We had a wonderful time retreating; I'm feeling relaxed and happy so thought it would be nice to share some photos from the weekend.
While it was all sewing, because I live very much inland and don't get out much, I was totally enamoured by the sea views out Whangarei Heads.......
(You'll have to bear with me as I have re-discovered the Panarama setting on my camera so had a real good play with it!)
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| This is the view from the deck of our home for the weekend. |
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| One of the rules is that we have to hang 'finished' items up as they are done. A good way to do Show and Tell. |
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| Another different look at things. |
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| The girls at work. |
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| I sewed all weekend but haven't too much to share as my bits are all at different stages. I got a really good start on this baby quilt ♥ |
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| Another rule is don't fuss with the food!! Oh well, rules are made to be broken. |
The same group of us head out each year, our numbers were down a little this time but we had a great time - good sewing and plenty of laughs :-)
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| A little walk down the hill takes us to this private little beach below. Sunday morning was a beautiful morning although I was in the shadows taking these photos so not the best. |
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| Cute little island! |
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| It's great watching life out on the water. Boats of all shapes and sizes. |
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| This ship was fully laden..... |
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| Maybe that's where these logs were heading as I left home on Friday morning! |
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| Back home again and a walk in the countryside - here's my normal sort of vista! |
Now you all know that what happens on retreat stays on retreat so I'm leaving it there for now :-) Can you tell I had a great time? Loved it!!
...see you next time and happy creating...
27 comments:
Wonderful photos Raewyn...where was the retreat? Love the beach with the rope swing....came over all nostalgic!!! That is a great idea to hang things as they are made so everyone can see! Good to hear you had a great time.
Looks like a lovely place for a retreat - where did you go?
Awesome Raewyn and such a beautiful place xx
Awesome photo's! Love that setting on your camera. I'm pleased you didn't put the photo/photo's of me being naughty up here :-)
We had a fab time.
Very inspiring place for a retreat. Hope you are now refreshed and revitalised. Your bubba's quilt is going to be so cute x
It looks like a great place for a retreat.
Wow - what a great place for a retreat! I'd probably spend my days hand sewing down by the water. Glad you had a great time!!
What beautiful scenery. The retreat room is so spacious and it is great to have so much natural light when you are working. What a great idea to hang projects as they are completed!
Looks like a wonderful time. This is the second quilt retreat post I've read today and I'm feeling a little envious.
Oh, I am so glad that you shared this with us . . . how fun it must be to get together with other quilters and in such a beautiful area. I'm happy that you were able to get away and relax with the girls:)
Looks like a wonderful retreat venue--inside and out.
But then, your views from home are pretty cool, too.
Glad you had a good time, Raewyn. : )
Sounds a wonderful retreat. Love your baby quilt!!! And the cup cakes very clever.
I admit to being a tad bit envious. Not only reatreat, but retreat in such a pretty setting! I love the idea of hanging "finishes" as you go.
Beautiful setting for your retreat, where was it held Raewyn?
Looks like you all had a great time Raewyn, was thinking of you all at Retreat. It looks such a wonderful place & setting where you go to each year. Those cupcakes are amazing !!!!
Lovely photos Raewyn and sure looks like a fabulous time was had by all...
Hard to believe you got any sewing done in such a beautiful location. Retreat weekends are good for the soul.
So envious of these retreats! So so lovely to get this time away and enjoy it with friends :)
How fun to see your pictures Raewyn. I would have had a hard time sewing with such a beautiful setting so near at hand. I love to be down by the sea, Glad that you had a great retreat!
Thanks for sharing your retreat with us , it sure looked like you had a fun time and the surroundings were wonderful !
Aww how lovely Raewyn - having some "me" time is so important and the retreat sounds wonderful!
That beach looks amazing - what is it called? I wish I was a little girl again to hop on that swing!
A gathering of creative minds sounds inspiring!
Shane x
What a lovely location. I can see why you like it.
Looks like a very productive group with all the different projects on the go.
And the work space looks big and light.
Perfect.
Wow, great setting for a retreat! And lots of projects 'under construction' by the look of it... your baby quilt looks cute! Glad you enjoyed it! Linda
I love the scenery in these photos from your retreat! such a very pretty place
I love the panorama pics! looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing!
gorgeous place to have a retreat.
What a great setting for a retreat :-)
xx
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