1st Annual New England Summer Getaway

August 1-3, 2008

Manchester, New Hampshire



Event Venue Info | What's Included | Workshops
Vendors | Menu | Package Pricing | Registration

***Our Vendor Faire/Marketplace will be open to the public on Saturday from 10am until 6pm. $5.00 per person, pay at the door. NO STROLLERS. Classes are open to all. *Pre-registration required for all classes.

 

Event Venue Info

Radisson Hotel Manchester
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 625-1000
www.radisson.com/manchesternh

Amenities

Located in downtown Manchester close to entertainment and tax-free shopping, the Radisson Hotel Manchester offers warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere. When it's time to relax, guests at the Hotel Manchester can enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. JD's Tavern serves great food in a fun atmosphere at lunch and dinner. The Hotel Manchester's Cafe on the Park offers casual dining for breakfast in a garden atrium setting. Stay with the Radisson Hotel Manchester, "We Have it All, Near it All"!  

Your Summer Getaway Package Includes:

  • 1-2 night stay at the Radisson Manchester
  • Fantastic Buffet Meals
  • All Taxes & Gratuities
  • Reserved Seating with Your Friends
  • Generous Cropping Space (1/2 of a 8' table, everyone has an end seat!)
  • Non-Stop Cropping Time from 12pm Friday - 3pm Sunday (51 Hours! Our crop room never closes)
  • Full Access to our Marketplace of Vendors
  • Croptopia Signature Goodie Bag
  • Opportunity to win super prizes throughout the weekend
  • Opportunity to learn new techniques in our Workshops taught by qualified instructors (additional fee applies).
  • Unlimited access to our Creation Station featuring Accucut, Sizzix, Computer Stations, Printers and more!
  • Opportunity to participate in our Scrapbook Page Layout Contest and our Page Swap
  • Opportunity to participate in our signature Charity Raffle

Workshops

Each Croptopia event offers a variety of classes for beginners and advanced scrappers alike!  Our workshops are taught by experienced instructors including nationally published designers. Registration is first-come, first-serve and workshop sizes are limited to provide quality instruction. Click on each link for a description, photo, pricing and registration for each workshop.

Exciting News!! Cheryl Mezzetti, Design Team Coordinator for Creative Imaginations will be onsite with us, offering 4 fabulous classes on Saturday.

Workshop Schedule Workshop A Workshop B
Friday
7:00-9:00 Felicity Butterfly Book
Cheryl Mezzetti
Saturday
9:30-11:30 SCRAP Word Book
Denise Irving
Grateful Album
Cheryl Mezzetti
1:00 - 3:00 Tidepools Altered Book
Cheryl Mezzetti
Aged 8x8 Canvas
Katy Brindisi
3:30 - 5:30 Recipe Book
Cheryl Mezzetti

Vendors

Croptopia Getaways is always looking for new innovative vendors to participate in our weekend events. Please submit all requests to susan@croptopiagetaways.com

  • Scrappin' Soul Sisters- owned by two best friends passionate about scrapbooking. Scrappin' Soul Sisters is located in Concord, NH and carries a huge selection of scrapbooking supplies!
  • The Crop Shop- carrying a large selection of the latest scrapbooking supplies including paper, stickers, adhesive, tools and embellishments for all your scrapbooking needs and wishes. Visit their store in Rockland, MA where you'll find more than a retail store and a classroom - it is a place where friends gather to escape the structure of their busy everyday lives!
  • Becky Doughty's Custom Scrap Catchers ~ you won't want to miss Becky's custom designs in a variety of colors/themes.
  • Close to My Heart - offering a unique selection of scrapbooking and stamping products.
  • Creative Memories - Your Creative Memories Consultant is ready with products, advice and the gentle encouragement to help you get your albums done.
  • Innovative Stamp Creations - Specializing in unique faces of women, artsy elements and nature deep etched rubber stamps.
  • Julie's Imprinting - Custom Foil Imprinting Services.
  • Kaleidoscope Designs - offering a variety of hand-made page kits and scrapbooks, altered canvas frames, unique die-cuts and digital photo products/services.
  • Past Perfected - Offering Photoshop retouching and restoration services.
  • Soothing Events - Licensed Massage Therapists on-site all weekend to ease those tired muscles!
  • Silver Fox Stamps And More - A home based retail business providing not only stamping and scrapbooking supplies but a full line of exclusive custom stamps.
  • Top Line Creations delightful designs and kits make scrapbooking easy and fun! Offering albums, page kits, embellishments, and exclusive papers.

Menu

Menu items are subject to change (at the discretion of the hotel staff). Please make note of any dietary needs when registering.

  • Dinner Friday: Tuscany Garden Salad, Antipasto Platter, Pasta Salad. Meat Lasagna, Chicken Piccata, Risi Bisi. Chef's selection of vegetable. Chef's selection of assorted mini pastries. Assorted Soft Drinks and Iced Tea.
  • Lunch Saturday: Market Square Deli Buffet: Soup du jour, Assorted Luncheon Meat to include: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef and Corned Beef; Assorted Cheeses and Condiments, Luncheon Breads and Rolls. Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Garden Fresh Salad with assorted dressings. Potato chips. Chef's selection of dessert. Assorted Soft Drinks and Iced Tea.
  • Dinner Saturday: Soup du jour, fresh mixed baby greens with assorted dressings. Fresh fruit salad, pasta salad. Chef's selection of seasonal fresh vegetables, oven roasted potatoes. Chicken primavera with tortellini in a garlic cream suace, baked stuffed filet of sole with lemon buerre blanc. Chef's selection of assorted cakes and mousse. Assorted Soft Drinks and Iced Tea.
  • Sunday Breakfast: Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, breakfast potatoes, crisp bacon and sausage links, freshly sliced seasonal fruit, assorted breakfast pastries, breakfast cereals and chilled juices. Freshly brewed coffee and teas.

Package Pricing

Package A: Full Weekend:  Friday 12:00 p.m. - Sunday 3:00 p.m. Package prices are per person. Includes 2 night hotel stay arriving Friday, August 1stth.   Reserved crop seating in our crop room from Friday 12pm through Sunday 3pm; Dinner on Friday, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday, as well as Croptopia goodie bag, taxes and gratuities.

Package A:    Quad $260.00      Triple $285.00     Double $324.00    Single $419.00


Package B: 1 Night: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Sunday 3:00 p.m. - Package prices are per person. Includes 1 night hotel stay arriving Saturday, August 2nd. Reserved crop seating in our crop room from Saturday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday, as well as Croptopia goodie bag, taxes and gratuities.

Package B:  Quad $199.00      Triple $209.00    Double $229.00   Single $275.00


Local Commuter - 3 Day Pass - Package prices are per person.
Includes reserved crop seating in our crop room from Friday at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Dinner on Friday, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday, as well as Croptopia goodie bag, taxes and gratuities.

Local Commuter 3 Day Pass:  $199.00     

Local Commuter - 2 Day Pass - Package prices are per person.
Includes reserved crop seating in our crop room from Saturday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday, as well as Croptopia goodie bag, taxes and gratuities.

Local Commuter 2 Day Pass:  $145.00     

Local Commuter - Saturday Only - Package prices are per person.
Includes reserved crop seating in our crop room from Saturday 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Lunch and Dinner on Saturday as well as Croptopia goodie bag, taxes and gratuities.

Local Commuter Saturday Only:  $105.00     

Please Note: Package prices are based on the number of guests per room. Standard Rooms are two double beds or a king size bed. Croppers attending with non-cropping family members should choose the single package and indicate KING or 2 DOUBLES in the comments. Overnight parking of $8 is not included in package pricing

Registration

Please refer to our registration policies. Deposit is $75.00 and is payable upon registration. Reservations will not be held without a deposit. Each attendee must complete and submit a registration form. All payments are processed through PayPal on our secure server. Final payment is due on or before 6/15/08.