Welcome to my comments page. If you have been a guest at a retreat please take a moment to post a comment about your experience. I sincerely appreciate your feedback and others may see value in your experience.

Product reviews are also welcome. I read each and every posting with a desire to provide quality products as well as host outstanding retreats. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.

Name: Cheryl OToole
Date posted: January 30, 2009 - 12:14 am
Message: I've been to Dusty's retreat 3 times now (once in Fallbrook and twice in La Quinta) and I love it. She is a wonderful host, a great cook, an excellent barista, and expert scrapbooking and crafting consultant. She pampers you all weekend! You'll come away feeling rejuvenated and motivated, and dying to return. Whenever someone asks me what I want for my birthday or Christmas, my reply is, "a scrapbook retreat at Dusty's." Hope to see you soon, Dusty!

Name: Debra Pompay
Date posted: November 04, 2008 - 11:10 am
Message: Scrapbooking at Dusty's is one of my favorite getaways. It's a chance to be creative, get alot of pages done, and really bond with girlfriends. You will feel at home at Dusty's, she is a warm & wonderful host, and someone that I've grown to think of as a friend. Everything a scrapper would need is available and included in the retreat price, including amazing Bailey's coffee drinks to help me stay up scrapping late in the night. Dusty has an amazing rubber stamp collection, great quality papers, and every other supply you can think of. I appreciate that she has all the Stampin up! cardstock because I can edit or add to spreads at home and have everything match. I've been to Dusty's 3 times and can't wait to go back!

Name: Davielle Huffman
Date posted: October 08, 2008 - 08:04 am
Message: I have been to a handful of Retreat weekends at Dusty's, and each one has been a terrific experience - from the minute one arrives to the waving (sadly) goodbye at the end, it is FULL of creative moments -- Dusty provides amazing tools, with EVERYTHING, and I mean everything, you need to do amazing scrapbook pages, cards, "art" projects, etc. From her selection of paper to inks to rubber stamps to embellishments to IDEAS for cool projects -- DUSTY has it all. The food and the bedroom accomodations are also out-of-this-world -- and Dusty makes THE VERY BEST chai latte! Treat yourself and a friend or relative -- ASAP -- to a Retreat at Dusty's.

Name: Elisa
Date posted: September 19, 2008 - 10:12 am
Message: I just got back from my 5th weekend at Dusty's-my first visit to her La Quinta oasis-and had another wonderful time. Dusty has managed to turn another home into scrapbooking/stamping/crafting heaven. The drive to La Quinta from Orange County was not too bad and her La Quinta home has the all charm and comforts of her Fallbrook home. A weekend at Dusty's offers so many things, from spending time with friends, making new ones, pampering, delicious lattes, supplies galore, chick flicks, and comfortable accommodations, to the satisfying feeling of accomplishing lots of projects. Dusty pays attention to every detail to make the weekend perfect. Her invaluable assistance and warm smile are just the icing on the cake. I would suggest booking a weekend at Dusty's as soon as possible. You won't be disappointed. I know I can't wait to go back.

Name: Laura Schwinck
Date posted: June 17, 2008 - 11:54 am
Message: I have been a regular antendee to Dusty's scrapping weekends at her Fallbrook home for years. I always felt as if I went on a wonderful vacation while I was there because it was so easy to relax and have fun. I was a little bit unsure of going to her La Quinta home because I had so many great memories in Fallbrook. IT IS THE SAME!! I thought the drive would be too long - it's not a big deal at all. Her new home is so cozy and comfortable that I immediately felt right at home. As usual, the weekend went by in a flash with a lot of laughing, eating, relaxing, watching movies and of course talking. What better way to spend your free time than at Dusty's place - it's the perks of life!

Name: Lyn Comunale - San Diego
Date posted: June 16, 2008 - 10:49 pm
Message: Scrapppin’ at Dusty’s weekend retreat is heaven on earth…!!! From the moment Dusty’s smile greets you ….to her warm hug when you leave ….it is a perfect get away experience. Dusty has taken the wonderful charm from her Fallbrook Ranch and made it even better at her lovely La Quinta home. I love her adorable guest baskets on your bed. Dusty’s knowledge is unlimited in all areas of creative skills needed to make your project unique and special. If your interest is scrapbooking – or card making and gift bags (like me)…..her “all inclusive” and endless variety of products and techniques will turn your project into a master piece. Plus….the luxury of spending the whole weekend in your sweat/slippers – with chocolate and lattes – watching “chick flicks” – while you work is an extra bonus. Four time repeat retreater and planning 2 visits this fall. Thanks Dusty...!!!nullnull Some Text

Name: Krista Harris
Date posted: May 16, 2008 - 02:09 pm
Message: This past retreat was my fifth and Dusty never fails to impress. Getting to Dusty's for a retreat is my favorite "me" time. It's relaxing and fun, and a scrapbookers dream come true--everything you could possibly need and more. She has so many different scrapbooking materials that I can get overwhelmed--but she's right there to give me ideas and get me started. I always walk out of a Dusty retreat feeling like I've accomplished much, been very pampered, and enjoyed great company. Thanks Dusty! I'll be back!

Name: Becca
Date posted: May 15, 2008 - 06:01 pm
Message: I had the most relaxing and productive weekend I've ever had since having a child!! We had a great time and Dusty is such a great host!!! Can't wait to return!!!!

Name: Alisa Sheveland
Date posted: April 29, 2008 - 09:58 pm
Message: BIG thanks to Dusty for another amazing retreat. This was my third retreat and I loved every minute! I can look through my books and tell the pages that were created at Dusty's. The endless supplies and helpful ideas make the scrapbooking so much more fun! I even got great advice on training my puppy (: Can't wait to go again!

Name: Erin Harris
Date posted: April 28, 2008 - 08:40 am
Message: Dusty's new place was just great. I knew that I had a wonderful time the first retreat I had attended, but the 2nd time just reminded how really GREAT our weekend was. Dusty is the perfect host, and you really can just bring your pictures. Coming from someone who likes to make sure she has all her stuff, that's a big plus. Packing for my weekend consisted of a toothbrush, deoderant, a brush, sweats and my pictures. She's made it hard to even scrap at home. You'll love your weekend.

Name: Cyndi McKnight
Date posted: April 27, 2008 - 01:54 pm
Message: Ladies, if you haved been blessed with a weekend experience with Dusty, you are truly missing out!!! Besides the awesome scrapping, food, fun, movies, sing-a-longs, lattes, and girl talk, you get to spend the weekend with a wonderful & wise woman! You will come away completely satisfied and fulfilled with the incredible pages you will do and the new techniques you have learned! But, mostly you won't want to leave because it feels like home! Treat yourself to some time at Dusty's, I have been twice in the last year!!!! I can't wait to go back!!!!! Love, Cyndi

Name: Leslie
Date posted: April 25, 2008 - 12:26 pm
Message: I thought I was really going to miss the wonderful Fallbrook Resort-style retreat, but Dusty managed to put together another great setup, albeit on a smaller scale. The drive to the desert is totally worth it, and each time I go I feel like I get a mini-vacation along with a hugely productive scrapbooking experience. I did 26 pages this time, and finally finished my daughter's "first year" album (she's 3). But I am still reveling in the accomplishment. I couldn't have done it without the encouragement (and endless supplies and ideas) I get at Dusty's.

Name: Rina Gonzales, Riverside, CA
Date posted: April 25, 2008 - 10:30 am
Message: Scrappin' at Dustys is the BEST place. I have been to a Big Bear Cabin (potluck style, I prepared/cleaned up after one meal) and to events like Scrapbook Expo. Dustys is MUCH MUCH BETTER, her home is wonderful - a scrapper's dream. She has tools and shares her expertise and ideas to help you get your pages done. I am so productive when I go to Dustys I have told her that her home has magical powers. I cannot say enough good things about Dustys.

Name: Sandee Stewart
Date posted: April 25, 2008 - 08:29 am
Message: What a wonderful treat! Friends, inspiration, chocolate, and all the products and equipment you could possibly want. I have been to Dusty's several times and can't wait to go back. I always complete at least 30 pages. It's a long drive from Vegas but worth it ! ! !