Beading Retreat deposit

Each year, a group of glassy people come together at Lake of the Ozarks for a retreat. There are classes, torch time, great conversations, demos and lots of fun. Last year was the first time I was able to go the entire retreat.
This year I'm having some issues with getting the deposit. Because of some financial stress I'm asking for some help so I can can get that creative recharge that I desperately need.
Since I'm feeling guilty anyway about asking for help, I'm doing some giveaways when I reach the halfway mark, 3/4 mark and the full amount.

At the $100 mark I'll do a drawing for a lovely crocheted shrug I made last year.

At the $150 mark I'll do a drawing for a custom seed bead bracelet.

At the $200 mark the drawing will be for a custom seed bead choker.

For more information, go to my blog and I'll have updates and photos later tonight.

Thank you!