Berry Hill Resort in South Boston VA

Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center
3105 River Road in South Boston VA

Four each year: Friday - Sunday with
Optional Early Bird Thursday

• Quilts & Chocolate
• Celebrate Spring for Cross Stitchers
• Summertime Fun with a modern traditional quilt designer
• Holiday Retreat for Quilters & Sewists

• 92 luxurious sleeping rooms adorned with antiques, sleigh beds, four posted beds, towel warmers, in-room coffee and wireless internet.
• Expanded Continental Breakfast
• Locals can drive in and join us, though you may want to stay the night!

•  Nestled in a tree-lined forest covering 700 acres in the heart of historic South Boston, Virginia.
• This former antebellum plantation estate and (now) National Historic Landmark welcomed its first guests to the beautiful Virginia countryside in 1728.
•  Plus the Library Bar, an indoor pool, tennis courts, exercise facility and Spa services
• The grounds are perfect for strolling and there are great areas for visiting with friends.
• The sewing room, located in the state of the art conference center, has lots of natural light

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 stitch or sew your own projects
• Hands-on workshops with talented guest designers
• Separate spaces for stitching, sewing and finishing workshops
• Gathering spots to meet up, sit, sip and stitch
• Show & Tell as projects are finished
• A great group of people!

Berry Hill Resort:

• Spacious individual sewing tables so you can spread out and leave your projects set up overnight
• Ergonomic chairs on wheels with height adjustment
• Plenty of windows with natural and task lighting
• Ironing, cutting and design stations, plus light tables
• Reserve your spacious sleeping room through our group booking rate by calling Berry Hill directly at (434) 517-7000
• Expanded Continental Breakfast included for hotel guests
• 3 lunches and 2 dinners included, with attention paid to food allergies

Workshops, Inspiration & Fun!

• Guest Designer Workshops and demos throughout the retreat
• Featured April 2027 designers: Cherry Guidry, Miranda Weeks and Simona Bussiglieri
• Cross Stitch, Wool Embroidery, Sewing and Cartonnage projects
• Salem Stitches Pop-Up Shop with fabrics, threads, charts, kits, patterns, tools and supplies
• Cookie breaks and snacks to keep you energized
• Gifts and goodies with nightly visits from the Quilt Elves
• Demos featuring new techniques, tools and products
• A dedicated sewing space where you can stitch and sew all weekend
• Sunday Project Day to finish projects before heading home

• Spacious individual tables with plenty of room to spread out and leave your projects set up overnight
• Comfortable, ergonomic chairs with wheels and adjustable height
• Bright, inviting sewing space with plenty of natural and task lighting
• Stitch, sew and socialize from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon
• Keep sewing into the evening—the room stays open as long as at least two people are present
• Arrive early on Thursday at 1 pm for an additional $70, including dinner
• Comfortable gathering areas to sit, sip, stitch and connect with fellow attendees
• Share your finished projects during our Show & Tell
• Convenient ironing, cutting, design and light-table stations available throughout the retreat

We take health & safety seriously. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. We want you to feel comfortable with our efforts to provide a "Sew-cation" AWAY from home!

• All health & safety guidelines are followed at each retreat, not just during flu, COVID & strep seasons.
• Frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces has always been and will continue to be important to us and our partners.
• Sewists have always been seated 6 feet apart when not traveling together.
• We always have LOTS of space, so there is plenty of elbow room.
• Goodies, treats & gifts are individually wrapped.
• Personal, individual-sized containers are provided for frequently used items.
• We do ask that you be considerate of others and not attend if you are sick.

Life happens! Should you need to cancel a planned retreat due to illness or other unexpected circumstances, we will work with you...

• Think about a friend who could come in your place—we accept transfers!
• Your initial deposit ($100–$150) can be transferred to a future retreat within the next 12 months.
• More than 120 days prior, all monies paid, less the deposit and processing fees, will be transferred to another retreat or refunded to the original payment source.
• 30–120 days prior, uncommitted funds, less the deposit and processing fees, will be transferred to a future retreat or refunded. Some venues require upfront payment for guaranteed meal and space reservations.
• Within 30 days of the retreat, full refunds simply cannot be made. At any time, your payments may be transferred to a new attendee coming in your place.