Retreat!



The sampler guild I belong to has a semi-annual retreat in Ocean City, Maryland, about a 3-hour drive from my home. I haven't been able to go in the past since in October and May I've been busy with the kids' sports or end of the school year activities. Now that our two younger children are in college, I've been freed from some of those responsibilities and I was finally able to join the group last weekend.


I left mid-morning last Friday and after a stop to pick up the person who would be sharing the hotel room with me, arrived in Ocean City around 1:00. I really had no idea of what to expect from the retreat, but it was an absolutely lovely way to spend a weekend. No worries about food, cleaning, kids, etc. Just lots of stitching either in the rocking chairs on the porch with a view of the ocean or in the well-lit lobby of the Lankford Hotel. And of course, shopping in the shop, Salty Yarns, that is right next door (no affiliation with either the hotel or the shop). Not to mention getting to know members of the group and lots of laughter. It was great to be among people who understand what a passion stitching is for some of us. I can't wait to go again in the fall.

Comments

  1. MargaretMay 27, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Oh what fun!!! I hear so much about Salty Yarns. I'd love to go! Looks really pretty too! Glad you had fun!

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  2. CatherineMay 27, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Sounds like so much fun!!!

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  3. Laurie in IowaMay 27, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    What a beautiful location for a stitching retreat. Glad you enjoyed your weekend.

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  4. DianeMay 27, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I love time away like that.

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  5. RobinMay 27, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    So glad you had a good time. This was my third trip. It is truly a very relazing weekend and you are so right....nice to be with people that 'get' our passion to stitch.

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  6. MysteryKnitterOctober 11, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I am glad you had such a good time.

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