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Summer in the Mountains Cross Stitch & Make Finishing Fun Retreat

Summer in the Mountains Cross Stitch &
Make Finishing Fun Retreat

Anabella’s, Little Robin Designs and Paisley & Polka Dots

Close your eyes and envision a weekend filled with cross stitching, friendship and making finishing fun in beautiful Pigeon Forge, TN!

Our guest designer is one of your favorites! Robin from Little Robin Designs! Robin has created a stunning sampler for you to stitch-ahead and Julie from Paisley & Polka Dots has created a beautiful, custom backing.

You will enjoy a wonderful discussion on sampler history and a lacing class taught by Robin, as well as Make Finishing Fun™ classes taught by Julie and by Elayne.

The weekend will be filled with all kinds of wonderful things including games, prizes, raffles smalls exchange, fun, learning and laugher, with a lot of stitching and relaxing added to the mix!

Join Anabella’s  Little Robin Designs and  Paisley & Polka Dots
for the 2025 Summer in the Mountains Cross Stitch & Make Finishing Fun Retreat

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Hotel Accommodations will be available at the Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN
 at the rate of just $199.00 per night, plus tax. Breakfast is included.

Registration fee for the retreat is $425.00 and includes:
✔ 3 Days of Stitching, Friendship and Fun
✔ Meet & Greet Thursday Night
✔ Stitch ahead project
✔ Make Finishing Fun Finishing Classes at the Retreat
✔ Smalls Exchange
✔ Fabulous Finishes
✔ Raffle
✔ Games & Prizes
✔ Awesome Swag Bag
✔ Popcorn & PJ’s Nightly Event
✔ Late Night Stitching
✔ Private Facebook Group
✔ Spirit Wear Shop
✔ Anabella’s Attic
✔ Summer in the Mountains Vendor Village & Marketplace
✔ Power Tower at each table of 8
✔ Optional Events on Friday & Saturday
and more Stitchy surprises!

Registration fee does not include travel, food, hotel, taxes, fess, or other expenses.

All guests must stay at the event hotel. No exceptions.

This will be a very special event  and we hope you can join us!

+ Schedule? When does the retreat start & end?

2025 Summer in the Mountains Cross Stitch & Make Finishing Fun Retreat

Thursday August 14, 2025
Early registration opens Thursday August 14, 2025. Exact time will be provided as we get closer to the event.  Usually between 3pm-5pm

Optional Cocktails and Dinner following early registration

Friday August 15, 2025
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Welcome
9:15am – 12:00 noon  – Stitching, fun, games & prizes
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Special Optional Event to be determined
3:00pm – 5:00 pm – Stitching & Guest Designer discussions,  Make Finishing Fun classes, etc.
5:00pm – 7:00pm  Dinner on your own
7:00pm – Pajama Party, Smalls Exchange #1, late night stitching, games & prizes

Saturday August 16, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 noon  – Stitching & Make Finishing Fun™ class
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Special Optional Event to be determined
3:00pm – 5:00 pm – Stitching and Guest Designer discussion, Make Finishing Fun classes, etc.

5:00pm – 7:00pm  Dinner on your own
7:00pm – Pajama Party, Smalls Exchange #2, late night stitching, Raffle, games & prizes

Sunday August 17, 2025
8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Stitching and Private Shopping and Give-Away at Anabella’s local needlework shop in Waynesville, NC

3:00pm – Farewell

*schedule is subject to change

+ Where is it held?

 

The 2025 Summer in the Mountains Cross Stitch & Make Finishing Fun Retreat  will be held at the Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN. Guests are required to stay at the hotel unless they live locally, and send a copy of their driver license with their home address. We have secured a block of rooms for Thursday through Sunday. Rates will be $199.00 per night. plus tax, and includes breakfast.

 

Black Fox Lodge
3171 Parkway

Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
+1 865-774-4000
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Check-in 4:00 pm Check-out 11:00am

Beautiful,  lodge-style hotel close to Dollywood! Enjoy our views of the Smoky Mountains and Little Pigeon River, combining rustic Southern charm and modern style. We’re across from the LeConte Center in downtown Pigeon Forge, 3 miles from Dollywood and 1.5 miles from The Island. We have a seasonal outdoor pool with water fountain and slide, a patio with fire pit, and a restaurant with a full bar.

 

 
+ What about meals?

Breakfast is included in your room rate

The 435 Grill at The Holiday Inn – Biltmore West
Come join us in the 435 Grille for a delicious breakfast buffet, or stop by in the evening for a hand crafted meal or just to relax with a drink in our lounge. We have a great experience waiting for you.

Download menu here

There are numerous restaurants very close to the hotel at The Island including:
Starbucks

Dick’s Last Resort
Margaritaville 
Paula Dean’s Family Kitchen
Mellow Mushroom
Timberwood Grill
and many more!
You can view all of them here

Door Dash and other delivery services may be available to enjoy in your room or in the common areas. The hotel does not allow outside food within the meeting space.

+ Are the Events optional?

We are planning to spend a few hours on Friday and Saturday at The Island and Dollywood. These are optional events and the Stitching Room will remain open for those who wish to sit and stitch.

+ Can I be a vendor or send a Trunk Show?

If you would like to be part of our All Things Autumn Retreat, send an email to [email protected]

+ Refunds?

There are no refunds or cancellations. If we have someone on the waitlist, we will share the information with you.  Thank you for your understanding.

+ What if I have another question?

Send an email to [email protected] and be sure to put I HAVE A QUESTION in the subject line. We will respond as quickly as we can.

SUMMER IN THE MOUNTAINS REGISTRATION

Summer in the Mountains Registration

No refund, exchanges or cancellations, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to the designers failure to attend, weather, travel related delays or issues, Covid or any illness.
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Read What Our Retreat Attendees Have To Say!

This has been a DREAM! Awesome planning and wonderful trip! Over the moon happy that we met so many stitchy friends and finished a fun project with Priscilla and Chelsea! You know how to throw a party! 

Julie P

This was my first cross stitch retreat and I loved every minute. I came alone, but was not alone for long! It takes a village and many behind the scene helpers to create such a great experience. Thank you everyone

Lauren N

Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in to make it a wonderful retreat. You all did an amazing job!

Ella B

Thank you for the most amazing retreat! So many new friends and memories. You are the best Elayne!

Deborah J

Thanks so much for everything Elayne! You and all of your helpers put on a wonderful retreat!

Beth M

It truly was the very best time! Thank you for all you did to make it so special for us!

Josie C

Being my first retreat of any kind, I had a wonderful experience! This is a great outlet to make new stitchy friends and catch up with old ones. The price was affordable and platform was easy to navigate. Looking forward to more retreats in the future!
Amber P

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