Welcome to Our All-Inclusive Quilting Getaways
Looking for a little break from the grind? Join us for an all-inclusive quilting getaway at beautiful Lake Gaston, North Carolina. Cabin Quilters hosts cozy 5-day/4-night and 4-day/3-night retreats designed for quilters who want time to sew, relax, laugh, make progress, and be taken care of for a few wonderful days.
Our fully equipped retreat studio is ready for you. Bring your favorite sewing machine or leave it at home and use one of ours. Just pack your clothes, your projects, and your favorite comfy sewing outfit — we’ll handle the rest. Retreat pricing includes lodging based on double occupancy, all meals unless otherwise noted, snacks, a wine and cheese mixer on check-in day, retreat goodies, open sewing time, and any listed project kit, class, or optional Quilt Therapy session. Most guest rooms have a beautiful sunrise or lake view, and the retreat center is designed to make your stay feel easy, welcoming, and restful.
Our goal is simple: while you are here, you don’t have to lift a finger to do anything but sew.
What Makes a Cabin Quilters Retreat Special
The retreat is all about you. Work on your own UFOs, bring a brand-new project, join the optional group project when one is offered, or simply enjoy uninterrupted sewing time in a relaxed, encouraging space.
Need a break from quilting? No worries. Enjoy the Main Sundeck, the shaded Lakeside Lounge, the boathouse, the hot tub, or our much-loved massage chair. Watch for turtles, loons, osprey, herons, and the occasional nosy lake pup while you sew, sip coffee, or catch up with friends.
You can also shop Cabin Quilters in person during your stay. We carry fabric, kits, patterns, tools, and quilting goodies, and we are happy to help you choose a project before or during your retreat.This is a low-pressure, high-comfort sewing getaway.
Come with friends, or come by yourself and make new ones.
Quilt Therapy Retreats
Our 2027 retreats are part of our Quilt Therapy Retreat Series — seasonal sewing escapes designed for progress, rest, and creative reset.
These are not high-pressure class retreats. Bring your UFOs, works-in-progress, binding piles, block collections, or a new project you have been waiting to start. Each Quilt Therapy retreat includes plenty of open sewing time, help when you need it, and a small optional seasonal focus to help you get unstuck and enjoy the process.
Come tired. Leave lighter, inspired, and a little more caught up.
Typical Itinerary for Classic 5-Day Retreats
Day 1 — Check-In Day
Afternoon arrival, settle into your room and sewing space, enjoy our wine and cheese mixer, and relax.
Day 2 — Open Sew & Relaxation
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, open sewing, lake time, hot tub time, massage chair breaks, and plenty of stitching.
Day 3 — Optional Project, Class, or Quilt Therapy Session
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, open sewing, and any listed retreat focus or optional group session.
Day 4 — Open Sew & Relaxation
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sewing time, rest time, and maybe just one more row before bed.
Day 5 — Checkout Day
Early morning sewing, continental breakfast, snacks for the road, and 11am checkout.
Accessibility Note
While the retreat center is not fully handicap accessible, we do our best to accommodate minor mobility issues. We have an elevator for traveling between our three levels, which helps prevent the need to carry sewing machines and luggage up and down the main staircase.
Guest Suites Available
The Sunrise
Aptly named for its beautiful morning sunrise view and convenient location near the coffee pot. This room is located on the main level with easy access to the kitchen, dining room, and Main Sundeck. Features two twin beds with an attached hall bath.
The Nest
Complete with a private sundeck, occasionally shared by the local waterfowl and their leftover lunch. This upper-level room has easy access to the quilting studio and boasts one of the best views in the house. Features one queen bed, one twin bed, a covered private patio, and a bathroom across the hall.
The Cove
Our junior primary suite overlooks the cove with main lake views. This lower-level room has easy access to the Lakeside Lounge, hot tub, and boathouse. Features one king bed, one twin bed, and a private bath.
The Verdant
With one of the closest water views of the main lake and cove, this lower-level room has easy access to the Lakeside Lounge, hot tub, and boathouse. Features two twin beds and a bathroom across the hall.
The Keep
Our quietest sleeping quarters, perfect for single guests or groups of friends. This comfortable bunk-style room is located on the lower level with easy access to the Lakeside Lounge, hot tub, and boathouse. Features four full-size beds and a large bathroom next door.
All-Inclusive Retreat Fees
Unless otherwise noted on an individual retreat listing:
Classic 5-Day Retreat
Wednesday 3pm check-in through Sunday 11am checkout — $835
Weekend Getaway Option
Thursday check-in through Sunday 11am checkout — $635
Retreat fees include lodging, meals, snacks, retreat goodies, sewing studio access, and the project/class/session listed for each event.
Capacity varies by retreat, with most retreats limited to 10–12 guests.
Planned Retreats!
2026 July Retreat: Nested Petal Appliqué Class
July 15th – 19th, 2026 – $835
Join us Wednesday – Sunday (Thursday check in available for $635) for our popular Summer retreat at Lake Gaston. Bring your own UFOs to complete. No need to bring your sewing machine. Just pack your clothes and your projects. Come and sew in our fully equipped studio including a new Brother Pacesetter PS300T or you can bring your own machine. Enjoy the weather and take in the sites. Pop into the hot tub for a little evening soak. Get pampered by staff and snuggle a pup. Relaxation awaits at the lake. Tell Santa you really need this.
Class Project: Nested Petal Applique (Your choice of quilt)
FULL – Registration Open Now – (Payment in full due by April 1, 2026) Waitlist Open
2026 September Retreat: Pickle Dish Class
September 16th – 20th, 2026 – $835
Join us Wednesday – Sunday (Thursday check in available for $635) for our popular Fall retreat at Lake Gaston. Bring your own UFOs to complete. No need to bring your sewing machine. Just pack your clothes and your projects. Come and sew in our fully equipped studio including a new Brother Pacesetter PS300T or you can bring your own machine. Enjoy the weather and take in the sites. Pop into the hot tub for a little evening soak. Get pampered by staff and snuggle a pup. Relaxation awaits at the lake. Tell Santa you really need this.
Class Project: Pickle Dish Pattern – Learn the Basics of Foundation Piecing and Curved Piecing in one complete block.
****FULL**** – Registration Open Now – (Payment in full due by June 1, 2026)
2026 October Retreat: Pickle Dish Class
October 14th – 18th, 2026 – $835
Join us Wednesday – Sunday (Thursday check in available for $635) for our popular Fall retreat at Lake Gaston. Bring your own UFOs to complete. No need to bring your sewing machine. Just pack your clothes and your projects. Come and sew in our fully equipped studio including a new Brother Pacesetter PS300T or you can bring your own machine. Enjoy the weather and take in the sites. Pop into the hot tub for a little evening soak. Get pampered by staff and snuggle a pup. Relaxation awaits at the lake. Tell Santa you really need this.
Class Project: Pickle Dish Pattern – Learn the Basics of Foundation Piecing and Curved Piecing in one complete block.
4 SPACES – Registration Open Now – (Payment in full due by July 1, 2026)
2027 January Quilt Cruise: Tropical Transit Panama Discovery
January 17-29, 2027
Join me for MY FIRST CRUISE and let us “sail the seas” together on a 12-day discovery tour of Panama that includes stops in Bahamas, Aruba, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica and Grand Caymans leaving out of Ft Lauderdale, FL. This is an all-inclusive cruise on New Holland cruise ship, Nieuw Amsterdam. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits. All pricing includes the “Have-It-All Package” by Holland America which includes shore excursion credit, drinks package and fine dining. Sponsoring shop will by Quilting Essentials and More in Warrenton, VA. The quilt shop will be on board during the cruise and machines will be provided. We are sailing with our “cruise director” Michelle of QuiltingAdventuresPro.com. All information and registration is available by clicking the button below. Sign up early for the best pricing and room selections and to take advantage of the payment plan to help ease your budget.
Class Project: Stitch Your Journey: Cruise Addition
Registration Open Now – Payment Plans are available upon Request.
Winter Quilt Therapy Retreat – Stitch & Thaw
February 17–21, 2027 | $835
Cozy up at the lake for a winter sewing reset. Bring your UFOs, works-in-progress, binding piles, or a brand-new project and enjoy open sewing time, project help, all meals, lake-house relaxation, hot tub time, massage chair breaks, and plenty of Quilt Therapy.
Retreat Focus: Project Triage — get help sorting, troubleshooting, and moving forward on the projects that need a little love.
Full Retreat: Wednesday–Sunday — $835
Weekend Getaway Option: Thursday–Sunday — $635
Spaces Available: 10
Payment in full due: November 1, 2026
Spring Quilt Therapy Retreat: Bloom & Sew
March 10-14, 2027 | $835
Shake off winter and come sew at the lake for a fresh-start quilting getaway. Bring your UFOs, works-in-progress, binding piles, block collections, or a brand-new project and enjoy open sewing time, project help, all meals, lake-house relaxation, hot tub time, massage chair breaks, and plenty of Quilt Therapy.
Retreat Focus: Fresh Start Project Triage — get help sorting, troubleshooting, and moving forward on the projects that need a little spring energy. Whether you want to finish something old or finally begin something new, this retreat is designed to help you make progress in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.
Full Retreat: Wednesday–Sunday — $835
Weekend Getaway Option: Thursday–Sunday — $635
Spaces Available: 5
Payment in full due: December 1, 2027
Spring Quilt Therapy Retreat: Fresh Stitches at the Lake
April 21-25, 2027 | $835
Shake off winter and come sew at the lake for a fresh-start quilting getaway. Bring your UFOs, works-in-progress, binding piles, block collections, or a brand-new project and enjoy open sewing time, project help, all meals, lake-house relaxation, hot tub time, massage chair breaks, and plenty of Quilt Therapy.
Retreat Focus: Fresh Start Project Triage — get help sorting, troubleshooting, and moving forward on the projects that need a little spring energy. Whether you want to finish something old or finally begin something new, this retreat is designed to help you make progress in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.
Full Retreat: Wednesday–Sunday — $835
Weekend Getaway Option: Thursday–Sunday — $635
Spaces Available: 12
Payment in full due: January 1, 2027
Tentative Dates for 2027
We will only schedule 6 per year. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in being on the waitlist for one of our potential dates.
July 21-25, 2027 * September 22-26, 2027 * October 20-24, 2027
Interested in coming for a visit? We would love to have you!
A few photos to get you excited for your stay!
