Our overnight retreats have changed location to the Wildwood Hills Ranch * 2552 Union Lane * St. Charles, IA. Have fun and sew and make new friends in a dedicated sewing space for 4 whole days! You can bring snacks to share with others, a bunch of projects, and towels. Optional: you can rent a linen pack, consisting of a pillow, sheets, and blanket for an additional $8. This beautiful facility overlooks a lake and our sleeping quarters are in the same building. Mark your calendars to be sure you can set aside this time to sew with us! Limited “day-only” retreat options are available.
Registration Deadline: October 21, 2025
November 6 – 9, 2025
Thursday 9 a.m through Sunday 5 p.m.
Registrations are open for the 4 day fall retreat Nov. 6-9 at Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles. It will include 4 days and 3 nights of sewing fun! Meals included are: Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday brunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. All beds are single and bottom bunk and there are 9 per room. The mattresses are Tempur-pedic and very comfortable. The retreat starts at 9:00 am on Thursday and ends at 5:00 pm on Sunday.
We are implementing an early arrival option in return for a couple hours directing unload traffic and assistance helping those needing assistance. These 3 people will be able to reserve the tables for their groups and unload their sewing items before others. If you are interested, check that box on the registration form and you will be notified if you are selected.
To allow us to get a few more people into the retreat, if you and a friend can share a table, there is a special option on the registration form. Enter the name of the person you will be sharing with.
The cost is $240 per member and there are a limited number of single day attendance for $65. Non-members will pay an additional $20 to those amounts.
We are planning optional short non-quilting activities again. Come join us and get your Christmas projects finished!
Optional pdf download to print and mail.
For more information, contact Retreat Coordinators, Dee Dykstra and Julie Patten.
Two great days to sew and visit with guild members. Held at the West Des Moines Christian Church. A great big, bright work space that’s so convenient to get to! We hold this program several times a year, watch here for dates and registration as they become available. Space is limited to 50 participants, so everyone gets your own work table! (No overnight accommodations included.)
The fee is $35.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members.
Hours are: Friday 9am – 10pm and Saturday 8am – 9pm
For more information contact Diane Crawford or Lisa Zyblicki
