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.
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 library with fireplace.
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.
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.
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
Trunk Show
Fat Quarter Swap and more
Then FREE TIME to gab, quilt, read, munch, or sew into the wee hours!
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
What to Bring
PERSONAL “STUFF”
· Sleeping bag/bedding and pillow
· Towels and washcloths, soap, toiletries
· PJs, bathrobe, shower sandals, etc.
· Change of clothes
· Extra sweater, sweatshirt or jacket in case it’s cold
· Camera (lots of bird watching)
· Flashlight
FOOD “STUFF”
· Brown bag lunch for Saturday
· Snacks to share and drinks for yourself
· You may be asked to bring something for Sunday’s brunch
QUILTING “STUFF”
· 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.
· Bring (4) different fat quarters in a decorated brown bag for the Fat Quarter Swap (opt.)
· Bring quilting books or magazines for a “bring one, take one swap.” (opt)
Retreat Cost
Your retreat will include:
One night lodging (8-12 in cabin)
Full use of kitchen and other public areas of the Center
Use of canoes, kayaks, lifejackets & hiking trails
Campfire & s’mores
Catered dinner Saturday evening
Sunday brunch
and a surprise or two!
Your cost:
$50 (the whole shebang—see above)
$10 (opt.) pontoon boat ride
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 orBonnie 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