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Woodside Quilting Retreats


Who doesn't enjoy 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We have many retreats a year. We are very excited to be able to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats.

Marty Beaver of "LMN Cuisine" cater's our retreats with wonderful home-made foods. The retreats with lunches and Sunday brunches are the Odd months of the year. Except December when we have our popular Holiday Retreat.
Marty also cater's for private events throughout the year, please see his website below and call him with questions. Thank you. 

https://lmncuisine.com/


2024 dates are now updated
We are changing the hours and serving for our food retreats starting in 2024. The retreats will end at 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and we will be serving a Buffett lunch instead of a dinner on Friday and Saturday and the same Brunch on Sunday. 

For non-food retreats 
You can bring in packaged food for snacks but no crockpots or open foods. 
Before and after the retreat we will wipe down the tables chairs and sanitize.
Retreaters can stop in and reserve a retreat spot 
with a "sticky note" after 4:30 but not setup your machine until the day of the retreat. We made this change as there are often times another class the day before the retreat. 
We need to clean and setup the room prior to that time as we may also have a class on the day before the retreat. 

You can also now sign up and pay for retreats online. Go to the class section and sign up as though you are signing up for class. If the retreat is full you can sign up without paying and be put on the waiting list in "First Come" order. 

We have retreats every month during the 2nd week of the month. On the even months the retreats (except December) are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 - 5:00 and are non-food retreats. The cost is $35.00. On the Odd months the retreats are Friday and Saturday 9:30 - 6:00 pm and Sunday 9:30 - 3:00. The cost is $70 With a Buffet lunch on Friday & Saturday and a Sunday Brunch.
Special Holiday Retreat  - Our Holiday retreat is always a big hit. It is the first weekend of December Friday 9:30 - 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 - 6:00 pm and Sunday 9:30 - 3:00. The cost is $35 as this is a non-food retreat. 

(The back door will be unlocked at 9:30 am and not before. Please be respectful of our staff as they have store opening duties to do prior to opening for the retreat). 


2024 Retreat dates

The first quarter 2024 Retreat dates are now on the website to sign up. 

January - $70.00 with meals
  • Friday January 12 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday January 13 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday January 14 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

February - $35.00
  • Tuesday February 6 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday February 7 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday February 8 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

March - $70.00 with meals
  • Friday March 8 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday March 9 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday March 10 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

April - $35.00
  • Tuesday April 9 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday April 10 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday April 11 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

May - $70.00 with meals

  • Friday May 17 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday May 18 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday May 19 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

June - $35.00

  • Tuesday June 11 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday June 12 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday June 13 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

July - $70.00 with meals
  • Friday July 12 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday July 13 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday July 14 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

August - $35.00

  • Tuesday August 6 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday August  7 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday August 8 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

September - $70.00 with meals
  • Friday September 13 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday September 14 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday September 15 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

October - $35.00
  • Tuesday October 8 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday October 9 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursay October 10 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

November - $70.00 with meals

  • Friday November 8 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday November 9 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday November 10 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

December HOLIDAY RETREAT - $35.00 

  • Friday December 6 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday December 7 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday December 8 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM


There is plenty of room, parking, bright lighting, and a ground floor entrance. We have large 8 foot heavy tables with only 2 quilters to a table with Ironing and cutting stations.
We have a security system so you can feel comfortable leaving your sewing machine and supplies out each day of the retreat. There is a 15% store discount for those retreating with us during the retreat.
We are excited to have 2 Certified Bernina Technicians. If you would like your machine cleaned, please call the shop to get on the list. If you can't make the retreat but still want your machine cleaned you may bring your machine in early and pick it up on a later day.
 
  • Sign up on-line, Call the store or stop in to register, payment required to secure your reservation.
  • The limit is the first 20 quilters. 

Class and Retreat Fees are due at the time you signup to secure your spot and are not refundable unless you provide notice 10 business days before the session or event begins.
(except Judy Niemeyer retreat classes)
Come join us for some great quilting and sharing at our Retreats! You won't want to miss the food.... and fun!

Hotel Accommodations 
If you are not near the Des Moines area and you are traveling, we have secured a corporate rate with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ankeny, just 5 minutes from Woodside Quilting. The corporate rate is $109.00 per night with a free breakfast. Call the hotel directly to make your reservation and mention you are needing the Woodside Quilting Corporate rate for an event. You need to call the hotel and make this reservation directly with them not through a 3rd party. If you have questions or issues, please call the store and ask to speak to Warren or Marty. 

Hampton Inn & Suites 6210 SE Convenience Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021 – 515 261-4400.




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