2025 Quilt Retreats for Individuals!
- Taylor Smith
- Aug 1, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Want to come on a retreat at Camellia Palms but you don't have a group to come with?
(If you do have a group, start here instead!) We have some incredible retreats this year for you! Come, make new friends, sew your own projects, and even learn new skills!
Please note: Retreat spaces fill very quickly, and each retreat is slightly different in terms of offerings, policies, and pricing! Please let us know if you have questions and we are happy to help!
This page is updated throughout the year with our open sew, instructor-led & individuals' retreats!
Summer Open Sew Quilt Retreat
Join us for 4 days & 3 nights of uninterrupted sewing time at Camellia Palms Retreat Center in beautiful Florala, Alabama! Whether you're finishing UFOs (unfinished objects) or starting a brand-new project, this retreat is all about fun, friendship, and creativity in a warm and welcoming space.
SOLD OUT!!!
Summer Open Sew Quilt Retreat
Make new friends, beat the heat & RETREAT!📍 July 17–20, 2025 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Ready for 4 days and 3 nights of uninterrupted sewing time, delicious food, and good company? Pack up your projects and your machine—it’s time to finish those UFOs or start something brand new in a cozy, welcoming space made for quilters like you.
📅 Retreat Details:
Dates: July 17–20, 2025
Check-in: 2 PM on July 17
Check-out: 10 AM on July 20
All-Inclusive Cost: $500 per person
Why You'll Love It:
Uninterrupted sewing time with no distractions 🧵
A warm, inviting environment to meet fellow quilters
Creative inspiration everywhere you look
No pressure—just fun, fabric, and friendship!
🎟️ Spots are limited! Individuals welcome—don’t wait to claim your seat.Book now and get ready for a summer sewing escape!
FALL OPEN SEW QUILT RETREAT 🍂
Make new friends, finish all your UFOs, & RETREAT!
📅 September 22-25, 2025
Individuals Welcome!
What’s Included: ✔️ Meals – Enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals so you can focus on sewing! ✔️ Shared Rooms – Cozy accommodations with fellow quilters. ✔️ Swag & Prizes – Fun surprises to make your retreat even more special!
4 Days / 3 Nights of Open Sewing!
Bring your sewing machine and projects—whether you're finishing something old or starting something new, this retreat is the perfect time to sew without distractions!
✅ Check-in: 2 PM, September 22
✅ Check-out: 10 AM, September 25
💲 $500/Person – All Inclusive
🏡 Hosted at Camellia Palms Retreat Center📍 Florala, Alabama
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today here! 🍁
FALL INSTRUCTOR-LED QUILT RETREAT 🧵
Make new friends, learn a fun new quilt, and sew!
📅 October 13-16, 2025
Individuals Welcome! Beginner Friendly!
What’s Included:
✔️ Meals – Enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals.
✔️ Shared Rooms – Cozy accommodations with fellow quilters.
✔️ Swag & Prizes – Fun surprises to make your retreat extra special!
✔️ Instructor-Led Workshop – Learn the Strips & Salsa Quilt pattern by GE Designs with expert guidance!
4 Days / 3 Nights of Open Sewing & Learning!
Perfect for quilters of all levels! Bring your sewing machine and enjoy guided instruction while working on a brand-new project.
Join Tabatha Smith, quilt retreat expert and instructor, as she guides you through the Strips & Salsa quilt pattern by GE Designs. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain confidence or an experienced quilter ready to try something new, this workshop is designed to help you improve your piecing skills, work with strips efficiently, and create a stunning quilt top in just a few days! With step-by-step instruction, hands-on learning, and plenty of encouragement, you’ll leave this retreat feeling more skilled, inspired, and excited to tackle your next quilt project!
✅ Check-in: 2 PM, October 13 ✅ Check-out: 10 AM, October 16
💲 $625/Person – All Inclusive
🏡 Hosted at Camellia Palms Retreat Center📍 Florala, Alabama
Spaces are limited—sign up here today! ✨🪡
Quilted Coat Retreat: Learn to Make Your Own Quilted Coat!
📅 December 1–4, 2025 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Ready to cozy up with a one-of-a-kind project? Join us for a fun and creative retreat where you'll learn how to make the popular quilted coat—from start to finish! This 4-day, 3-night retreat is led by experienced instructor Nita Hern, and it’s perfect for quilters of all levels who want to leave with something fabulous (and wearable!).
What’s Included:
🧵 Instructor-led workshop with expert guidance
🧑🤝🧑 Cozy shared accommodations
🍽️ Meals included – relax and let us handle the cooking
🎁 Swag & prizes – fun surprises throughout the weekend
📄 Quilted coat pattern & full workshop (fabric and kit not included)
Retreat Details:
Dates: December 1–4, 2025
Check-in: 2 PM on December 1
Check-out: 10 AM on December 4
Cost: $625 per person – all-inclusive except fabric/kit
Why You'll Love It:
Learn something new while creating a wearable work of art
Enjoy a supportive, fun environment led by a talented instructor
Make new quilting friends and take a break before the holiday rush
Leave with a handmade coat you’ll be proud to wear!
🎟️ Spaces are limited and this one fills fast – grab your seat now! No experience with garment sewing needed—just bring your machine, your favorite fabrics, and your creativity!
Our upcoming retreats at Camellia Palms offer the perfect opportunity for solo travelers to immerse themselves in a vibrant quilting community.