Where are the retreats held?
Currently the retreats are held at the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose/Milpitas, CA.
Here is the link to the hotel: http://www.sanjosemilpitas.hgi.com
We can only fit up to 24 people in the space.
How much is it?
The full cost of the retreat is $180 which includes your standard craft space (6' x 3'), three meals and all snacks and drinks, Friday 10am thru Sun.4pm. Prices are subject to change but plenty of notice will be given. These costs do not include your hotel room. You need to book that direct through the hotel.
How do I pay?
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space for the weekend. Upon your e-mail request for a spot at the weekend retreat, I will confirm space is available and give you details on where to send your check or how to pay by credit card. Full Payment for the weekend is due 4 weeks before the event start date. You do not officially have a table space until you receive a deposit payment confirmation e-mail from me.
What is the Refund and Payment policy?
There is a $50 processing and handling fee on all refunds.
$50 deposit: This is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Full Payment for the weekend: is due 4 weeks before event start date.
Up to 7 days before the event: If a replacement for your spot has been found, you will receive a $130 refund.
At 7 days before the event: If no replacement for your spot has been found you will receive a $80 refund.
If I am notified with less than 7 days notice: No refund will be given.
A minimum of 16 guests must be booked for the weekend to take place. If this minimum is not reached, then you will have first choice for an alternative weekend or a full refund returned to you.
How do I book my room?
The phone number to call for reservations is 408-719-1313. You will need to reference our group name "Give Me Time Retreats". Your room rate should be $99.00 per night for a room. This rate will also include a cooked to order breakfast for two people in the room. It's up to you to book and pay for your own rooms and any additional charges charged to your room.
How do I find a roommate?
Just let me know that you are interested in sharing a room. I will contact other people attending the weekend for you and see who else is willing to share. You can have up to 2 people per room.
What if I just want to come and craft and not sleep over at the hotel?
Yes, that’s fine. But be warned, we are often amazed at the time when we finally think to check. So are you a good late night driver?
What If I only want to come on Saturday and Sunday?
Yes, this is also fine. However the charge for the weekend remains the same. We encourage you to use the other evenings of the event to come and work on your projects. For instance you can come Friday night to set up your craft area and spend a couple of hours on your hobby, then leave your stuff out, come back to it on Saturday morning. Utilize the time well.
Craft Swaps Table
Bring with you any old unused parts of sticker sheets, embellishments, papers or craft items you never intend to use. This is a great way to have a good clear out. Donate them to the craft swaps table and then take your pick of what others have put there. You never know when someone else can use what you might intend to throw away.