About the Door County, Wisconsin Retreat

October 21-23, 2009

Bridgeport Waterfront Resort, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Beautiful Door County, Wisconsin hosts the twentieth cross stitch getaway from A Stitcher's Retreat! Within a day's drive from most of the Midwest, the retreat will be held at the luxurious Bridgeport Waterfront Resort in the historic town of Sturgeon Bay, the "gateway" town to the peninsula which makes up most of Door County.

First settled in 1835, historic Sturgeon Bay is filled with lots of shops and eateries right in town, as well as museums and galleries. While there's more than enough within walking distance to keep you occupied in Sturgeon Bay's downtown waterfront district, if you have a car with you there are other shops in Sturgeon Bay as well that are not within easy walking distance but worth seeking out, such as the Lang Store. For more information on shopping in Sturgeon Bay, visit http://www.sturgeonbay.net/sbtourism/shopping/gifts/default.asp .

You won't want to pass up the opportunity to drive north of Sturgeon Bay up the peninsula and explore the beauty of rural Door County. Named one of the "Top Ten Vacation Destinations in North America" by Money Magazine, Door County sits primarily on the Wisconsin peninsula with the waters of Green Bay on the west and Lake Michigan to the east. Often referred to as "The Cape Cod of the Midwest," the area is wonderful to explore.

Driving along scenic roads with the water often in view, every five or ten miles you come to charming quaint villages filled with locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants. Walking these villages you will discover numerous craftspeople such as painters and potters. Door County has nearly 100 galleries and museums as well as a number of parks, wineries, and lighthouses.

The retreat will be held at the luxurious Bridgeport Waterfront Resort. Located in the downtown waterfront district adjacent to a marina, the resort is conveniently located to many attractions in Sturgeon Bay. The rooms at this resort are spacious and lovely.

A concert wil again be featured as a very special part of the retreat. The artist will be announced very shortly.

 

The Teachers

Bent Creek http://www.bentcreek.com

Sisters Elizabeth Newlin and Marsha Worley are the delightful designers behind the popular cross stitch company, Bent Creek. Featuring primitive designs, Bent Creek has a distinctive folk style. Creative teachers as well, Elizabeth and Marsha's caring personalities are reflected in their teaching style.

monsterbubbles http://www.monsterbubbles.com

If you think outside of the box, or even if you just want to try, monsterbubbles is there for you. Designer Heather Holland-Daly takes her love and respect for the art of traditional cross stitch, mixes it with non traditional finishing techniques, alternative stitching surfaces, pop literature, funky twists, thumb tacks and the occasional dash of kool-aid, to provide you with a stitching adventure you won't soon forget.

The retreat features:

• Extended class with the teacher of your choice (classes filled first come, first serve)
• Two Round Robin classes (ensuring you have class time with all the teachers)
• All class kits and materials
• Lodging in the beautiful Bridgeport Waterfront Resort
• All dinners and continental breakfasts
• Goodie bags
• The opportunity to win door prizes, including the Grand Door Prize of free registration at a future retreat.
• A very special evening of musical entertainment

Basic 2009 retreat package is $595 based on double occupancy. Other rates apply for private rooms without a roommate and for non-stitchers.

Join us in beautiful Door County for this unique cross stitch opportunity and see why over 1000 stitchers from 46 states, Canada and England have returned again and again!

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