Fifteen of us arrived safely from all parts of the country to gather in side-by-side cottages for three nights and days at Meleen's place in southern Vermont. It was everything we hoped it would be, except sunny. But that didn't seem to matter much after all.
We did it all. Crafting and making things.
Exploring, adventuring. Collecting.
Visiting and learning.
More crafting. Always crafting.
Eating, eating, sipping, eating. Talking. Laughing, of course.
Gifting and sharing.
Relaxing. Appreciating the time, the place, the season.
The friendships. The fun!
Hard to see it end and head home. But we will definitely do it again.
Thank you to everyone who came, supported our vision of the weekend and made it especially fabulous. And to Meleen and John - not enough words, flowers or hugs to say it enough. Thank you!!
Tons of photos in the Instagram group pool #craftygetaway and on other blogs like the post here. I'll do another post about our generous sponsors and a giveaway to come as well.
If you would like to be on the newslist for the next one, shoot us an email at fallvermontgetaway(at)gmail.com. We're already thinking about winter, late spring and/or summer.
I wanted so badly to join in on this getaway, but the timing wasn't great. Winter would be lovely! Not only would the timing be perfect, but I'm sure winter in Vermont is magical!
Posted by: Katie | October 12, 2013 at 12:18 PM
It looks like such a lovely weekend!
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | October 12, 2013 at 02:25 PM
Fun to see you posting - what a great trip you had!
Posted by: Gayle | October 12, 2013 at 05:22 PM
See some familiar faces. Sorry to miss all of the creatives juices at work. Happy for Charlotte who worked so hard to make it all happen....congratulations??
Posted by: jane b | October 12, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Oh it did look so wonderful and I thought about you guys having a great time up there eating and creating and laughing. Please keep me on the list because one day I am going to make it up there! Katey
Posted by: Katey | October 12, 2013 at 06:30 PM
I just keep thinking back on our weekend and smiling ear to ear. Thank you so much to both you and Meleen for making it so special. Please do it again soon!
Posted by: Amy | October 12, 2013 at 09:46 PM
It was the best of times! Rekindling with friends and meeting new ones. The food, houses and journals by Meleen were too fabulous for words. The crafting treats and projects by Charlotte were perfect. Enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to another opportunity.
Posted by: Julie Clark | October 13, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Totally inspirational. Girl time set aside for making is precious.
xxxooo
Posted by: Eugenia | October 13, 2013 at 01:53 PM
Thanks for sharing the weekend with the beautiful photographs Charlotte. It looks like it was so much fun, and beautiful too.
Posted by: Nicki | October 13, 2013 at 07:24 PM
wow.....looks perfect (!)
I know you all had the best time...hooray....
xo
Posted by: Jone Hallmark | October 15, 2013 at 04:22 PM
oh wow, this sounds/ looks amazing! so happy for you all! and so fun to see familiar faces! hope to join you all some day and craft away! xo
Posted by: molly | October 15, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Welcome home! I am so happy the trip was fun filled and from the reports I've seen around the blogosphere, everyone is still swooning from the experience. Rest, relax, and remember. xo
Posted by: Jeannie | October 16, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Loved every word and every photo! Pea green I tell you, pea green!!!
Posted by: Tina | October 17, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Looks like such a beautiful weekend and beautiful gifts were given!!!
Posted by: Sharon Sandberg | October 22, 2013 at 08:06 PM
love the pictures of the firm not fall get away! the gift bag looks adorable! looks like you all had a wonderful time. glad I found your site!!
Posted by: Deborah thomas | October 22, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Reading about this and viewing the beautiful photos is
like being wrapped in a cozy warm blanket! Wish
I had been there! 🍁🍃🍂
Posted by: Colette Ellis | October 22, 2013 at 09:27 PM
oh my. so envious...it all looks delicious!
Posted by: sharon stanley | October 22, 2013 at 09:28 PM
Charlotte,
I have seen and read about so much of your work over the years thru Home Companion. Because of the Poor Economy, we moved from Michigan, to Connecticut, and now, just right across the Connecticut River from you Eastman(Grantham), New Hampshire.
BetweenKing Arthur, America's Test Kitchen, Cabot Cheese, and now you...I feel like my every wish has been granted. I find it interesting that you got Mary to participate since she admitted years ago she does not cook or sew. Congratulations on your first workshop, Hope I can join you soon!
Posted by: Deborah Klingaman | October 23, 2013 at 03:19 AM
excitement!
Posted by: nina | November 06, 2013 at 10:10 PM