Quilt Retreats by Sewcial Travel

  Check-in time is 4 p.m. – this gives you plenty of driving time if you’re driving, and if you’re flying, you can fly in same day with plenty of time to get to the resort.  

 We discourage this, as we only get an hour for setup, and so we won’t have time to check you in any earlier than 4 p.m. (If you do come early, you may be put to work on the set-up crew ;).  

 If you’re going to be later than 6 p.m., let us know so that we can save you some dinner! 

 Check out of the guest rooms at 11 a.m. on the day of departure. Check out of the sewing space at 12 noon.  

 If you’re flying in, you’ll land at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It’s 50 miles from the resort property, so you’ll need to rent a car. Note: We are working on arranging a shuttle for air travelers.

 We have a limited number of basic Brother and Baby Lock machines available to rent. The cost is $50 for the week. Check the box on the registration form, and we’ll save one for you.  

 At this time, we don’t provide rides from the airport, but it’s something we are working on for the future. We can get you in touch with other guests who are flying in so that you can rideshare together, if you like.  

A. It’s possible to have a room to yourself, but since there are no single rooms, you’ll need to pay an additional cost. 

  Trained service animals are welcome, but pets must stay at home. 

 We do have some three-bed rooms available on a limited basis. Be sure to ask. 

 We can match you with a roommate so you can make a new retreat friend!  

 Your spouse can absolutely be your roommate, but there will be an extra charge for the room and for the meal plan, if they’ll be eating with the group. 

  Yes. Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. 

Linens, towels, hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner are provided by the resort.

The rooms are NOT equipped with hair dryers, lotion, or TV. Free wi-fi is available, however, so feel free to pack a personal device such as a laptop or iPad if you want in-room entertainment. 

You can request vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free meals. Just let us know your dietary needs when you sign up, and we’ll take care of it for you at no extra cost.

 Yes. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in any of our privately rented spaces - i.e. the sewing room or your guest room. However, it is not permitted in the public areas of the resort. It's goes without saying that loud and disruptive partying isn't tolerated. 

 Yes! We provide some snack options, and often, attendees will bring snacks to share. 

Yes! There are ice machines on the second floor of Tallac (where we stay) and the tap water is really delicious! in  In addition, you can get water and ice at the dining hall during mealtimes -- just bring along your water bottle. We also have a coffee maker and coffee available to us in the sewing room, and depending on the season, a coffee shop on the property.

The sewing room has large windows and is well lit, though you may want to bring an extra light for night sewing.

  No. These are open sew retreats, unless otherwise specified. You’ll bring your own projects to work on. We do occasionally offer demos on new techniques. 

(Ask us again next year -- we're cooking up something special!)

Yes, the chairs are upholstered, and quite comfortable. That said, you're free to bring along your favorite sewing chair or cushion if you'd like.

 We have a pop-up quilt shop right in the sewing room for your convenience.

 We provide ironing stations and irons, so you won't need to bring an iron or ironing board. We also set up large cutting stations as well. You'll want to bring your own rulers and rotary cutters. 

 We understand that sometimes plans change, and we want to be fair while ensuring we can plan our retreats responsibly. Please read our refund policy carefully before registering. 

 Certainly! Although it may be a bit chilly depending on the time of year. You’ll need to obey resort policy regarding where you’re able to swim.