Events

FREE Maurice’s Gilbert Fashion Fun Day

Girl time and shopping! 

Join me and my dear friend Holly (who’s the store manager) plus the wonderful Maurice’s stylists for a night of exploring the fall colors and styles, shopping and help with putting outfits together.

Light refreshments PLUS you get a 15% off your purchase! 

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The Workshop On How To Teach Workshops

Workshops are my jam and I am going to teach you everything I know! 

An interactive, hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to collaborate on a workshop or host one of their own. I’ve taught dozens of them on everything from social media to content strategy to choosing your word for the year and I’ll share all of my planning worksheets, checklists, tricks and tips and more. Plus every step of the way you’ll see how I conduct mine!

Just $37.

Purchase tickets here.

Fall ’26 Style School

Style School is back!

If you haven’t already had an official Color Analysis from me or a Style By Color consultant to determine whether you are a Deep, Clear, Soft, Light, Cool or Warm, please reach out to me so we can get you typed beforehand. Or the Virtual Color Analysis for $97 is a great way to go.

Style School has several goals: to get my ladies in a room together (new friendships and connections form every time I host these), to promote some of my wonderful cohorts, to teach concepts I can’t fit into Color Analysis appointments and to have FUN. I’d love for these to become a quarterly event, each time with a different theme.

During Style School you will…

• explore the best seasonal colors for your Color Code
• be the first to create your Style & Identity Statement using my BRAND NEW system including your vision for yourself, your season of life and how God sees you
• practice accessorizing tips based on your Style & Identity Statement
• learn to dress for your body type
• explore the fall/winter trends in fashion, makeup and jewelry
• learn makeup tips based on your Color Code
• network and play
• enjoy healthy refreshments
• much more!

I’ve been hosting Style School for over ten years! Read more about it here.

Because this is a hands-on, personalized, face-to-face event, I encourage you to read my About Me page before purchasing your ticket.

5th Annual “Pat’s Gals” Retreat to the Prince of Peace Abbey: Colossians & Contemplation

Details and registration will be available in October.

Cost will be no more than $500 and will include dinner Thursday, all three meals Friday, all three meals Saturday, and breakfast Sunday.

Everyone gets a private room with a private bathroom but you can share a room with a friend if you prefer. Room options for being in the garden vs. inside the building will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation is each guest’s responsibility. Flight options and carpooling details will be available when registration opens up.

Sessions will be led by Rev. David Grimes (my dad) and me, Tabitha.

There will be an opportunity on Friday to visit Oceanside, CA to shop, grab a treat and/or walk on the beach.

Saturday is our day to stay at the Abbey.

Plenty of free time for contemplation, prayer and solitude are available throughout the weekend. For our more sociable gals, the hospitality room is always available with games, craft supplies, snacks and drinks. Meals are cooked by John, a fantastic cook, and served buffet style. Breakfast typically includes eggs, potatoes and fruit. Lunch and dinner include salad plus a protein and side dish. Meals are simple, fresh and healthy. For those with food sensitivities or preferences, accommodations cannot be made but you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to be stored in the fridge in our common room. I bring my own coffee creamer and bread.

Tea and coffee are available 24/7 in the dining room. You will be given a key and a lanyard to gain access to your room as well as the retreat buildings. There is a chapel in the garden available for your use as well as a prayer walk and library.

Notes: Keep in mind the time change from Phoenix to California. Check the weather before you pack and remember the rooms have space heaters and fans but no central hear or air. It is recommended to keep the doors closed to keep out critters and to keep the windows open to allow for a breeze.

Sessions are held in the classroom.

Meals are held in the dining room and we request your presence on time to say the blessing before each meal.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday:

Arrive any time from 2:00-5:00

5:15 welcome and tour

6:00 dinner

7:15-8:00 Introductory session/ice breaker

8:00-? Gab, goodies & games in the hospitality room

Friday: 

7:30 hot breakfast

8:30 Session 1, break at 9:30

9:45 Session 2

10:30 Contemplation and Solitude

12:00 lunch

12:30-6:00 Stay at the Abbey (with optional break-out sessions) or take a trip to Oceanside

6:00 Dinner

7:00-8:00 Session 3

8:00-? Gab, goodies & games in the hospitality room

Saturday: 

7:30 hot breakfast

8:30 Session 4, break at 9:30

9:45 Session 5

10:30 Contemplation and Solitude

12:00 lunch

12:30-6:00 Optional break-out sessions, contemplation and solitude

3:00 Tea time with Tab

6:00 Dinner

7:00-8:00 Session 6 and wrap-up

8:00-? Gab, goodies & games in the hospitality room

Pack

Sunday: 

7:30 hot breakfast

8:15 Communion, gratitude and goodbyes in the garden chapel

9:00 head home

Optional: Pay for an additional day for personal contemplation and renewal