Carson Sierra Spinners & Weavers
7th Annual Spinsters' Retreat!
Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2006
(Guild Meeting Saturday at 11:00am)
Davis Creek Park, Nevada

Important info:

• This is designed to be as low-key and stress-free as possible.
• There will be a workshop on Saturday, plus there should be lots of folks around to compare notes, etc.
• Each person should bring their own food, equipment, chair, etc.
• If you don't wish to camp, feel free to come for the day.
• Friends, even those who are not fiber-inclined, are welcome too.
• Pets on leash are invited too.
• Should be warm enough during the day, but you may wish to bring your winter 'jammies for nights.
• Suntan lotion too.
• A fire is allowed in the fire pit.

Sixth Annual Swap n' Sale:
Saturday at 1:00pm until people stop buying or swapping.

Do you have yarn you just don't know what to do with?  Or roving for which you have lost enthusiasm?  Has someone given you a brand new wheel, and you need a new home for the old one? Clean out your fiber closets and bring fiber or tools to sell or swap. 

Workshop:
Saturday after the Swap n' Sale.

Details to come.  All are welcome.  No advanced sign-up required.

Sixth Annual Fiesta:
Saturday after the Swap n' Sale.

Once we had an impromptu margarita party, complete with guacamole, salsa, fresh squeezed margaritas and (oddly enough) S'mores. It was so popular that it is now a tradition.  So bring your favorite dish to share, along with a lime or two. 

Information from the Washoe County Web:

In a dense stand of Jeffrey Pines 20 miles south of Reno just off U.S. 395, is Davis Creek Park. This campground/picnic area offers outstanding views of Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain as well as many recreational facilities. Individual picnic sites surround a small scenic pond upon which non-motorized boats are allowed. During the coldest months of winter, the pond freezes and makes a great ice skating area which is free to the public. Nature trails are marked for a self-guided hike among the native flora and fauna. Group hikes may be arranged to explore the surrounding Davis Creek environs by calling the Ranger.

The park has 63 overnight campsites. Although there are no hook-ups, longer travel trailers can be accommodated at 19 sites. Group camping and picnic facilities are available by reservation; contact the park ranger for details. An equestrian trailhead provides access to the Toiyabe National Forest.

Take 395 south from Reno or north from Carson City to the turnoff to Bowers Mansion. Turn west (the only way you can turn) and shortly (quarter mile maybe) down the road you will get to Davis Creek Park. It will be on the right. The retreat will be in the "RV Group Camping" area at the north end of the park.