DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We have created a schedule of events for you, our Adventurers! ——————– Breakfast beginning each morning at 7:00 am The Spoke Cafe Chef’s Inspired Scrambled Eggs Scrambled Eggs Bacon Sausage and Turkey Sausage Southwest Potatoes Biscuits and Gravy Pancakes Oatmeal Fruit Yogurt Breads, Bagels, and Pastries Juice Coffee, Tea Enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning before … Read More
How do I get to the hotel?
FLYING If you’re flying into the Valley of the Sun, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Hampton Inn in Scottsdale in no time. It’s as simple as downloading an app, and you’ll be set up to request a ride in minutes. We use them all the time, … Read More
Weather in the Valley of the Sun
We’re only days away from kick-off, and we’re so excited to be able to share this awesome event with you! We know you will have so much fun! Although it’s fall, and in most parts of the country, this means winter is right around the corner, here in the Valley of the Sun, we are heading into our best time of the … Read More
What’s there to do in and around our Valley of the Sun?
We love our city and hope you will too! If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, the “Valley of the Sun” offer so many things to do for you. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Here’s our shortlist of things to do in our fair city – … Read More
Student Supplies List? Want to ship things ahead to our venue?
Question: Do we have a supply and tool list? Where would I ship my boxes? Answer: The student supply list is located in the class descriptions on our website. Scroll most of the way down the page, and you will find what you are looking for. You may choose to ship your things ahead of time to our venue. Here is the … Read More
Can We Chat?
Could we ask you to do us a favor? We like to keep in touch with you throughout our retreat, and texting is the easiest way for us to stay connected. And, if you are ever in need of one of us, just text us; it’s much easier than trying to hunt us down! Could you text us your name and cell phone … Read More
Let’s get started on our Epic Adventure!
We’re getting close to when we begin our journey with each other! Less than two weeks away! We’re so excited and hope you are too! We’re going to begin sending a series of emails to you – We want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make your trip and retreat memorable and fun. And, we invite … Read More
What’s for Dinner – and Lunch too!
Are you ready? Have we answered all your questions? Email us if you’re still wondering about anything…. ********** We would like to share the lunch and dinner menus with you so you know what deliciousness you will be served each day. At noon, when we break for lunch, we will head to the Spoke Cafe, where we will make our … Read More
Let’s Shed Some Light on the Subject
Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring your own task lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a battery-operated task light. No cords to trip over! Here are some suggestions if you are planning to go out and buy something new. These are all … Read More