The 2023 Spring Retreat was a hit! See below for some snapshots of the adventure. Tickets for our 2024 Create and Escape Retreat are available now. Check Out Cara’s Color Me Creative Facebook page for more info!
Join Cara’s Crew for 3 days of creative fun! For $625 (early bird pricing you will receive:
* Creative workshops including Jewelry Making, Mixed Media, Canvas Painting, Textile Art and more.
* Round Table Discussions
*Delicious meals (3 Dinners, 3 Breakfast)s prepared by chef D-Lite
*Explore the Historic Arts District of Downtown McKinney, Texas
*Community, Connections, Inspiration, Sisterhood
*Self Care and
Coming this FALL - Sustainable Fiber Arts with Rhonda Finfrock
Why walk around with boring clothes? Join us for a decadent artist retreat featuring Sustainable Fiber Artist, Rhonda Finfrock. Rhonda is the leader in her field, creating a culture of sustainability, unique design, and flirty fashion. She will teach us all of the basics needed to get started and together we will create the most unique art ever. WE promise you will be hooked! See Below for the Schedule!
****Please note when booking your rooms - Shared King Bedroom means you are sharing with another retreater… bring a buddy or be adventurous and meet a new friend. *****. If you have difficulty with stairs please reach out to Cara to help with your room selection. :-)
Difficulty Paying all at once? Don’t worry, at check out you will have an option to pay in 4 payments.
Your Retreat Includes:
*A stay at one of three decadent retreat homes in Historic Downtown McKinney. All Renovated and brought to modern apeal, while keeping the historic goodness.
*Cocktail Reception by the pool (with wine and delicious food), Breakfast Daily, Lunch Daily, and a Bon Voyage dinner party (Meals Prepared by the talented Chef David)
*2 Glorious Days of Learning, with several finished projects
*Free Time to Explore Downtown McKinney
*Evening chats
The Schedule
October 15, 5:30pm Welcome Reception at the Main Retreat House with plenty of food, beverage, and wine.
*Start Your Learning Here with Fabric Prep and a small presentation
October 16th, 9:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Morning Stations - Gel Plate nature prints and hand painted painterly effects - Hand painting on preprinted and white fabrics
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Afternoon Stations - Stamping and Hand Painting, Stenciling and Stitching
3:00pm - Continue working on your projects - Free Time
October 16th, 9:00am -Breakfast
10:00am - Mornning Presentation: Intuitive Fabric Collage - Learn and Create adding details with paint pen, cutting and piecing fabrics, learning about adhesives, embroidery, beading and trims, adding words or quotes to your work.
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Afternoon Session: Collage Project of Your Choice
1. Tote Bag (a variety of bags will be provided)
2. Decor Pillow (18”x18” Blank Pillow case provided)
3. Garden Flag: Pre-made garden flags and/or banner provided
4. or - bring your own light colored denim apparel (100% Cotton)
4:00pm - Continue Working or Explore on your own
6:30pm - Dinner Party! Let’s show off our new skills!
