Frequently Asked Questions

 

I'm not an artist...will I be able to do the workshops?

Of course! Melody has specifically designed these projects to be for ALL SKILL LEVELS. If you are an accomplished artist, you will learn skills and techniques that will challenge and inspire you. We'll provide an incredible variety of tools and materials to spark your own creativity and ideas, and you'll be able to put the skills you already have to work on these amazing projects. If you're more of a beginner, don't worry....you will learn easy-to-apply techniques that will translate into beautiful projects that you will be proud of and that will be powerful life-tools. So even if you don't consider yourself an artist, BE BRAVE - Brave Girl Camp is absolutely for you!

What airport should I fly into? Boise, Idaho.

What time should I book my flights?
You will need to arrive on Tuesday by 4:00 pm in order to grab a taxi and make it to Eagle by the 5:00 pickup time. On Saturday you will arrive back in Eagle at about 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. You should be able to grab a taxi and make it to the airport for a 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. flight.

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How do I get from the airport to Eagle, Idaho, to the meeting point at the Hilton Garden Inn?  You will need to take a taxi from the hotel to the shuttle pick up location at the Hilton Garden Inn in Eagle. It's about a 30 minute drive. We will put you in touch with others who are flying in if you are interested in sharing a taxi.

Will I need to stay at a hotel? What do you recommend?  If you are flying in from out of town and need to stay the prior night in a hotel, you can choose from any of the fine facilities near the airport (for a variety of budgets), or you might choose to stay right at the Hilton Garden Inn in Eagle, Idaho, where the pickup will take place on Tuesday at 5pm.

Since the shuttle pickup is at 5:00 p.m., most girls will be able to fly in on Tuesday without needing to stay overnight on Monday night. Depending on where you're flying to after the retreat, you may need to stay overnight and take an early Sunday flight.

How will we be transported to the Lodge? You'll be picked up by a commercial shuttle service and driven from Eagle to McCall, Idaho (and back). Please be aware that if you are prone to motion-sickness, we recommend that you take Dramamine at least 30 minutes before the drive begins at 5:00 on Tuesday. You will be traveling on some twisty mountain roads and we want you to enjoy it!

I'd like to room with a friend. How do I arrange that? Just discuss that with me (Kathy) or Kallie when we call or email you to confirm your registration. Our experience has been that you will make close friendships whether you come with someone you know or you come alone. You might be surprised to know that MOST of our guests come all alone. In any case, you will have a wonderful time.

What kind of weather should I expect?

October: The median high temp for the area is 65º, so one thing you can be sure of is that it's not tropical! We generally have beautiful Indian Summer days in October, and cool, crisp nights. You'll want to bring a warm jacket and layers so that you are comfortable in a variety of temperatures.

February: Expect snow and cold weather. A warm coat, boots, hats, and gloves will be necessary if you decide to join us on daily hikes.

May: Expect warm sunny days (60's & 70's) and cool evenings.

July: Expect sunny, summer days with highs in the 80's-90's. Summer fun!!

What should I bring with me? We'll contact you personally to let you know exactly what to bring.  We're doing our best to keep the list very short so you can travel light! Remember to dress COMFORTABLY.  We do have a tradition of taking a photo at our closing party on Friday night...please bring a white shirt/blouse and colorful jewelry for that photo.

Here is a list of basic tools and supplies you'll need to bring with you:

Basic tool kit to bring:
Crafting scissors
Fabric scissors
Mod Podge (matte and gloss)
Paper adhesives you like
Several various sized paintbrushes
5-6 or more copies of photos of yourself that mean something to you
Any art supplies you already own and love to use (exacto knife, paper trimmer, cropodile, etc. - optional)
Any paper or fabric scraps from your stash to share (optional)

What about women who are couples? Because of the dynamics of this camp and as it is not a couples retreat, we do not invite women who are couples to attend together. They are certainly invited to attend separate camps, however. Because none of the other women have their partners in attendance, the interaction is far different than in a couples retreat session. We invite women in intimate partnerships to attend separate sessions.

Why are fees non-refundable? There is an enormous amount of expense and preparation that goes into preparing for each individual guest. While the fees are not refundable, they are certainly transferable to another person. So if something comes up that prevents you from coming, you are free to sell your spot to another person and we will help in any way we can to make the transfer smooth.

Email your questions to: kathy@bravegirlsclub.com. I'll be happy to answer them and most likely post your question here!

 



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