Once Upon a Dream... Day One

I was fortunate enough to have a supportive husband who encouraged me to go to Jenn Hayslip's Once Upon a Dream event in Asheville.  I was unsure of what to expect, but my friend Heidi had told me that it was sure to not disappoint.  She was correct.  Jenn's attention to detail was something I don't believe I've ever witnessed.  She would spend hours in preparation, months in advance of the event.  It resulted in an exquisite event.  I'd like to share with you my experience.

We arrived in Asheville, NC on Thursday.  Our first evening took place at the Crest Pavilion.  Jenn had a bus pick us up at the hotel and drive us to this beautiful pavilion.  

The foliage around the venue was breath taking!

Jenn welcomed us with a beautiful entry, which began with Chapter 1...

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)


And fairies...


Our lovely hostess, Jenn Hayslip.

Jenn and Dee Foust...

Cindy Craine and Sherry Williams

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)




Pretty Shelley Burgess...

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)






We walked up to the welcome table to retrieve our nametags.

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

Even the nametag was exquisite.

Remember that "attention to detail" that I  mentioned?  It was dripping everywhere...

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

(photo courtesy of Sonia Crouse)

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

Our tables were identified as beautiful chapters...

And our tables reflected the same theme...

(photo courtesy of Karla Nathan)

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)


Place settings...

We had vendors to sell us their beauties...

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip) 

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip) 

 (photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip) 

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip) 

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

After dinner, we were treated to a mini-workshop from Karla Nathan and Lori Oles.


This was our Woodland Fairy Garland taught by Lori.

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)


This is a look at the Fairy Sprite that Karla taught us.  Each of us had our own fairy name created by Karla!

(photo courtesy of Jenn Hayslip)

Tune in for Day Two...  Thanks for reading...