Altered Book Retreat March 13-16, 2008 the theme of the book will be "My Altered Grand Tour". You will create an elegant work of art depicting captivating places - exotic, time honored, must see places. You will enjoy tea in
Paris, see
Egypt's pyramids, visit the leaning
tower of
Pisa in
Italy, and go on safari in
Africa. Mark you calendars and tell everyone you are headed to Salado, TX in March of 2008 for a fun filled 4 days of Altering a great book. If you are looking for the perfect gift for the upcoming holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, or a birthday - this altered book retreat is a perfect way to pamper yourself. Grab your best friend and come join in the fun. The total cost for the 4-day class: $225, deposit $100 due at time of sign up. (
Deposit becomes non-refundable after January 15)
Complete payment due by February 15, 2008. You may pay your deposit or make your full payments using the PayPal button to the left ... please note that the banner on the PayPal account will look similar to this banner but your payment will read to "The Art Sook" because that is my business name. The list of what is provided in the kit, what you need to bring and the
itinerary are posted and to get to it quickly you will just click on the link on the side bar. A map will be posted a little later. There will be only 20 seats so sign up early to be assured a place at the table ..... make you payment by PayPal using the button on the left side of the page then email
Linda Findley for your reserved seat.
The arrangements have been made at Holiday Inn Express and there will be a block of 13 room at a special rate of $95 per night + taxes, so if everyone has a room mate that would be $47.50 + tax for each night. Call 254-947-4004 or
888 465 4329 and ask for "The Altered Book Retreat" block of rooms for our special rate, these rooms will only be held at this rate till Feb. 15, 2008.
Due to Jeri Aaron's heavy schedule she has ask me to take over the rest of this Retreat ... I want to thank Jeri for all of her diligent work and advice on my AB Retreat, she has said she hopes to still be at the even and I am hoping it will work out that way .... remember to tell your significant other or family that this would be a great gift .... Thanks Linda
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteHeather W. from Artchix chat room! Wondering if this event is still being planned I think my mom and I might be interested. Sounds super fun!
Yes this is still scheduled .... looking forward to seeing you there ... Linda
ReplyDeleteI paid my deposit. I am looking for alternative lodging because I may be coming alone. Will the retreat be held at the Holiday Inn Express?? If not where, so I can find a room close by. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere are a few places in Salado I would stay one being the Holiday Inn Express or The Stage Coach Inn ... there are also lots of Bed & Breakfast places .... the next little town about 15 minutes north which is Belton ... below are websites to look at all the possibilities ..... Linda
ReplyDeleteSalado website with list of lodging http://www.salado.com/
Belton website with list of lodging
http://www.texasescapes.com/hotels/texas/us-tx-belton.html
Well Linda sorry that I won't be coming to this retreat but I have told my family that I this is my 50th birthday pressie, so I shall be there in 3 years time (such a long time to wait sigh)
ReplyDeleteHave fun everyone
I MAY get to attend this event. Does anyone need a roomie?
ReplyDeleteWhen you sign up I will put you on the email list that will go out for those looking for roommates ..... Linda F
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