A creative revelation

Attending my first Retreat about 18 years ago was a revelation. How could a gathering of quilters have so much to offer on so many levels? For starters, there was a 3 day workshop with one amazing teacher. One gets so much more from a longer workshop - beyond the quilt project - to actually knowing more about the teacher's ideas and philosophy.

Then, there was sharing a cozy, step-back-in-time, log cabin with my quilting pals, who were up for a load of fun. We loved to share and learn from each other.... and laugh! We laughed till we cried. I came back from that first quilt retreat fully charged up with creative juice.

Since then, I've been fortunate to return a twice as a teacher. I adore the rare opportunity to teach longer workshops and to get to know the participants well. We take time to work through design issues. We share stories and life and laughs, and celebrate our long friendships.

The Pictou Retreat is a treasure. It's a beautifully organized quilting event in an historic location that is the essence of Nova Scotian atmosphere and hospitality. I can't wait for my next retreat.

Best,

Valerie Hearder