Twice a year, up to 14 Tri-City quilters convene in Cove, OR, with their sewing machines, UFOs, tools, gadgets, and snacks to spend some uninterrupted time sewing, laughing, and learning with friends.
The Guild books the Ascension School Camp & Conference Center usually in April and September. Its accommodations include double rooms (two twin beds and a private bath); two are handicap accessible.
A kitchen, with stove/oven and commercial fridge/freezer, is available to prepare uncooked meals, although 3 dinners (Wed/Thur/Fri) and 1 breakfast (Sunday) are included. Cost is $80 per night and a $60 food package (4 meals). There are several eating establishments close by.
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
Check here for dates of upcoming retreats and when registration opens. No early registration is allowed. Send a text or email to Ginny Coffman, (509) 786-8953, to reserve your spot.
Spring 2026 – April 21-26, 2026 (Registration opens January 1, 2026)
Fall 2026 – September 22-27, 2026 (Registration opens July 1, 2026)
If you crave quilting companionship, uninterrupted time to work on your projects, and if you have not been able to attend the Guild or Finley Grange retreats, White Bluffs Quilt Museum is offering an alternative – a zero-travel/low budget Quilt Till You Wilt experience.
The White Bluffs Quilt Museum (294 Torbett St.) will be set up with several ironing boards, cutting stations, and design walls. Space is limited so sign up early. Snacks to share.
Cost is a bargain at $25/day – a fundraiser for the White Bluffs Quilt Museum. Register and pay your non-refundable fee online, in person at White Bluffs Quilt Museum, or at a Guild membership meeting.
The 2025 Cheat Retreat dates are December 27th (Saturday), December 28th (Sunday), or December 29th (Monday) from 9AM till the last person leaves. Sign up for one , two, or three days.