Minnesota Scrapbook Retreats
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Scrapbook Retreats in Minnesota
Scrapbooking is quickly becoming a very popular hobby. And scrapbook retreats take that hobby to the next level. An entire weekend is often set aside to work on scrapbooks, or other crafts.
Ask most people who attend retreats and you will find out that scrapbook retreats are great because you can devote a lot of time into completing a project. Scrapbook retreats in Minnesota offer a variety of options. From the woods of the north, to the connivence of a city setting to the bluffs of the south, you will find a scrapbook house in Minnesota sure to fit your needs.
We will highlight scrapbook retreats throughout the state, give you a great beginning list of things to bring with you and offer tips on hosting a retreat weekend.
Ask most people who attend retreats and you will find out that scrapbook retreats are great because you can devote a lot of time into completing a project. Scrapbook retreats in Minnesota offer a variety of options. From the woods of the north, to the connivence of a city setting to the bluffs of the south, you will find a scrapbook house in Minnesota sure to fit your needs.
We will highlight scrapbook retreats throughout the state, give you a great beginning list of things to bring with you and offer tips on hosting a retreat weekend.
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Hosting A Retreat
How to be the Hostess with the Mostess
I love going to scrapbook retreats where the hostess has a small goody bag waiting for everyone when they arrive to their work station. Again, not completely necessary, but something nice to get the weekend off to a great start. You could put any number of little things into a bag, below is a list to get you thinking about what you might want to include.1. Post It notes
2. Pencil
3. Lip Balm
4. Hand lotion
5. Chocolate
Paper, Paper, Paper
You need something to glue your pictures on, or to use to embellish your pages. There are so many choices, patterned paper or plain. Again, make sure the paper you are using is made for scrapbooking and is archival quality.
It's Done!
One thing that I love to bring with me on a scrapbook retreat are page protectors. When I get done with a layout, I put them directly into scrapbook page protectors that way they are safe, I can flip through them to see my progress and it makes my layouts look even better. Pick some up and bring them with, you'll be glad that you did!
Scrapbook Retreats in the Metro
- Rendezvous Retreats
- Forest Lake, MN
- Sunflower Stuga
- Stillwater, MN
- Kelwood
- Hastings, MN
- Vintage Porch
- Shakopee, MN
- Thorwood Scrapbook Inn
- Hastings, MN
Get Comfy
You want to be comfortable when you are scrapping for hours. Grab a t shirt, sweatshirt and some comfy pants. A cute t shirt that expresses your love for your hobby is a nice touch.
Peace Love Scrapbook Women's Dark T-Shirt
Price: $31.99 
Friends don't let friends crop alone Women's V-Nec
Price: $27.99
My creative FREEDOM i scrapbook (orange) Women's L
Price: $25.99
Peace Love Photography Camera Women's V-Neck Dark
Price: $23.99
Retreats in North Western Minnesota
- Adventure North Resort
- Walker, MN
- Pens and Needles
- Detroit Lakes, MN
Don't Forget Your Glue!
and other adhesives
I know a lot of scrappers who use both glue and other adhesives depending on what they are doing. Always make sure the product you are using is safe for pictures and is archival quality.
Retreats in North Eastern Minnesota
- Duluth Scrapbook Retreat
- Duluth, MN
- Crafters Sanctuary
- Duluth, MN
- Country Garden
- Hinckley, MN
- Gingerbread House Craft Retreat
- Cloquet, MN
- Scrappin' House
- North Branch, MN
- Lucy's Cottage By the Lake
- Eveleth, MN
- The Craft Cottage
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Duluth Craft Retreat
- Duluth, MN
Cricut Cartridges
If you are bringing your Cricut with you, or are borrowing one, you might want to take a look at Cricut cartridges. Maybe there is one you have had your eye on, often Amazon has cartridges for less than retail. Take a look around Amazon by clicking on one of the cartridges listed here and see what you find.
Retreats in Central Minnesota
- Leaf RIver Retreat
- Otter Tail, MN
- Sugar Leaf Retreat
- Cross Lake, MN
- Great River Retreat
- Aitkin, MN
- Whispering Prairie Retreat
- Foreston, MN
- Waters Edge Retreat
- Santiago, MN
- Cameo Rose Country Retreat
- North Branch, MN
- Friends Forever Retreat
- Alexandria, MN
- Alexandria Lakes Villa
- Alexandria, MN
- Dean's Cabin
- Alexandria, MN
- Lake Reno Retreats
- Glenwood, MN
- Rent Lakehome
- Hutchinson, MN
- Pheasant Run Retreat
- Hutchinson, MN
- Forest Haven Retreat
- Sebeka, MN
- Gathering Place
- Darwin, MN
- Bankers Cove
- Dalton, MN
- Crafty Cottage Retreat
- Osakis, MN
- Whispering Acres Retreat
- Albany, MN
- Keepsakes Cabin
- Deerwood, MN
- Long Lake Retreat
- Near Mille Lacs
Packing List for Your Retreat
1. Pictures
2. Paper and cardstock
3. Glue and photo adhesive
4. Cutting tools - scissors, punches
5. Cricut machine and cartridges or software
6. Pens for journaling and adding detail to your work
7. Page protectors for your finished pages
Retreats in Southern Minnesota
- Main Street Retreat
- Blue Earth, MN
- Whispering Willows Cottage
- Adams, MN
- The Meadows
- Northfield, MN
- The Pink Motel
- Hanska, MN
- Dragonfly Dreams Retreat Center llc
- Lake City, MN
- Milton House Retreat
- Mantorville, MN
- Dory's Place
- Winona, MN
- Scrappin on the Ranch
- Winona, MN
- Bell Tower Suites
- St. Clair, MN
- Red Barn Retreats
- Garden City, MN
Reader Feedback
Feel free to leave a comment about your favorite retreat place and I will add it to the list. Or add your most favorite thing to bring with you.
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cffutah
Jan 31, 2012 @ 11:29 pm | delete
- wonderfully done article, liked it so much, *blessed* your article.
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Shellie Poetter
Jan 22, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
- Come visit us! Our retreat is located in the quiet country side in Blue Earth, Mn. Countryside Cottage would love to host your next retreat. Quiet, clean, cozy and comfortable. Find us on Facebook, under Countryside Cottage, or visit our website, countrysidecottage.net. Newly opened and now taking reservations. Reasonable rates, large scrapping area, hot tub, full kitchen, 9 twin beds, 2 full baths. We would love to meet you.
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VillaDejaBlue
Jan 8, 2012 @ 4:40 pm | delete
- Nice lens.
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KODEA
Oct 3, 2011 @ 12:30 am | delete
- Great list. You should include Raspberry Ridge http://www.raspberryridgecabin.com/ Near Motley. Great retreat.
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Hallie
Sep 15, 2011 @ 8:27 pm | delete
- If you are looking for a retreat in Southern MN near Rochester, check out The Milton House. It is so perfect! Is sleeps up to 16 people, out in the country, everyone scraps in the same room, used to be an old cheese factory...made into a home...now a retreat. Check it out at www.miltonhouseretreat.com.
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Sara Leiter
Sep 8, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
- I have a new scrapbooking retreat and would love to get my business name out into the scrapbooking community! Long Lake Scrapbooking Retreat is located right on Long Lake and only 1 1/2 hours from the Twin Cities, just west of Mille Lacs Lake. Please visit my website at www.longlakeretreat.110mb.com or contact me at longlakeretreat@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Sara
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TheTravelGal
Mar 20, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
- This is such a lovely concept, a fun craft and getting to travel. Do these retreats make time for exploring the area?
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StephenC
Mar 8, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
- Scrapbook retreats. Who knew? Nice job on the lens.
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Pam Thorsen
Feb 5, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
- Add this to metro section .We opened Thorwood Srapbook Inn www.thorwoodcondos.com January 1st and are having a ball. We are in Hastings just four blocks from A Scrappin Time downtown. We are set up for 8 and have great amenities -- five working fireplaces, private elevator, gourmet kitchen, grocery and meal delivery, patio with gas grill and a great workshop with individual tables and lighting and the best chairs. As one guest said --"this is no ordinary scrapbook retreat." Come as guests to our sister inn Classic Rosewood for breakfast.
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Amy Sirjord
Jan 27, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
- I will be hosting a retreat in Northern Minnesota on the first weekend in May!! Request for more information can be made by emailing me at ajsirjo@northlc.com. I have spots open for individuals, groups, as well as those who would like to do other crafting!!
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Amy J.
Jan 19, 2011 @ 10:30 am | delete
- The Duluth Scrapbook Retreat is a TERRIBLE place to go for scrapbooking. Honestly, they should be reported to the BBB for their false advertising. There are MANY very steep stairs to haul your things up to get into the house. There are no ergonomic chairs, no lighting, YOU have to haul the tables up from the basement, there is no room for scrapbooking, and the list goes on. It is a wonderful vacation home, but absolutely NOT appropriate for scrapbooking.
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stephanie linde
Feb 24, 2012 @ 11:45 am | delete
- Not to be confused wth the "Duluth Craft Retreat" which IS specifically designed to be a scrapping/quilting retreat home. Very few stairs, comfy chairs, task as well as overhead lighting & a specific "craft" room. Just don't want people to be confused as to which one you're referring to.
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scrapperkare
Jan 17, 2011 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- Beautiful, well-done lens on scrapbooking retreats in Minnesota! I see that you have a much fuller list in MN than on my retreats all over the country lens, so I'm adding yours to my MN listing. Woo-hoo . . . keep up the good work! happy scrappin' . . .
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DecoratingforEvents
Dec 12, 2010 @ 11:41 am | delete
- I haven't scrapbooked for a couple of years but have to make one for my daughter's senior year this year. I always really enjoyed it!
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Sylvestermouse
Dec 12, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
- A Scrapebook retreat sounds like a lot of fun. Just hearing about it reminds me of the old quilting bees. What fun!
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