Danube Retreat

May 10th -19th, 2025

Discover the magic world of beads

in this unique retreat with

Betty Stephan

Bead Retreat - Beading Festival - Trips - Bead Factory Visits - Workshop - Bead Shopping

We are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive bead retreat in Prague, where you will have a fantastic time filled with exciting group activities such as a guided city tour of Prague, sightseeing, a relaxing cruise trip on the Vltava river, delightful welcome and farewell dinners, exclusive visits to bead factories and of course, plenty of time for bead shopping.

Betty Stephan will be teaching a wonderful project called the Katerina Necklace, which combines various beading techniques and unique materials.
We will not miss the highlight of the retreat, the Prague Beading Festival, where top beaders will come together to showcase their talents. The festival will also feature a spectacular fashion show, during which the most beautiful beadwork projects will be awarded.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Welcome to Vienna!

You spent many hours on a plane, so today is your well-deserved free day to unwind and recharge. Feel free to relax in your cozy hotel room, stroll through Vienna's charming center, or take a moment to soak in the picturesque surroundings.

In the evening, you are invited to a welcome cruise dinner.

DAY 2 - Vienna City Tour

Enjoy a city tour through time and history as you explore the city's most famous landmarks: the cobbled streets of Old Town, the Astronomical Clock, the stunning gothic Tyn Church, the historic Jewish Quarter, the Spanish Synagogue, the majestic Prague Castle, the Lesser Town's with its charming streets and the New Town. You will admire the architectural masterpiece of Church of St. Nicholas, Charles Bridge, Municipal House, Dum U Minuty and many other historic buildings.