NEW! NEW! NEW!!

December 30, 2023 - January 2, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn
Uniontown, PA

Ring in the New Year with your quilting friends and family at AQR!!  Announced at our Summer Retreat, We welcome AQR's Quiltapalooza™ New Year Celebration Retreat to the line up of quilt retreats offered at Amy's Quilt Room.  

Join us for a new and unique experience as we put our flair on a New Year's Party that goes on for days and features our favorite past time, QUILTING!  This retreat will boast a New Years Eve Celebration with the opportunity to welcome a guest to our party (additional fee may apply) as well as a Traditional New Year's Day Lunch Buffet.  We won't stop there......

Our New Year Celebration Quiltapalooza™ Fee Includes:

• 4 Days of sewing, 24 hours a day!
• 3 Lunches (Sunday – Tuesday)
• Special New Year's Day Lunch Buffet on January 1 to help bring good luck for the new year. 
• A New Year's Eve Party with Savory Hors d'oeuvres, Sweet Treats & Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Watch the Ball drop on the Big Screen in the Ballroom
• Optional Guest Invitation Spouse to attend the New Year's Eve Party (additional fee applies)
• New Year's Celebration gear
• Special Quiltapalooza™ Retreat Souvenir
• Optional Games
• Individual 6-8' Sewing Station with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
• Ironing, Cutting Stations and Design boards are provided for use during retreat. 
• Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure ballroom. 

Staying at the hotel is optional and not included in the retreat fee.  A block of rooms had been set aside for our group.  The code will be shared via email to our registered guests.  Dinners are on your own.  The hotel does have a restaurant with a menu available for lunch on Wednesday, the day or arrival, and Dinner for any of the evenings in their dining room.  Breakfast is also on your own but is included in your hotel stay as a guest of our group. Additional Fee for your Spouse as your guest at the New Year's Party is expected to be around $40.  Spouse Tickets will offered after registration is completed.  

January 20/21 - 25, 2024

Standard Retreat is January 21 - 25th
OR you can Add a Day to Retreat to arrive on Wednesday, January 20th! 
Laurelville Retreat Center
Mt. Pleasant, PA 

Our Winter Quiltapalooza™ Groundhog Retreat is the perfect winter sewing getaway that is set in the beautiful wooded area of Mt. Pleasant, PA.  Relaxation, good food, inspiration, fellowship and of course lots of sewing time to complete the project of your choice is what we fill our days with at winter retreat. 

Winter Retreat will be held at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA.   This private, yet conveniently located retreat center is located about 24 miles from Uniontown or 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, in the foothills of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.  It is a convenient 15-minute drive off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  

Our 2023 Quiltapalooza™ Winter Groundhog Retreat Fee Includes:

• 4 - 5 FULL Days of Sewing, 24 hours a day!! 
• ALL Meals - Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner each day of retreat from Dinner the day of arrival to Breakfast the day of departure.  
• 4 - 5 Nights of Comfortable Lodging at the Guest House – Each room includes bedding, towels (1 wash cloth, hand and bath towel/pp) and private bath.  Double & Triple rooms have (2) twin beds and (1) double bed.  Single Rooms have (1) twin and (1) double bed. 
• Individual Sewing Stations with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
• Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure sewing area. 
• Retreat Souvenir
• Optional Retreat Activities 
• And MORE! 

April 17 - 21, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn
Uniontown, PA

AQR's Annual Quiltapalooza™ Spring Sewing with Friends Retreat is a great way to connect with quilters for a time of relaxation, sharing, and learning!

The goal of AQR’s Quiltapalooza™ Retreats are to provide a happy sewing place where you can sew all you want while you enjoying a the company of friends.  Whether you are finishing up UFOs, starting a new project, attending a demo, shopping or just mingling around the room socializing…. How you spend time at our Spring Quilting with Friends Retreat is completely up to you. 

And of course, we always have a little “extra fun” thrown in because we just can’t help ourselves.   

Our 2024 Quiltapalooza™ Spring Sewing with Friends Retreat Fee Includes:

• 5 Days of sewing, 24 hours a day!
• 4 Lunches (Thursday – Sunday)
• Sweet Treats buffet on one evening at Retreat
• Retreat Souvenir
• Optional Demos, Mini- Lectures & Workshops
• Optional Chair Massage (one day of the retreat, additional fee applies)
• On-Site Quilt Shop with lots of Goodies to Inspire you.
• Individual Sewing Stations with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
• Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure ballroom. 
• And MORE!

Staying at the hotel is optional and not included in the retreat fee.  A block of rooms had been set aside for our group.  The code will be shared via email to our registered guests.  Dinners are on your own.  The hotel does have a restaurant with a menu available for lunch on Wednesday, the day or arrival, and Dinner for any of the evenings in their dining room.  Breakfast is also on your own but is included in your hotel stay as a guest of our group. 

July 10 - 14, 2024
Save the Date!

Our 2024 Theme to be announced November 2023.  
Hilton Garden Inn
Uniontown, PA

AQR's Annual Summer Quiltapalooza™  Retreat boasts a new theme each year since being introduced to the line up of our Quiltapalooza™ Retreats in 2023.  Similar to our Spring Retreat, but with a different and new fun twists to keep you wondering what we will do next.  

The goal of AQR’s Quiltapalooza™ Retreats are to provide a happy sewing place where you can sew all you want while you enjoying a the company of friends.  Whether you are finishing up UFOs, starting a new project, attending a demo, shopping or just mingling around the room socializing…. How you spend time at our Summer Retreat is completely up to you. 

Our 2023 Summer Quiltapalooza™ Fee Includes:

• 5 Days of sewing, 24 hours a day!
• 4 Lunches (Thursday – Sunday)
• A new Theme each year!
• Sweet Treats buffet on one evening at Retreat
• Retreat Souvenir
• Optional Demos & Games
• Optional Chair Massage (one day of the retreat, additional fee applies)
• On-Site Quilt Shop with lots of Goodies to Inspire you.
• Individual Sewing Stations with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
• Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure ballroom. 
• And MORE!

Staying at the hotel is optional and not included in the retreat fee.  A block of rooms had been set aside for our group.  The code will be shared via email to our registered guests.  Dinners are on your own.  The hotel does have a restaurant with a menu available for lunch on Wednesday, the day or arrival, and Dinner for any of the evenings in their dining room.  Breakfast is also on your own but is included in your hotel stay as a guest of our group. 

September 25 - 28, 2023

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Laurelville Retreat Center
Mt. Pleasant, PA 

We heard you!  Our original fall retreat had such a wonderful response and seats filled so quickly that many did not get in.  So, we decided to add a second Fall Retreat so everyone get the opportunity to join us.  Grab a Friend and join your fellow quilters for a time of relaxation, sharing, and learning at AQR’s Quiltapalooza Fall 3-Day Retreat!  

The goal of AQR’s Quiltapalooza™ Retreats are to provide a happy sewing place where you can sew all you want while you're enjoying the company of friends.  Whether you are finishing up UFOs, starting a new project, taking a break with a walk in the outdoors on the beautiful retreat grounds or just mingling around the room socializing…. how you spend time at our Fall Retreat is completely up to you. 

And of course, we always have a little “extra fun” thrown in because we just can’t help ourselves.   

Fall Retreat will be held at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA.   This private, yet conveniently located retreat center is located about 24 miles from Uniontown or 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, in the foothills of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.  It is a convenient 15-minute drive off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  

Our 2023 Quiltapalooza™ Fall Retreat Fee Includes:

• • 3 FULL Days of Sewing, 24 hours a day!!  
  • ALL Meals - Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner each day of retreat from Dinner the day of arrival to Brunch the day of departure.  
  • 3 Nights of Comfortable Lodging at the Guest House – Each room includes bedding, towels (1 wash cloth, hand and bath towel/pp) and private bath.  Double & Triple rooms have (2) twin beds and (1) double bed.  Single Rooms have (1) twin and (1) double bed. 
  • Individual Sewing Stations with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
  • Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure sewing area. 
  • Retreat Souvenir
  • Optional Retreat Activities 
  •  And MORE! 

September 20 - 25, 2023

SOLD OUT - A Second Retreat was added, See Take 2 Above
New for 2023......Earlier Check In at 1pm!!

Laurelville Retreat Center
Mt. Pleasant, PA 

Join your fellow quilters for a time of relaxation, sharing, and learning at AQR’s Quiltapalooza Fall Retreat!  

The goal of AQR’s Quiltapalooza™ Retreats are to provide a happy sewing place where you can sew all you want while you're enjoying the company of friends.  Whether you are finishing up UFOs, starting a new project, taking a break with a walk in the outdoors on the beautiful retreat grounds or just mingling around the room socializing…. how you spend time at our Fall Retreat is completely up to you. 

And of course, we always have a little “extra fun” thrown in because we just can’t help ourselves.   

Fall Retreat will be held at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA.   This private, yet conveniently located retreat center is located about 24 miles from Uniontown or 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, in the foothills of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.  It is a convenient 15-minute drive off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  

Our 2023 Quiltapalooza™ Fall Retreat Fee Includes:

• • 4 - 5 FULL Days of Sewing, 24 hours a day!!  
  • ALL Meals - Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner each day of retreat from Dinner the day of arrival to Breakfast the day of departure.  
  • 4 - 5 Nights of Comfortable Lodging at the Guest House – Each room includes bedding, towels (1 wash cloth, hand and bath towel/pp) and private bath.  Double & Triple rooms have (2) twin beds and (1) double bed.  Single Rooms have (1) twin and (1) double bed. 
  • Individual Sewing Stations with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew.
  • Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure sewing area. 
  • Retreat Souvenir
  • Optional Retreat Activities 
  •  And MORE!