As you know by now, one of the things we do for our retreat is prepare gift bags that are placed on each bed before guests' arrival. Each is full of the fabulous goodies donated by our generous sponsors. There is always one extra which we offer here as a giveaway.
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment here - on this post only - and we will choose a winner July 3rd. Here's the scoop-
Pam Garrison designs and makes a multitude of beautiful things and is well known for her art journaling. She and Amy Hanna are leading an art journaling retreat in Italy this fall. There are spaces available still. I wish I could go! She gave our guests postcards, a darling stitchable sampler and a bouquet of posies.
Amy Hanna is a jewelry designer and author whose work has a timeless elegance. She incorporates vintage materials into each piece. We love these little charm bracelets she made for each of the guests. She is co-teaching with Pam on their Italian adventure this fall.
Jenni Bowlin is a designer and manufacturer of unusual, charming paper accessories for journaling, scrapbooking and crafting. We love this collection of ephemera she sent along. The ladies had so much fun using her graphic black and white vintage pieces in their handmade books.
Syd McCutcheon is a painter and master crafter living in California. For years, she has led a cooperative art center where she teaches painting and sells her work. She is leading a retreat to Oaxaca, Mexico this fall. (I want to go on that one too.) She made everyone little felt flower pins.
Sugartown Greetings is a division of Wild Valley Design, the family enterprise of Lindsey Smith. Her darling graphic cards are sweet, simple and super cute!
Maggie Natarelli of Raised by Design made a pair of geode magnets for each guest. We had a chuckle when a few ladies thought they were earrings. Wish I'd gotten a photo of that. Maggie is an up and coming designer, foodie, blogger and etsy seller. (And my daughter ♥. Love her. A lot.)
I made needlebook kits for the guest bags. Took all day for me to do it, but I finally got the nerve to cut up this old cutter quilt. It was the right thing to do and the kits have instructions and bits inside to make a creative folding needlebook.
Some of you asked in the last post what was Vermont Snow. Meleen made this yummy treat for each guest (I'm sorry there wasn't an extra for the giveaway - or for me). It's a pretzel dipping sauce with the flavors of Vermont maple syrup and more.
Our greatest thanks to the kind folks who help us make our guests happy. They were so delighted with everything and we appreciate your kindness so very, very much!
So, please leave a comment here for the giveaway.
Our next event is September 25-28. We have added a second date and weekend. September 18-21.
Write to us at fallvermontgetaway(at)gmail.com to be on the list to notify. We will be doing that soon so don't delay as we are expecting another sold out event. The prettiest time of year in Vermont!
Wow,what nice treats. I wish that I lived closer to your retreats.
Posted by: Anita | June 26, 2014 at 11:31 AM
How I wish I could attend your retreat! I admire your work so much and I'm sure the retreat is amazing.
Posted by: RuthB | June 26, 2014 at 11:34 AM
What awesome treats from very talented women. Wish I could attend!
Posted by: Patty | June 26, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Lovely giveaways. But then everything you do is always lovely.
Adding some dates for the next retreat, eh? That sounds like a grand idea….very, very tempting.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | June 26, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Oh, and thanks for the answer on the "snow". I do love to dip the pretzels! So clever and I'm sure very tasty.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | June 26, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Looks like a wonderful time. Wish I were closer. Please enter me in your contest. Thank you!
Posted by: Teah B. | June 26, 2014 at 01:19 PM
Your retreats sound so wonderful! Enjoying the little treats from your sponsors would be the icing on the cake:>)
Posted by: Kahthleen Grace | June 26, 2014 at 01:22 PM
Love your giveaways! I always drool over your IG pics of your retreats. They look wonderful!
Posted by: Margaret | June 26, 2014 at 01:51 PM
Unique & lovely giveaways. Enjoy your fabric & embroidery designs.
Posted by: Judy | June 26, 2014 at 02:29 PM
Lovely gifts. The retreat sounded like a lot of fun with great ladies!
Posted by: Marie | June 26, 2014 at 02:54 PM
I would love to win this lovely giveaway! I would also love to go to one of your retreats. Maybe one day!
Posted by: michele h. | June 26, 2014 at 02:54 PM
Hi Charlotte!
What a lovely bunch of treats! Thanks for the chance to win. Still love your work so much.
Thanks, Terry in Iowa
Posted by: Terry | June 26, 2014 at 02:57 PM
Love your instagrams and, I, too, would like to attend a retreat...someday...I'll be back in the trenches.....in seo
Posted by: Jenny walker | June 26, 2014 at 02:58 PM
This are just wonderful items! I admire all these artists. Thank you so much for offering this awesome extra. I can't wait to finally get to come this September. Mom, Nina and I are going to make it a road trip. Can hardly wait.
Posted by: Katey | June 26, 2014 at 03:05 PM
Oh my how amazing! ! I love it all;)
Posted by: laura | June 26, 2014 at 03:09 PM
Those look wonderful - I hope to be able to attend a retreat sometime. Thank you for this opportunity!
Posted by: Paula Kerr | June 26, 2014 at 03:16 PM
I love sheep. So sweet that one is!
Posted by: melissa | June 26, 2014 at 03:59 PM
I hope some day to be able to attend one of your retreats. In the meantime, thank you so much for the chance to win the giveaway. I love it all but especially the needlebook!
Posted by: Patricia | June 26, 2014 at 04:35 PM
What a delightful bundle of goodies! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Posted by: Helen | June 26, 2014 at 05:15 PM
How fun to have a giveaway put together by you and your friends/sponsors! The goodie bag looks scrumptious!
Posted by: Anna Marie Penix | June 26, 2014 at 05:31 PM
My goodness what treats to spoil your participants, I will dream of one day being able to attend.
Posted by: Ginny Worden | June 26, 2014 at 06:19 PM
Great company-great food-great countryside-great things to do. Sounds heavenly!!!
Posted by: Mary | June 26, 2014 at 06:37 PM
Sounds like a wonderful retreat--What creative friends you have. I'm going to look up some websites as soon as I post this.
Posted by: Char B | June 26, 2014 at 07:00 PM
What lucky retreat lovelies! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lee | June 26, 2014 at 07:06 PM
Gorgeous goodies! Such talented ladies! xo
Posted by: Julie Cottrell | June 26, 2014 at 08:19 PM
What fabulousness -- gosh I am in love with that little lamb!
Posted by: Laurie Jackson | June 26, 2014 at 08:24 PM
What georgous goodies, how I wish I could attend one of your retreats!
Janey
Posted by: Janey Jennings | June 26, 2014 at 08:37 PM
I have never been to a retreat. I would love to attend one of yours.
Posted by: Vicki H | June 26, 2014 at 09:32 PM
Lots of cute goodies. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Sandy K | June 26, 2014 at 09:33 PM
One of these days I want to come to a retreat! Love the ideas!
Posted by: Jamie W | June 26, 2014 at 09:42 PM
I want to hold a baby lamb!!! What a great gift bag you all put together- it just looks like a wonderful time!
Posted by: Vicki K | June 26, 2014 at 09:45 PM
Lovely goodies! Thank you!
Posted by: Lori | June 26, 2014 at 09:53 PM
The ultimate in giveaways, for certain! The lucky one chosen to receive these lovely items will be ecstatic, I just know it! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Paula Kokales | June 26, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Oooooh thanks for chance to share a small part of your wonderful Retreat!!! So Awesome!! Would love to come to Vermont & be a real part of such an experience..Wowie! :)
Posted by: Lori Morton | June 26, 2014 at 10:46 PM
What lovely gifts for your attendees!
Posted by: Kim | June 26, 2014 at 11:04 PM
wonderful gifts! thanks for the fabulous giveaway
Posted by: peggy | June 26, 2014 at 11:27 PM
such a nice gift bag. linda gerig
Posted by: linda gerig | June 26, 2014 at 11:40 PM
Thanks!
Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2014 at 05:18 AM
Such lovely items. I'm sure they're a lovely treat for your guests. I absolutely adore those sheep pincushions!
Posted by: Becky | June 27, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Your retreats are on my "Wishlist" if only you were in the UK! The sheep pincushion is delightful - thank you for showing us all the things. Andy LW
Posted by: Andy Lloyd Williams | June 27, 2014 at 07:09 AM
What an amazing array of treats! If I ever win the lottery, I'm coming to your retreat.
Posted by: Tina | June 27, 2014 at 07:41 AM
I am awe-inspired by all the talented ladies you feature in your retreats!...Highly motivating to say the least! In this neck-breaking, fast paced world we are running in, it is nice to know that there are those preserving the arts!
Posted by: Stefanie Price | June 27, 2014 at 09:02 AM
I had never heard about Vermont Snow before, but now I want to find some, because anything with maple syrup is yummy! :)
Posted by: Jess | June 27, 2014 at 09:52 AM
What a fun little gift pack!! Hope it's got my name on it:)
Posted by: Julie | June 27, 2014 at 10:28 AM
All of you sponsors are awesome to give these products away. Thanks to them and you also for giving
Posted by: Martha | June 27, 2014 at 11:47 AM
I would love to go on a retreat, it sounds like a blast!
Posted by: Ruth Griffeth | June 27, 2014 at 12:02 PM
what lovely gifts! thanks to all for giving us the chance to win!
Posted by: lorena | June 27, 2014 at 12:14 PM
oh my what a treat this would be to win!! AMAZING!!
Posted by: audrey scalzo | June 27, 2014 at 01:46 PM
What a fabulous giveaway !!
Posted by: Gill | June 27, 2014 at 02:32 PM
those pin cushions are adorable!
Posted by: auschick | June 27, 2014 at 04:13 PM