ridin' & knittin'

Welcome to the
Transitions Fiber Retreat

This retreat combines a love of fiber with mindfullness, yoga, qi gong and massage. How can you beat that?

The retreat takes place at the lovely and quiet Blue Mountain Retreat Center, located in Knoxville, Maryland, near the historic town of Harpers Ferry WV. Lunch and dinner is included and breakfast is DIY with provided eggs, yogurt, etc. Meals are dairy and gluten free and Delicious!

Yoga and Qi Gong are offered each day. Participation in yoga and Qi Gong is included in the retreat cost, and is completely optional.

Massage and acupuncture is also available (at separate cost) and can be coordinated with Beth or Marina - see below.

All fiber arts are welcome - bring your knitting, weaving, crocheting, spinning, beading, quilting, etc. The retreat is focused around doing your own thing, so no classes are offered, but the participants always include a number of folks with broad experience who are happy to help, so beginning fiberistas are welcome.

I will be bringing a small loom and my spinning wheel, so if you want to try your hand at either weaving or spinning, that opportunity is available.

Things you will need to bring:
    * For knitting, crocheting, spinning, etc, bring your own pattern, yarn, needles and other gear. Ball winder and swift will be available.
   * Comfy clothes for Qi Gong and yoga. This means anything that allows you to bring your knee to your chest (that doesn't mean you need to have that kind of flexibility yet!).
    * If you wish to have alcohol or sodas or special snacks, you need to bring your own. We request that you don't drink alcohol before Qi Gong or yoga classes.
    * Towels and linens are provided so no need to bring bedding unless you wish to bring that special pillow.
    * Yoga mats will be provided. If you have your own you are welcome to bring it.

Meals:    The retreat's menu will be Gluten-free and Dairy-free. There will be some gluten and dairy available on the side (such as cream for coffee and bread at dinner) but if you want your own, please bring it. For vegetarians, there will be more than enough food and variety for you!! If you have special dietary needs, let me know and I will coordinate with Beth.

    The Blue Mountain Center is definitely a cozy cabin in the woods, and most rooms are shared. While we will not be "roughing it", it is not a luxury hotel. Shared rooms (2 to 3 people) and bathrooms are the norm. All linens are supplied. Bring ear plugs if you think you may need them.

We are offering a 2 or 3 night option, and there are plenty of people in both camps. So, here are the options:

2-night option - $325
3-night option - $425
If you are staying 2 nights we request that you "check out " after lunch on Sunday.
If you decide you would like to stay the extra night you can simply pay the extra $100 at the retreat
If you are staying 3 nights, please be considerate of the 2-nighters and let them get first dibs on massage and acupuncture sessions. There will be plenty for everyone!

Other good stuff:
Are you interested in a massage or acupuncture while you are at the retreat?

Beth is available to give massages. The cost is $75 for 1 hour and $40 for ½ hour sessions. You must email her personally at beth6mt at gmail dot com to schedule a massage. You must contact her personally and organize this before the retreat. Signups for any open spots will be posted on the refrigerator.
Marina is available to provide acupuncture. The cost is $45 for a 1 hour session. You must contact her personally at ganmarina at gmail dot com to schedule an appointment. Signups for any open spots will be posted on the refrigerator.
You need to contact Beth and Marina for these services as I am not handling them.
There will be plenty of free time (see schedule below) so you don't have to miss out on anything.

Arrival time is between 3-5 pm on Friday, October 5. See you then!
(and if you need to arrive a little later, just let me know).

Finally, if you have any special requests or questions about anything, give me a call or shoot me an email.

I look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Tentative Retreat Schedule
(never set in stone anyhow!)
Friday ~ October 5
3:00-5:00pm Meet & Greet
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Yoga

Saturday ~ October 6
Morning Breakfast~ prepare your own
9:00 Qi Gong
10:15 Yoga
11:30 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Free time
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Yoga

Sunday ~ October 7
Morning Breakfast~ prep your own
9:00 Qi Gong
10:15 Yoga
11:30 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Free time
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Yoga

Monday ~ October 8
Morning breakfast ~ prep your own
9:00 Qi Gong
10:15 Yoga
12:00 Lunch (Leftovers!)
2:00 Head Home

Transitions Fiber Retreat
October 5-8, 2018

For further information please contact me at 240-409-4461.
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2 Night Option - $325______
3 Night Option - $425 ______

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Kyrie Garretson
6402 Mount Phillip Road
Frederick, MD 21703

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OMG! I am loving puppy city! Spent a couple of hours with them this afternoon. This was their first time outside and they had a great time romping around! They were a little sleepy for their photo op - it happened after their patio playtime. The outside pics mostly weren't that great. I think I really need to crawl on my belly to get good puppy pics at this age! LOL

Here's big Leroy - the biggest male. Very laid back. Look at those paws!

Why he wanted to wedge himself in the crack between the fence and patio, I don't know, but he really liked it there!

Here's Linus - the middle boy. Definitely a lover!

This is Lonnie - He looks so much like his momma!

He was Sooooo sleepy!

This is Livie - I am pretty sure that she is coming home with me. Not sure how poor Jason is going to manage with two wild corgis!