Quilting Retreats

The class is taught by Caroline Pyne who taught in California for many years, and is now based in Auckland. Her course focuses on hand appliqué and "South Pacific" designs. She promises that by the end of the week everyone will have had the opportunity to create a 20” appliquéd square that can be used as a quilt centre or pillow, and a 20” Hawaiian/Tahitian appliqué that can be used as a table topper or cushion.

The holiday also includes a mixture of organised trips around the local area, plus "free time" to go snorkelling on the reef or just sit round the pool and read. It all takes place at a lovely little resort in Savusavu in Fiji – Daku Resort, known for its "friendliness and relaxed" approach. Have a look at it on www.dakuresort.com, and click through to the paradise holiday courses 2007. As you’ll see, they have a lot of experience in running this sort of holiday course for small groups of people with a specialist passion.

QUILTERS TOUR
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THE PIONEER STATES
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THE U.S.A

Rhea Barnard of Travel Associates presents….

Your tour begins in New York and covers Boston, New Hampshire, Vermont, Lancaster/Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Day #1-3
Upon arrival of your flight to New York, a coach transfer is provided from the airport to your hotel. Three days at leisure to "explore" this great city, including a 2 day Hop-On-Hop-Off pass with unlimited stops for sightseeing. Breakfast.

Day #4
Today we head off to Boston. Check-in to our hotel. Welcome reception upon arrival. Breakfast.

Day #5
Boston. We meet our local guide. City tour of Boston-features sites along the Freedom Trail. Highlights include: Boston Common, State House, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church and Bunker Hill.

Visit America's largest quilt shop. It is a quilter's "paradise", over 10,000 bolts of cotton fabric. Shopping 100’s of handmade American quilts, books, patterns, notions & gifts galore. Check-in to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire for lodging. Welcome reception on arrival. Dinner included this evening. Breakfast & Dinner.

Day #6
Depart with local guide to Franconia Notch Visitor's Center. Basin - gentle walk to view this natural granite pothole and the "Old Man's Foot", Brick Country Store & Bath, Covered Bridge. Quechee Gorge - photo stop at Vermont's Little Grand Canyon. Woodstock Village - browse the shops in this charming village. Walk the covered bridge in town. Dinner included this evening. Breakfast & Dinner.

Day #7
Depart for Lancaster, Pennsylvania Arrive in Lancaster at the Holiday Inn Express. Breakfast.

Day #8
The Amish and Mennonite women of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country have been creating exquisite quilted masterpieces since mid-1800. Amish quilts represent frugality by being practical and functional while quilt making strengthens community ties through "group" effort.

Enjoy a full day of touring and shopping with a local guide as you "explore" this beautiful art form in Lancaster County. Amish farm & house, Amish farmlands, Amish quilt shops, Kitchen Kettle Village, fabric shops, Peoples Place Quilt Museum, and dinner in an "Amish" home. Breakfast.

Day #9
Tour historic Lancaster City, Wheatland, downtown Quilt Museum, farmers’ market, "country shopping", Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Breakfast & Dinner.

Day #10
Depart for Hershey, Pennsylvania, home of the famous Hershey Kiss, and tour Hershey "Chocolate" World (self guided). Depart for Pittsburgh, and check- in to the Hampton Inn, Greentree. Breakfast.

Day #11
Depart for a quilt tour beginning in Elderton, PA at Judy’s Sewing Center. Lunch at Schall's Family Restaurant, grilled chicken salad, iced tea and pie.
L & K Quilt Cottage, and the Quilt Company, voted the best "quilt" store by the Quilter’s Convention, Pittsburgh 2004. Breakfast & Lunch.

Day #12
Meet local tour guide at McDonald's in Dover, Ohio. Tour Miller Bakery, Guggisberg Cheese. Lunch in an "Amish" home featuring wedding-style feast. Miller's Dry Goods in Charm, nice fabric store, supplies, etc. Berlin, shops with crafts, more quilts, dry goods, art, baskets, a little of everything. Breakfast.

Day #13
Depart with our guide for a sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh. This afternoon is at leisure. Breakfast.

Day #14
Depart with our guide to Grove City, Pennsylvania and great outlet shopping. They have a food court for lunch and dinner at "My Brothers Place" before traveling back to Pittsburgh. Breakfast & Dinner.

Day #15
Depart with our tour guide to New Jersey for overnight stay. Breakfast.

Day #16
Breakfast by own arrangement at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight home to Australia with fond memories of a great trip to the United States.

To receive the "special price" below, be sure to tell Rhea or the ladies at Homespun Workshops that you are a PNQ Online subscriber when booking.

Tour Cost $6299.00 Twin Share Basis
Land Only $3650.00 Twin Share Basis
Triple Room Reduction $419.00 share p/person
Round The World Airfare from $3100.00 on application.

Included in tour cost
*Return flights between Australia and USA
*international taxes
*Return coach transportation throughout including porterage
*Tour Guide from start to finish and local guides in Boston and Ohio
*Accommodation based on twin or triple share basis
*Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
*Entrance fees and sites visited as per itinerary
*3 Star properties
*14 Continental Breakfasts, 5 Dinners & 1 Lunch

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
Day 5 – Boston Sightseeing & the largest quilt shop in America
Day 6 – Franconia Notch, Quechee Gorge & Woodstock Village
Day 8 – Amish Quilt Museum and shopping
Day 9 – Wheatland’s, New Quilt Museum
Day 10 – Hershey Chocolate World
Day 11 – L & K Quilt Cottage & the Quilt Company
Day 12 – Miller Bakery, Amish home featuring wedding-style feast..
Day 13 - Pittsburgh Sightseeing
Day 14 - Grove City, Pennsylvania - shopping & more shopping.

Please note that whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the above pricing, however, currency & fuel fluctuations beyond our control can affect final costs.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT
A booking form is to be completed by all passengers, followed by a non-refundable deposit of $350.00 per person at the time of booking. The deposit will be accepted as a first installment of the tour and will only be refunded if the applicant’s arrangements cannot be confirmed or Travel Associates Australia cancels the tour.

The required deposit will confirm your booking and tour costing at the time of quotation and is required by 30 October 2005

Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. The tour cost is based on a group size of 30 passengers – prices may increase if there are insufficient numbers.

This is your personal invitation to visit "Heritage Stitches & Craft" retreat!

Located 2 hours south of Perth, on the Old Coast Road and 20 minutes north of Bunbury, "Heritage Stitches & Craft" retreat is set in a quiet cul-de-sac,
on 1½ acres of virgin bushland, and within walking distance of the lovely Leschenault Estuary.

The block is a haven for native wildlife including, kangaroos and many varieties of local birds, and just a short 5-minute walk will take you to a local kangaroo sanctury. The wildflowers are abundant in spring, along the many lovely bush-walks that surround the area.

There are several Patchwork shops in the closeby towns of Mandurah, Bunbury and Busselton - all within an hour's drive.

Heritage Stitches & Craft offer one and two day craft and quilting workshops with "delicious" meals included and comfortable, modern and most importantly, purpose-built facilities.

It's perfect for crafty people who want to escape for a while, indulging their hobby and relaxing in a great location with "everything" laid on.

Our sessions allow you to learn a new craft, start something new or finish that half-done project that's been sitting in your draw for the last two years (or more)!

As we cater for such a wide range of crafts, skill levels, and people. We always endeavour to make your stay exactly what you want. You and your friends will be warmly welcomed at Heritage Stitches & Craft!

The craft room is well equipped with individual work tables, rulers and cutting mats a large cutting table and comfortable, "adjustable" work chairs.

Our resources include a large reference library, computer with EQ5, Quiltpro 4 and 5 software, printer and photocopier.

Accommodation consists of 2 large bedrooms with three comfortable beds in each room. All linen is provided as are delicious, home-cooked meals. Tea and coffee are available all day.The bedrooms, bathroom and craft room are on a flat surface with no stairs or steps.

Please contact Lynda to discuss how we can "customise" a craft retreat for you and your friends!