April 2024 Crafting Retreat Newsletter | |
Dear Alison,
I'm not sure about you, but I'm looking forward to the change in season as the weather warms and the surrounding nature returns to its beautiful colorful self. My favorite is seeing the beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado mountains and the various wildlife. I can never get enough! As summer approaches, our family is looking forward to some new adventures.
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Since it has been a while since the last newsletter, I thought I would send another update on a few remaining opportunities to retreat at M&M this year (for both individuals and private groups) along with announcing that the 2026 calendar is now open for that property.
For those that can't plan years in advance, don't worry!! Our sister property, the Gingerbread Cottage in Bailey, is perfect for smaller private groups and those that can't commit to attending hosted retreats too far in advance. As I write this newsletter, I'm hosting a retreat at "the cottage". I am hosting various retreats throughout the rest of the year with plenty of openings no matter when you may be available. See details farther in this newsletter with information on upcoming hosted retreats and openings for private rental.
Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY SPRING!
Alison
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2024-2025 Hosted Retreat Availability | |
We have a number of hosted retreats scheduled for the 2024 calendar year at both properties. Some dates have fully booked, but there are still many with remaining spots available. I find that dates fill in waves so it is always best to register as far in advance as you can or risk spots quickly going all of the sudden.
All our hosted retreats (at BOTH properties) are all inclusive. All lodging, meals and personal craft space provided regardless of the location registered for. Unfortunately gluten and dairy free options are not available. I also am unable to accommodate other more stricter dietary needs, therefore, I do offer a discount on the retreat fee for those that need to opt out of meals. Those guests will be welcome to bring their own food to prepare.
We are currently still offering a $30 discount on registrations received at least 2+ months in advance for all 2024 and 2025 hosted retreats at M&M in Estes Park. Early bird discounts are no longer being offered for the Cottage registrations starting in 2024. For my personal Stampin' Up! teammates, I offer a special discount. Teammates get to attend any of my hosted retreats for the entire four days for the price of three. Below is a list of our currently scheduled 2024 and 2025 hosted retreats. Inquire if you would like more information. To register, simply click on the link for the retreat date of interest.
Hosted retreats at either location are limited to 8 guests. We offer both 2-night and 3-night options at both properties. Pricing varies based on location. Hosted retreats are opportunities for individuals and small groups to retreat at either property without the need to privately rent the space. These retreats are limited to women only ages 18+ unless specified otherwise.
UPCOMING HOSTED RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES:
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May 2-5, 2024 (3 spots left) - Bailey
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May 16-19, 2024 (2 spots left) - Estes Park
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August 15-18, 2024 (2 spots left) - Estes Park
- September 5-8, 2024 (FULL) - Estes Park
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September 12-15, 2024 (8 spots left) - Bailey
- October 3-6, 2024 (FULL) - Estes Park
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October 24-27, 2024 (8 spots left) - Bailey
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November 7-10, 2024 (8 spots left) - Bailey
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January 9-12, 2025 (8 spots left) - Estes Park
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February 20-23, 2025 (6 spots left) - Estes Park
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March 6-9, 2025 (8 spots left) - Estes Park
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April 24-27, 2025 (8 spots left) - Estes Park
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May 15-18, 2025 (4 spots left) - Estes Park
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August 14-17, 2025 (8 spots left) - Estes Park
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September 4-7, 2025 (4 spots left) - Estes Park
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November 13-16, 2025 (8 spots left) - Estes Park
Gingerbread Cottage - Bailey, CO
www.gbcottage.com
Prices range from $200-$250/person. A hot breakfast, mid-day light lunch and dinner is included. (Note that we offer an additional discount for guests that have dietary restrictions that we cannot accommodate.) Check, Venmo or Zelle payments accepted. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.9% + $0.30 service charge. A $75 deposit is due within a week of registering. The remaining balance is due a month before the retreat. Arrive as early as 12 p.m. on day of arrival and depart as late as 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Mountains and Memories - Estes Park, CO
www.mountainsandmemories.com
Prices range from $255-$330/person. A $30 early bird discount is applied to registrations received at least 2+ months in advance. A $75 deposit is due within 7 days of registering. The remaining balance is due a month before the retreat. Check, charge and Venmo payments accepted. Balances can be broken up into two monthly payments if registration received at least 3 months in advance. A hot breakfast, mid-day light lunch and dinner is included. (Note that we offer an additional discount for guests that have dietary restrictions that we cannot accommodate.) Arrive as early as 2 p.m. on day of arrival and depart as late as 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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Mountains and Memories Private Rental - Estes Park | |
Interested in hosting your own private retreat or vacation getaway? We offer the opportunity to privately rent the home throughout the year for your own custom R&R needs. We only have a few selections left for 2024, so don't delay for those date opportunities. Our 2025 calendar offers more opportunities. In addition, this week we opened the 2026 calendar and have already begun to receive a number of bookings for that year. You can view our current availability on our web site. Note that prices for private rental crafting retreats will go up $100 for 2025 reservations (to $1700 for a 4-day rental up to 10 people). Pricing for 2026 will be the same as our 2025 pricing.
The home is located in the middle of the small neighborhood of Aspen Brook located just a mile from the YMCA and about two miles from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests for retreats and 8 for vacation rentals. Please note that despite the size of the group, there will be a limit of 7 cars allowed due to parking limitations within the neighborhood. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to be placed on file within 7 days of booking. The remaining balance is due a month before the reservation. Check, charge and Venmo payments accepted. Guests may check-in as early as 9 a.m. on day of arrival and check out by 1 p.m. on day of departure. Later checkout may be available upon advanced request and pending availability.
PRIVATE RETREATS:
For crafting retreat groups, we offer the ability to reserve Thursday-Sunday for your own non-hosted private retreat. Retreat rentals are priced at a flat rate of $1600 for most times of the year. During our peak times for vacation rentals in the summer our retreat rates are $1900. Note that we do not allow for crafting related retreat rentals during the month of July. Prices will be increasing $100 for all 2025 reservations (specific pricing info here) This flat rate already includes lodging tax and cleaning fee for a 3 night/4 day rental. Additional days may be added to the reservation for $400/night (this price is higher during summer months). The basement family room will be set up with 12 workstations even though a max of 10 guests is permitted. All provided crafting supplies such as Cricut machines, cartridges, paper cutters, punches, etc will be accessible during your stay.
For quilting groups, the back room and hall is set up with 2 cutting stations and 2 ironing stations. A small selection of consumable items will be available for purchase (card stock, pattern paper, adhesive and some embellishments). Note that we do offer a discount on retreat dates that are booked more last minute or are non-traditional days of the week for retreats such as Monday-Wednesday. You can visit our site for information on any upcoming discounted date opportunities.
Upcoming non-hosted RETREAT availability:
- May 8-11 OR 9-12, 2024 (Mother's Day weekend) - $1600
- May 13-15, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- May 20-22, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- August 19-21, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- October 7-9, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- October 21-23, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- November 18-20, 2024 (Mon-Wed) - $800
- January 2-5, 2025 - $1700
- January 16-19, 2025 - $1700
- January 30-February 2, 2025 - $1700
- February 6-9, 2025 - $1700
- February 27-March 2, 2025 - $1700
- April 16-19 OR 17-20, 2025 (Easter weekend) - $1700
- May 1-4, 2025 - $1700
- May 7-10 OR 8-11, 2025 (Mother's Day weekend) - $1700
- May 29-June 1, 2025 - $2000
- June 5-8, 2025 - $2000
- June 11-14 OR 12-15, 2025 (Father's Day weekend) - $2000
- June 26-29, 2025 - $2000
- July 31-August 3, 2025 - $2000
- August 7-10, 2025 - $2000
- October 30-November 2, 2025 - $1700
- December 4-7, 2025 - $1700
- December 11-14, 2025 - $1700
- December 18-21, 2025 - $1700
- For 2026 availability, please consult our booking calendar online.
VACATION RENTALS:
For vacation rentals, any available day of the week may be reserved. We require a minimum of 2 night/3 days (summer dates have a 3 night minimum requirement). Rates are seasonally priced based on the time of the year. Summer months and holidays are typically our peak rates with winter months being our lower priced season. Exact pricing can be found on our site under Vacation Rental Rates. Vacation rentals are limited to an 8 person occupancy. NO crafting supplies or set-up is included. Basement family room is set up as a family room during these rentals. A $250 deposit is required to secure a reservation.
Periodically throughout the year, we offer discounted dates. These discounted dates tend to be dates that haven't booked at least 2+ weeks or so in advance or are non-traditional days of the week for retreats. We will always post these discounted opportunities on our home page.
READY TO BOOK:
You can view the current calendar of availability on our web site or contact Alison at 720-212-4788 or alison@mountainsandmemories.com to book.
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Gingerbread Cottage Private Rental - Bailey | |
This property is located in the Burland Ranchettes neighborhood near the town of Bailey, CO. The home is located on 2.5 acres of private wooded land. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a third bathroom with showering facility located in the crafting workshop on the second story of the detached garage. The home and crafting workshop accommodate up to 8 guests. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to be placed on file within 7 days of booking with the remaining balance due a month before the reservation. Guests may check-in as early as 9 a.m. on day of arrival. Vacation rental guests may stay as late as 1 p.m. whereas retreat groups may check out as late as 4 p.m. on day of departure.
PRIVATE RETREATS & VACATION RENTALS:
We offer the ability to reserve a Thursday-Sunday for your own non-hosted private crafting retreat. Rentals are priced at a flat rate depending on the size of your group. Cleaning fee and lodging tax are already included in the below rental rates. Additional days may be added to a rental for $300/night.
2024 & 2025 Pricing:
- Up to 8 guests - $1200
- Up to 6 guests - $1000
Payment can be made by check, Venmo or Zelle. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.9% + $0.30 service charge. Vacation rental groups may rent for any day of the week. Our rates are seasonally priced. Rates may be found at on our website. You can view our current calendar of availability also on our web site.
Below is a list of upcoming private retreat rental availability. Dates are rented at our standard rates as indicated above unless noted otherwise...
- June 12-15 OR 13-16, 2024 (Father's Day weekend)
- June 20-23, 2024
- July 4-7, 2024
- July 11-14, 2024
- July 18-21, 2024
- July 25-28, 2024
- August 15-18, 2024
- August 22-25, 2024
- September 26-29, 2024
- October 31-November 3, 2024
- December 12-15, 2024
- December 19-22, 2024
- January 2-5, 2025
- January 9-12, 2025
- January 16-19, 2025
- January 30-February 2, 2025
- February 13-16, 2025
- February 27-March 2, 2025
- March 6-9, 2025
- March 13-16, 2025
- March 20-23, 2025
- March 27-30, 2025
- April 3-6, 2025
- April 17-20, 2025
- April 24-27, 2025
- May 1-4, 2025
- May 15-18, 2025
- May 29-June 1, 2025
- June 5-8, 2025
- June 19-22, 2025
- June 26-29, 2025
- July 10-13, 2025
- July 17-20, 2025
- July 24-27, 2025
- July 31-Aug 3, 2025
- August 7-10, 2025
- August 14-17, 2025
- August 21-24, 2025
- September 11-14, 2025
- September 18-21, 2025
- September 25-28, 2025
- October 2-5, 2025
- October 9-12, 2025
- October 16-19, 2025
- October 23-26, 2025
- November 13-16, 2025
- November 20-23, 2025
- December 4-7, 2025
- December 11-14, 2025
Periodically throughout the year, we offer discounted dates. These discounted dates tend to be dates that haven't booked far enough in advance or due to a last minute cancellation. We will always post these discounted opportunities on our home page.
READY TO BOOK:
You can view the current calendar of availability on our web site or contact Alison at 720-212-4788 or alison@gbcottage.com to book.
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Cancellation for both our hosted retreats and private rentals will be subject to the forfeiture of at least the deposit paid.
FOR PRIVATE RENTALS:
Any additional monies paid beyond the deposit may be refundable ONLY if those dates end up rebooked by another group. Refund will be issued within two weeks following original reservation dates.
FOR HOSTED RETREATS:
- More than 30 days in advance - full refund minus $75 deposit
- 15-30 days in advance - 50% of retreat rate
- 14 days or less - no refund unless person cancelling finds someone to take their spot. If the new person didn't directly pay the person cancelling, then a full refund will be issued within two weeks following the original retreat dates.
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230 Lo Meadow Lane
Bailey, CO 80421
720-212-4788
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2303 Aspen Brook Dr
Estes Park , CO 80517
720-212-4788
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