Christian Conference Center Bradenton FL
Retreat 2026
March 15–19
2026 RETREAT
Sign up for four full days of sharing, designing, and relaxing on a beautiful campus with no cooking or cleaning to interrupt your creative flow. Members of the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild will be joining us AGAIN! Our minimum is 25 registrants. Plan today!
​March 15–19, 2026
Christian Retreat Conference Center, 1201 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34212
CHECK-IN: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4 pm
CHECKOUT: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11 am
RETREAT FEE: $565 all-inclusive; covers double-occupancy room, meals, workshops & materials
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTAL FEE: $218
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations are in a comfortable hotel-like setting. All rooms have two beds and include bedding and towels. Our lodging accommodations are walking distance to the Majesty Hall and dining room. Our meal plan features two meals: breakfast at 9:30 am and an early dinner at 4 pm. We will set up a table in our workspace for any snacks you would like to bring and share. The workspace will remain open into the evening (last one out locks up).
RETREAT WORKSHOPS
Join workshop leaders Jim Wells and Lisa Gorski for three exciting workshops. Jim will teach shaving cream marbleizing and template-guided spray painting (with an option to make your own AQU or TBSDG T-shirt!). Lisa will combine Shibori dyeing and ice dyeing in a single workshop.
Your retreat fee includes all three workshops along with a generous assemblage of materials and supplies. Download the supply list for full information on what's included, what you can bring, and, most important, what you'll create!
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JOINING US
Members of the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild (TBSDG) will be joining us. Friends and guests of AQU members are always most welcome to attend. For inquiries, please email aqumembers@gmail.com.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
You may pay the $565 all-inclusive retreat fee in a lump sum or in two installments: $325 and $240. You may name your roommate on your registration form (below) or let us choose for you. To register for a single room, a $218 supplemental fee is due in addition to the all-inclusive fee.
A completed registration form and payment of a first installment are due by January 10, 2026. All registrations and final payments are due by February 14, 2026. AQU cannot accept cancellations or make refunds after February 23, 2026. If you registered and paid and find after the refund cutoff date that you are unable to attend, you are free to find a person to take your place.
Down payments to be made on or before Jan. 10, 2026. Final payment on or before Feb. 14, 2026
Complete the form at right and click the red button to send. Use the Message area to indicate any DIETARY FOOD NEEDS. If you do not name a roommate for a Double Occupancy signup, we will choose a roommate for you. Final payment is due FEBURARY 14, 2026. If the final payment is not received by this date, you will lose 3.4% of your first payment and must make up this difference to cover our SQUARE percentage fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 23 2026
If you are unable to attend, it will be your responsibility to find a replacement or you will relinquish your payment. Please discuss your situation with a Retreat Representative.
Questions? Email a Retreat Representative:
Debra Campbell TBSD or Lisa Gorski AQU