You need a break.
you need time to talk late into the night and starting over at breakfast.
Your friends miss you.
You miss your friends.
You need some creative time that is uninterrupted.
You need to use the bathroom without someone knocking on the door.
You need a diaper free weekend.
You need to sleep in.
You are singing frozen songs alone in your car.
The Craft House is waiting for you…
it’s time to pick a date and get here already!
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i asked the groups that have stayed at the Craft House for their own weekend some questions about their stay.  It was so much fun to read their answers!  It made me so happy!  it’s lovely to see this home that we loved so deeply & cared about every detail being used in this beautiful way.  God is so cool how He works out the dreams in our heart! His plans for us are always so good and amazing.
(the different colors are different answers. Â not every color means the same person. Â it just looked pretty)
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1. What did your group use the Craft House for?
* We use our stays for scrapbooking and crafting, and just hanging out with creative people!
*Â we had a crafting girls weekend
*Â We set up our own craft weekend. Â We shopped oggie’s barn, downtown Marion and downtown Newton. We slept in, stayed up late, chatted, laughed, enjoyed our friends.
* we stayed for a conference that we watched via the internet
*Â Everyone in our group did their own thing. Some crafted, some scrapbooked, some quilted, others just drank wine and thrifted.
* Our group was a combination of scrap-bookers, quilters, crafters, and jewelry-makers. The space accommodated all our needs quite well.
*Â Momma bonding time, sewing, scrapbooking, crocheting, arm knitting, and relaxing.
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2. Did you cook your own food, go out to eat or get take out/delivery while you were at the Craft house?
* We normally cook our own food. We learned the first time that we had way too much food, so our second trip we tried to plan better and not get carried away with meal planning. We did make a Friday night trip to the donut shop. It was fun, but I am not sure the donut shop will ever be the same!
* We take turns cooking meals in groups of 3-4. That way, each person only ends up having to cook one time the whole weekend, and the rest of the meals are homemade awesomeness done for us by the rest of our group! We also love having themed meals like Italian, Mexican, etc…
*Â we brought most of our own food to cook. some of it was easy and pre made, and one of the nights we went out to dinner out on the town.
* We ate out on Friday night (can’t remember the place?!) and did a late night donut stop 🙂 For the rest of the weekend, we cooked! Our sweet friend who lives in Wichita did all our grocery shopping for us. We made a big breakfast and dinner on Saturday and snacked all day long. It was glorious. The kitchen is well stocked with every tool or gadget you need!
*Â I paired up girls and each pair was responsible for providing 1 meal for the entire weekend for everyone… All meals were prepared ahead of time to minimize time in the kitchen while we were there.
*Â We went out to eat Friday night and cooked soups made ahead of time for Saturday night. We all divided up and brought sandwich stuff, chips, fruit, etc for lunch. Everyone brought their own breakfast. It was nice for no one to have to spend time cooking! We also checked out the midnight donut run!!!
*Â We split up the meals and cooked. It worked great for us and the kitchen is amazing which made it more fun for me than cooking at my house. Or maybe that was just the other women cleaning up after me?
*Â We split up the meals and everybody helped cook and clean up. Dishes are much more fun with friends! We also had everybody bring candy to share so we quite the “sugar station”
3. Did you enjoy your stay? Â What was the best part of staying at the Craft House?
* Of course we enjoy our stay! I would go once a month if I could, but I think my family would get a bit suspicious!  My favorite part of my stays at the Craft House is always walking in. I am selfish and get there a little bit early and just wander around alone (shhh-don’t tell the girls I come with!) It is truly magical to me, I think because as a mom, wife, and business owner, especially with sons, it is a beautiful peaceful place where I can spend a little time focusing on myself even if I am with a group of friends. Walking into the craft house means that I am off duty for a few days, and I LOVE that. I come home refreshed and ready to be a mom and wife again. I also enjoy waking up in the mornings without the sound of televisions or little ones wanting breakfast. Plus, with only women, I know the toilet seat will be down. 🙂
* YES!!!! Bonding with girlfriends, playing hide and seek in the dark (yes, we totally did and it was awesome!), staying up late, laughing until we lost our voices, getting to work on projects without interruption, enjoying the beautiful house and décor.
* it was such a blast. it felt like a giant slumber party at the cutest, most well decorated, pinterest-came-to-life home ever!  the best part was that it felt like we were staying in someone’s actual house, being hosted, thoughtfully and comfortably. it was just nice to go to a home, that could accommodate that many women (who usually take care of everyone else’s needs), and feel like we could rest.
* Heck yes!!  Our favorite part was EVERyTHING!! Staying in a super cute, creativity-inspiring, clean home… Far enough from home to experience freedom, close enough to not spend majority of time off traveling. Uninterrupted time chatting with girlfriends, treasure hunting… Livin’ the dream!!!
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* YES! Can’t wait to do it again!  Our favorite part was the ENERGY at the house! It was inspiring and relaxing and rejuvenating.
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* We absolutely enjoyed our stay…it was hard to leave!  My favorite part was the bright, open, airy, beautifully decorated space. My home is fairly “neutral” so it was very refreshing to spend time in such a colorful, inspiring home.
*Â Â I LOVED it. I would live at the Craft House if Meg would let me. Â I don’t think I can come up with just one “best part.” I love everything about the Craft House. It’s where I was born to live.
*Â The house is incredibly beautiful and comfortable. We all felt incredibly cared for while we were there. My favorite part was spending time with girlfriends in a beautiful home!
*Â Â We absolutely loved it!! My favorite part was the togetherness getaway with friends. As for the actual house, the fact that there was so much room to spread out and leave it all out while working.
4. What do you think every lady needs to know about the Craft House?
* Every group of ladies needs to know that they should come to the craft house! It is so refreshing and wonderful. You will not regret your trip!
* you need to know that it’s a great hideaway, nearby, but far enough away to escape daily routine and mundane. so good for the soul.
*Â Go, even if you are not a crafter, go! We had crafters and non crafters, some close friends, others just meeting for the first time. We were all young moms needing a weekend away. All raved about their time, each blessed on a very personal level! Â The craft house is a beautiful… huge home, with enough adorable beds to sleep all of your nearest and dearest. While it is perfectly designed for crafting with large tables, numerous outlets, and space to spread out… It is a cozy, bright, cheerful home, with amazing character that invites visitors to feel comfortable in their home away from home. It is wonderfully clean and tidy. An environment that is both refreshing and inspiring. To spend time in such a place with friends is a blessing! Communication with the owner at any point prior, during, and after rental was incredibly efficient and kind. Any instructions were simple and clear.
*Â It is the most amazing place ever and once you go you’ll find yourself wanting to go back. We started planning our next visit before we left. It’s addictive. You’ve been warned.
*  I think everyone should know that it is truly an amazing home – and you’re not going to want to leave!!
* It is even more awesome than you can imagine! Be prepared to wish you could stay longer and/or come back annually at the least. It’s like getting to have a grown up slumber party! 😉
*Â You need to make it happen! There is something so special about being in a beautifully decorated, immaculately cared for home that inspires creativity and relaxation. Meg is so easy to work with and truly cares about making your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Call all your friends – make your Craft House weekend happen!!Â
* It is amazing!Â
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*Â Â This is the best value for a group of ladies to be able to escape and have a low-key weekend with friends!
these are the dates left to choose for 2014.
MAY 9-11 =====$925
MAY 23-25 ====$925
JUNE 6-8 =====$1100
JUNE 13-15====$1100
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remaining weekends $1250 if you reserve now.
JULY 18-20
JULY 25-27
AUGUST 8-10
AUGUST 15-17
AUGUST 22-24
AUGUST 29-31
SEPTEMBER 5-7
OCTOBER 3-5
OCTOBER 24-26
OCTOBER 31- NOV 2
NOVEMBER 14-16
NOVEMBER 21-23
NOVEMBER 28- 30 (maybe your entire family should meet at the craft house for thanksgiving weekend!)
DECEMBER 12-14
the May dates that are available are up for grabs at $925 each!!
the June dates are $1100!
if you make your reservation in the next two weeks the cost of the weekend is only $1250.
that’s $250 off!
email me at cdduerksen@yahoo.com to reserve your date!
do you have questions?
you can read the information HERE from the button at the top of the blog about the Craft House.
Michele - I am cracking up because as I read this post the Frozen song was running through my head for the billionth time today!!