Fiber Guild of the Savannahs
Retreat 2024
May 18-19
Come join us for a weekend of Fiber and Friends! The New Ebenezer Retreat Center is located 30 miles northwest of Savannah on the banks of the Savannah River in Rincon, at 2980 Ebenezer Rd. The center is at the site of the original Salzburger Community which was settled in 1734. We will meet at the Pavilion Saturday morning at 10:00 for our regular monthly meeting follow by three workshops. You can do all three! You can also join Guild friends for an overnight at one of the lovely cabins at the retreat center, spaces are limited. If you do not overnight, you can come back on Sunday for more fun with friends into the early afternoon. The Retreat Center is adjacent to the Georgia Salzburger Society Museum and the historic Jerusalem Lutheran Church, both of which you may visit and learn about, among other things, the Salzburgers’ cultivation of silk.
Paid members only for both Saturday and Sunday. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OVERNIGHT FEE OF $75 IS PER PERSON, NOT PER THE ROOM!
Saturday 9:30- 4:00
Overnight check in 4:00 Saturday
Check out of cabins Sunday 12:00
Saturday: arrive at 9:30, gather at the Pavilion for our May meeting at 10 am, after which we have lunch and then 3 rotating workshops running until 4pm including…
Paper Making –We will make paper that can be used for bookmaking, stationery and weaving. Save and bring paper, newspaper, paper in your recycling and paper egg cartons! Led by Celia Prey.
Slow Stitching with Laurie Lovell. Use a thoughtful stitching process to embellish anything you want, using easy stitches or embroidery techniques. Laurie will provide her perspective on this process. Start from scratch or bring a project that you are already working on. Supplies included. Perfect for those who have taken the Slow Stitch Taste of workshop earlier this year.
Fiber Beads – Learn how to make beads from sari silk yarn. Feel free to bring small beads, ribbon and bobbles to add to your beads. These beads can be used in so many ways! Shirley Crowell Rowe will lead the way!
Saturday Lunch is provided. Meat and vegetarian options are available. There are bathrooms and electricity on site and a golf cart is available for those who need a lift.
Saturday is a full day in the woods next to a lake. Take a hike, bring a sketch pad, snag a hammock, or take a paddle in the lake. Inflatable kayaks are available or bring your own. (You might want to bring a change of clothes and a bathing suit.) Fishing is allowed but bring your own rod. Don’t forget the worms.
Registration for Saturday is, $30.00. Registration includes workshops, coffee and donuts, lunch and beverages all supplies needed.
Cabins for Saturday overnight (first come, first served):
Check in 4:00. Check out of cabins Sunday at 12:00
We have 2 beautiful fully furnished cabins. Each cabin sleeps 12.
Double occupancy with twin beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower. Linens towels are provided. Each cabin has equipped kitchen and coffee maker.
Bring a spinning wheel to enjoy large front porches or sit in the rocking chairs with a book. Swimming Pool, tennis, badminton and volleyball are available to those staying overnight.
There is an option to have diner in the dining hall ($13) or join the “What’s for Dinner Surprise” on the front porch (bring your own dinner and/or something to share). Campfire, spooky fiber horror stories along with roasted marshmallows and The Ask It Basket.
Sunday Activities for overnighters and those returning:
Sunday morning: come to a meditation session. After, relax and enjoy all that Ebenezer has to offer. This is open to those who have overnighted and those who wish to rejoin us in the morning. There are beautiful trails throughout the park. Possible kayak trip organized for afternoon. (Pending interest.)
Registration cannot be refunded but can be transferred. Those needing to cancel can contact someone on the waiting list. Contact Janet Shaw 404-276-3694 Jshaw234@gmail.com
No smoking, pets, or alcohol allowed.
