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Affordable Women's Get Aways
Perfect for scrappers, stampers, quilters, beaders, crafters of all sorts!
We even offer activities and pampering services
for those who are not crafters
but simply looking for an awesome escape!!
Contact me
Weekends Away Retreats For over 18 years...
The goal for my business has been
to make a difference in the lives of women.
I do this by offering my services
as a way to establish opportunities
for women to connect and celebrate
while at the same time keeping costs down
so I can serve every woman
regardless of her expendable income...
to make a difference in the lives of women.
I do this by offering my services
as a way to establish opportunities
for women to connect and celebrate
while at the same time keeping costs down
so I can serve every woman
regardless of her expendable income...
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My girlfriend's get aways are three-day or single day events in the Midwest / Chicagoland & Lake Geneva / WIsconsin area.
These events are unique in the fact that everyone gets at least 10sf of table space (work space) to use as they wish. I regularly see people coming to scrapbook (I'm a scrapper), crochet, make jewelry, knit, design cards, paint, bead, Creative Memories, stamp, needleworkers, crafters and even those looking for some extra time and fellowship to work on unfinished projects or mundane tasks. Some ladies who attend simply need a getaway and want to take advantage of all the great services and activities we offer so they simply bring a book to read, something to organize, crosswords to do, playing cards, games or whatever they need that makes them happy. |
My name is
Danita and I'm the owner and operator of Weekends Away Retreats. I look forward to serving you... My philosophy is simple...
Offer great retreats at affordable prices!! Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can. John Wesley (1703 - 1791) |
Everything is so much more enjoyable when surrounded with friends!!
What is there at Weekends Away Retreats?
Depending on our particular venue, you can find...
An owner/operator serving you for 18 years to make your weekend memorable
Free breakfast buffet for all hotel guests of Saturday AND Sunday
10sf of table space to use how you wish
A fun atmosphere with fun themes to make your weekend enjoyable
Manicures and pedicures to make you feel and look stunning
Appreciation card to say thank you for your dedication to my events
A beautiful mini-suite with a fridge, microwave, sink and dishes
Massages done by our beautiful therapists brought here just for you
24 hour security of your items by Weekends Away Retreats or hotel staff
A gorgeous swimming pool and hot tub and wonderful grounds
Our popular "scrap-it-forward" free cycling table for craft supplies
Free and fun bra fittings so you can have a perky day
Top-notch client services at our venues
A food area stocked with sweets, treats, salties and soda for the weekend
Album embossing done while you wait by our professional veteran embosser
Hundreds of dollars in gifts, prizes and raffles
Classes in photography, painting, crafting and more
Free make-up consultations
On-site store with mostly scrapbook / cardmaking supplies
Flea market to find gently used or new items at a discount
Games to borrow to play with your friends
Hand-formulated bath and body products
Quaint and unique shops within walking distance
Ask for invitations to any particular events to see what will be offered...
An owner/operator serving you for 18 years to make your weekend memorable
Free breakfast buffet for all hotel guests of Saturday AND Sunday
10sf of table space to use how you wish
A fun atmosphere with fun themes to make your weekend enjoyable
Manicures and pedicures to make you feel and look stunning
Appreciation card to say thank you for your dedication to my events
A beautiful mini-suite with a fridge, microwave, sink and dishes
Massages done by our beautiful therapists brought here just for you
24 hour security of your items by Weekends Away Retreats or hotel staff
A gorgeous swimming pool and hot tub and wonderful grounds
Our popular "scrap-it-forward" free cycling table for craft supplies
Free and fun bra fittings so you can have a perky day
Top-notch client services at our venues
A food area stocked with sweets, treats, salties and soda for the weekend
Album embossing done while you wait by our professional veteran embosser
Hundreds of dollars in gifts, prizes and raffles
Classes in photography, painting, crafting and more
Free make-up consultations
On-site store with mostly scrapbook / cardmaking supplies
Flea market to find gently used or new items at a discount
Games to borrow to play with your friends
Hand-formulated bath and body products
Quaint and unique shops within walking distance
Ask for invitations to any particular events to see what will be offered...
Click here to see the Retreat and Get Away Schedule
"For it is in giving that we receive"
About Me
In the hope that some of my activities
might inspire you to
step outside your comfort zone
and maybe raise a
spark of interest
for you to
spread your wings
and also find some amazing things
to enrich your life.
In the hope that some of my activities
might inspire you to
step outside your comfort zone
and maybe raise a
spark of interest
for you to
spread your wings
and also find some amazing things
to enrich your life.
Click on the links below to find out more information
As a crafter I scrap, bead, crochet, knit and paint with many mediums
I was in The Artist's Magazine - December 2005 Page 84
I am proud of my heart: its been played,cheated & broken but it still works.
I'm an usher for Sunday Services at Community Christian Church
I'm far from perfect - just like everyone - trying not to make the same mistake twice
I was the Naperville Sun's "Dealer of the Month" in February 2007
We regularly volunteer for our church missions
I teach fun classes called "Taking Better Pictures", "Click It or Miss It" & "Painting Party"
I was one of the very first volunteers opening a Ronald McDonald Family Room
We sponsor two girls, one in Haiti and one in India. My kids and I write to and get letters
and pictures from Rosaline and Saranya all the time. We work with Compassion
International and Worldvision. We've had a better experience working with World Vision
however. Won't you consider being a part of and changing a child's life forever?
I believe in encouraging other women in their pursuits
I make mistakes - but at least I learn from them
I do great book studies through my church - most recently - Slightly Bad Girls of
the Bible - Beth Moore's Esther - The Red Tent - The Shack - The Power of a
Positive Mom - Cold Tangerines - Food Rules - Being a Motivational Mom -
The 4:8 Principal - Beth Moore's James - Proverbs, A Woman's Wisdom
I was Everything Publication's Entrepreneur of the Month in June 2005
I am getting in shape... losing 60 pounds and pumping iron!
I volunteer at the kids schools
I had ACL reconstruction in December of 2009 - fell down bleachers
I was in Creating Keepsakes Magazine - February 2007 on page 177
I was in a terrible car accident in 2001
No furry pets - allergies. But we do have Crested Geckos and fish
I like to have fun
I'm a Lieutenant in CAP - Civil Air Patrol. It's a an auxiliary of the Air Force. Our squadron is trained to perform missions like search and rescue, reconnaissance,aerial photography,
humanitarian missions, searching for missing aircraft and more.
I just made a facebook page for Weekends Away Retreats but I don't know how to use it yet
I am being trained in CISM. Critical Incident Stress Management. In a disaster, these are the
people that "rescue the rescuers". They refer to CISM as "psychological first aid".
I have made over 150 scrapbook albums
I have no regrets as I believe things are allowed to happen for a purpose
I am in training for CERT. Citizen's Emergency Response Team.
I was a representative with a national scrapbook company for 10 years and was proud to earn high honors in both sales and recruiting every single quarter...
Then... I gave a high attendance and successful breakout session at a regional convention.
Then... I earned every incentive trip available for me and my wonderful, supportive husband.
Then... Then accepted a top award and recognition at the National Convention
I like to inspire women
My family works with Triple Threat- a sports mentoring program in an under- resourced area.
I have started a blog- but again - still figuring out how to work it...
I did a training mission with FEMA, the national guard and other emergency
organizations and got to fly in a C130 military cargo plane
I love to travel!! Most recently to Costa Rica, The Ozark Mountains in Missouri,
The Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and South Carolina, Belize, The Outer Banks on the East
Coast , Honduras, Cozumel, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Haiti, Antigua, St Maartin, St Thomas,
Barbados, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Curacao and this is all I can remember off the top of my head.
And yes... they are all in scrapbooks
She who refreshes others, will herself, be refreshed.
Boy, do we like to have fun!! This was taken in Lake Geneva, WIsconsin