CROPPIN' TRAIN FALL/WINTER 2016 RETREAT

Thanks to all for your patience as we’ve been working on the details for a new Croppin’ Train Fall Retreat venue.  Here we go….

WHEN:  December 2-4, 2016

WHERE:  Best Western Inn of the Ozarks - 207 W Van Buren – Eureka Springs

COST:  NO PRICE CHANGE

               $265.00 per person, based on double occupancy

               $230.00 per person, based on triple occupancy

               $215.00 per person, based on quadruple occupancy

               $388.00 per person, based on single occupancy

               Crop only – all week-end (Dinner Friday and Saturday, no Breakfast, no sleeping room) - $140.00 per person

               Friday Crop Only (Dinner, no Breakfast, no sleeping room) - $40.00 per person

               Saturday Crop Only (Dinner, no Breakfast, no sleeping room) - $70.00 per person

               Sunday Crop Only (no food) - $35.00 per person

FOOD:  Dinner Friday and Saturday night – INCLUDED with full week-end registration

               Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning – INCLUDED with full week-end registration

HOW TO REGISTER:

               No form to fill out!

Reserve your spot with only $50.00 – PayPal, Credit or Debit card, Check

Call (479-531-8518) or email (CroppinTrainRetreats@gmail.com)

Checks should be made payable to “Croppin’ Train” and sent to P.O. Box 982 – Bentonville, AR 72712

Early Bird Registration:  October 16 (full payment)

FUN STUFF:

               Secret Scrapper - sign-up by November 2; information to be sent out November 4

               Exchange Station

               Garage Sale will be held at the Hobby House (date to be announced)

"Fall" 2016 Retreat

It looks like our "Fall" 2016 Retreat will become a "Winter" 2016 Retreat.  We were unable to secure space at the Embassy Suites, so, instead have been looking at Eureka Springs.  Right now, we are looking at December 2-4.  Once we finalize everything, we will provide details for location, pricing, etc.  We hope to have details available in early August.  Stay tuned....

Hobby House

The Hobby House is located just one block off the Bentonville Square, we have 10 twin beds and, more importantly, ten 6’ tables with office chairs on wheels! That’s right – no sharing required!

Everything you need to enjoy a hobby-filled week-end! Bedding, towels, kitchen for cooking (or just re-heating!), internet, and a well-stocked crafting supply area (all the items we take to our weekend retreat will be here). You just have to bring your comfy clothes, those fuzzy slippers, and your personal crafting supplies.

The Hobby House can be all yours from 9:00 a.m. on Friday to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday – come and go as you like. Take a short walk to the Square to enjoy the dining and shopping available – or just spend a few quiet moments contemplating your next project. There is a new Neighborhood Market across the street too. We will come by at some point over the weekend and open the Boxcar Store (for crafting supplies). It is located within the Hobby House.

Weekend rental fee is $510.00 (up to 6 people) – Each additional person (up to a maximum of 10) is $85.00 per person. All prices will have 13.5% tax added to them. You can add Thursday and/or Monday for only $28 per person, per day. It is only $50 to hold your weekend.

2016 Croppin’ Train Hobby House Schedule

Please bring adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors and score tool to all classes unless noted otherwise.

* Bring a friend to class, someone that has never been, and cost is only $15 each.

Jan 5^th – Spinner Card Class – 5 projects for $15

Jan 12^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $15

Jan 15^th to 17^th – Hosted Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. 4 meals. $100 plus tax.

Feb 9^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Feb 23rd – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Feb 26^th to 28^th – Cut Loose Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. All about Silhouette/Cricut. We will teachdifferent projects/techniques. $125 plus tax.

Mar 1^st –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Mar 18^th to 20^th – Retreat at the Embassy

Mar 29^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Apr 1^st – Anniversary Crop 5pm to midnight. No cost. Details to come.

Apr 5^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*
Apr 12th - Envelope Album Class taught by Keri
Apr 19th - Bible Journaling taught by Keri

May 10^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

May 20^th to 22^nd – Hosted Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. 4 meals. $125 plus tax

May 24^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Jun 14^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Jun 24^th to 26^th – Christmas in June Hosted Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. We will teach several

projects. $125 plus tax

Jun 28^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Jul 12^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Jul 26^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Aug 9^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Aug 23^rd – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Aug 26^th to 28^th – Hosted Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. 4 meals. $125 plus tax.

Sept 13^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Sept 16^th to 18^th – Cut Loose Crop. 10am Friday to 3pm Sunday. All about Silhouette/Cricut. We will

teach different projects/techniques. $125 plus tax.

Sept 27^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Oct 11^th –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Oct 21^st to 23^rd – Retreat at the Embassy

Oct 25^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Nov 1^st –Card Class – 5 projects for $20*

Nov 8^th – Advanced “Card” Class – 3 projects for $20*

Nov 15^th – Turkey Day Projects

Dec 1^st – Last Minute Christmas Cards Class – 5 projects for $20*

Dec 2^nd to 4^th – Semi hosted crop (no meals) $100 plus tax.

Dec 6^th – Gift Giving class (boxes, gift card holders, etc.)

Dec 8^th - Class

Dates subject to change

2015 Fall Retreat

Scrappers! 

There are just over 3 weeks until the Fall 2015 Croppin' Train Scrapbook Retreat!  Friday, November 13 will be here before we know it.

If you, or someone you know, have not already signed up for the Retreat, now is your chance to do it!  We are finalizing our numbers, reporting sleeping rooms to the hotel, and putting together our Welcome Aboard bags.  We will also have info coming in the next couple of days for the Craft Sale and Secret Scrappers activities.  You do NOT want to miss out on all the fun!

Contact us via email (croppintrainretreats@gmail.com) if you have any specific questions. 

Don't forget to also join our Facebook group (Croppin' Train Scrapbook Retreat and Hobby House) for the latest updates!

Looking forward to seeing everyone in November!

Our next card class is October 20th at 6pm for $15

We are making five cards using one stamp set....Lovely as a Tree. Here are three of the cards. We will be doing a reflection, generational stamping, working with tea leaves and embossing folders.
Let us know if you want to join us

Class is at 213 NW A St; Bentonville, AR - just off the square

May and June Activities

We have a big lineup for May and June...

May 7th is a summer themed layout class $20 - limited spots open
May 12th is our monthly card class - create 6 cards for $20
May 19th is a sewing class - bring your sewing and make a project
June 6th is our day crop - $35 and includes dinner
June 9th sign up to make a Sunflower burlap wreath $30
June 16th is our monthly card class - cost TBD
June 23rd sign up to make a bright Flip Flip wreath $30
June 30th is a family themed scrapbook layout class

Free Monday for crafting weekend

There are several weekends this coming year that we will offer Monday for FREE if you book Friday to Sunday at the Hobby House. That would give you four days of crafting and hanging out with your friends. You can even add Thursday for a small fee to make it five days of crafting.

Jan 16-19
Feb 13-16
April 3-6
May 8-11
May 22-25 - booked
June 19-22
July 3-6
September 4-7 - booked

You can reserve the Hobby House for a non-hosted Week-end – Base Price - $420.00 (up to 6 people) – Each additional person (up to a maximum of 10) is $70.00 per person. All prices will have 13.5% tax added to them.

These Non-hosted Week-ends start at 9:00 a.m. Friday and end at 3:00 p.m. Monday. During a non-hosted week-end, you will be responsible for your meals and all clean-up. The Boxcar Store will be open by appointment.

You can simply reserve your weekend with a $50 deposit. Email us to book your weekend...

Crop Express Plus 2015

We will host a crafting week-end starting at 9:00 a.m. Friday and ending at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Dora and / or Pat will be on-hand throughout the week-end, cooking for you, and cleaning up afterwards. The Boxcar Store will be open all week-end. $100 per person (All prices will have 13.5% tax added to them.)

Feb 20-22 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AQYF2FULA3ASJ

May 15-17 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3X9CA28C87SGW

June 12-14 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MT3PAFKHNMZ24

Aug 28-30 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5FHFFJRUDTBYQ

Sep 18-20 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AQCWLYNVEHYFN

(dates subject to change and more dates coming)

Fall-o-Wreath

Fall-o-Wreath Class: Create a basic wreath for Fall or Halloween decor. $30. Class is limited to 10 people. October 7th at 6pm
Sign up here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=54JNVVWRUBGYG

New events

Our July 18-20 crop is sold out. Don't worry, we still have room in our Aug 23rd day crop (early dinner and snacks are provided - cost $50) and we are adding two new events.... August 16th come to the C.K.C. (Cool Krafty Chicks) Bentonville event... come and craft for the day at this non-hosted event - cost $35 (meaning you come and craft at your own 6' table and you will need to provide your own food) AND August 19th is a CKC Tulsa review... come see what Dora learned at CKC Tulsa for free... starts at 6pm.
All three events do require registration and the crops require pre-payment to hold your spot. 

Our scrapbook store is open during all of these events if you want to stop by.

Book your own weekend getaway

You can reserve the Hobby House for a non-hosted Week-end – Base Price - $510.00 (up to 6 people) – Each additional person (up to a maximum of 10) is $85.00 per person. All prices will have 13.5% tax added to them.

The Non-hosted Week-end starts at 9:00 a.m. Friday and ends at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.  During a non-hosted week-end, you will be responsible for your meals and all clean-up.  The Boxcar Store will be open by appointment.

You can add Thursday and/or Monday to your weekend for $28 per person, per day.

See the calendar above to view our openings. You can simply reserve your weekend with a $50 deposit.

More pricing options for the Hobby House

We have had requests for more pricing options for the Hobby House.

If you would like to come to the Hobby House during the day, we now have that option... for $25 a day, you can craft Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm.

If you would like to have an evening event, like a club meeting or a Pampered Chef party or a Stampin' Up party, etc The fee is $25 plus tax for 5pm to 10pm, Monday to Wednesday.

Pictures from the Hobby House

We have a crop room with ten 6' tables and 10 office chairs on wheels. 

 We have a bedroom with four beds and ...

 

two bedrooms with three beds each. 

  More pictures coming... we are setting up our Supply Depot with all the same tools we bring to the weekend retreat at the Embassy plus our Boxcar Store will be set up carrying products with our same great prices. We still have several adhesives and several colors of textured cardstock for sell.

Upcoming 2014 Croppin' Train Hobby House events:

Classes:
Spring Theme – May 13th $15 per person
Masculine Theme – June10 $15 per person
All about Vellum - July 8 $15 per person
All About Embossing – August 12 $15 per person
Pampering Day - September 13 – you will not want to miss this day $50 per person, includes lunch
Photo on canvas (fabulous gift idea) - October 14 $20 per person
Christmas Cards – November 18 $15 per person
Ornament Class – December 9 $20 per person

Crop Express Plus  
The Hosted Week-end starts at 9:00 a.m. Friday and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.  Dora and / or Pat will be on-hand throughout the week-end, cooking for you, cleaning up afterwards, and conducting a product or technique demo.  Paraffin wax hand treatments are scheduled for Saturday night.  The Boxcar Store will be open all week-end. $100 per person

June 20-22 – we will have a thank you gift for each attendee for joining us at our first Hobby House Crop Express Plus
July 18-20

Crop Express
We will host this Saturday crop from 9am to midnight. We will provide meals. Also we will have a paraffin hand dip after dinner. $35 per person
August 23
October 11

Ready for our BIG announcement.....

We are opening the Croppin' Train Hobby House.

Got a hobby but no time or space? Grab a few friends, and spend the week-end at the Croppin’ Train Hobby House!

Located just one block off the Bentonville Square, we have 10 twin beds and, more importantly, ten 6’ tables with office chairs on wheels! That’s right – no sharing required!

Everything you need to enjoy a hobby-filled week-end! Bedding, towels, kitchen for cooking (or just re-heating!), internet, and a well-stocked crafting supply area (all the items we take to our weekend retreat will be here). You just have to bring your comfy clothes, those fuzzy slippers, and your personal crafting supplies.

The Hobby House can be all yours from 9:00 a.m. on Friday to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday – come and go as you like. Take a short walk to the Square to enjoy the dining and shopping available – or just spend a few quiet moments contemplating your next project.

A new Neighborhood Market just opened across the street.

Weekend rental fee is $510 (plus tax) for 6 attendees and $85 for each sleeper over 6. Only $50 to hold your weekend. You can add Thursday and/or Monday to your weekend for $28 per person, per day.

Don't have a group of 6 to reserve the Hobby House... no worries, we will host a weekend once a month. We will also host classes on Tuesday's.

Talk to us about reserving your week-end now!
croppintrainretreats@gmail.com

Spring Retreat Mar 21-23

We are now SOLD OUT for the Spring Retreat. If you have not already signed up for the retreat, please email us at croppintrain@aol.com before paying to see if we have any openings.

Thank you for all your support
Your Engineers

Spring 2014 Retreat

Registration is open for the Spring retreat. We have been creating some projects for you that we are very excited about. Sign up soon to reserve your spot.

Crop Express on May 18th

Prepare to ride the Express Train for a full day of Scrapbooking.
We will host a Crop Express on May 18th from 9am to midnight at the Extension office in Bentonville. For $15 we will provide lunch and dinner. Bring your own drinks. You will have your very own 6' table to spread out on.
Email croppintrain@aol.com or go to the paypal link on this page to sign up.

CRE8TIME

"What will you CRE8TIME for this year?"
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