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GARDEN PARTY 

Retreat


How does your quilt garden grow?

​ DQN ANNUAL RETREAT
Details for Attendees

August 18-21, 2022
​Tropicana Laughlin
2121 South Casino Dr.

Quilt     ​Hours:          Thursday, Aug 18                4pm - Doors open & Registration
                                                                                Open Sewing until 11 pm
                                Friday, Aug 19                   8am to 10pm
​                                                                                 9am Welcome Ceremony
                                Saturday, Aug 20                8am to 10pm
                                Sunday, Aug 21                  8am with Closing Ceremonies at Noon
                                                                       Full Departure by 2pm

• If you choose to Valet on Thursday prior to 6pm when the doors open you will need to have your property moved to your room and then you can make arrangements to get your property to the Pavilion.  No attendees will be able to enter the Pavilion to leave or “drop off” any of their sewing supplies due to liability issues with unattended property prior to 4pm on Thursday.
• Valet services are $5.00 per day for parking.  Self-Parking at the rear of the casino is free. There are elevators in the parking garage, follow the signs down the ramp to the first floor and the large elevator to the Pavilion is on your right-hand side.  
• You must check-in at the front desk to get your room key and room assignment.  You can do that by using the short-term parking by the main entrance before you go to the back to the self-park garage.
• Hotel accommodations are on your own.  If you have plans for a roommate(s) be sure to coordinate with them on your arrival day/time if not traveling together.

 
 Daily Meal Schedule

Thursday
         Doors open at 4 pm; sewing until 11 pm; no early drop-off of equiment or supplies prior to 4 pm on Thursday

Friday
                         Breakfast is on your own
     8 am             Coffee, hot tea, and ice water                                                                
 
LUNCH:               California Cobb Salad with dressing choices
                          Served tableside

DINNER:               Pasta buffet with garlic bread, 4 different pastas and 4 different sauces,
                          meatballs, mixed veggies, and chocolate brownie 
 Saturday
                          Breakfast is on your own
       8 am             Coffee, hot tea, and ice water 
                                                                
 LUNCH:                Pizza Buffet, cheese, pepperoni, and veggie, salad & dessert                                   
 DINNER:               HAWAIIAN BUFFET!
                          Green Asian salad with dressing, Hawaiian rolls, pulled pork, teriyaki
                          chicken, Mahi Mahi, rice, stir fry veggies
                          pineapple upside down cake and tarts for dessert
 
WHAT TO BRING

• BRING AND WEAR YOUR FAVORITE PAST RETREAT NAME TAG, OR ONE THAT YOU USE WHEN AT QUILTING EVENTS.  It will be fun to see everyone’s name tags.  Don’t have one or forgot, we will give you a temporary tag for the weekend.
• Sewing Machine in good working order and all your normal sewing tools or projects for whatever you are bringing to work on.  See below for under Activities for fabric or fat quarters in order to participate.
• EACH PERSON WILL HAVE TWO OUTLETS AVAILABLE TO THEM FOR THEIR USE.    Bring an additional power strip or extension cord just in case.  We have some additional lighting in the space however it is RECOMMENDED to bring a task light to use in your space.  Also, if you have a small iron, plan to bring it and a small ironing surface.  We will have very limited extra ironing space.
• There will be two areas for cutting.  Bring a good ruler and rotary cutter as the guild has limited supplies.

There will be two people per 8’ table.  You can sit next to each other, across from each other, or on opposite sides and opposite ends of the table, you choose.  First come first serve, no assigned seating.   We are at capacity!  Each seat will have someone in it.  Plan to make some new friends!
 
ACTIVITIES
DEMO’s:   Three each day, some will be techniques, and some will have kits available for you to purchase for cash (Under $20).
DOOR PRIZES! – Keep your tickets handy.
“SECRET SISTER” with a twist – see your arrival goodie bag for details.
LEFT/RIGHT/CENTER:  Friday night, join the fun after dinner.  This year we are asking for fat quarters in solids or tone on tone to go with your “garden” projects.  Three FQ’s per game.  Two games are typically played per table of 6 to 10 players.
LAP QUILT PROJECT – requires 9 fat quarters, trim them all to the same size 17” x 21” or use up some of your stash.   Do a floral theme, juvenile, solids, patriotic, you choose!  Pattern provided on Saturday morning.  Make and keep it or donate to one of a variety of charities that will be on hand to accept your generous donation!
SATURDAY NIGHT QUILT BINGO - see your arrival goodie bag for details and chances to win great prizes!
…… and more!
 
SHOPPING
Vendors in attendance:
         Downtown Sewing Center - available for machine service; schedule with them onsite
         Orchid Owl Quilts - returning with the Innova, wide backs and other items
​         Quilty Creations - fabric, thread, notions and supplies

Roxy’s Quilt and Sew at 5221 AZ-95 #6, Fort Mohave, AZ will have coupons and discounts for in store visits!
 
WHO TO CALL… WHEN YOUR PLANS CHANGE
 
Chris Meeks, cell 614-209-9490 or email dqnretreat@gmail.com
Roommate if you have one.
Hotel to change your reservations:  702-298-4200
 
 
Looking forward to seeing what grows in your Quilt Garden!
 
 
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