A year has passed since my first retreat 
made many new friends that can't be beat 

It all began with a bag of goodies and finding our room 
Hello and hugs to see our buddies 
setting up sewing machines and 
getting ready to begin soon 

Fabric of every color and classes to learn a new design 
Teachers for table runners, Celtic and landscapes with 
teddy bears and stack and slash 
working hard and sewing fast so I could finish mine 

most of all I enjoyed getting to know more of you quilting gals 
who are fun to be with 
ready to help you out, share a ruler or just give you a lift 

Each time we get together to meet 
we learn a little more about each other 
perhaps some laughter, some family news, or a new technique 

A retreat is not a time to roam 
snacks and pickies to share and some soda to drink 
The Chatham Retreat is home away from home 

Last year I was a "new be" here and your guest 
this year I am a very happy member and like you 
I am now part of the best.