
Upcoming Open Retreats
OPEN RETREAT WEEKENDS
Hosted by Box Car Ranch
See Dates Below
Round up your best friend or 2 or 3 and load your car with all of those unfinished projects! Enjoy a weekend away to laugh, eat and hopefully sew a stitch or two! There are no rules for this weekend...just to have fun!
Your weekend includes:
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4 day, 3 nights accommodations
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4 day, 3 nights accommodations
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3 days, 2 nights accommodations
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5 or 8 delicious meals depending on your stay
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Time to work on YOUR projects
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Make new friends!
Cost of the weekend: $315 - 4 day, 3 night stay
$210 - 3 day, 2 night stay

Registration Open!
Open Paper Piecing Retreat with Michael Davison
November 5th -- 8th | 3 night stay
$440
Spend a long weekend doing what you love with someone who loves it just as much!
Michael Davison is coming to Maxine's Manor this November for a paper piecing retreat you don’t want to miss.
Whether you're a seasoned paper piecer or finally diving into that pattern you've been saving, this is your chance to sew alongside a friendly expert who loves his craft! Bring your favorite patterns/projects, like a Judy Neimeyer, Jen Kingwell, or Jacqueline De Jonge, and get ready to make serious progress with expert advice and great company. Come piece the weekend away with us! REGISTER HERE
2026 Open Retreats!
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The Great Holiday Sew-In!🧵***November 27-30, 2026 ***
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Join us at the Manor for a joyful post-Thanksgiving tradition! Escape the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and settle in for a cozy weekend of stitching, laughter and friendship. Bring your projects and your holiday spirit as we kick off the season surrounded by creativity, comfort and community. REGISTER HERE!
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Sew Year's Eve at the Manor! ***Wednesday, December 30, 2026 - Saturday, January 2, 2027***
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Ring in the New Year with stitching, laughter and friends at the Manor! Join us for a relaxing retreat filled with creativity and quilting time. Party hats, exclusive t-shirts and tumblers included! REGISTER HERE!
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2027 Open Retreats!
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January 2027 Open Retreat
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January 21 - 24, 2027 REGISTER HERE
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February 2027 Open Retreat a.k.a. 💖The Sweetheart Open Retreat!💖
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February 11 - 14, 2027 REGISTER HERE
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Opening Soon!
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October 28-31, 2027
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November 26-29, 2027
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December 30 - January 2, 2028
Retreat Events
Hosted by Box Car Ranch
Click HERE to see what other fun retreat offerings we have!