A multi-day scrapbooking retreat at Heritage Hills Resort invites crafters to crop, learn, and take part in friendly Color Wars competition. Participants choose from color-themed teams based on CM cardstock, with groups of about 9 to 11 led by captains who coordinate spirit wear and matching flair. Challenges throughout the weekend earn points, team colors are encouraged at the awards dinner, the winning team is announced, each member receives a $25 product credit, and a group photo is taken.
Special guest Meggan Jacks returns to teach and to captain the Sea Green Mermaids. Known for instructional YouTube content that supports crafters of all levels, she will offer one class during the retreat with sign-up handled directly with her. Emily Keller will teach an Advanced Croptober class featuring the Creative Memories Croptober 2025 recipe kit, presenting an advanced two-page alternative layout with all pieces precut; the class fee is $22.
The retreat fee is $295 and covers four days of cropping, a table gift valued at $30, and four meals. Menus include a dinner with sliced bistro tenderloin and stuffed chicken with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, and dessert; a lunch featuring a baked potato bar with all the toppings, grilled chicken, and a cookies and brownies dessert bar; a dinner with roasted pulled pork and grilled BBQ chicken served with potato salad and macaroni and cheese; and a brunch offering scrambled eggs, fresh pastries and fruit, breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, toast, bacon, and pancakes.
Registration is completed by printing and mailing the form with a $150 deposit paid by check, as electronic payment apps are not accepted for crop fees. Team selection is first come, first served, and if a chosen team is full, an alternate team will be assigned.
Teams include Pinkalicious led by Emily Keller, Christmas Red led by Mary Giest, Sunshine Yellow led by Donna Nowosielski, Monarch Butterflies in orange led by Sharon Swisher, Avocado Green led by Tessa Chapple, Sea Green Mermaids led by Meggan Jacks, Caribbean Island Waters led by Sherry Gaventa, Navy Seals led by Mary-Kate Najarian, and Lavendar Haze led by Kate Haddad. Pink, Red, Yellow, Navy, and Lavendar teams will crop in the ballroom, while the Monarch Butterflies, Avocado Green, Sea Green Mermaids, and Caribbean Island Waters teams will use the Links conference spaces. Spirited attire such as goofy hats or tutus is encouraged.
Overnight accommodations are available at Heritage Hills Resort with a group rate of $137 for a single, $147 for a double, and $157 for a triple under the group code Woodstone Workshop 2026 Fall Retreat.