Updated: Crochet at The Lake Retreat - October 18, 2023

Jimmy Beans Wool presents The Crochet Crowd and friends retreat called Crochet at The Lake Retreat in October 2023. Located at Incline Village part of Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Along with my direct team, Jeanne Steinhilber, Wendy Maruna, Anita Grover and Tiffany Tolbert. I have invited two Yarnspirations Ambassadors, Marly Bird and Tamara Kelly (Moogly Blog), to accompany us in a full-on crochet immersive experience.

Event

October 18 - 22, 2023

We will begin October 18th, 2023 with an early evening reception and kick-off dinner with our signature icebreaker experience with introductions.

All workshops, materials and swag are included.

The daily routine will include.  

• Breakfast will be 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
• Morning Workshops will be 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
• Lunch is 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
• Afternoon Workshops will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, depending on the teacher and topic.
• Supper will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Like any Crochet Crowd Event, if you wish to skip a class, please feel free to do so if you are tired, or you wish to do something else like enjoy the Still Water Spa, Casino, Fitness Centre, Pool or just crochet on your own. There are no discounts if you wish to skip a class, as swag will be provided. This is a retreat; go at your own pace. You may want to bring a bathing suit.

We will have an additional coach bus trip during the event to go to Jimmy Beans Warehouse. Jimmy Beans is hooking each guest with an additional surprise.

Before and After the Event

The Crochet Crowd Team will be going to the resort the day(s) before kick-off to settle in; you will also have the opportunity to book additional days at your own expense if you wish to stay at the resort before or after the retreat. You may need to come in a day earlier if your arrival flight on the day of kick-off is too late in the day to make it on time.

The event ends October 22, 2023 at 10:30 am. Be sure to plan your airline tickets, giving you time to get back to the airport in a comfortable time frame.

Reservations

OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 at 3 PM Pacific Time exclusively at Jimmy Beans Website. Set up your account in advance to rush the ticket bookings as you need that to order tickets. 

• $500 is due to reserve each spot.
• If you wish to make payments, the balance will be broken into 8 monthly payments starting on January 15th, 2023. Payments will be due on the 15th or each month through August.
• The final day to cancel is August 1, 2023. There is no financial penalty if you cancel before this time frame. If you booked airline tickets, etc., that's on you to resolve.

How To Jump To the Front of the Line

• Before the ticket sale release, go to Jimmy Beans Wool Website and create an account.
• When the tickets go for sale, you will already have an account set up and ready to make a purchase. Be sure to have written down your login information to be ready.

Reservation Opening Day

Orders will be online only. No phone in orders. 

OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 at 3 PM Pacific Time exclusively at Jimmy Beans Website. Set up your account in advance to rush the ticket bookings as you need that to order tickets. 

• The reservations will open in the afternoon, Reno Time Zone, on November 18, 2022. For the east coat, it will be early evening.
• You will place your order with your credit card for your tickets.
• Anything you need to share has to be put in the notes, such as the following:
  • Monthly payments option.
  • Booking 1 participant and a non-participant to buy the meal plan for the non-participant
  • Share in the order notes that you have dietary restrictions.
  • Suppose you have special circumstances like bringing pets or having a service dog. Let us know if you are deaf or hard of hearing and need an interpreter.
  • Extra night(s) needed.

NEXT STEPS

• Once the order is placed, your seat(s) are reserved for you.
• Your credit card will not be charged until a Jimmy Beans Wool Representative calls you to review your reservation. When they call, it's time to go over your notes in more detail to share so the booking is accurate and notes for the resort are recorded.

Shuttles / Onsite Parking

• It is your responsibility to get to the resort. Links will be provided later for shuttles from the Reno Airport to the resort for you to purchase on your own. Budget $100 per guest per way. The resort is about 1 hour away south of the airport.
• Onsite parking is Valet for $50 per day or self-park for $29 per day.

More Details

Weather in October, Generally Speaking

• Daily weather will be no higher than 60 degrees, and you can expect the evenings and mornings to be below freezing.
• There will likely be snow, making this a cozy retreat experience.
• Please dress accordingly.

Geography - Altitude

• Lake Tahoe sits 6,200 feet above seawater. You may experience altitude sickness. Take it easy when you arrive to let your body acclimate to the altitude. If you are not feeling well, please see one of the leadership team.

We May Have Service Dog(s)

• Be advised we may have service dogs onsite with guests bringing them to class. Be sure to have allergy medications if you are allergic to dogs.

All Medications

• Be sure to have all medications you need with you.

The Group Plan

We will have a maximum of 100 guests, with the entire group being divided into groups of 20. The entire group will be together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Throughout the experience, each group will rotate through five crochet hosts during the retreat.

• Mikey
• Marly Bird
• Tamara Kelly
• Anita Grover
• Tiffany Tolbert

Jeanne and Wendy will be bouncing between workshops to assist the hosts.

Common Questions

Compared to the last time we scheduled to do this, why is the price higher than before? 

1. This event is four-nights at the resort compared to the three nights that it was last time.
2. The pricing last time was three years ago. Hotel rates have changed per room.
3. The food budget per guest is nearly double. Pricing involving food has increased substantially, but we are also onsight for one extra day compared to last time.

Can I bring a spouse/friend that isn't participating in the activities, as I prefer not to travel alone? 

1. Yes, you can. You need to purchase the meal plan for them. This will allow them to receive the catering and sit with you for all the meals. They won't be part of the classroom or field trip to Jimmy Beans Warehouse activities.

If I bring a spouse, are we arranging group activities for the spouses/friends to keep busy at the resort?

1. We are not doing a side program for spouses as we are focused on the crocheters.

If I want snacks midway throughout the day, are they being provided?

1. The answer is no. If you need snacks between our catered meals, you are welcome to bring them yourself.

Is airfare included in the rates? 

No. It's unfair to charge for this as many people choose to drive, and people come from all over the place. It's impossible to structure that into the pricing.

Financials

Jimmy Beans Wool is handling all finances for this event. Any cancellations or changes need to be communicated directly to Jimmy Beans Wool for processing.

A Few Things Top of Mind

• This is an inclusive event meaning all food for breakfast, lunch and dinner is included with catering services. You are welcome to bring food if you need any snacks beyond this.
• Alcoholic beverages are not included in the rate as not everyone drinks alcohol.

Final Considerations

We strongly considered staying in the city of Reno. The two locations are not comparable in their experiences. Putting it bluntly, Reno is great, but for a retreat, we think it's better to have a retreat in a location where the environment is truly unique when you look out the windows or walk around the grounds to relax. Staying in Reno and moving around the banquet halls of a casino hotel is okay, but you never truly escape the hustle and bustle of a city to decompress.

In cross-comparing Reno to Lake Tahoe, the food services in the locations are expenses we couldn't avoid. The food services have gone up significantly regardless of the chosen location.

With the all-inclusive event, you don't need to worry about being nickel and dimed like a cruise ship unless you decide to use the spa services or spend money on alcoholic beverages.