Small pink flags mark the general location of where they will pour the foundation. The stakes will be moved back about 15 feet from this location so I can accommodate more hammocks and grapevines in the front!
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Great news: After repositioning a couple of times on the property to optimize views, plans and permits have been approved for the art barn! I am breaking ground next month and it should be completed by the end of this year. However, I know how building goes, so I won’t actually launch the retreat part of Crafting a Life until late spring.
With the approval to break ground, I celebrated by having a few bites of the world’s best sticky bun, compliments of Sweetie Pies, the bakery at the Napa River Inn (my favorite place to stay).
If you are a guest at the Napa River Inn, breakfast is included. Not only can you order a choice of breakfast sandwich (e.g. egg whites with spinach and tomato on whole grain), you additionally get a choice of a bun or muffin to counterbalance a healthy attempt at breakfast. This gooey, cinnamon treat is simply sublime.
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I also met my new accountant in Napa to discuss next steps. I was a little envious of his business address…
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And then later I drove down to Los Altos to my grandmother’s to meet my cousin’s newest enterprise, her first baby.
All in all, a fantastic trip with headway made and a lot to celebrate. And for the first time, my dream of launching this gig is starting to feel very real.
Dream Retreat Fabric Giveaway Update:
Congrats to Corliss Eden, your name was randomly selected for the huge box of fabric. (I’ll email you for your shipping address.) Thanks to all who spent time sharing their ideas for a dream retreat! I have printed them all out and have gotten a lot of fantastic ideas, Thank you!
Very exciting! I hope you post a lot of pics of the construction. I love to see the evolution! Congrats to Corliss! That sticky bun looks delish! And such a pretty fall display next to it! 🙂
Definately need room for the hammocks. Is that your tennis court? Nice. I don’t play tennis, but riding stables would be great too! Just kidding!! So happy for your ground breaking adventure! Very cool. And adorable baby. Deborah
Full steam ahead! You are so correct on the “how building goes”
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You must be “over the moon”! When the digging actually begins, you excitement meter will also be over the moon!
You go girl!!! Onward and upward!!!
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　( 2012.02.21 08:30 ) : We’re a gaggle of volunteers and starting a brand new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with useful information to paintings on. You have done a formidable process and our entire group will probably be grateful to you.
If you put the building on wheels, you could just move it around to get the best view. Maybe make it a rotating building, like those restaurants.
Congrats! What a great idea…. wishing you all the best. Given your track record, we know it’ll be great!
Pokey you will be misses on Quilting arts. I am excited for you on your new adventure. Good luck and I would love to visit your retreat someday. Only a dream I am sure. I hope you enjoy your dreams as they come true for you. God bless from a fellow sewing addict and loving it.
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Hi Pokey! So excited to see that I won the box of fabric. Thank you so very much. I will send my mailing to your e-mail? BTW Congratulations and so exciting to see your new venture unfold!
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