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 Opening Soon!
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!
2026 OPEN RETREATS!
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July Open Retreat
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July 30 - August 2, 2026 REGISTER HERE!
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August Open Retreat
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August 27-30, 2026 SOLD OUT
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September Open Retreat
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September 24-27, 2026 SOLD OUT
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Note there is a Quilters Night Out event on Friday, September 25th. If you would like to register for this while retreating, please head over to boxcarquilts.com to register. Your retreat reservation does not reserve your spot for Quilters Night Out.
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October Open Retreat
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October 22-25, 2026 REGISTER HERE
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The Haunted Manor Sew-In ***October 29 - November 1, 2026 ***
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Join us at the Manor for a weekend of stitches, laughter, and spooky fun! Our Haunted Manor Sew-In is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween—quilter style. Pack your projects, your favorite fall treats, and maybe even a costume or two!
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Throughout the weekend, enjoy festive activities including:
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🎃 Trick or Treat Swaps – bring small wrapped goodies (fat quarters, notions, or treats) to share in our trick-or-treat table exchange.
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🧵 Costume Contest – prizes for the Most Creative, Best Handmade, and Funniest costumes.
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🍬 Spooky Snack Bar – snack on sweets and sips from our candy buffet, popcorn cauldron, and “witch’s brew” punch.
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🌕 Pumpkin Decorating – no-carve fun with fabric scraps, trims, and buttons! *kit will be provided*
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Spaces are limited, so gather your ghouls and reserve your spot at this frightfully fun retreat before it disappears into the night! REGISTER HERE
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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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Retreat Events
Hosted by Box Car Ranch
Click HERE to see what other fun retreat offerings we have!