March 2025 Retreat Highlights

Everybody's doing it!:

Saddle up for a Saturday that pays homage to the Wild West and its unbridled style. Dust off those cowboy boots, flaunt the widest brimmed hats you can find and, don't forget - the shinier the belt buckle, the better. Ladies, bring on the bling with sparkling tiaras or channel your inner Dolly Parton with those Texas-sized hairstyles. No need for the bashful on this day of boot-scootin' fun; everyone's getting their cowboy on. Yee-haw! There will be a photographer on site to capture us in all of our glory!

Texas Passport:

Get ready for a treasure hunt of a lifetime with our "Texas Passport." Rack up stamps and prizes, and if you're really on your game, collect all 5 for a bonus prize. Who knows, you might even get your honorary Texas citizenship.

Retreat Chart finishing:

Strap on your cowboy boots! Wanda the craft Wizard is rustling up a finishing table for crafting a Retreat exclusive project for each retreat attendee. You'll get a pint-sized Dirty Annie cross-stitch pattern to whip up before you arrive. The exclusive Dirty Annie chart will be emailed to you ahead of time to stitch. Don't worry about the finishing though, we've got your back with a table stacked with all the supplies you need to turn it into swanky eye candy while you are at the retreat. Keep your eyes peeled for more details.

Twinsies:

Join the "Twinsies" club. Pick a small chart, stitch it, finish it, and kit it up for another lucky participant. Bring along your masterpiece, because we want to see your creativity shine! 

Workshops:

Cowgirl Tammy from Leopard and Lace is planning an amazing finishing workshop for us. More details coming soon!

And for those of you who've been eyeing the elusive Peyote stitch, it's time to conquer your fears. Our guru, Raymond from Ghost Boy Needleworks, is here to help you weave a Texas-themed marvel. The workshop fee includes all of the supplies! Space is limited!

Stuff your face:

We don’t want you have to leave in search of food! We all love the complimentary Breakfast at the Embassy Suites, complete with an omelet station, but did you know that they also provide an evening reception for hotel guests that offers free adult beverages and a variety of snacks? Annie will be providing an afternoon snack station on Friday and Saturday afternoons. And if all that doesn’t fill you up, there is an amazing restaurant on site that offers a full menu of tantalizing cuisine.