Retreats

2025 Creative Passions Retreat - Chesaning, MI

June 27 – June 29, 2025

Early check-in June 26 8pm

Location
Creative Passions Retreat Center
710 W. Broad St.
Chesaning, MI 48616

For pictures and more information on Creative Passions Retreat Center

Group Contacts

Lynne Bryant: 313-885-2174

Roberta Myyra: 734-417-5174

The space can accommodate a maximum of 40 members. Registration is done directly with Creative Passions. Their contact is Tamara at: 989-845-2159. She will let Lynne know who has paid their deposit, but you must email Lynne at lynneravasbryant@gmail.com  or at retreat@gaaqg.com with your information such as roommate name(s), room preferences, sewing machine locations, and CPAP needs.

Cost and Dates

The cost is $165 for the morning of Friday, June 27  to Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm.

You can plan your arrival for Thursday, June 26, at 8:00pm for an additional $30. If you use this option, the retreat center provides local teens to carry in your equipment, food, and personal items. This is a great option as it gets you ready to start early Friday morning with all your equipment in place.

A deposit of $85 is due March 31, 2025. Please call Lynne Bryant (313-885-2174) as soon as you send the registration form and first deposit to Creative Passions.

The final payment is due May 31.

Accommodations

There are two Retreat Areas. We will fill the 24 person area first. The Second Area is just down the hall and will accommodate 16 People

It has the same amenities.

There are 2 restrooms on the lower level so you won’t have to climb the stairs to your room 5 times a day.

Both groups will share the large kitchen and Dining Area

Most of the bedrooms have four beds. If you have mobility issues, PLEASE register ASAP as there are only 17 beds on the ground floor. They will be given as they are available. One of the lower level bedrooms sleeps six people although it is very roomy.

What does Creative Passions Supply?
  • Your own workstation with a comfortable chair and lamp
  • Attached bathroom, with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, 3 bath towels and 3 washcloths per person
  • Bedding, blankets, pillow and coffee
  • Cable TV with DVD player, wireless internet
  • A Continental Breakfast each morning
  • A nearby Quilt Shop
  • An Outdoor Patio
What do you need to bring?

You should bring your own iron, ironing board/mat, cutting mats, cutters and rulers.

Food

A continental breakfast is provided by Creative Passions (orange juice, cereals, bagels, coffee).  Some of us bring things to add to that selection such as fruit, baked good, and healthier bread choices.  We will organize lunch and dinner for those who don’t bring their own meals for a nominal cost and volunteer kitchen work.

We will organize lunch and dinner on a potluck app.

  • Roberta will send a link to this app to attendees in the Spring.  Participants will be able to see what other people are bringing and add to the menu.
  • There is a section for participants to post any food allergies.  Persons with significant food allergies or who may be on special diets may choose to bring their own food. 
  • Folks who think that cooking at a retreat is the last thing they want to do, may sign up for dishwasher loading/unloading.
  • Another option is to check out the restaurants in the area.  Menus are available at the retreat center if you would rather to go out or arrange for take-away. 

There is an entire separate bar/kitchen area for snacks and drinks that is also available all day. BYO or bring snacks and drinks to share.

Persons with food allergies may bring your own food. There is an entire separate bar/kitchen area for snacks and drinks that is also available all day. BYO or bring snacks and drinks to share.

Additional Indulgences*
* prices and availablity may be subject to change

There will be a licensed Massage Therapist available for therapeutic and relaxation techniques. The cost is 45 minutes for $55, one hour for $70 and 90 minutes for $100.

There is also a Reiki/Cranial Sacral Practitioner available for the same costs.

A Massage Facial is also available to remove toxins and hydrate the skin for $55 for a 50 – 55 minute treatment.

Please schedule these services 3 weeks ahead of your retreat. Contact Hallie Byron at massagescp@gmail.com or 989-992-7359

Manicures/ Pedicures from Licensed Nail Techicians:

  • A 45 – 60 minute Mini-Pedicure is available for $30
  • A 60 – 75 minute Spa Pedicure for $40
  • A 30 – 45 minute Mini-Manicure is available for $30
  • A 45 – 60 minute Spa Manicure is $40*

Please schedule these service 3 weeks ahead of your retreat by contacting

Dana Fowler pedicurescp@gmail.com  989-529-3435

* You must remove shellac from your nails prior to your arrival or the technician can work over it.