WESTERBEKE RANCH CONFERENCE CENTER, SONOMA
OCTOBER 26 – 28, 2007
San Francisco Chapter
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San Francisco chapter is anticipating our first retreat for our members, a weekend to relax together and work on whatever projects strike our fancy. This is a chance to spend some quality time together, do a little hiking, relax in the pool, and enjoy being in a very different environment. We will not have a formal class or contracted teacher for this retreat, plan to bring a couple of your projects. Any EGA member is welcome to join us. Go to the website, www.westranch.com, for details about the location. The Scrapbook page has lots of photos. There is a pool, a spa, a labyrinth to walk, and a massage center nearby. The conference center can accommodate up to 22 people in our group. The accommodations are in large cabins with several bedrooms, each bedroom with single beds and bath. This means shared bedrooms but not shared beds. We will have a meeting room for our exclusive use, with lots of windows, a view, and a deck or patio. The Ranch kitchen staff is headed by a California Culinary Academy grad, uses Sonoma Valley produce, and bakes all the breads and desserts on site. Meals are served buffet style, and the kitchen will work with anyone who needs a special diet.

The fine print: The basic charge covers the sleeping accommodations, meals, and use of the meeting room. The basic per-person charge is $290 plus taxes, and the weekend tab will run around $335-350, depending on details.

To register for the weekend, please send your name, address, email, and phone number, with your deposit check for $150, payable to: SFEGA. Mail to: SFEGA, P. O. Box 413, San Francisco, CA 94104. Get in touch if you have any questions: contact Molly McLaughlin. WE’D LOVE TO HAVE SOME COMPANY FROM OTHER GPR CHAPTERS!

Zephyr Point Retreat

1/2007 Update - At this time, all spaces have been filled. Contact Mary if you would like to be put on the wait list.

A new GPR event is announced - we will be having a retreat at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center at Lake Tahoe in 2007! This is a first for GPR, and 40 spaces were proposed, although more may be added if necessary. Our date will be Tuesday, October 9th to Friday, October 12th, 2007. Our lodging will be the new Tallac Center. No outside walking unless you want to. It is truly beautiful. If you are interested, check out the website at www.zephyrpoint.org.

Your double occupancy room and all meals will cost $200 for 3 days. This fee also covers the fee for Technique Classes. If you are interested, send your $50, nonrefundable deposit in the form of a check made out to GPR., and mail it to our GPR Workshop Coordinator,

Mary Bertken
204 South Orange Street
Turlock CA 95380-5228

Your check will be refunded in case the event is full. I hope you will think about joining EGA members all over this Region at the first, but probably not the last, retreat that is planned for non-seminar years as a way for us to all get together, relax and stitch, and join in the camaraderie. If you need more information, you can email Mary at mombquilt@yahoo.com.