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 these Western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. 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.
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 State
Alaska
Arizona
- Linden: Quilting on the Rim. Work room, fireplace, classes, meals included. Maximum: 10 guests
- Pine: Breath of Life Retreat Center. A Christian-oriented retreat house for group retreats. Mountain setting; meals included; optional massage services available. Minimum 10, maximum 20 guests.
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
- Garden Valley: Sew-Delightful. Work room with elevator access, full kitchen, hot tub, gas barbecue grill, themed bedrooms. Maximum: 6 guests
- Tetonia: Teton Patchworks Quilter's Retreat. Center for small-group retreats. Sewing room has custom sewing stations, cutting tables, ironing boards. Fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, and patio. Classes also available for retreat groups. Maximum: 8 guests
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
- Las Vegas: Quilting on the Mountain. Weekend retreat event held at a local hotel for working on your own projects. Open for individual registration. Event includes games and prizes and advice from experienced quilters.
Looking for quick, easy projects for your retreat?
Check out these quilt retreat ideas.
Oregon
Utah
Washington
- Orting: Wild Rose Quilts. Center for group retreats located above a full quilt shop in a small town near Mt. Rainier. Project room is reached by elevator and includes skylights, laundry, and fully-equipped kitchen. Maximum: 10 guests
- Seabeck: Seabeck Conference Center. Large, waterview conference center with multiple historic buildings for retreats. Variety of meeting and lodging options for small or large groups.
- Sequim: The Lodge at Juan de Fuca Cottages. Waterfront property with meeting room and accommodations in cottages and inn rooms for group retreats. Kitchen facilities or option for meals. Also offer weekend retreat events that are open for individual registration. Maximum 40 participants.
- Whidbey Island: Creative Escape. A private home converted to a group retreat center, in a garden and forest setting. Separate workroom, living room with fireplace. Meals included. Maximum: 8 guests
Wyoming
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.
