All Things 2025 Gourd Retreat

We are happy that the 2025 Gourd Blossom Retreat has sold out.

We look forward to seeing each of you in 2025. We have a Standby List. If you would like to add your name. Please contact Mary Bliss at: WEBMASTER@CALIFORNIAGOURDSOCIETY.COM include your name and contact information.

Thursday June 19th to Sunday June 22nd (optional stay over an extra night $120 per person – check out on Monday)

3-night stay including 10 meals is $495 (per person, double occupancy); $595.00 for a single room. All rooms have two twin beds.

All CGS members will receive an e-mail invite 5 days before we to take deposits. You will be sent another e-mail the morning of August 15th. AGAIN, we ARE TAKING 3 payments that include: $100 - deposit, $295 or $395 - 2nd payment, $100 - final payment and $120 Extra night. You can also pay in full. If you do not have a roommate by May 1, 2025, one will be assigned to you.

The 2025 Gourd Blossom Retreat is hosted by the Northern CA Gourd Groups. The retreat will again be held at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA. Cradled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, St. Anthony Retreat Center is located off of Hwy 198 in Three Rivers, CA, just three miles before the entrance of the Sequoia National Park.  Elevation: Approx. 1500 feet.

This is an all-inclusive package and is open to all CGS members. Limit 70 attendees.

Join us, get inspired, share, laugh, and catch up with friends.

*  Double occupancy rooms with twin beds

*  Air conditioning

*  10 meals included (Thu – L/D; Fri – B/L/D; Sat – B/L/D; Sun – B/L)

* Large spacious workroom(w/AC)

*  Outdoor patio for dirty work

*  Basket Raffle

*  UFO exchange

*  Sale and trade tables

*  Goodie bag

*  Demos with kits included

*  Trading shards to exchange

*  Pool - Bring your beach towel and pool toys

*  Optional mini classes for a small fee (more information to follow)

*  Other optional fun stuff to be announced

PLEASE NOTE: THAT THERE IS ONE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ROOM AND FOUR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE ROOMS AVAILABLE. IF YOU NEED ONE, PLEASE CONTACT MARY BLISS DIRECTLY.

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! We sold out in 2023. We are limited to 70 guests. YOU WILL BE LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES, TIPS AND TRICKS. NOT TO MENTION THE GREAT FRIENDS YOU WILL LAUGH AND PARTY WITH.