Before you register for an event, please take a moment to review our cancellation policy.

We know that unexpected things happen, but due to the high demand for our events, our cancellation policy is firm and applies to everyone. This ensures fairness for those on the waitlist and allows us to continue providing the best experience, with all the prizes, snacks and amenities you love.

Thank you for your understanding and support—we can’t wait to see you at an ArtChicks event soon!

One-Day Creative Escapes

• Payment for one-day events must be paid in full at time of registration.

• Payment via Credit Card will only be accepted through reservations made on our website.

• Venmo payments may be made @loristachnik.

• Payments by check should be made payable to Lori Stachnik and mailed to: 318 Maple Avenue Ext, Amsterdam NY 12010.

• Venmo and Check payments should include a notation stating the month(s) to which the payment should be applied.

• Cancellations must be received in writing via email at artchicksny@gmail.com seven (7) days prior to the event.

• If we can fill your spot, you will receive a full credit toward a future event.

Weekend Creative Escapes

• A $50.00 non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit is required at the time of registration.

• Final payment is due one month prior to the event date. Registered guests will receive an email remainder regarding their balance due amount.

• Cancellations for weekend retreats must be received in writing at artchicksny@gmail.com at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event date.

• If we can fill your spot upon timely cancellation, you will receive a credit for a future ArtChicks event minus the non-refundable deposit. You may transfer the remaining credit to another retreat, only one time, within one year of the original retreat date. You may not continue to transfer the same balance from retreat to retreat if you cancel again.

• If you have paid in full and cancel after (14) days prior to event, payment will not be refunded.

• ArtChicks understands that emergencies arise that are sometimes out of your control, and we will handle emergent situations on an individual basis.

• ArtChicks reserves the right to cancel any scheduled event and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by registered attendees such as airfare, travel, hotel or other expenses. Should a retreat be cancelled by ArtChicks, all monies paid by the attendee will be refunded including the deposit.

• Cancellations due to inclement weather will be at the discretion of ArtChicks. Retreats will take place unless a State of Emergency is called.

The decision to cancel an event will be announced at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event. If bad weather is predicted, attendees are asked to plan accordingly. Refunds will not be given for no-shows if the event is held, as the meeting space and all other expenses have been paid for in advance.

For any questions regarding our Cancellation Policy, please feel free to contact us via phone or email.

We ask that you understand that very thoughtful consideration is taken in regard to seating for ArtChicks events. We make every effort to accommodate guests’ needs and seating preferences but they are not guaranteed. We respectfully ask you to help us meet these requests by not moving seats upon arrival unless first checking with ArtChicks staff.

If your require electricity at ArtChicks events, please bring a UL Certified surge protector or electrical tower and a LONG, HEAVY DUTY extension cord. Regular household cords may NOT be used to power your devices. Cords will not be available to borrow from the hotel. Be sure to bring duct tape to secure your cords. Please note: When you leave your workstation each night, all devices should be turned OFF.