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Greenland Point
Quilters' Retreat
coordinated by St.Croix Quilters and
Greenland Point Center
RETREAT IS FULL
(ask Sue about the waiting
list)
Located in the
village of Princeton, in northern Washington
County, Maine, Greenland Point Center is a
year-round environmental education and outdoor
recreation center that now welcomes quilters to
its amazing facility. The retreat is a
time for you to relax and enjoy this beautiful
Maine sporting lodge, canoe or kayak on Long
Lake or hike the many trails in the company of
old and new friends. There will be great food
and, of course, quilting, quilting, quilting!
McKenna Ryan's "Loon Creek"
A Weekend of Quilting Fun
Greenland Point
is situated on a 64-acre peninsula which extends
into Long Lake. The peninsula is covered with a
mature forest rich with wildlife. Songbirds
frequent the cabin circle during the day, and
calls of the loon fill the night. Adult fox and
their kits entertain guests, and moose and deer
are often spotted during walks along the trails.
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Main Lodge
The Main Lodge
is handicapped accessible and is a traditional
Maine Sporting Camp style. It houses the dining
hall and features a fireplace. The kitchen
facility is large and well-equipped. Downstairs
there is a multi-purpose class/event room and
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Guest Cabins
Twelve log or wood-framed cabins blend into the
forest and provide warm accommodations for
sleeping or other activities. Each cabin is
comfortably furnished with bunkbeds, single
beds, a table, chairs and a bureau. All cabins
have electricity and some are handicapped
accessible.
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Shower/Bathroom Facilities
There are two shower/bathroom facilities, one
located on the lower level of the Main Lodge,
and the other near the cabin circle. All
have electricity and hot and cold running water.
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Schedule
(Camp counselors will be on site to assist quilters
with canoeing and kayaking.) |
Saturday
9 am
Check-in, cabin assignments, and orientation
9:45
Welcome in Main Lodge
10:00 Let the
quilting begin in the Main Lodge
Noon Brown
bag lunch in Main Lodge
1 pm
Quilting, canoeing, kayaking, hiking
6:00 Dinner
at Rod & Gun Club—easy walk or drive
7:00
Evening Activities in Main Lodge
Then FREE TIME
to gab, quilt, read, munch, or sew into the wee
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Sunday
6 am Let the
coffee & muffins, quilting, hiking,
kayaking and canoeing begin!
11:00 Brunch
in Main Lodge
Noon Pontoon
boat ride on Long Lake
More
quilting, canoeing, kayaking & hiking
4:00
Closing in Main Lodge
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What to Bring
PERSONAL “STUFF”
·
Sleeping bag/bedding
and pillow
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Towels and
washcloths, soap, toiletries
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PJs, bathrobe, shower
sandals, etc.
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Change of clothes
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Extra sweater,
sweatshirt or jacket in case
it’s cold
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Camera (lots of bird
watching)
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Flashlight
FOOD “STUFF”
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Brown bag lunch for
Saturday
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Snacks to share and
drinks for yourself
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You may be asked to
bring something for Sunday’s
brunch
QUILTING “STUFF”
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Bring your UFOs
(unfinished objects). Don’t
forget to pack your sewing
machine, small table lamp,
extension cord, supplies and
other equipment you’ll need
for the weekend.
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Bring (4) different
fat quarters in a decorated
brown bag for the Fat
Quarter Swap (opt.)
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Bring quilting books
or magazines for a “bring
one, take one swap.” (opt)
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Retreat Cost
Your retreat
will include:
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One night
lodging (8-12 in cabin)
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Full use of
kitchen and other public areas of the Center
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Use of
canoes, kayaks, lifejackets & hiking trails
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Campfire &
s’mores
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Catered
dinner Saturday evening
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Sunday
brunch
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and a
surprise or two!
Your cost:
$50 (the
whole shebang—see above)
$10
(opt.) pontoon boat ride
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How to Register
RETREAT IS FULL
(ask Sue about the waiting list)
Registration
form and $25 deposit are due no later than
September 1, 2010; the remainder to be paid at
retreat. Please make checks payable to Sue
McIver.
Download Retreat Brochure
Download Registration Form
To register or for more information: contact Sue
McIver at (207) 427-6967 or e-mail:
biglake3@myfairpoint.net or
Bonnie Hunter at (207) 726-5117 or e-mail:
bhunterquilts@gmail.com |
McKenna Ryan's "All-A-Loon in the Mist"
Directions
Princeton is
located on US Route 1 north of Calais and south
of Houlton. When you get to the center of town,
look for an Irving Convenience Store and West
Street. Turn (left from Calais or right from
Houlton) onto West Street. Continue on West
Street for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Greenland
Point Road and travel for 0.9 mile. Greenland
Point Center is on the right. There will be
lots of signs.
Greenland Point Center
82 Greenland
Point Rd, PO Box 333
Princeton, ME
04668
(207) 796-5186 ~
www.greenlandpoint.com
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