Some of our larger retreats are being held at Rock River Retreat, located at 1792 280th St, South of Webster City, Iowa.
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October 5-8 Fiber Arts Retreat
October 7 - Healing Balm Workshop
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October 7 - Healing Balm Workshop
Register for these two workshops by clicking here
Legacy Learning Boone River Valley is hosting a Fiber Arts Retreat October 5 through the 8th. The Rock River Retreat Dorm/Hotel and Celebration House is the setting, located at1792 280th Street, Webster City, Iowa. It’s a serene location, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The retreat kicks off with lunch at Fort Dodge Community Orchard at noon on Thursday, October 5th (Dutch Treat.) Try the tasty, creamy, signature Scarecrow Soup with one of their classic sandwiches. Finish off lunch with a warm, freshly baked pie, turnover, or dumpling. All the delectable desserts are made fresh with their Orchard Apples. You can also purchase heavenly treats in the Apple Attic.
Back in the 1940’s a local doctor bought the acreage that operated as a dairy farm. They gave growing apple trees a shot and found the community loved the apples. In 1952 the dairy barn became an apple barn. The Baedke family owned and operated the orchard for many years before selling it to first generation farmers and young family, Denny and Emily Stucky, in May of 2022.
Next retreat participants will gather at the Blanden Museum in the Fort Dodge Historic District to see the Carmen Slater Creative Repertoire Quilt Exhibit. Dr. Slater’s work is inspiring and beautiful. The Blanden website (https://www.blanden.org/exhibits) shares this information about his exhibit:
Dr. Slater’s work includes quilts which have appeared in art shows nationally and internationally and grace many homes, office buildings, universities, and museums. His quilts can be both art for the wall and functional pieces for the bedroom. His floor cloths are works of art on canvas. Those who purchase them often hang them on the wall because they can't imagine walking on them, yet they are quite durable.
Floor cloths have made a comeback in recent years and create a very contemporary look. Window coverings created by him are more than mere curtains, they sometimes surpass the beauty seen through the windows. Drawing on his mastery with paint and canvas, He has developed a unique process for creating window coverings that turn canvas into stained glass. As the sun illuminates the canvas from behind, the layers disappear and reappear throughout the day.
Friday evening guests will settle in at beautiful Rock River Retreat to work on their own Fiber Arts projects for the weekend. The weekend will include staying in private bedrooms accommodating two each with a private bath, bedding provided, please bring your own towels/washcloths. Gather round the large workspace in the Main Celebration House and work in the company of other fiber artists. Brunch and evening meals are provided on Friday and Saturday. Check out is Sunday at 1 pm.
Fiber art includes quilting, sewing, macrame, weaving, felting, crocheting, knitting, rug making, basket making and more. Many artists create fiber art to tell a story or to continue traditional arts taught to them from their ancestors. Retreat like settings help to continue the old ways of gathering together to keep traditional arts alive.
Fiber arts offer artists a versatile and tactile medium for self-expression. The techniques used can be functional, as in the creation of clothing, accessories, and home decor, or purely artistic, resulting in fiber sculptures, installations, and wall hangings. Fiber artists often experiment with different materials, textures, and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional textile work and create unique pieces of art.
Legacy Learning Boone River Valley is a non-profit organization that provides scheduled opportunities to participate in hands-on activities in classes taught in a relaxed setting. The classes foster appreciation of natural resources through art and nature studies and are taught by artists, natural resource professionals, and skilled craftspeople that love to share their skills by teaching others.
The retreat kicks off with lunch at Fort Dodge Community Orchard at noon on Thursday, October 5th (Dutch Treat.) Try the tasty, creamy, signature Scarecrow Soup with one of their classic sandwiches. Finish off lunch with a warm, freshly baked pie, turnover, or dumpling. All the delectable desserts are made fresh with their Orchard Apples. You can also purchase heavenly treats in the Apple Attic.
Back in the 1940’s a local doctor bought the acreage that operated as a dairy farm. They gave growing apple trees a shot and found the community loved the apples. In 1952 the dairy barn became an apple barn. The Baedke family owned and operated the orchard for many years before selling it to first generation farmers and young family, Denny and Emily Stucky, in May of 2022.
Next retreat participants will gather at the Blanden Museum in the Fort Dodge Historic District to see the Carmen Slater Creative Repertoire Quilt Exhibit. Dr. Slater’s work is inspiring and beautiful. The Blanden website (https://www.blanden.org/exhibits) shares this information about his exhibit:
Dr. Slater’s work includes quilts which have appeared in art shows nationally and internationally and grace many homes, office buildings, universities, and museums. His quilts can be both art for the wall and functional pieces for the bedroom. His floor cloths are works of art on canvas. Those who purchase them often hang them on the wall because they can't imagine walking on them, yet they are quite durable.
Floor cloths have made a comeback in recent years and create a very contemporary look. Window coverings created by him are more than mere curtains, they sometimes surpass the beauty seen through the windows. Drawing on his mastery with paint and canvas, He has developed a unique process for creating window coverings that turn canvas into stained glass. As the sun illuminates the canvas from behind, the layers disappear and reappear throughout the day.
Friday evening guests will settle in at beautiful Rock River Retreat to work on their own Fiber Arts projects for the weekend. The weekend will include staying in private bedrooms accommodating two each with a private bath, bedding provided, please bring your own towels/washcloths. Gather round the large workspace in the Main Celebration House and work in the company of other fiber artists. Brunch and evening meals are provided on Friday and Saturday. Check out is Sunday at 1 pm.
Fiber art includes quilting, sewing, macrame, weaving, felting, crocheting, knitting, rug making, basket making and more. Many artists create fiber art to tell a story or to continue traditional arts taught to them from their ancestors. Retreat like settings help to continue the old ways of gathering together to keep traditional arts alive.
Fiber arts offer artists a versatile and tactile medium for self-expression. The techniques used can be functional, as in the creation of clothing, accessories, and home decor, or purely artistic, resulting in fiber sculptures, installations, and wall hangings. Fiber artists often experiment with different materials, textures, and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional textile work and create unique pieces of art.
Legacy Learning Boone River Valley is a non-profit organization that provides scheduled opportunities to participate in hands-on activities in classes taught in a relaxed setting. The classes foster appreciation of natural resources through art and nature studies and are taught by artists, natural resource professionals, and skilled craftspeople that love to share their skills by teaching others.
