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way back in May we held the first “Gathering at Round Top”.
we hosted a creative retreat for 12 wonderful women.
it was even better than i had hoped it would be!
tara steele & stephanie ackerman invited me to be a part of their plan and it took me no time at all to say YES!

we stayed all together at The Vintage Round Top.
this was a really great space! there were so many unique features that were beautiful all together.
if you are looking for a place to stay in Round Top – this is it!



tara prepared all the meals for this group.
she was fantastic!
i am still thinking about that cheese dish… it was addictive.

we went to tara’s restaurant called Royer’s Pie Haven.
this was THE CUTEST little place!
i wanted to stay all day and eat all the pies.
and you can order their pies online and she’ll mail them to your house!
it’s basically the best mail you could ever get.

we got to go to Junk Gypsy too!
stephanie and i were very excited about seeing this person.
it did not disappoint!  Sooooo fun, colorful and jam packed with awesomeness!

tara taught a pie making workshop!
i wasn’t sure about the flavor of the junk berry but then i tried it – WHOA.
it was SOOOO GOOD!

these pies were works of art!
so of course we all needed pictures of them…

stephanie taught a stitching workshop that i loved!
but i have no photos of what we made unfortunately.
it was really sweet but hard to explain.
stephanie is such a good teacher! she is funny and encourages everyone to be themselves.

i taught how to make a wreath with a chalkboard in the middle.
the ladies had a lot of fun picking out their fabrics.
so many choices!

we really enjoyed our meal at Royer’s Round Top Cafe!
this place was super quirky and F U N!
i had the pork tenderloin and announced it was officially the best meal i had ever eaten.
EVER!

look at all those pies!!!

we went out junking because… that’s what you do in Round Top!
we weren’t there during Antique Week(s) so it wasn’t crowded or crazy.
but someday i do want to go back for that!

and we did so much more than this too!
but you just have to experience it sometime to understand that part.

i was a little unsure about being somewhere other than the Craft House for a retreat but as soon as i got there all my fears were gone.
we had such great ladies and so much fun getting to know each other!

thanks to all these women who made our long weekend super amazing!
i hope we all see each other again someday!
i can’t wait to go back to Round Top!

ps:  i road tripped all by myself down to Texas and it was soooo nice!
i listened to Up & Vanished podcast the entire way there AND the entire way back.
that was 18 hours!
it was the perfect entertainment and i was TOTALLY into it!

I am SUPER excited to invite you to the next event we have planned!
Stephanie Ackerman & Tara Royer Steele & I are hosting The Gathering Retreat in Round Top, Texas – May 10 – 13.
We want YOU to come & get creative with us, shop for all the great texas “junk” and eat the best food!

I have wanted to spend time in Round Top FOR-EVVVV-ER!
This is going to be a seriously FUN time ladies!
The Gathering Retreat is all inclusive… meals, lodging & supplies for the creative workshops are included.

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE.  – it is less than 3 months away!  🙂

Stephanie, Tara & I each love bringing women together to celebrate their gifts.
God has made all of us to create and made a million different ways to do it.
Using our creativity we can worship Him!
Through painting or sewing, drawing or cooking, writing or photography – we can bring Him glory!
We know that it can often be hard to make time for yourself to be creative.
But we also know that we when make it a priority – we are filled up.
Our hope with this retreat is to remind you of the super fantasic, creative woman God made you to be.
We want you to have a time away that is inspiring, relaxing and uplifting.

This retreat will be held at The Vintage Round Top.
This place is amaaaaazing!
We get to stay here and be creative all day in this beautiful space – this is so special!
I am giddy about it!

You will spend lots of time in creative workshops with me & stephanie.
We enjoy working together so very much!
There will be many, MANY hours of  messy, colorful creating together!
All your supplies for these workshops are included in your registration.

Tara Royer Steele is going to make sure we are filled up with home cookin’ from morning till night.
She is also going to teach a pie baking class for us!  YUMMMM!
There will be meals at the house but also get to visit Royer’s Pie Haven & Royer’s Round Top Cafe too.
Would you just look at this menu?!!!  And this is only about half of the options!
I can’t wait to try ALL the pie!!!
Be sure to bring your stretchy pants  🙂

You know I love to go junking… and I am over the moon about getting to do that here!
My heart gets beating a little faster when I think of all the chippy painted goodness we could find.
Round Top is known for having really good antiquing and I’m ready to see for myself!

IMPORTANT FACTS:

1. Registration is open in my shop right now!  🙂

– First payment of $250 is today.
This payment is non-refundable but will go towards your total registration cost.

– Second payment of $500 is due on March 15, 2017

– Third payment of $500 is due on April 15, 2017

2. The house sleeps 15 – many queen & king beds meaning most will have to share beds.

3. If you will be flying please fly into IAH airport – Houston, TX.

4. Airfare & travel expenses are not included but we will take you to/from the airport on 5/10 & 5/13 if you need it.

5. Leave any questions you have in the comments and I will try to answer them.   🙂