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New Year's Quiltapalooza   Sewebration Retreat
December 30, 2023
January 2, 2024
Registration is Closed
Spring Quiltapalooza™ 
Sewing with Friends Retreat 

April 17 - 21, 2024 
Sold Out.  Interested? 
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dd your name to our Waitlist


Summer Themed
Quiltapalooza™
Retreat

July 10 - 14, 2024
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Quiltapalooza™Spring Sewing with Friends Retreat

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.  We recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn and have a block of rooms had been set aside for our group.  The code is below.  Dinners are on your own but we do recommend and encourage our participants to shop and support local businesses while at a retreat.  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. 

Hilton Garden Inn Room Reservations can be made with the link below:
AQR's Room Rate is $99/night and includes a hot buffet breakfast when you use our block of rooms.  
Make your Reservation by March 22, 2024 to get this deal.  

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mgwungi-aqe4-254ded5e-5ab9-453d-bf7e-c7d6f3eff5dd/

Code: AQE4

If you have any questions with making your reservation, please contact us at the shop.

 

 

Spring Retreat -
Days of Uninterrupted Sewing!!


Retreat Begins:
Wednesday, April 17th at Noon
Retreat Ends:
Sunday, April 21th at 5pm


Retreat Cost:   
$299

Fee includes 5 full days of uninterrupted sewing at the Hilton Garden Inn at your individual sewing stations, lunches for 4 days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday), snacks, Retreat souvenir, demos, workshops and more!  


SOLD OUT!
Please add your name to our waitlist if interested and we will be in touch if space becomes available.

AQR's Suggested Packing
List for Spring Retreat Coming Soon

REGISTER FOR SPRING RETREAT 

Quiltapalooza™Summer Retreat

July 10 - 14, 2024
Save the Date!
Our 2024 Theme to be announced January 2024.  
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.  We recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn and have a block of rooms had been set aside for our group.  The code is below.  Dinners are on your own but we do recommend and encourage our participants to shop and support local businesses while at a retreat.  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. 

Hilton Garden Inn Room Reservations can be made with the link below:
AQR's Room Rate is $99/night and includes a hot buffet breakfast when you use our block of rooms.  
Make your Reservation by June 10, 2024 to get this rate.

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mgwungi-aqe5-a6036343-e357-424d-a3a7-aac929824df2/

Code: AQE5

If you have any questions with making your reservation, please contact us at the shop.

 

 

Summer Retreat -
Days of Uninterrupted Sewing!!


Retreat Begins:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Noon
Retreat Ends:
Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 5pm


Retreat Cost:   
$299

Fee includes 5 full days of uninterrupted sewing at the Hilton Garden Inn at your individual sewing stations, lunches for 4 days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday), snacks, Retreat souvenir, demos, workshops and more!  


SOLD OUT
but please add yourself to our waitlist

AQR's Suggested Packing
List for Spring Retreat Coming Soon

REGISTER FOR SPRING RETREAT 

Quiltapalooza™- Fall Retreat

September 18/19 - 23, 2024
Now Open!

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 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! 

Join Us for a Fall Weekend Retreat!  

Retreat Begins:
Thursday, September 19th at 1pm
or Wednesday, September 18th at 1pm
with the purchase of "Add A Day"

Retreat Ends:
Monday, September 23rd at 10am

Fall Retreat Rates:
$469/pp for a Triple Room
$519/pp for a Double Room
$719/pp for a Single Room

'Add a Day' for arrival on Wednesday is an Additional $125/pp


Suggested Fall Retreat Packing List

NOW OPEN!!

If a specific room type is showing sold out, please contact the shop at 724-434-9987 to inquire about availability
or join our waitlist.
REGISTER FOR TRIPLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR DOUBLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR SINGLE ROOM


Quiltapalooza™- Fall Retreat: Take 2 

September 23 - 27, 2024
NOW OPEN!!  Grab your Seat!

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 4-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 Quiltapalooza™ Fall Take 2 Retreat Fee Includes:

    • 3 1/2  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.  
    • 4 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! 

Take 2 is the
2nd Fall Retreat!  


Retreat Begins:
Monday, September 23rd at 2pm


Retreat Ends:
Friday, September 27th at 11am

Fall TAKE 2 Retreat Rates:
$469/pp for a Triple Room
$519/pp for a Double Room
$719/pp for a Single Room

Suggested Fall Retreat Packing List

If a specific room type is showing sold out, please contact the shop at 724-434-9987 to inquire about availability
or join our waitlist.
 NOW OPEN!
REGISTER FOR DOUBLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR SINGLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR TRIPLE ROOM

Quiltapalooza™ New Year Sewabration™

Retreat

 
SAVE THE DATE!
December 29, 2024 - January 2, 2025
New for 2024 - Add a Day and arrive January 28th
Hilton Garden Inn
Uniontown, PA


Ring in the New Year with your quilting friends and family at AQR's Quiltapalooza™ New Year Sewabration

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 Sewabration Quiltapalooza™ Fee Includes:

  • 5 Days of sewing, 24 hours a day!
  • 4 Lunches (Monday – Thursday ) including a 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.  We recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn and have 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 but we do recommend and encourage our participants to shop and support local businesses while at a retreat.  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 $50-70.  Spouse Tickets will offered after registration is completed.  

 

New Year Celebration Retreat -
 Days of Uninterrupted Sewing & 
New Year's Eve Sewabration
Party!!


Retreat Begins:
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2pm
or Satruday , December 28th at 2pm
with the purchase of "Add A Day"
Retreat Ends:
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5pm


Retreat Cost:   
TBD/pp
Fee includes items listed

Registration is not yet Open

AQR's Suggested Packing
List for Retreat will be provided in our guests email with other retreat information.  

REGISTER FOR NEW YEAR RETREAT 


Quiltapalooza™- Winter Groundhog Retreat

January 2025
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 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! 


Join Us for the perfect
Winter Weekend Retreat to Sew!  

Check In:
Wednesday, January  at 1pm
or Thursday, January  at 1pm
with the purchase of "Add A Day"
Check Out:
Monday, January  at 11am

Retreat Cost:   
Triple Occupancy is $/pp
Double Occupancy is $/pp
Single Rooms is $/pp 

"Add A DAY" Option for an early Arrival
is an additional fee of $125/pp

Details Coming Soon

REGISTER FOR TRIPLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR DOUBLE ROOM
REGISTER FOR SINGLE ROOM

While attending our Quiltapalooza Retreats,

We encourage our participants to explore the beautiful Laurel Highlands area, see local attractions, shop and support local businesses while at a retreat.  

Our local Quiltapalooza™ Partners


Hilton Garden Inn
Uniontown, PA
 


Learn more about the Laurel Highlands Area where our Quiltapalooza Retreats are hostes with GoLaurel Highlands


Laurelville Retreat Center
Mt. Pleasant, PA




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