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Our Sew'n Spa Retreat has been moved back to Brookhaven Christian Center.
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Ready to get away? Ready to be pampered? Ready to finish some of those projects hanging around your sewing room? Then you are ready for our...
Quilting and Relaxation Retreat
at Allaso Ranch
Allaso Ranch is a $41 million dollar retreat center located on 1100 acres in beautiful east Texas just a few short miles from our store in Quitman. We are so pleased to finally be able to offer you our 4-star retreat at this 4-star retreat center. During your 5 day retreat you will not only have the opportunity to pretty much sew nonstop but you will have an incredible lodging experience, be fed gourmet meals, and be offered massage and facial treatments from two of the best professionals in the business! Bring your UFO’s, new projects, or just plan to come to visit with friends and be pampered. You will not want to miss this one!
Allaso Ranch is a place for change where lasting memories will be made. Located in the piney woods of East Texas near Hawkins, Allaso Ranch consists of 1,100 acres of lush forest, rolling hills and sparkling lakes. Allaso Ranch was built from the ground up and began operations on June of 2008. Phase I consists of 350 acres and an array of rustic, comfortable, and state-of-the-art buildings that boast some of the finest retreat amenities available today. Allaso Ranch facilities include:
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Lodges are decorated to emphasize the natural beauty of the surroundings. With warm fireplaces and comfortable leather seating inside, and large covered decks complete with rocking chairs and ceiling fans outside, you'll have no trouble finding a place to relax and unwind in front of the picturesque views. The lodges are broken into three separate villages. Each village consists of one main lodge and two smaller lodges. Each village also comes with its own central fire pit with seating to accommodate the entire village. Each main lodge has 27 lower beds with a large central gathering room furnished with a refrigerator and sink, large dining/conference table and comfortable leather couches and chairs surrounding a large stone fireplace. The smaller lodges have 14 beds and come furnished with a refrigerator and sink.
Click here to print out a map of Allaso Ranch
Oh my! There are two chefs on staff at Allaso Ranch. One chef is a graduate of the legendary Cordon Bleu Culinary School and the other received her training from the Mariott organization. The chef and team at Allaso Ranch are committed to preparing wholesome, made-from-scratch meals that will be the talk of any culinary magazine. Made with Texas Ranch flair, the food at Allaso Ranch is all natural, organic where possible, healthy and full of flavor. There is no denying the menus are creative and unique to Allaso Ranch. Not only will you find the meals a feast and a delight to the senses you will have access to a coffee/tea/snack area that is open 24/7 as well as a coffee bar where you can order up some flavored coffee drinks or specialty teas. One evening we will go to the fire pit, sit around the campfire and make old fashioned S’mores just like we used to do at youth camp. Every meal will be anticipated and
no one will go away hungry!
Beginning with the September 2010 retreat, we will have a mystery quilt pattern for you designed exclusively for our Sew ‘n Spa retreats by Debbie Caffrey, of Debbie’s Creative Moments. Debbie is a genius at developing mystery quilt patterns that are interesting, creative, and beautiful. Every participant will receive the pattern but that’s not all. During the retreat we will provide a facilitator to guide you through the process of making the quilt. But there is still more – we will also offer a Mystery Fabric Kit for those of you who really don’t want to choose your fabric. After all, we know what the quilt looks like! Please make your Mystery Fabric Kit selection when you register so we will be able to plan how much fabric to order.
Note: Debbie Caffrey will NOT be teaching at this event
2010 Fall Mystery Quilt Colorways.
Don't forget the fabric requirements and cutting instructions!
The Projects & Other Fun Stuff...
Our Sew ‘n Spa is to provide you with a place where you can sew for a week and get some rest and relaxation at the same time. Bring your projects from home or stop by the store on your way to the retreat and pick up a new project. It is completely up to you how you spend your time at the retreat.
As always we will have “extras” for you to do and ways for us to add in another touch of fun. Included in each retreat will be:
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There is a unique “health building” at Allaso Ranch that is just perfect for our spa treatments. This beautiful building is complete with showers should you need them, and private massage and treatment rooms. All spa treatments will be provided by Krista Vance and Vickie Swann, of Copper Leaf Day Spa.
Krista Vance travels the state of Texas representing various professional skin care product lines as a Technical Trainer teaching other Estheticians procedures in her field such as Skin Resurfacing Peels and Extensive Product Knowledge classes. Her passion is Anti-Aging protocols, both in Spa Treatments (Microdermabrasion, Skin Resurfacing Peels, Hormonal Acne, Fhoto Facials and Fhoto Rejuvenation) and customizing home care protocols for her clients. She is currently working under the keen direction of Dr. Kathleen Querry to expand her knowledge in all areas of Laser Technology such as Laser Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal and various Anti-Aging Laser techniques. Krista is also CEO and Cosmetic Scientist of Krista Vance Cosmeceuticals (home of the "miracle spray" Earth Mist). This is an all natural mineral based cosmetic line that boasts one of the highest SPF's in the Mineral Make-Up Industry.
Vickie Swann specializes in Critz Therapy, corrective therapeutic treatment for injuries and chronic pain. Additionally, Vickie is trained and accomplished in Swedish, Thai, Reflexology and Mayo Facial massage techniques. Vickie's passion is to help people enjoy life fully and without pain.
Appointments are limited so pre-reserve your space. Your personal Spa Choices must be made in advance, and are not included in your retreat package. Services offered are as followes:
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NOTE: We need to know when you register if you want to participate in these options so don't forget to tell us your wishes!
The Villages at Allaso Ranch are not connected to the Worship Center where we will be sewing and dining. The walk to the lodging is not a great distance – we would estimate it at 100 yards or so. For most this walk is a good thing (especially after some of the food we will be eating) but for some the walk might be uncomfortable. As an option we are offering to provide golf carts. These carts can be rented one of three ways:
- Share with 4 people - $67.50
- Share with 2 people - $135.00
- Private cart - $270.00
NOTE: If you choose to share a cart with 3 other people we are leaving the coordination of "who will have the cart" up to the 4 who share it. You must be considerate of the needs of those who you are sharing with when taking the cart back and forth to the Lodge.
If you want a golf cart, please tell us when you register.
Retreat Fees are $495 Per Person
This fee includes:
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Five days of sewing and 4 nights lodging at the 4-star accommodations
of Allaso Ranch.
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13 gourmet meals provided by the chefs at Allaso Ranch.
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A Debbie Caffrey Mystery quilt pattern designed exclusively
for our retreat.
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One beautiful finished quilt will be given away along with
other door prizes.
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Instruction and all activities.
- Lots of fun and lots of friends - priceless!
Optional activity fees (per person) are:
- 60 minute full-body massage: $80
- 30 minute massage: $50
Space is limited so register early!
Just a quick note to thank you for the recent experience at your Sew and Spa weekend. The Stitichin'Heaven family was gracious, caring and just a joy to be around. Everyone was knowledgable and ready to help and the surroundings were all I could have hoped for. What a joy the entire week was for me. All of your hard work showed and made it a wonderful experience for me.
This was my first quilting retreat but most certainly won't be the last. I'm already planning for April of next year. 
Thank you. ~ Fleta
"Hi Stitchin Heaven Staff!
I just wanted to let everyone know how much fun I had at the retreat at Brookhaven. I can't think of one moment that I was not having fun the entire time. I miss all the friends that we made and surely hope to be able to come back and visit y'all again soon! A special Hi to Linda and thanks again for lending me your quarter inch foot! Take care!
Thanks, Leslie
