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Retreat group admires an oversize Kool Kaleidoscope made as an opportunity quilt in Californina.
Hey everybody! Today I'm sitting at my table in our workshop space looking at empty tables. Yesterday they were flourishing with sewing machines and fabric and creativity was oozing out of every student. However, today they have all gone. It is always sad after a week of amazing bonding, creativity, energy, and good food! However, the memories and rich exchange of ideas made us better, so for that, we rejoice - and, we start anothe retreat Monday night! Whoo-hoo.
So, many of you were confused about our move - and what did our taping space and my retreats have to do with each other. I'll try to make it short. In 2002, Justin and I purchased a 40 acre ranch in a specatular area of Colorado (near La Veta). It was purchased specifically so we could build a home with lodging and sewing spaces for quilters. We call it Autumn Rock. You can see photos of Autumn Rock on my webite.
The architects began work right away and Justin and I moved to La Veta so we would not be living 3 hours away from our building site. That was in December 2003. By mid-2004, we put the skids on actually building as getting a loan was getting tough - so we decided to regroup.
In June of 2005 we purchased the current building so we could expand our business, do retreats, etc. But it was meant to be temporary - a stepping stone if you will.
Then came TQS. The building was a terrific place to tape the shows - but please remember - we only tape in the building for 12-13 days per year. It was a great place for us to start TQS.
Now, Justin and I are ramping up our efforts to get the loan for building at Autumn Rock. We cannot keep the building and have the new place - so it is time to put the current building back on the market and make every effort to move forward. So TQS can have assurance of a place to tape in September, and because of all the logistics with making a set of tapings happen - we decided to not take the risk of being in La Veta for September, but rather moving to Boulder, CO. Our production company, Daylight Productions, is based out of Boulder. This decision allows us to keep our crew (family) together and the area will provide more opportunities for visitors who attend the shows.
Who knows what the future holds, but we won't hit a home run if we never swing the bat - so - we're swinging our bat once again and hoping for the best. Pray - light a candle - keep your fingers crossed - rattle some chicken bones - read some tea leaves - whatever it takes! Did I miss anything?
- Why, you are probably wondering - Well, it has been a life dream for Ricky and Justin to build a retreat center on their property outside of La Veta (Autumn Rock) and in order to realize this dream - steps needed to be put in motion. Interested in a fabulous facility (the TQS studio) in La Veta? We know of a place for sale.
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