May 30 - June 2, 2024
A Brown HousePARTY
A Creative & Craft-filled Weekend of Unexpected Graces
Discover them, Celebrate them, Create them
At Engage Creative Retreat
in Dripping Springs, Texas
Hosted by Amy Brown of A Brown House
Discover
From the moment you walk in the door you will be greeted with surprises and special touches to lift you up and make you smile.
Celebrate
During your weekend you will have a chance to revel in the fun of creating and the joy of fellowship with other ladies.
Create
There will be plenty of arts and crafts projects to make for yourself and for others. You will leave with a bagful of little happies to give throughout the year.
This weekend was designed for you if:
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All crafts have been carefully selected to achieve unique results by any level of experience. You will learn that the beauty is in the doing. The fun is in the mess. This is a safe place to explore your creativity. Your crafts and art projects will not look like anyone else's because you are unique.
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You will find a variety of crafts and projects that will fulfill your need to create. There will be new crafters here and you will be a valuable part of their weekend, by encouraging and supporting their attempts.
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You will find them here. These women have a desire for community, a curiosity about being creative, and a heart for others.
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Although we will have a schedule for the weekend that includes crafts, art projects, inspirational sessions, and more crafts, feel free to participate in all of it or just some of it. This is your weekend. If you feel like sleeping late - sleep late. If you feel like taking a nap - take a nap. If you feel like going for a walk - go for a walk (there are walking trails just outside the property). Most of the buzz will be happening in the craft room and living areas. The bedrooms are on the other end of the house, so you can sneak away to the haven of your amazingly comfortable bed and read or just be. No one is REQUIRED to do ANYTHING.
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The house holds 14 people for the weekend. You will make lots of new friends. Great conversations will be had around the dining table, in the cozy living room and on the outside patio. All the rooms have more than one bed, so you will also get to know your roommates better, even though most of the action will be in the rest of the house.
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This will be a time for you to be served so you can feel rejuvenated and return to your daily life refreshed and ready to serve others.
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The time away from your everyday is so important. You will be celebrated, supported, cherished by women in your same season and by women who have been there before. Multiple generations have much to offer each other. Your children, spouse, co-workers will love it when you return to them renewed and inspired.
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You still don't always take time for just yourself. The time spent in the company of other women who lift you up may be just what you need. The multiple generations gathered at A Brown HouseParty make this weekend unique. The interaction among women in different life phases is priceless.
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You are in luck because you are not required to bring anything. You can stay in your pajamas all day, go without makeup, and not curl your hair. All meals and snacks are included. There are stores nearby if you find, after you get here, that you want to get your favorite bottle of wine or your own bag of Twizzlers. All art and craft supplies are provided. All instructions on how to do the crafts are provided. Bedding, pillows, and towels are provided.
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The ideas and crafts offered will open your eyes to a new outlook with possibly finding a new passion you didn't know was possible.
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We have a payment plan so you can spread out your payments.
Besides crafting and making art all weekend, you will:
Meet a group of supportive, unique women with a common desire to create and have fun.
Be served and pampered so that you can return to your life to be the best version of yourself.
Learn about yourself and maybe find a talent you didn't know you had.
Make several “Happies”, so you can be an Unexpected Grace to others throughout the year.
Try new things and learn that art is never perfect and it’s fun to make a mess with art supplies.
Be reminded that Unexpected Graces are all around us and you are loved by God.
The Details for A Brown HousePARTY
Date: May 30 - June 2, 2024
Place: Engage Creative Retreat, Dripping Springs, Texas (20 miles west of Austin)
Arrival Time: Thursday at 5:30 pm / Departure Time: Sunday at 10:30 am
ART AND CRAFTS
Projects, projects and more projects with all materials, instruction and guidance provided. If we want to craft through the night, guess what, we will have more projects on hand.
ALL MEALS PROVIDED
Dinner and decadent desserts: Thursday, Friday and Saturday - celebrate creativity
Lunch: Friday and Saturday - healthy and tasty
Breakfast: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - fuel for a creative day
Snacks: all weekend long for creative inspiration
Drinks: Coffee, tea and sodas provided. Feel free to bring your favorite wine. We will start off with a few bottles to share.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Each guest will share a room and bathroom with others. Rooms include twin beds with Memory Foam Mattress, fresh sheets and two pillows - one side is memory foam with cooling gel and the other side is a regular pillow. Towels with identifying charms are provided, too. If you are attending with a friend, you may request to room together. Specific room and bed assignments are not guaranteed, however.
ATTIRE
Super comfy and casual. Fun PJ’s, yoga pants, shorts. Nobody is judging. Makeup not required.
ACTIVITIES
Art projects, craft projects, inspirational sessions, walk the trails in the adjacent city park, visit the cute stores in Dripping Springs, nap, sleep late, stay up late or go to bed early, fellowship, food, snacks.
COST
One time payment of $1300
or
3 payments of $500/month over 3 months.
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No need. The beauty of A Brown HousePARTY is that everything is provided for you. The art projects are carefully designed to allow growth and reflection and to relate to our inspirational sessions. You may just find a new passion.
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Absolutely! Our goal is to make every guest feel comfortable in their creating. None of the projects require any kind of pre-skills or experience. Everything will be explained and there will be some seasoned creators there to cheer you.
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If you are flying in to Austin, TX there will be someone to pick you up at the airport at 5:00p on Thursday and take you back to the airport at 11:00am on Sunday. You never have to leave the retreat center. If some ladies want to check out Dripping Springs, I am sure there will be room in cars that are going.
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We would love to have your daughter with us for the weekend. It is my dream for this weekend to be multi-generational. Bring your mother! Bring your sister! Bring your niece! Bring your auntie! Bring your BFF! However, everyone will need to be at least 18 years of age to participate in the weekend.
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Please email us at hello@abrownhouse.com with your dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate. We don’t want you to miss out on the fun.
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If you are not able to come to A Brown HousePARTY, we will do our best to fill your space. If we can, then you can receive a refund minus $100 admin fee. If we cannot find someone to take your spot we are not able to refund after May 1, 2024. Unfortunately by that time we will have incurred significant expense on your behalf.
FAQ’s
What people are saying:
“Amy has found a way for beginners, as well as life long artists, to join together to spread the joy of creativity. Just a quick scroll through her Instagram will show all the many ways she has fostered mediums of art that everyone can enjoy. My personal favorite is her various artistic ways to use an antique sugar mold. I’m sure there is something of interest for all who Can’t Wait To Create!”
- Rhonda D.
“I’ve had the amazing opportunity to do a crafting project with Amy, and it was such a fun experience. She’s not only kind and patient, she also brings a sense of joy and simplicity to her crafting. Her projects are heartwarming and easy to follow. I highly recommend joining her for a delightful and inspiring creative journey!”
- Robin of RobinChellis.com
“There is something special about sitting around a table with a group of people Amy has brought together. We laugh and tell stories all while crafting something from her brilliant and fun imagination. When I think of holidays and home - I think about sitting around that table with people I love the most, giggling the time away with a hot glue stick in hand.
-Abby G.
“I had a great time doing an online creative project led by Amy. She is a natural host and has inherent creativity. Hosting a creative retreat brings the best of both worlds! I guarantee the weekend will involve fun, colorful art, relaxing and lots of laughs!”
- Erin L. of Erin Jeanette Design
“Crafting with A Brown House has been an absolute delight! Amy’s creations blend beauty, practicality and fun seamlessly, making every crafting session a memorable experience. What sets them apart is their commitment to embracing the uniqueness of each participant, allowing everyone to express their individuality through their crafts. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned crafter, Amy welcomes you with open arms, providing guidance and inspiration every step of the way. From colorful to intricate her diverse range of crafts ensures there’s something for everyone. I highly recommend A Brown House to anyone looking to unleash their creativity and indulge in the joy of making!”
- Julie M. of Julie M Studios
“Amy hosted the most wonderful mother/daughter Christmas party for us where we made the cutest table top Christmas trees. She was so organized, had SO many options to choose from for the project that everyone’s turned out different and each were adorable. We didn’t want to stop creating! The multiple generations present enjoyed learning from, listening to and laughing with each other. Amy’s creativeness pours out of her. She is a fabulous entertainer and story teller which is the icing on the cake.
- Sarah G. of Sarah Gentry Art