FALL RETREAT: October 26-29, 2023

Location: Waycross Camp and Conference Center,
7363 Bear Creek Road, Morgantown, Indiana

Why go to a quilting retreat?  The reasons are endless, but any guild member who has been on a retreat will tell you that it's a delightful way to take a break from your daily life with concentrated time to work on your projects, have fun with friends new and old, and relax in a beautiful setting.  Finish those UFOs, make a community quilt, or learn a new technique from one of our many talented members.  It's all possible at a BQG retreat!

The name of the facility may lead one to envision tents or bunkbeds, however the facility we are using is a conference center with regular hotel type rooms and bathrooms. We are not expecting to rough it! There is a nice family like room to gather to relax, play cards, work on a puzzle, or have a glass of wine with friends. (you must bring your own wine). No stairs to get to dining hall, or to the building to sew. There are some pictures of the facility below. Waycross has really good food - and it is different every meal. The chef will prepare gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals. Be sure to indicate any dietary preferences on your registration form.

You do have the option of being a commuter (day sewer). The cost include 2 meals each day.

MEMBERSHIP: You must have paid member dues for the 2023–24 guild year to attend this retreat. Add “Membership” to your shopping cart if paying online.

This year we are charging less if you pay by mail or in-person at a guild meeting. The bank fees are included in the cost of the online registration charges.

PAY BY CHECK by MAIL or IN PERSON COST:

Thursday - Sunday:  Single: $477    Double: $382  
             Friday - Sunday:      Single: $318   Double: $255

Commuter Thursday - Saturday : $120
Commuter Friday - Saturday : $80

PAY BY ONLINE/CHARGE:

Thursday - Sunday:  Single: $488    Double: $391  
             Friday - Sunday:      Single: $325   Double: $261

Commuter Thursday - Saturday : $123
Commuter Friday - Saturday : $83

INCLUDES:  For Friday-Sunday, cost includes six meals at Waycross from lunch on Friday through breakfast on Sunday. For Thursday arrivals, cost includes nine meals from Thursday lunch through breakfast on Sunday. For commuters the cost includes lunch and dinner. For Check-in is 3:00 (or sooner if room is available) pm. The sewing room is available by 9:30 am on Thursday, and the retreat ends by 2:30 pm on Sunday. (Note that Sunday check-out is at noon)

REGISTRATION: Register Online or Register by Mail (PDF). Registration forms will be available at the guild meetings through the Sept. 5 meeting. Registration deadline is September 15, 2023.

CANCELLATION: Refunds partly depend on our ability to refill the room.

Wondering what to pack for a sewing retreat? Be sure to include a flashlight for walking between the sewing room to the retreat center.  It gets dark sooner the end of October. Apx 7 pm. Shortly before the retreat, you will receive an email with a suggested packing list. In addition, this list and video about packing sewing items for travel by Karen Brown may help!

QUESTIONS? If you want to find a roommate, want to carpool, or have another question, please contact Jo Ann Sporleder at fallretreat@bloomingtonquiltersguild.org. If you need help with registration, see Registration Help.