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RIVER HOUSE BED and BREAKFAST GETAWAY RETREAT located in ROCKFORD ILLINOIS--
Two waterfront B&B lodges offer northern Illinois travelers luxury Jacuzzi and fireplace suites for romantic getaways as well as child friendly vacation lodging, group retreat or family reunion accommodations, or short term weekly rental. Whether romantic weekend, business stay, or entire house rental, find bed and breakfast packages: Romantic Getaway, Murder Mystery, Scrapbooking Retreat, Cooking Getaway, Weddings, Group Rentals and Furnished Apartment for extended stay. New! Guest Reviews & Notes BLOG.

Scrapbooking Retreat Packages for scrapbook getaways, single night to 3-day weekend crop, located northern Illinois in Rockford-IL metro area.
Extended hours, bright lighting, and ample work space is just right for crafts or scrapbooking getaway retreat. 
How many pages can you get done? 
So far, the 2-day weekend record is 96 pages for one scrapbooker...
the 3-day weekend record is 123 pages!

"...Timeaway Lodge was perfect for our Scrapbook Getaway! Fun, relaxing, and productive. In two days our group of 13 were able to complete 508 pages! We're already planning for next spring. Our "Queen-Scrapper" completed 76 pages! Thanks for your hospitality! --- Kia G, Creative Memories Consultant, Milwaukee, WI"

"...The lovely riverside views, big windows for natural daylight, bright night lighting, and large open workspace for scrapping and friendly chats was perfect."

"...I've never accomplished so much and had so much fun doing it!  Our group is definitely coming back here again."

"...Just sign me up as one very pleased and happy River House scrapbooker.  I love this place!"

SCRAPBOOKING "YOUR WAY"
--- up to 17 - 36"x36" square tables to configure for group or individual work space;
--- 8-foot banquet table for consultant use or common equipment set up;
--- 2 chairs for every participant to give that extra spot for keeping supplies at hand;
--- maximum use floor plan setup;  more group facility photos & floor plan setups;
--- complimentary bottled water plus 6-stool dry bar entertainment area;
--- fully equipped kitchen to prepare meals or snacks on site;
--- bonus room that can be set up for separate dining, common tools or consultant use;
--- array of local delivery and/or carryout food establishment service;
--- round-the-clock scrapbooking with well-separated guestrooms for sleeping comfort;
--- local scrapbooking stores (Jump to LIST & MAP) to shop or browse for additional supplies.
--- view photo collection of previous scrapbooking retreats--2009--2008--2007 (Adobe PDF files)

CRAFT-A-CROP SCRAPBOOKING PACKAGES
Large Group - Weekend F-S-S
 Large Group - Midweek M-T-W
 Small Group - Weekend F-S-S
--- Up to 17-persons MAXIMUM
--- EXTENDED HOURS for 3 days and
up to 60 hours of scrapbooking fun;
Check-IN anytime after Friday 12:00 Noon;
Check-OUT before Sunday 12:00 Midnight.
--- TWO NIGHTS LODGING Friday & Saturday
private use of entire Timeaway Lodge;
5-guestrooms equipped with total of
5-King beds and 7-Twin beds.
--- KITCHEN USE fully equipped service for 20;
Prepare your own meals OR  take advantage of local restaurants or food delivery services.
--- SET UP and JANITOR FEES INCLUDED
--- 10% GRATUITY included for group convenience and may be removed if service does not meet expectation.

--- TOTAL COST including tax $1,691.25
--- ADD-A-NIGHT Thur or Sun $671.55
 --- Up to 17-persons MAXIMUM
--- EXTENDED HOURS for 3 days and
up to 60 hours of scrapbooking fun;
Check-IN anytime after Monday 12:00 Noon;
Check-OUT before Wednesday 12:00 Midnight.
--- TWO NIGHTS LODGING Monday & Tuesday
private use of entire Timeaway Lodge;
5-guestrooms equipped with total of
5-King beds and 7-Twin beds.
--- KITCHEN USE fully equipped service for 20;
Prepare your own meals OR  take advantage of local restaurants or food delivery services.
--- SET UP and JANITOR FEES INCLUDED
--- 10% GRATUITY included for group convenience and may be removed if service does not meet expectation.

--- TOTAL COST including tax $1,404.15
--- ADD-A-NIGHT Wednesday $610.50 		--- MINIMUM rental of 2-guestrooms/2-nights
Timeaway Lodge@ $109/$129 per room+tax
allow up to 4 persons per room as available.
--- HOURS
Check-IN anytime after Friday 4:00 pm;
Check-OUT before Sunday 12:00 Noon;
Extend hours @ $19hr group fee.
--- SCRAPBOOK ROOM RENTAL@ $99 group fee;
Small room private use capacity to 4 persons
OR Gathering room semi-private use +persons.
--- SCRAPBOOK SET UP & JANITOR@ $39 group.
--- KITCHEN USE & JANITOR@ $69 group fee;
Prepare your own meals OR  take advantage of local restaurants or food delivery services.
--- 10% GRATUITY will be added for group convenience and may be removed if service does not meet expectation.

--- CALL 815-636-1884 / EMAIL for quote.
--- ADD-A-NIGHT@ $69 room+tax-NO holidays.
HOLD-the-DATE $200 Applied to TOTAL COST. If canceled 60 days prior to hold date refund 50% or $100. No refund within 60 days.

INNKEEPER PLEDGE:
" Everything possible is done to assure your group has as much dedicated time as possible for scrapbooking and fun with friends in a clean, spacious, and well-lighted environment."
Patty Michalsen, River House Owner
DEPOSIT/CANCELLATION POLICY:
50% deposit required to confirm date;
Full payment 30 days prior to arrival;
No refund 30 days prior to arrival;
$100 cancellation service fee.
CHECK AVAILABILITY in TIMEAWAY LODGERETREAT PHOTOS
2009-2008-2007
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Souviner photos 2009 & 2010
2008--previous retreats--2007 (Adobe PDF files)
Scrapbooking Retreats
Open dates available in 2010 for your group!


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RIVER HOUSE Bed and Breakfast Getaway Lodge and Timeaway Lodge
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reservations (815) 636-1884
11052 Ventura Boulevard
Rockford - Machesney Park, Illinois

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