I had the time of my life at Founder's Circle. I knew the last day was going to come but when it did I tried to think of a way to hold on to it forever. It was so fun being treated like a princess. On the last day, I slept in, met with new friends for breakfast, completed my make and take projects and networked with other demonstrators in the Gathering Place (shown below). We all appreciated the over-the-top effort Stampin' Up! staff went to all week to spoil us. What other company would ship four plush living room sets complete with fuzzy blankets, pillows and rugs into a motel conference room just to say "we appreciate you"?
In one corner of the Gathering Place, there were also 4 round tables set up where we could gather to create our make and takes. Here are some of my fellow Founder Circle demonstrators creating their projects. I can't name them all but in the back of the table is Patty Bennett, to the left her right) is Ruth Bingle and Karen Trelfa, both 2008 Rising Stars.
There were always treats to spoil us too...jars full of every kind of candy you could think of, root beer floats, trays of cookies, chip and dips...you name it we had it!
Although Saturday was a "free day" to do whatever we wanted, we were asked to meet in the lobby at 6:00 pm. We were told we would be going somewhere for our Farewell Dinner but it was a big secret as to where. We all piled in to 3 buses and took a 20 minute ride to Entrada Golf Resort at Snow Canyon. When we got off the buses, there was a buzz of anticipation and then we all saw it at the same time...an outdoor theater had been set up for us to watch a movie under the stars!
Our Farewell Dinner was bruschetta, salad and gourmet pizza...as in shrimp alfredo, bar-b-que chicken and supreme!! And as always, Stampin' Up went the extra mile by setting up a concession stand with hot popcorn and theater candy such as Dots, Junior Mints, Red Vines and Milk Duds...all we could eat. Oh what a belly ache waiting to happen!
Now you all are probably thinking there couldn't be any more...right?? WRONG!! All week in the Gathering Place, we were wrapping ourselves up in those cozy pink blankets (made from chenille microfiber!) and on the back of each movie chair was our own personal blanket wrapped with a big black ribbon. I'm here to tell you those blankets are softer than anything I've ever felt in my life.
The movie we watched was No Reservations...great chick flick.
Here are all the 2008 Founder's Circle members having our group photo taken. I'm not sure how I ended up front and center but there I am with the white shirt.
And as promised in a prior post, here are a few of the fun "pillow presents" that I found when I went back to my room each night.
So in honor of an awesome week with awesome people in an awesome part of our country, here are a few pictures of the scenery I enjoyed on my trip to Utah. I thank God for blessing me with this trip.
