Dates: Monday March 9  - Friday 13 7:00 am – 11:00 pm (Friday till 4:00 pm) 

Join us for our first “Spring Fest Retreat” Hosted by Woodside Quilting Des Moines Iowa. At the Conference Center in the Holiday Inn Express 2502 South Hulsizer Rd. Ankeny Iowa 50021. This is 5 fun filled days of pure pleasure sewing with your quilting & crafting friends. 

There is plenty of room to spread out with your projects. A great time to bring friends for an unforgettable experience. And one of the best parts is Marty and Warren aren’t cooking so we are going to sew with all of our quilting friends all week long. 

With this week long “Spring Fest” retreat, our normal club retreats will not meet at the shop in the month of March. Instead those clubs members can sign up for this wonderful week long retreat. We want every club member to see what other groups in our shop are all about and what they do. How about a “Project Show” at the end of our retreat. We can show off what we have accomplished and see what all the other clubs do in their corner of the world. 
This is an open retreat for anyone to join us and you can work on any project. 

The retreat room will be open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm with 16 hours a day of sewing time every single day! (Friday you can sew till 4:00 PM)
You can bring your sewing machine and supplies and setup Sunday evening March 8^th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm or when the retreat starts at 7:00 am Monday. 

This is going to be a celebration with lots of fun…. We promise!. 

A gift table with over $1000 of giveaways with games and prizes galore. We may even be giving away a Sewing machine! 

Dates: Monday March 9  - Friday 13 - 7:00 am – 11:00 pm. (Friday till 4:00 pm) 

Cost: $299 for 5 days. Once signed up there are no refunds for this retreat. If you have to cancel 30 days or more in advance of the retreat start date you will receive store credit. If you have to cancel less that 30 days (February 9th) of the retreat start date you will not receive store credit and will need to find your own replacement and let us know. 

(We have secured and paid for the hotel, conference room and food in advance.)

Hotel stay – You can use our Corporate Rate for your hotel stay at just a pre-tax rate of $114.99 a night. Use the link below to secure your room or call the hotel directly. 

“Spring Fest Retreat” Includes: 

Hotel Breakfast 6:30 am – 9:30 am (in the Hotel breakfast area only) You do not have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy breakfast.

Catered Buffet Lunch in the Conference room lobby. 

Dinner is on your own with many restaurants within walking distance. 

You may bring treats to share all week long.

Irons with ironing boards will be provided and design walls. 

(Please do not use pins in the walls.)

Each person will have their own 2x6’ table with extra table space to share. Chairs are provided. 

You will also receive a 15% discount on regular priced items (Fabrics and Notions) in the store all week long. The shop is only a 5 minute drive 4 miles away. 
(some exclusions apply)

Woodside quilting or the hotel are not responsible for lost or stolen items. The retreat room will be locked from close to open. 11:00 pm to 7:00 AM.
 (The price of the retreat does not include your hotel stay)

This will be an extraordinary and rejuvenating week dedicated to creativity, community, and quilting!

Our 5 day quilting retreat offers the perfect balance of learning, inspiration, and relaxation. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter/crafter or just beginning your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your skills, explore new techniques, and work on projects in a supportive, welcoming environment. Learn from experienced Woodside teachers covering piecing, applique', color theory, finishing techniques, and more. 
Enjoy dedicated time each day to work on your own projects with full access to cutting, ironing stations and design walls. Hear stories and tips from master quilters and makers who’ll inspire your creative spirit. Participate in fun collaborative quilts and mini challenges to stretch your imagination. Take part in evening socials with dinner out, outdoor walks, and cozy sit-and-sews by the fire. Breakfast and lunch are provided, so you can focus fully on quilting and connection. Spend five beautiful days in a peaceful retreat setting surrounded by other creatives who share your love of quilting.
Each day brings new skills, laughter, and memories stitched together.


Return home refreshed, inspired, and ready to start your next masterpiece!