FLORIDA GOURD SOCIETY RETREAT 2009
In Paisley Florida, Near Deland, FL
September
23-27, 2009
Sponsored
by:
Florida
Gourd Society
Retreat
Chair:
Selma
Carrow
P
O Box 180
386-972-1321
Please join the Florida Gourd
Society in their SECOND Annual Gourd Retreat to be held at Deerhaven
Retreat and Conference Center in Paisley, FL.
The retreat center is a peaceful and quiet place where we will have
plenty of space to enjoy not only the joy we share in the crafting of gourds but
the wonderful company of many friends who also enjoy this craft.
There
will be two one day seminars on Wednesday and Thursday and then classes will be
offered in each time slot beginning on Friday morning and going through lunch on
Sunday. You will need to register
early to get your first choice of classes. Each class will be from 3-4 hours and the prices will be
listed on the class description.
For
those staying at the retreat center, the price will be $46 per day which
includes your room and meals for the day.
There
will also be spaces available for RV’s at a cost of $10 per person per night.
Spaces are limited so please reserve early.
We
have space (motel type rooms) for 40 people, so make your reservations early.
There will be two persons per room.
Rooms have twin beds and a bath.
You MUST supply your own linens and towels, as these will not be
provided. Please
indicate whom you want as a roommate or one will be assigned to you.
Spouses are welcome, but remember the cost is based on a per person plan.
We
are planning to have a raw gourd vendor there along with a vendor so you can
purchase supplies you may need.
We will also be having additional classes in the evenings such as make and take its. There will be classes on Thursday for those that are not in the seminar as well.
We will be once again playing GOURDO one evening.
We will be doing a Christmas Ornament exchange for anyone that wants to participate, please bring your hand made gourd Christmas Ornament wrapped. Do not put your name on the package, but please do sign your ornament.
Additionally, remember this is our FALL Meeting time and the meeting will be held Saturday evening.