Harrisonburg VA

Hotel Madison
710 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

On the Road to The Patch Retreat, Thursday - Sunday

First weekend in August

Full-service hotel with spacious rooms
Hot breakfast included for guests staying in the group room block
Indoor saltwater pool & exercise room
Quills Lobby Bar for evening refreshments
Locals can drive in and join us, though you may want to stay the night!

Downtown Harrisonburg is a treat to explore, with a walkable area, local shops, restaurants and coffee spots nearby.

• Enjoy a Thursday evening BBQ supper at the Virginia Quilt Museum, followed by “Desserts & Shopping” at Patchwork Plus
• The Virginia Quilt Museum is included with your retreat
• Patchwork Plus, Virginia’s largest quilt shop, is just down the road
• Come early Wednesday to explore Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley
• Enjoy a Thursday welcome gathering before settling in for the retreat

Four days of quilting and sewing Thursday through Sunday

Features TWO full-day workshops with guest designers Giucy Giuce and Annette Ornales of Southwind Designs, plus plenty of time to work on your own projects.

Look what's in store for you!

Meet new friends & connect with old ones at our 5-star retreats

Each retreat has its own personality

• Plenty of time to sew your own projects alongside two full-day workshops
• Hands-on workshops with talented guest designers Giucy Giuce and Annette Ornales of Southwind Designs
• A Thursday evening gathering at the Virginia Quilt Museum followed by “Desserts & Shopping” at Patchwork Plus
• Gathering spots to meet up, sit, sip and stitch
• Enjoy the Show & Tell as projects are finished
• A great group of people!

Hotel Madison:

• Spacious individual sewing tables to spread out and leave your projects set up overnight
• Lots of windows with natural and room lighting
• Ironing, cutting and design stations, plus light tables available upon request
• Arrive Thursday at 1 pm and sew through Sunday at 4 pm
• Sew all night—the room stays open as long as at least two people are present
• Full hot breakfast buffet included for guests staying in the group room block
• 3 lunches and 2 dinners included, with attention paid to food allergies

Inspiration & Fun!

• TWO full-day workshops, one with each featured designer
• Demos featuring techniques, tools and new products
• Patchwork Plus Pop-Up Shop with fabrics, precuts, notions, supplies and kits
• Thursday evening BBQ supper at the Virginia Quilt Museum
• “Desserts & Shopping” at Patchwork Plus, Virginia’s largest quilt shop
• Cookie breaks and snacks to keep you energized
• Nightly visits from the quilting elves with fun surprises
• A ticket to the Virginia Quilt Museum included with your retreat

• Spacious individual tables with plenty of room to spread out and leave your projects set up overnight
• Bright, comfortable sewing spaces with plenty of natural and room lighting
• Stitch, sew and socialize from Thursday afternoon through Sunday at 4 pm
• Keep sewing into the evening—the room stays open as long as at least two people are present
• Arrive Thursday at 1 pm to get settled, set up and start sewing
• Gathering spots to sit, sip, stitch and connect with fellow attendees
• Enjoy Show & Tell as you complete your projects
• Convenient ironing, cutting and design stations, plus light tables available upon request

We take health & safety seriously and are always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. We want you to feel comfortable and confident in the steps we take to make your "Sew-cation" AWAY from home a safe and enjoyable experience!

• Health & safety practices are followed at every retreat throughout the year, not just during flu, COVID & strep seasons.
• We and our retreat partners make regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces a priority.
• Sewists who are not traveling together are seated 6 feet apart.
• Our retreats offer LOTS of space, allowing everyone plenty of room to spread out.
• Goodies, treats & gifts are individually wrapped.
• Frequently used items are provided in personal, individual-sized containers.
• Please be considerate of fellow attendees and stay home if you are feeling sick.

Life Happens!

If illness or another unexpected circumstance prevents you from attending your retreat, we'll do our best to work with you...

• Have a friend who would like to attend in your place? We accept transfers!
• Your initial deposit ($100–$150) may be transferred to a future retreat within the next 12 months.
• More than 120 days before the retreat, all payments, less the deposit and processing fees, may be transferred to another retreat or refunded to the original payment source.
• 30–120 days before the retreat, uncommitted funds, less the deposit and processing fees, may be transferred to a future retreat or refunded. Please note that some venues require advance payment for guaranteed meals and space.
• Within 30 days of the retreat, full refunds cannot be made. However, your payments may be transferred to another attendee taking your place at any time.