Camellia Palms Quilt Retreat Center
Quilt Retreat Center in Florala, Alabama
The Gulf Coast’s Premier Small Group Quilt & Creative Retreat Center
Located on the Alabama–Florida state line, just 45 minutes from the beach.
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Because your next retreat isn’t just a trip — it’s a creative escape designed for YOU. 💕
Imagine a retreat where everything feels like home.
A lakeside historic home filled with laughter, creativity, and comfort — where you can sew the day away surrounded by friends, palm trees, and quilt projects.
At Camellia Palms, we host small private groups up to 14 guests and Open Sew retreats for individuals in our 4,000 sq. ft. lakeside home.
With 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking our crystal-clear lake, it’s the perfect blend of Southern charm and creative inspiration!​
Designed by Quilters, for Quilters
Every corner of Camellia Palms was created with crafters in mind —
from our design walls and ironing stations to our comfortable sewing chairs and large cutting tables.
You’ll find everything you need to bring your projects (and your creativity) to life.
Camellia Palms is more than a retreat center — it’s an experience.
Guests enjoy thoughtful touches like:
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Personalized welcome notes and room signage
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A cozy welcome gift box for each retreater
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And a few surprises that make each visit unforgettable
A Community with Heart
Since opening in 2019, we’ve hosted more than 450 retreats and welcomed 4,500+ guests, creating space for connection, creativity, and friendship.
Together, our guests have worked on more than 10,000 quilts — each one stitched with stories, laughter, and love.
As a veteran-owned, family-run retreat center, making our guests feel welcome is part of who we are.
Stay, Sew, and Explore
​Located in historic Florala, Alabama, right on the AL / FL state line just 45 miles north of Destin and the beach.
You can see Florida across the lake from our back porch!
We’re walking distance to our charming downtown and just a short drive from five quilt shops, and the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.
We had a delightful quilt retreat with 8 women. The house is filled with charming decor. Our work space was preset for us. They provided tables, lights, extension cords, cutting stations with mats, ironing stations with irons, it was perfect. The view of the lake while sewing all day was perfect. The house is large enough that we all had privacy when needed. It was a wonderful experience. A true gem off the beaten path.
Lynn K., Quilter from Florida
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