Almost the entire ground floor level of this retreat is designed as a scrapbooker's paradise.  The tools, entertainment features and kitchen will provide you with everything you need for a marathon of productivity.

There are special features you will be hard pressed to find altogether at any other retreat location:

• Large 5ft. work table for each crafter.
  
• Main level work room with lots of windows, no gloomy basement.
• Easy loading into work room with ground level entrance and rolling cart provided for your convenience
  
• Individual work lamps at each table
  
• Two TV s with DVD player positioned so most everyone can enjoy a movie.
• Stereo system with 3 disc CD changer and plug in for Ipods and MP3 players.
• Vast array of the latest in scrapbooking tools and gadgets, see list on left.
• Computer with scrapbook font software and Internet access.
• Large format 13 X 19 color printer.
• WI-FI wireless Internet throughout the house for digital scrapbookers
• Full kitchen in the work room.  Includes sink for washing up for painting or stamping.  Refrigerator stocked with ice cold beverages and snacks.  Microwave for a late night popcorn fix.  And . . .
• Tassimo single serve coffee machine with a variety of coffee, latte, cappacino and hot chocolate flavors provided.
• Two patios off of the work room to take a break outside.
  
  The workroom level is also handicapped accessible with two bedrooms and a bathroom located on the main level with no stairs for entry.
  
  

This is one of the work areas to use the wide variety of tools provided at the retreat. 

CRICUT The Cricut personal electronic cutter is the future of home crafting. Simply by touching a button. Cricut can cut beautiful designs and alphabets for card making, scrapbooking, and paper crafting. No computer is required, just plug it in. Place your favorite cartridge in your Cricut and choose from over 250 designs in 12 different sizes; ranging from 1" to 5-1/2"! That's thousands of possibilities! Cutting customized shapes and alphabets has never been easier. Fonts available for use include: George and Basic Shapes Tear Drop Opposites AttractTags, Boxes and Bags Stamped Your are welcome to bring your own Cricut, plug ins available at every table and your own cartridges.

BIG SHOT It's Big in technology but 40% lighter and 20% wider than the original Sizzix machine. The Big Shot is 100% compatible with Sizzix dies and adaptable for other brands. The Big Shot provides endless and effortless possibilities, even for the beginner. Create unique crafts and embellishments for scrapbooks, cards, home decor, fashion and more.