How many students will be at the Camp?
This past camp we had 28 women from 5 states. Most stayed in the B & B’s in Arrow Rock, but about 11 commuted from home. We can take up to 42 (that would fill all the B & B rooms available in Arrow Rock). We are in our fifth year, so we haven’t had that problem yet. The rug hooking camp has the max (42) with 35 on the waiting list!
Where will we be staying?
Housing will be in one of the many B & B’s in our village.
What should I bring with me?
Each student should bring her own sewing machine, a sewing light, and basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, black & white thread). Past attendees told us to tell newcomers to be sure and bring a cushion to sit on!
Where do we eat?
Once they get to Arrow Rock, most students don’t want to leave so they can spend more time together visiting (some even use that time to stitch!).
We always feed everybody the first evening, Monday, at our house. On Tuesday night we have a wiener roast up in the park (free), and on Wednesday night we have a progressive dinner going around to all the places that students are staying, so they can see the other B & B’s. We provide all the food and take it to each place. Each quilter acts as a hostess/greeter at her “home”. That was also free. Thursday night – for those that want to participate (and usually they all do) – we go as a group to a nice restaurant in the surrounding area, and everyone pays their own way.
We’ll take a break for lunch every day. Free drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the morning and afternoon.
This was the arrangement this last year, and everyone loved it, so we’re going to continue the tradition in upcoming years.