Let’s do a little quilting!
In this new retreat theme, we will be teaching different beginner quilting techniques to help you get into this fun hobby! Laura and Allyson leaned into quilting as the pandemic hit and found so much comfort in everything from the planning to the binding. Incorporating quilting into their retreats seemed like a natural fit!
We will be teaching blocks at every level - so as long as you know how to use a sewing machine you’ll be able to participate in this retreat. We’ll also be incorporating hand stitching/quilting!
And BRING YOUR KNITTING! We’ll have plenty of time for chill knit nights, and even get your knitting questions answered.
NEW THIS RETREAT - we are adding a natural dyeing aspect to this retreat, so we’ll be foraging around the property and learning about what items in nature create different colors in fabric. You’ll then have hands on dyeing instruction, and be able to use your yarn in your projects throughout the weekend!
There will be a limited amount of sewing machines available to rent so bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged!
A $500 deposit guarantees your spot!
We will then email you and work with you to get the accommodation you require.
SOLD OUT! $1400 twin bed in a double occupancy room, no en suite
$1400 twin bed in a triple occupancy room, en suite
SOLD OUT! $1600 twin bed in a double occupancy room, en suite
$1800 king bed in a double occupancy room, no en suite
$1800 king bed in a triple occupancy room, en suite
$2000 king bed double occupancy room, en suite
$2000 king bed single occupancy room, no en suite
You will be invoiced for the full balance one month before your retreat start date.
RETREAT PRICE INCLUDES:
Two experienced teachers on hand to answer all your questions all weekend long
Three nights luxury accommodation, including spacious indoor and outdoor spaces, hot tubs, theater, heated pool, and fire pit!
Two full days of quilting classes
A natural dyeing kit
Catered dinners from local chefs Friday and Sunday night
Wood-fired pizza party Saturday night
Three family style breakfasts and two lunches
Plentiful snacks, cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and tea
All taxes and fees
Pay your deposit now to reserve your spot!
**Retreat Price does NOT include transportation but we work hard to make sure everyone has a ride!
**There will be a limited amount of sewing machines available to rent so bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged!
OUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3pm: Guests can start arriving and settling in
3-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
7pm: Dinner
8-10pm: Knit night!
SATURDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Classes
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Classes
5-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
7pm: Pizza party from South Shore Ovenworks
8-10pm: Knit night!
SUNDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Classes
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Classes
5-6pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
6pm: Dinner from a local caterer
8-10pm: Knit night!
MONDAY
7-9am: A la cart breakfast
10am: Check out and head back to Chicago!
COVID-19 Policy
By registering for this retreat, you are agreeing to the following:
You MUST prove vaccination status to attend. Only fully vaccinated knitters will be allowed at the retreat (meaning both doses of Pfizer/Moderna + 2 weeks, or single dose of J&J + 2 weeks - as well as a booster shot if your original Pfizer/Moderna shot was 6+ months ago).
You will be required to provide a negative rapid test taken within 48 hours of the start of the retreat.
Retreat size is limited to accommodate physical distancing. Each bedroom will be limited to one or two retreaters, HUGE rooms will have 3 retreaters, and each class will follow CDC and local guidance for gatherings. For instance, the Dahlia Resort sleeps 44 but we will only have 21 max guests and 3 staff in attendance. Apple Blossom Restort sleeps 48 but we will only have 20 max guests and 3 staff in attendance.
Please be mindful of the risk we are taking on as a small business and register for this retreat only if you are willing to abide by this policy. Thank you in advance!
We will be following CDC and local guidance for gatherings. If at any point community spread increases and/or new restrictions are put in place that result in this retreat being cancelled, all attendees will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee.
All surfaces and spaces will be sanitized before and after each workshop, gathering, meal, etc. We will be limiting the use of shared tools/ surfaces whenever possible.
This policy will be updated as CDC & local guidance changes.