Cozy up for three fun-filled days of crafting, laughter and more at C9 Winter Retreat! This virtual event will be take place January 29th-31st 2027. It's sure be the best getaway you have all winter and you don't even have to go anywhere!
What's happening at C9 Winter Retreat?
- Six 90+ minute virtual classes led by some of your favorite industry experts!
- An event kit filled to the brim with everything you need to complete 12+ unique projects! You'll receive 6 stamp sets, 6 die sets, 4 stencils, cardstock, embellishments and more! All the class stamps, dies and stencils are brand new and will only ever be available in this kit.
- Virtual gatherings at The Lodge: Play games, laugh, and have an all around good time with the retreat's co-hosts and instructors. There will be prize giveaways too!
- Bonus content from instructors.
- Crafty Hour with co-host Jennifer McGuire!
- Exclusive discounts and other shopping opportunities, including access to the Lodge Gift Shop.
- A sneak peek of the 2027 Color Collection.
- A special gift and event swag!
Petals & Pinwheels: unique fold & shaped cards with Laura Bassen
Balloon Bouquet: shakers & shapes with Meghann Andrew
Berry Basket: 3D paper play with Kristina Werner
Seeds of Friendship: note cards with Laura Bassen
Cozy Sips: interactive cards with Meghann Andrew
Garden In Bloom: stenciling on color with Kristina Werner
Crafty Hour with Jennifer McGuire
Color Club with Greg Cottrell, Jennifer McGuire and special guests
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
There are three different types of kits to choose from:
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Without Ink - includes the class kit minus the ink. You are responsible for purchasing ink separately or using ones you have already purchased prior to the event.
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Ink Cubes - includes the class kit and a bundle of 8 ink cubes in the colors used during the event. Please note that if you choose this option you may also need reinkers, there will be ink blending on several projects.
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Ink Pads - includes the class kit and a bundle of 8 ink pads in the colors used during the event.
Other Important Information
Because of how these kits ship, we cannot include other items in the box and ask that you do not add anything else to your registration. Any additional items will be subject to cancellation or additional shipping fees.
Discounts may not be used for registration.
International participants will be charged regular shipping rates based on location. There may be additional customs or other fees charged upon delivery. Only supply costs will be listed on the customs forms so you're not paying extra fees for the videos.
There will be a payment plan option available for single kits.
PLEASE NOTE: The email address you use to register is the email address we will use to communicate with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the retreat be held? This is an online, virtual event, so you can craft away all weekend in your comfiest clothes! It will stream via private YouTube links with playback available immediately. Videos will never expire. Links will be sent approximately one day before the start of the event.
What does the schedule look like? C9 Winter Retreat will kick off on Friday, January 29th at approximately 5:30pm MT and end on Sunday January 31st around 3pm MT. A detailed event schedule will be provided to attendees as we get closer to the event.
Do I need to have Facebook? Nope! Facebook is not required to participate in C9 Winter Retreat, however, we will be setting up an optional Facebook group so participants can interact before and after the retreat. An invitation to join the C9 Winter Retreat 2027 Facebook Group will be sent to all attendees at the beginning of the new year.
If I signed up for the Buddy Pass will we all still get the links and emails? Absolutely. We will collect email addresses for everyone who attending Winter Retreat.
What if I signed up for a Buddy Pass but my friend doesn't live near me? All Buddy Pass kits will ship in one box to a single address, so you'll need to arrange to get the kit to or from your friend.
When will I get my kit? Event kits will begin shipping towards the early December. A shipping notification will be sent to the email you used to register once your label has been printed, and you can use that to track your box.
Will I need to purchase anything extra for this event? Attendees will need to provide a few basic crafting supplies you likely already have on hand, such as a stamping platform (MISTI or Stampwheel), die-cutting machine, blending brushes, paper trimmer, scissors, and adhesives. A complete list of everything you need will be provided well in advance of the event so you can be fully prepared.
What if I can’t make it that weekend or something comes up? No problem! We will be recording everything and making it accessible to all attendees. This way anyone can participate whenever it works best for them. The videos will never expire, so you can relive the fun over and over again!
What does the event cost?
Early Bird Registration* (9/17 - 9/22 @ 11:59pm MT)
- Event Kit - $315
- Event Kit w/ Ink Cubes - $340
- Event Kit w/ Ink Pads - $375
Full Price Registration* (9/24 - 10/12 @ 11:59pm MT)
- Event Kit - $330
- Event Kit w/ Ink Cubes - $355
- Event Kit w/ Ink Pads - $390
*Save on each kit when you sign up with a Buddy Pass!
Is there a payment plan option? We sure do! You can find that here. Please note that payment plan kits do not include ink.
