To make a long, crazy, stressful story short
{and believe us, you do NOT want to hear the long version}:
The Camano Island farm on Arrowhead Road
has been sold to another buyer. So we are moving.
has been sold to another buyer. So we are moving.
We’ve lived here for two years, hosted shows, and submitted several offers to purchase the farm. But, it wasn't to be, and we'll be moving off of this property in November. We'll get Retreat back on track as we move to a new location here on the
We want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support, friendship, assistance and prayers over the past few months… you have seen us through a very hard part of our journey as we have faced many difficulties at once. It is such a blessing to be surrounded by such loving, caring, generous people! Your comments here and on facebook and your calls have been a balm to us.
Without the hands-on help of some very special people, we would never have made it through our Autumn Petite Retreat and traveled to the Remnants of the Past show inCalifornia
Bethany Kennedy Campbell, Daughter with muscles & heart
Troy Campbell, Grandson who made us smile
Diane Clark & Mike McMullan brought the muscle & machinery!
Patty Green & John Chasteen gave us their time, hugs, and muscle!
Mari Bloomberg, Creative Muse!
John MacKey, John Chasteen and Mike Liptack, Parking & traffic control Kings!
Lisa Hildebrand, Creative Muse!
Beth Evans-Ramos, Creative Muse!
Dona Morrison and her sweet helping hands!
Two very kind LDS missions boys and their muscles!
And the vendors who brought their very best to Petite Retreat:
Judy Watkins & son, Remnants of the Past
Judi Powers, Dana-Powers House
Jenny Kompolt, Jenny K & the Junk Girls
Paul & Kathy Mendelson, Deb's Mom & Dad Extraordinaire!
Without the hands-on help of some very special people, we would never have made it through our Autumn Petite Retreat and traveled to the Remnants of the Past show in
Bethany Kennedy Campbell, Daughter with muscles & heart
Troy Campbell, Grandson who made us smile
Diane Clark & Mike McMullan brought the muscle & machinery!
Patty Green & John Chasteen gave us their time, hugs, and muscle!
Mari Bloomberg, Creative Muse!
John MacKey, John Chasteen and Mike Liptack, Parking & traffic control Kings!
Lisa Hildebrand, Creative Muse!
Beth Evans-Ramos, Creative Muse!
Dona Morrison and her sweet helping hands!
Two very kind LDS missions boys and their muscles!
And the vendors who brought their very best to Petite Retreat:
Elise Liptack, Elise Marie Photography
Jo Marie Richman, Rose~Marie
Debi Bock, Garden Party
Linda Wright, My Mother's Buttons
Donna King, Scandia Coffeehouse
...and those who helped us at Remnants of the Past:
Pamela & Dennis Johnson, Pammy's AtticJudy Watkins & son, Remnants of the Past
Judi Powers, Dana-Powers House
Jenny Kompolt, Jenny K & the Junk Girls
Paul & Kathy Mendelson, Deb's Mom & Dad Extraordinaire!
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Please be aware that any future shows, events, or activities
on the Arrowhead Road
We have not sold our business or our name –
only the property that we leased for two years has been sold.
We just want there to be no confusion about the fact that
only the property that we leased for two years has been sold.
We just want there to be no confusion about the fact that
anything happening on this property after November 30, 2010
is NOT affiliated with nor endorsed by Retreat. 
10 friends said...:
you have really been through a lot this fall - we are praying that God will open wide the doors of opportunity and He will pour out His Grace on you both.
Fondly,
Pammy and Dennis (not Dewayne ;-)but thanks for the nod anyway!)
So sorry Deb, but I know you will make the best of the altered plans and emerge all the stronger for your struggles. You and Bob are an inspiration to many.
I saw you at The Farm Chick Show and was wowed! I live in Florida so I cant' go to all you show but someday I will because you will be back stronger then ever!
Love your style
Hugs
Pammy, I'm so sorry... I messed up on two names in that post! I've corrected them - your hubby is now Dennis, so you don't need to explain to him just exactly WHO 'Dwayne' is (sheesh), and Patty's guy has his proper last name. My brain is so fried! I'm sorry! ;0)
Hey deb. So sorry you have had to go through this but its only to get to something better. You will probably look back on this period in your life and be grateful. I know that is how it has been for me. Things that I thought I could not live through are now blessings. Love you and your spirit...
Judi
Here's wishing you many years at your new place, which you'll make into a unique and totally fabulous 'retreat'. It's a pain, and so easy for us NOT going through it to say it's for the best, meant to be etc., but that doesn't make it less true! You are in my thoughts and prayers, Deb and Bob. xx
oh Deb . . . sooooo sorry to hear the news . . . I just know that there is something special around the next corner - I am just sure of it!!! Thinking of you both . . . keep dreaming my dear friend - there will indeed be sunshine after this I am most sure!! hugs - liz
Oh Deb, I am not quite sure WHAT to say here. It's all good and well to say things will get better and work out for the best in the end (and you KNOW that) but it ain't ANY fun going through stuff like this.
I will be anxious to see what new FABULOUS adventure unfolds for you in the upcoming year...you both continue to be in my daily prayers...just remember, you can work your magic ANYWHERE.
Tracey
That property doesn't deserve you two and your dreams! Your sense of peace and belonging doesn't need to be wrought with underlying tension on the part of someone else deciding your fate. Your graciousness and karma will lead you to where you belong on that island or off that island. Will light a candle for both of you!
BTW~~~We are helping our son move the next couple weeks--do you want us to save some empty boxes?
All the best to both of you~~~Dona
After pouring so much of yourselves into Retreat on Camano, this must be incredibly devastating. Words seem so inadequate here . . . but I hope it helps to know so many care about you and about your dream. A dream you WILL ultimately create and build in a meaningful way.
This was necessary and happened for a reason--one which is currently beyond your knowing. Perhaps you have been saved from future pain. Just keep believing and quietly listening.
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