What is a virtual needlepoint experience?

I'm ever so glad you asked!

Think of it like a very special retreat, but without all the headaches of travel. Instead of packing your suitcase and schlepping all your stuff to the airport, you get to enjoy the niceties of being pampered right in your very own home - and you can even wear your jammies, if you want. 😉

We'll spend two whole days stitching a delightful Provençal themed canvas by Cooper Oaks Designs - and I'll share the "why" behind the "what" for my stitch and thread choices so that you can apply what you learn to your other needlepoint projects, too.

And, of course, there will be some fun surprises sprinkled throughout our time together.  

The entire retreat will be recorded so that you can go back and revisit our virtual adventure in stitches and threads as often as you want.

Here's What's Included... 

• A Welcome Gathering / Box Opening Party (Thursday evening)
• Two whole fun-filled days of stitching and learning with me
• A Stitching Social (Friday evening)
• A carefully curated collection of needlepoint treats
• A beautiful event canvas by Cooper Oaks Designs (3 Provençal ladies) + the threads, embellishments, and stitch guide
• and, of course, a host of Serendipity surprises (aka, lagniappe! 🥰) 

Here's Our Exclusive Project...

It's called "Trio of Garden Ladies" and it's by Linda Ragno for Cooper Oaks Designs.

Linda Ragno is renowned for her French country needlepoint designs. She first became enchanted with the colors and patterns of Provence on a visit to see her grandparents who lived in the Pyrenees. And now, we're going to stitch one of her beautiful canvases together! 

Your retreat experience includes an exclusive stitch guide plus all of the threads and embellishments you'll need to complete this delightful design. 

And Here's Our Schedule...

Thursday, July 27th
6 - 7 p.m. CDT - Welcome Gathering / Box Opening Party

Friday, July 28th
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT - Stitching with Ellen
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT - Afternoon Tea & Stitching
4:30 - 6 p.m. CDT - Dinner
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT - Stitching Social 

Saturday, July 29th
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT - Stitching with Ellen
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT - Lunch
1:30 - 4:45 p.m. CDT - Afternoon Tea & Stitching
4:45 - 5 p.m. CDT - Au revoir

I'd love for you to join me for our Weekend in Provence!

What's Included:

➾ A beautiful hand painted needlepoint canvas by Linda Ragno for Cooper Oaks Designs + all of the threads, embellishments, AND a custom stitch guide for the project. 

➾ The “how” and “why” behind each stitch/thread combination selected for the project so that you can apply the same principles to all your needlepoint canvases.

➾ A customized "How-To" stitch library curated especially for this retreat experience so that you have all of the stitch videos and stitch diagrams you need to guide you after the event is over. 

➾ Extra special needlepoint goodies - and other fun surprises - to pamper you while you're on your virtual sojourn to the lovely south of France.  

➾ Access to the Girlfriends Getaway Travel Lounge - a shared virtual space where you can ask me your needlepoint questions & meet other Girlfriends Getaway travelers.

➾ Access to the password protected Girlfriends Getaway Portal where all of the event recordings will be housed so that you can log in and re-live the fun any time you want! 

AND NOW... when you register between July 4 and July 14, you'll receive a complimentary ticket to attend Stitch Guides Made Simple LIVE! 

(Not sure what SGMS LIVE is all about? In a nutshell, it's a one-day special event designed to teach you my signature framework for how to choose the best stitches and threads for your needlepoint projects - and the tickets start at $297!)