FALL RETREAT: Monday October 13 - Thursday October 16, 2025

Click to REGISTER online.

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 2025–26 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.

Costs this year. Many permutations of Cash/Credit and overnight and commuter charges are in the charts.
         


Costs for those spending the night. (Note B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)

Includes two 2x5 tables per person* Circle the Night(s)
Monday       Tuesday    Wednesday
3 Nights Single 3 Nights Double 2 Nights Single 2 Nights Double 1 Night Single 1 Night Double
Monday L-D Monday L-D  
Tuesday B-L-D Wednesday B-L-D Second Night B-L-D Second Night B-L-D    
Tuesday B-L-D Wednesday B-L-D Second Night B-L-D Second Night B-L-D Night L-D Night L-D
Thursday B Thursday B Last morning B Last morning B Next Day B Next Day B
Check $525 Check $420 Check $350 Check $280 Check $175 Check $140
Credit $544 Credit $435 Credit $362 Credit $290 Credit $181 Credit $145 Credit $145

Commuter Costs

Includes two 2x5 tables per person* Circle the Day(s)
Monday   Tuesday   Wednesday
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Two Days One Day
Meals: L-D Mon, Tues, Wed Only
No meal on Thursday
Meals: L-D both days Meals: L-D
Check $150 Check $100 Check $50
Credit $155 Credit $103 Credit $52

*If over 44 people attend each attendee will get one 2x5 table or we will need to divide into two rooms

INCLUDES:  For Monday-Thursday, cost includes nine meals at Waycross from lunch on Monday through breakfast on Thursday.  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 Monday, and the retreat ends by 2:30 pm on Thursday. (Note that Thursday 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. 2 meeting. IF YOU REGISTER BY MAIL please let Jo Ann know so she will have an accurate and current count. Registration deadline is September 5, 2024.

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 by 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.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1. PDF Form is available now.