Welcome

ALL NEW!!!  Second PysankyUSA Retreat/Workshop - July 2012

                      Yes the retreat is Wi-Fi ready for all of you lap top users!

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 Year Two, and already 'Bigger-n-Better' Many new teachers, along with some of your favorites from last year. The continued success of the PysankyUSA Retreat depends on you. Remember once your deposit has been made, all final paymenyts must be in by June 30. Helpers are now needed to help at the retreat.Please contact Jim at meatro102@aol.com if you think you can lend a helping hand.

Cost to stay on-site:

$250 for room/board/meals per person, $50 of which is due to Jim as a refundable deposit by March 1, 2012. Yes there is still plenty of time to register after the March due date.  After March 1st, the deposit will not be refundable.  Payment in full is due by June 30, 2012. Individual class fees and supplies are extra.  Colorama Dyes,BeeBestWax waxes and one chicken egg per student for each class will be provided at no extra charge.

Breakfast buffet  7-8am Fri. Sat. Sun.

Lunch buffet      12-1pm Fri. Sat

Dinner buffet       5-6pm Thurs. Fri. Sat

Please first contact meatro102@aol.com  to let Jim Hollock know you will be attending, then make your $50 deposit check payable to,:

PysankyUSA Retreat

19 North Walnut Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Please remember to write your email address in the memo field of your

check so Jim can email you a confirmation for your deposit. If making a payment please mark 'Payment" in the memo area.

Cost for local commuters:

The cost for commuters is the same as those staying at the Retreat center - $250/person.  With this, you will receive all of the amenities as those staying at the retreat center, including meals, access to all classrooms, work rooms with eggs,Colorama dyes,BeeBestWax waxes, as well as a room with a bed if you choose.

Please note:

There will be no discounted pricing for those who e.g. can only stay 2 out of the 3 days, or those who choose not to eat meals at the center,or for someone that is traveling with an artist,but not attending the retreat, etc.

Retreat Location:

Fatima Renewal Center

Address:  1000 Seminary Road  Dalton, PA 18414

All rooms are singles with a cot/bed, desk & chair, lamp, easy chair and sink. There is a ceiling fan in each room.  Restrooms/showers are communal (think college dorm) and we will have ladies on one floor and gentlemen on another floor. The work and classroom areas are air conditioned. 

Nearest airport:

Nearest cities from Dalton, PA:

Special needs:

Most special dietary needs can be accommodated with sufficient notification. And yes there are double bed rooms. AT THIS TIME ALL SPECIAL NEED AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS ARE FILLED

Scranton, PA is approximately 10-15 mins away from Dalton, PA by car and has many nationally-known restaurants, retail and grocery stores should any other specific need arise.

There are several nearby hospitals, two of which specialize in severe trauma and other extreme issues. 

Please be sure to check out our new list of teachers and classes offered

Bell Practice With Tex

Thursday   8-10pm

Friday        8-10pm

Saturday    8-9pm    Performance: 9-10pm

We look forward to seeing you in July 2012! 

Please remember Bob Byers Retreat in the Gardens. It will be held in Octiober. for more information here is the link http://pysankygardens.yolasite.com/

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