Are you looking for that perfect place to gather your quilting friends for a getaway to sew, chat, and laugh? (Oh yeah, eat and sleep sometimes too!)
I'm gathering information about quilt retreats in all Canadian areas: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon. Listings I have found are shown below, but watch this site for more to come!
Do you know of a great retreat center or event for quilters? Recommend a retreat.
And take a few minutes to explore all of the pages on this site, where you'll find:
- Fun ideas for retreats, such as activities, games, local tours, and, of course, treats!
- Cute, clever quilter T-shirts, tote bags, and other gifts for yourself and your quilting friends--including real men who quilt!
- Recommended quilting books with great retreat projects.
- A place to share your ideas and tips for creating a terrific retreat experience.
Thanks for visiting this guide and Happy Quilting!
Janice King
"I'd Rather be Quilting" wouldn't you? Apron, mousepad, coffee mug, tshirt and more.
Quilters Retreats by Province
Alberta
- Coleman: Country Encounters. Meeting space suitable for small group retreats, with lodging in standalone cottages or historic downtown B&B. Located in the Crow's Nest Pass area, with a variety of outdoor/mountain activities nearby.
- Edmonton area: Giggles and Girlfriends Mini Retreats. Weekend retreat at country lodges. Focuses on personal quilting time, but massage is available by reservation. Maximum 100 guests.
British Columbia
- Salt Spring Island: Stitches Fiber Art. Scheduled weekend retreats open for individual registration or workshops customized for small group retreats. Accommodations in a local hotel. Sponsored by a supplier of art quilting materials.
Labrador
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
- Cornwallis: Annapolis Basin Conference Centre. Oceanside, professional conference center for group retreats. Large site includes a variety of meeting rooms, lodge accommodations, catered meals, Internet access.
Plan your retreat travels to see how painted quilts have become a folk art phenomenon in Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, full of fascinating stories and beautiful photographs (including Canada).
Nunavut
Ontario
- Orillia: Fern Resort. Weekend events open for individual registration; work on your own project or choose an instructor-led project. Hotel accommodations in a lakefront resort with a spa and recreational activities onsite.
- Port Lambton: Windswept Retreat House. Large cottage converted to a retreat center for small groups. Large workroom, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, Riverview from enclosed front porch. Maximum 10 guests.
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
- Riverhurst: Art Quilt Retreat (search for "retreat"). Led by art quilter Dale Ann Potter, this weekend event for individuals focuses on producing a small art project. Held at an inn overlooking Lake Diefenbaker in Palliser Regional Park.
Yukon
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