Creek Rd, Via Dungog
Full weekend includes 2 nights accommodation at the Bower Cottage, dinner Fri night, breakfast & morning tea Sat & Sun, Lunch Sat & Sun, afternoon tea Sat & Sun, dinner Sat night
Cost: $250 ($225 for campers & mattresses on the floor)

At this stage there will be no formal classes at the retreat.
A product pack will be provided with some optional challenges which I hope you will all join in for the chance to win some prizes.
the rest of the weekend is freestyle scrapping!!! So come along and do as many pages as you can!
All you need to bring are your photos, and as many scrapping materials as you can fit in your car!
There will be scrap products available for you to purchase if you wish. We are lucky enough to have our very own scrap shop at the retreat, supplied by Peta from Scrapbooking From Scratch. If you are needing particular items, you should contact Peta or I in advance so your specific order can be arranged.
A non-refundable deposit of $50 will be required when booking, to secure your place.
Please note that there will be a maximum of 19 places available, and those booking the full weekend will be given preference.
To book your place or for more information, please email me at scrappykate@bigpond.com

For more information on the venue visit http://www.retreat2maincreek.biz/

Hope to see some new faces again this year as well as the returning regulars :)
Love Kate xx

Save the Date 2011

2010-08-21T13:23:00.002+11:00

Save the date for our next big retreat to Main Creek!!

March 18th, 19th & 20th

2011

We had such an awesome time in 2010 and met lots of new friends :)

For more photos from the 2010 retreat click HERE

The final head count

2010-03-16T11:57:00.003+11:00

Here it is girls, the FINAL list!! No changes are allowed to be made from now on or my chef will have heart failure! LOL...

1. Peta
2. Carol
3. Michelle
4. Amanda
5. Barb
6. Kate (me!)
7. Tash
8. Bev
9. Nat
10. Sar
11. Jody (day only saturday)
12. Sandra
13. Bron
14. Lois
15. Danielle
16. Angie
17. Cate (Fri - sat)
18. Debbie
19. Sar's "friend"
20. Leasa (day only saturday)

3 sleeps to go!!!! woohoo!!

Class By Peta

2010-03-16T08:02:00.001+11:00

Here are a few sneaks of the gorgeous colours we are using in my class at the retreat...

I love the NEW Crate Paper ranges - especially this one "Brook"....

We will be doing a class page as well as a BC - and there maybe a few other suprises as well :))))

Class sneak peeks!

2010-03-09T09:47:00.004+11:00

Here are the sneak peeks of my retreat classes......hope you like what you see!

Saturday afternoon class - Sassafras Lass

Friday night class - October Afternoon Be merry Christmas class

only 10 sleeps to go!! can't wait to see you all :)

Album pre-order

2010-02-27T09:28:00.003+11:00

If anyone wishes to purchase albums for the retreat, you will need to pre-order them through Peta & Scrapbooking from Scratch.

They are the beautiful We are Memory Keepers Classic Leather and come in a variety of colours. They are high quality made and come with 10 page protectors included.

12" x 12" size

Special retreat price - $45 ea (RRP is $69.95)

Available colours - baby blue, black, burgandy, cobalt, country blue, forrest green, lime, lilac, navy, pretty pink, real red, wine.

Tentative Timetable

2010-02-08T10:48:00.002+11:00

Here is a run down on the timetable for the retreat so far......I reserve the right to make changes at any time!!

Friday - arrival anytime after 3pm
Friday night class - using Sass Lass
Sat morning class - Blind challenge with Peta using crate paper
Sat afternoon class - using October Afternoon Be merry (yes, get some christmas photos organised!)
Sunday morning - surprise challenge using the scraps from your class kits!

Of course in between all this there will be lots of scrapping, chatting, laughing, drinking, eating, more eating and challenges along the way!

Stocking up!

2010-01-29T19:28:00.002+11:00

Today I had so much fun shopping for the class packs and stock for the retreat, you are all going to love it!!! I will be able to show you some sneaks of the class kit colours very soon....

Now that we are officially booked out I really need you all to pay your deposit (if you haven't already!) and I will need everyone to have paid $130 by the 15th of Feb. I have to start paying our venue and for the scrap goodies :)

Email me if you are having payment issues and we can work something out!

Only 1 month, 2 weeks and 4 days to go....YIPPEE

All booked out!

2010-01-09T12:32:00.003+11:00

yay our March retreat is now fully booked out and it is time for me to start working out classes and product!! Here is the new list of people who are attending....there are a few new faces from last year which is very exciting and I know you will all make them feel very welcome :)

1. Peta

2. Carol - deposit paid

3. Michelle - paid in full

4. Amanda - deposit paid

5. Barb - deposit paid

6. Jaimy

7. Tash

8. Bev - paid in full

9. Nat

10. Sar

11. Jody

12. Leonie

13. Bron

14. Lois - deposit paid

15. Danielle - deposit paid

16. Angie - deposit paid

17. Cate - deposit paid

18. Debbie

19. Sharon

it's gettting very exciting! can't wait!!

4 months to go

2009-11-10T15:31:00.003+11:00

Well only 4 months till our retreat! how exciting......I haven't really got any new information for you as yet, but I will be starting the class plans soon!

If you haven't paid your deposit yet, then please do so very soon!

Here is the list so far, I still have THREE places left, and Haylie has had to pull out due to a family wedding so that is sad - but in her place we have SAR!!!! so happy you are coming Sar :)

1. Peta
2. Carol - deposit paid
3. Michelle - paid in full
4. Amanda
5. Barb - deposit paid
6. Jaimy
7. Tash
8. Bev
9. Nat
10. Sar
11. Jody
12. Leonie
13. Bron
14. Lois
15. Danielle
16.

The list so far.......

2009-09-21T12:52:00.003+11:00

So far I have these people booked in for my retreat - please let me know if you would like your name added - Only 3 spots left!!!

1. Peta
2. Carol - deposit paid
3. Michelle - paid in full
4. Amanda
5. Barb
6. Jaimy
7. Tash
8. Bev
9. Nat
10. Haylie
11. Jody
12. Leonie
13. Bron
14
15.
16.

RETREAT 19th, 20th & 21st MARCH 2010

2009-07-10T12:47:00.004+11:00

When: Friday 19th March from approx 4pm until Sunday 21st March 2010

Where: Retreat to Main Creek, 877 Main Creek Rd, Via Dungog

Cost: Full weekend includes 2 nights accommodation at the Bower Cottage, dinner Fri night, 1 workshop Friday night, breakfast & morning tea Sat & Sun, Lunch Sat & Sun, afternoon tea Sat & Sun, dinner Sat night, 1 workshops on Saturday & 1 workshops on Sunday (all materials supplied) = $260

Friday night and all day Saturday = $190

All day Saturday through to Sunday =$190

The three workshops held over the weekend, all have a full product pack included.

Aside from the workshops and extra optional challenges, the rest of the weekend is freestyle scrapping!!! So come along and do as many pages as you can! All you need to bring are your photos, and as many scrapping materials as you can fit in your car!

There will be scrap products available for you to purchase if you wish. We are lucky enough to have our very own scrap shop at the retreat, supplied by Peta from Scrapbooking From Scratch. If you are needing particular items, you should contact Peta or I in advance so your specific order can be arranged.

A non-refundable deposit of $50 will be required when booking, to secure your place. Please note that there will be a maximum of 16 places available, and those booking the full weekend will be given preference. To book your place or for more information, please email me at scrappykate@bigpond.com

Save the Date!!

2009-05-23T17:04:00.002+11:00

Our 2010 Retreat to Main Creek will be the 19th, 20th and 21st of March. Hope to see you all there!! please register your interest by emailling me at scrappykate@bigpond.com

And a great time was had by all.....

2009-03-16T12:55:00.007+11:00

It all went so fast, and now our retreat has come to an end. It was so fantastic, I had such a fun time and I hope everyone else did too!! I want to thank everyone who came you were all such good sports with the minor flooding LOL and such awesome company!! My stomach muscles are still sore from laughing. We ate well thanks to Marion (love you mum!!) laughed well, drank well and scrapped really well!!! Thanks again, hope you will all be attending next year....

Hope you enjoy these snippets of pics from the weekend. Here are the girls busily scrapping

and some shots of the room

Random fun photos

The flooding!!!

The food....mmmmmm food

and of course the awesome shop, supplied by Peta from Scrapbooking from scratch

Thanks again girls, you are all awesome friends and I can't wait to play with you again soon xxxx Kate

only 1 sleep....

2009-03-12T16:34:00.002+11:00

Oh my goodness I am so excited....this is what I have been doing today, setting up these tables!! can't wait to see it full of scrap stuff and talented women ;)

And these pics below are especially for Michelle, some of the feathered residents who came out to meet me today....and who you will all meet tomorrow!!Hope you all get some sleep tonight, you will need it!! see you tomorrow xxx Kate

Product Sneak Peeks ~ just a few anyway LOL

2009-03-10T20:06:00.004+11:00

I have created 4 AMAZING special class kits just for Kate's retreat.....

and because you are all awesome people I am going to sell them for

ONLY $25

RRP up to $35

[any left will go onto the site]

Each kit will include a minimum of 2 sketches with samples

~some have bonus pages for you to be inspired by....

My Minds Eye - NEW CHA09 "Bloom & Grow"

Cosmo Cricket - NEW CHA 09 Girl Friday!!!!

- this range is just GORGEOUS!!!!!

Scribble Scrabble - NEW CHA 09 "Evelyn"
I am sooooo excited to have these papers - they are just great to work with and I love the contrast in the colours - AWESOME for so many different pages....
you can actually see some pages using this paper on my blog :)

American Crafts - Traffic -
OMG this is so awesome for the boys
you will love the bright colours and fun prints....

Now hows this for some sticker alphas and tags!!!!

And more alphas here too
- Jenny Bowlin's new range along with some Sassafrass Lass
- as well as some papers......

My product racks are FULL - my kit boxes are VERY heavy - I have some BARGIN baskets too which I really dont want to take home full - so I hope you are ready for some AMAZING SPOT specials - lucky door prizes - and heaps of fun and games!!!!!
See you in 3 more sleeps!!!!!

Peta xxx

Only 3 more sleeps.....

2009-03-10T18:04:00.002+11:00

So excited, can't wait to see you all on the weekend!! hope you are all packed....

Ok, so apart from the obvious all things scrapping, you will need to bring LOTS of photos, clothes, pj's, a towel, swimmers for the pool, alcohol and munchies are optional and most importantly your sense of humour!! be prepared to laugh A LOT!!
I have a special little gift for Jaimy, Carol, Tash, Michelle, Haylie and Kylie who were all fully paid up by the due date - thanks girls!! don't let me forget to give you your little pressie :)
Peta has been busy buying AWESOME new goodies for the "retreat scrap shop" and has bargain basement prices especially for you girls!!
you may arrive any time from mid-Friday, if you could all let me your estimated arrival times I would really appreciate it.
See you soon.........

1 week to go!!!

2009-03-06T19:58:00.003+11:00

I can hardly believe it! just one week till we are scrapping like mad women LOL. There are now 2 more places available due to some last minute withdrawals, so if you have a friend available to come let me know.....

Only 3 weeks to go!!!

2009-02-20T12:33:00.002+11:00

WOW I can't believe how fast February is going, there are only 3 weeks today till our retreat, and I can't wait!! Hope you are all excited and have started packing LOL....
I don't have any extra info for you at this stage, but if you have any questions please ask!!

Class time schedule

2009-02-15T08:32:00.002+11:00

FRIDAY NIGHT ~ 8pm
class using tones of brown, olive green and orange, 5x7 portrait photo required. will suit boy or girl photos, and also heritage photos. Very versatile page.

SATURDAY
10.30am ~ Blind challenge with Peta, using a Basic Grey lucky dip paper pack (photo requirement TBA)

3pm ~ Girly LO class using the Teresa Collins crush pps of pinks and reds. 2 6x4 (trimmed) portrait photos or a 5x7 landscape photo will suit.

SUNDAY ~ 10am
Bits and pieces challenge using mixed packs (photo requirement TBA)

Saturday afternoon class sneak

2009-02-15T08:26:00.003+11:00

here is a little sneak peek of the Saturday aftenoon class, as you can see it is very girly!! I have used 2 portrait 6x4 (trimmed to 4.5x4") photos but you could also use a landscape 5x7"

2009-02-14T12:42:00.003+11:00

Here is your 1st sneak peek of the class pages...this one is the Friday night class (to be held at 8pm) and requires a 5x7 portrait photo. Hope you like what you see so far!!

There is also ONE more spot at the retreat available due to Terri having to withdraw because of family reasons....so please spread the word to any scrapping friends!!

Booked out (again!)

2009-01-27T21:12:00.002+11:00

I am pleased to welcome Donna (MissD) all the way from SW NSW, and our own Terri (Tezza) to the retreat list!! so glad you are both coming girls :)

all attending have now paid their deposits and planning is now underway.....

I have ordered some gorgeous new papers for the classes, and I can also tell you we have a very important guest teacher for Saturday's blind challenge - we have scored the blind challenge queen LOL. An email will be sent to you all soon with photo requirements for the classes once they are all designed. Only just over 6 weeks to go.....

Photos from last year's retreat

2009-01-21T18:47:00.000+11:00

Thought I'd share a little reminder through some of the fun photos from last years retreat. Enjoy!!

8 weeks to go.....

2009-01-17T18:32:00.000+11:00

and unfortunately 2 people have left their positions, so that means there are TWO vacant spots, if you know anyone who might be interested, contact me. Full payment of the retreat will be required by 20th February. Save your extra dollars too for some exciting new goodies that will be available to be purchased at the retreat....more details soon;)

It's getting closer....

2009-01-03T08:19:00.001+11:00

Happy new year everyone!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and families. It is now 2009 which means there is just over 2 months till our retreat!! How exciting!! here is our list of attendees, slightly modified. Still waiting on deposits from some girls if they coud be fixed up soon that would be wonderful.

1. Jaimy B.
2. Peta M.
3. Carol N.
4. Bron G.
5. Tash G.
6. Chelsea M.
7. Jody H.
8. Michelle L.
9. Haylie M.
10. Lois D
11. Bev N.
12. Nat D.
13. Kylie S.
14. Donna C.
15. Terri H.

We are FULLY booked!!

2008-11-09T19:13:00.000+11:00

Wow, I am feeling overwhelmed to the great response for my 2009 retreat, as it is now fully booked!! Thank you girls, I am really looking forward to March, make sure you keep checking this blog for more updates & details!!

updated list....

2008-11-06T21:23:00.000+11:00

I have updated the list of people attending the retreat below, which now leaves 3 spots!!

The LIST

2008-11-02T21:40:00.000+11:00

Ok Ladies, down to the serious end of the business....currently there are only 3 spots left!! (I managed to squeeze in 3 extra spots today, but this will be the final number)
You need to make a decision very quickly. I will also require payments (installments are welcome!!) from the girls who have booked soon to secure their places. It is very exciting for me, thanks to the girls who booked at the scrapboutique retreat today, I am looking forward to catching up with you all again :)

Here is the LIST so far
1. Jaimy B. PAID IN FULL
2. Peta M.
3. Carol N.
4. Bron C.
5. Tash G.
6. Jess A.
7. Jody H.
8. Michelle L.
9. Haylie M.
10. Tam P.
11. Selena F.
12. Karen S.
13. Kylie S.
14. Chelsea M.
15. Kristyn H.
16. Bev
17. Nat
18.

If you want your name added, let me know asap!!!!!!

Numbers Update

2008-10-30T20:59:00.000+11:00

Ladies, just letting you know there are currently only SIX places left for the March retreat!!

Retreat 13th - 15th March 2009

2008-10-30T15:37:00.000+11:00

We would love you to join us for a weekend of relaxation & scrapping in a beautiful country setting. Retreat to Main Creek features 2 very large comfortable recreation rooms in which to scrap, as well as a fully self contained cottage in which to sleep! We will also be fully catered for all of our meals by gourmet cook & host, Marion. Those who attended last year will remember how wonderfully we were looked after – the food was awesome!!!

When: Friday 13th March from approx 4pm until Sunday 15th March 2009
Where: Retreat to Main Creek, 877 Main Creek Rd, Via Dungog
Cost: Full weekend includes 2 nights accommodation at the Bower Cottage, dinner Fri night, 1 workshop Friday night, breakfast & morning tea Sat & Sun, Lunch Sat & Sun, afternoon tea Sat & Sun, dinner Sat night, 2 workshops on Saturday & 1 workshops on Sunday (all materials supplied) = $230
OR
Friday night and all day Saturday = $150
OR
All day Saturday through to Sunday =$170
OR
Saturday only $80 includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & 2 workshops
OR
Sunday only $60 includes lunch, afternoon tea & 1 workshop

The four workshops held over the weekend, all have a full product pack included

Aside from the workshops and extra optional challenges, the rest of the weekend is freestyle scrapping!!! So come along and do as many pages as you can! All you need to bring are your photos, and as many scrapping materials as you can fit in your car!

There will be scrap products available for you to purchase if you wish. If you are needing particular items, you should contact me in advance so your specific order can be arranged.

A non-refundable deposit of $20 will be required the end of January 2009, to secure your place. Please note that there will be a maximum of 15 places available, and those booking the full weekend will be given preference.

If you would like to see more information about where we are staying, visit The Bower Cottage website