Ideas for Moms' Retreat

Hi R.,

Is everyone chipping in? I would say get a room at Hotel ZaZa in downtown. www.hotelzaza.com They have this "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" package. If everyone is chipping in it would be about $45-90 each if all 15-20 women participate. Who sleeps at slumber parties anyway? :) The rooms are super nice! Check it out! I copied this from the website:

Calling all ladies! This package is developed just for you and your friends, sisters, mom or bachelorette co-conspirators. No boys allowed!

Your package includes:


Walk of Shame Kit – One kit per guest
Kit includes: True lipstick, ZaZa thong, ZaZa tank, toothbrush/toothpaste/floss, and small bottle Voss water
“Glamorize” skin care treatment, one treatment per guest
“True Application” make-up application, one application per guest
50-minute “Rock Star” massage, one massage per guest
Premium-brand cocktails in Dragonfly or Urban Oasis, two cocktails per guest
Complimentary valet parking for each guest
Your choice of accommodations:
Premium Balcony guestroom

Escape Concept Suite

Last Czar or Rock Star Magnificent Seven Suite


Girls Just Want to Have Fun pricing for one evening,
based on accommodation selection and occupancy, inclusive

- Premium Balcony Guestroom

$900.00 single, inclusive

$1500.00 double, inclusive

$2100.00 triple, inclusive

$2700.00 quad, inclusive

Additional evenings without amenities $305.00, plus tax
- Escape Concept Suite

$1400.00 single, inclusive

$1800.00 double, inclusive

$2200.00 triple, inclusive

$2800.00 quad, inclusive

Additional evenings without amenities $425.00, plus tax

- Last Czar or Rock Star Magnificent Seven Suite

$1775.00 single, inclusive

$2300.00 double, inclusive

$2700.00 triple, inclusive

$3300.00 quad, inclusive

Additional evenings without amenities $825.00, plus tax

R., here are some ideas for you depending on whether you prefer hotel retreat or b&b's. Hope this helps. Enjoy!!

Hotel - http://www.hiltondfwlakesecc.com/resort_activities/

The possibilities are endless but depend mostly on what you want to do. Is this a reunion of sorts? Do you mainly want to just talk and visit one another or do you want to pile in your cars and go somewhere? I have done this with cousins (though not so many) and we rented a nice hotel suite with plenty of seating for everyone. You can bring a chick-flck DVD or rent a movie from the hotel cable. You can do room service if available or have just about anything delivered. You could even do potluck take-out. Not only do you keep expenses down, but you don't have the hassle of such a huge party at a restaurant. But if you want to be out and about--I suggest someplace like the Arboretum where you can still talk and have fun. You can even rent a small bus/van so someone else can do the driving. Whatever you do, remind everyone to bring photos of "the old days" so you can all have a good laugh. And have fun!

Hi! I don't have any ideas but, can I come!?! lol :oD

I took my Ladies Group at church to Mt. Lebonon Baptist Encampment. It wasn't very expensive and we all stayed in a lodge. It had nice bunkbeds on each side of a common room and kitchen in the middle. A separate bed and bath for the leader or whoever. Some came at night and went home, some stayed all night.
K.

The Marriott Solana in Southlake.

Granbury is a cute town near the Metroplex. There's a place called the Nutthouse (named after Nutt family). They have a whole level with rooms and a central den to vist. You can rent the whole top level for your group. The town square is adorable with lots of crafty shops. There's also a place to see plays. I loved going several years back with some teachers.

westin in frisco. great splurge, weekend specials, great spa (across parking lot but they take you), great restaurants in parking lot (cantina loredo, daniella's, wine bar...). check in, rest, meet at spa, go have a great meal, some of you go in on a big suite and hang out with wine in the suite after. have fun whatever you do! D.

I've got the perfect place for you! The Guest Lodge At the Cooper Aerobic Center. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, they have an awesome spa, top notch work out facilities, beautiful guest rooms, meeting rooms, the works. I actually had my wedding reception there, but I remember also having a sorority day retreat there many moons ago in college. Check it out, my Mom is the social coordiator there(so, yeah I'm not biased or anything!)and I'm sure she can give you some package ideas depending on what all you are wanting to include. Sometimes I go visit her at work just because its so pretty and peacful there!! Tell her I sent you - my name is L.!
Here is her contact info:
Dianne Lester
Social Events Manager
Cooper Guest Lodge
Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
12230 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75230
direct: ###-###-####
fax: ###-###-####
____@____.com
www.theguestlodge.com

Have fun!

My church women's retreat is at Sabine Creek Ranch. I'm told it's about 45 minutes away from Garland (where my church is located)...feel free to contact me for more info. Good luck on your hunt!!

My mom and our crew of "girls nighters" did this last summer for our annual retreat (aptly named "Goddess retreat"). We had a blast. There were 11 of us and 6 spent the night. I highly recommend...

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Traditional Atrium View $373
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Try the Gaylord hotel in Grapevine. I like the indoor garden, the grapevine mall, and just sitting and drinking tea in the garden. Somewhere in the book "The view from Saturday" suggested that the end of civilization started when people stopped drinking tea.

Hi R.,
Our women's group at church has used Lake Lavon Baptist Camp for the last 6 years. They have several cabins to suit various size groups. It is rustic but beautiful and peaceful by Lake Lavon. It is a dormitory style camp so if you want a concierge it is the wrong place to go. If you all want to just be together as women having fun, playing games, talking and hanging out... this might be your place. It is around $30 per person per day/night and that does include meals.

Bev