Chicago, Illinois Retreat

Chicago, Illinois

May 18 – May 20, 2012
Centrally located, the windy city is a short day s drive from anywhere in the Great Lakes area. Conveniently located  off I 294-I 90. Downtown Chicago is just 17 minutes  away. The hotel is one block from the Chippewa forest preserve; where you can walk, jog or just enjoy nature. Target, Office Depot, Chipotle, Panda Express, Starbucks, Buena Beef, Chili’s, Goldcoast Dogs, Lonestar steakhouse and over a dozen more local and chain restaurants are located within walking distance. FREE shuttle to restaurants is available. Come early and see the sights or take in a show. This retreat is sure to fill up fast so don’t delay!

Dates and Times:

Check in begins Friday May 18 at 11 am. Lunch will be served at noon The first session will be at 1 pm.  The retreat ends at 2 pm on Sunday May 20th

Registration:

Craft Room members have priority registration until February 15, 2012.

(After that date the registration is open to all Pazzles customers.

Forum-only members do not qualify as Craft Room members.)

If you are a non-member and try to register before the non-member date your registration will be deleted so please respect the dates.

Inspiration Studio Pro 2010 software (or Funtime 2010) is required.

Registration fee:

If you already own the Inspiration Studio Pro (or Funtime 2010) software:

• $350.00 if paid in advance.
• Note: This includes the $100.00 non-refundable deposit

or

• $ 370.00 in 4 installments-
• $100 at registration,
• $100 due March 5, 2012
• $100 due April 5, 2012
• $70 due May 5, 2012.
• Note: This includes the $100.00 non-refundable deposit

If you do not own the Inspiration Studio Pro 2010 software:

Your registration will include the Pro 2010 software at a significant discount.

• $425.00 if paid in advance.
• Note: This includes the $100.00 non-refundable deposit
• Cost of software will also be deducted- if purchased.

or

• $ 445.00 in 4 installments-
• $115 at registration,
• $110 due March 5, your software will be sent after this payment
• $110 due April 5, 2012
• $110 due May 5, 2012.
• Note: This includes the $100.00 non-refundable deposit
• Cost of software will also be deducted- if purchased.

Installment option will not be available after March 5, 2012.

Refund Policy:

• 22+ days prior to retreat- Full refund minus $100.00 registration deposit and cost of software if purchased.
• 21 days or less prior to retreat- no refund

Pazzles Store:
For your convenience there will be a small Pazzles store on site. Shop while at the retreat and save on shipping!

Supplies:
Project materials, instructions and cutting files will be provided as part of the retreat fee. However you should bring the following basic supplies:

• Your favorite adhesive
• Scissors and a trimmer
• If you are bringing your cutter be sure to have a good blade and mat.

Hotel Information:

Comfort Inn O’Hare

2175 E Touhy Ave   Des Plains, IL  60016    847-635-1300

• The hotel offers a 24/7 shuttle to O’Hare Airport
• Parking is Free

Click here for Hotel website  Do not make reservations on the hotel website, you must call!
Contact the hotel directly to make room reservations.

• Pazzles has a group of rooms under Pazzles Retreat. Please let hotel know when making your reservation.
• Reserve by May 1st, 2012 to receive room discount!

Room rates:

• King Standard- $89.99    ($10 for second person)
• 2 Queens- $89.99  ($10 for second person)

• Call to reserve: 1-847-635-1300  please reference the Pazzles Retreat room block

Directions:

Google map for Comfort Inn O,Hare
Meals :
For those of you staying at our host hotel, Breakfast is provided. Lunch for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as snacks and water are included as part of your registration fee. If you have dietary needs please indicate what they are on the registration form.