Weekend Retreat 2026

Welcome to the Marion Creates Retreat! 💛

I’m so excited to spend this creative weekend with you! This page includes important retreat information including arrival details, what to bring, Tool Room information, menu details, and other helpful retreat notes.

Memorial Day weekend; May 22-25 starts on Friday at 10:37am and ends Monday at 1:02pm

The goal of retreat is simple:

• Create, Relax and Laugh

• Finish projects, Try something new

• Enjoy a weekend away with crafty friends 😊

Whether you spend the weekend creating nonstop or simply relaxing and crafting at your own pace, I hope this retreat feels welcoming, inspiring, and creatively refreshing.

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Arrival Information

Please do not arrive before 10:37am on Friday. I use that morning to finish setting up all the special retreat touches so everything is ready and welcoming when you arrive 💛

Each attendee will have their own 6’ crafting table for the weekend.

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Optional Card Swaps 💌

Swaps are a fun way to share creativity and go home with new card ideas for your stash! If you would like to participate, please bring 5–6 completed cards with envelopes to exchange with the other participants joining the swap.

Swapping is completely optional, but it’s always fun to see different styles, techniques, layouts, and creative ideas from everyone attending 😊

What to Bring

Projects & Crafting Supplies

Bring any projects you’d like to work on during the weekend!

You may also want to bring:

• Adhesives & glue

• Cardstock

• Ribbon

• Embellishments

• ✂️ Scissors

• Paper trimmer

• Punches

• Stamp sets

• Clear blocks

• Cutting pads if you plan to use the Big Shot

• Any favorite tools you prefer to keep at your workspace

Personal Items

• Your favorite pillow and/or bath towel if you’d like. Bath towels are provided, but you may prefer bringing one from home for extra comfort 😊

• Comfortable clothes

• Snacks for yourself or to share

• Laptop or tablet if desired (WiFi is available)

Optional

• Swaps (5 total if you’d like to participate)

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The Tool Room

Shared Tool Room Supplies Include:

✂️ Punches	✂️ Ink pads
✂️ Dies	✂️ Markers
✂️ Big Shot machines	✂️ Clear blocks
✂️ Stamp sets	✂️ Various crafting tools & supplies

To help keep everything organized, I prefer that shared tools stay in the Tool Room. However, I know creativity sometimes flows better at your own workspace 😊 Feel free to “check out” tools using the library cards included in your retreat goodies and return them when you’re finished.

If there are certain tools or supplies you know you’ll use frequently, you may prefer to bring your own to keep at your workspace.

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Marion Creates Retreat Store

The retreat store will include kits, retired cardstock, DSP, adhesives, and other crafty goodies.

I’ll also have retired stamp sets available, and if you happen to fall in love with one, feel free to ask — I might just be convinced to let it go 😊

Purchases can be tracked during retreat and paid for before you leave.

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A Few Retreat Notes

This retreat is designed to be a relaxing and creative experience. While you are welcome to use the shared tools and supplies, I encourage everyone to focus on creating projects rather than mass-producing stamped images or die cuts for future use.

In my experience, the best part of retreat is creating while inspiration is flowing 💛

Meals & Snacks 🍽️

Lunch on Friday is on your own.

Please review the menu below and let me know if you have any dietary concerns. I will do my best to accommodate food allergies or preferences whenever possible 😊

Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the weekend.

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Friday

Dinner & Dessert (around 5pm)

• Beef or Chicken Fajitas

• Chips & Salsa

• Green Salad Bar

• Toppings including cheese, sour cream, onions, bell peppers & cilantro

• Dessert: Tiramisu

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Saturday

Breakfast/Brunch

• Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissants

• Fruit

• Orange Juice & Coffee

Light Lunch (if needed)

• Salad Bar with leftover fajita meat

Dinner & Dessert

• Chicken & Rice Casserole

• Green Salad Bar

• Dessert

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Sunday

Breakfast/Brunch

• Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuits

• Cinnamon Rolls

• Fruit

• Orange Juice & Coffee

Lunch

• Loaded Baked Potatoes

• Toppings including butter, sour cream & bacon

• Green Salad Bar 

Dinner & Dessert

• Pasta with Meat Sauce

• Garlic Bread

• Green Salad Bar

• Dessert

Grilled chicken will also be available by request.

Monday

Breakfast

• Breakfast Burritos

• Sausage, Egg, Cheese & Potatoes

• Orange Juice & Coffee