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The Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters hold two quilting Retreats annually. The Retreats are held on beautiful Quadra Island at Camp Homewood. Quilters enjoy accommodation, three meals per day, snacks and lots of time for sewing and chatting. The group arrives at 3:00 pm on the first day of retreat and leaves by 2:00 pm on the last day.

The Quilters hold a Silent Auction every Retreat with proceeds donated to Camp Homewood. The group has also been known to award numerous prizes during the Retreat including:

  • First Up and Sewing
  • First to the Rail
  • The Night Owl Award
  • The Up with the Birds Award

There is a Show and Tell at the end of each Retreat where the Quilters show off the fruits of there weekend efforts.

The average price to participate in the Retreat is 186.50 including HST, all-inclusive. Quilters are required to bring their own bedding and towels and whatever personal items, projects and sewing supplies they require.


Ferries to and from Quadra Island run on the hour, please check BC Ferries schedule at http://www.bcferries.com/. Once you are on Quadra Island follow these directions to get to Camp Homewood:

On Quadra, continue up the main road leaving the ferry. After about half a kilometer turn a sharp left, near the Cove Shopping Center (small strip mall). After another half kilometer turn right at the stop sign, onto Heriot Bay Road.

Then 200 meters up Heriot Bay Road (just past the elementary school on the left) turn left onto West Road. The RCMP detachment will be on the right, immediately after the turn.

Travel on West Road for 4.5 kilometers and turn left at the large Homewood sign. Continue on the gravel road until you reach the paved road. The office is the large building immediately on the right.

For more information about our Retreats please contact:

    Terry Vadeboncoeur          Bev Luck                    Sharron Woodland

Please see membership list for phone & email information. 


QUILT RETREAT 2011
 When  
February 16, 17, 18, 19 2012
   
Check in 3 pm on day 1 - no early birds please as Camp Homewood does not allow entry prior to 3 pm

Check out 2 pm on last day (don't forget all your stuff)
 Where  
Camp Homewood (250) 285 3483
1291 West Rd
Quadra Island
     
 Cost  
Deposit of $50.00 at time of booking
Balance due at February meeting
     
 Information Contacts  
Terry Vadeboncoeur
Beverly Luck
Sharron Woodland
     
What to bring  
Beds - range from single (bunks & cots) to double size (beds & hide-a-beds) depending on your room.

Please check with retreat coordinators to find out what type of bed you have.

Bedding, blankets, quilts (it gets cold at night), sheets(to fit your bed size), towels, pillow, shower shoes(slippery), slippers (floors might be cold).

Toiletries & towels, small towel mat is a good option.

Flashligh for bedside in case of power outages.

Extension cord & power bar.

Sewing machine including all attachements.

Ironing board & iron, mini or full size (whichever fits in your vehicle). Of course others will share with you.

Desk or table lamp as available lighting varies and is not always good once daylight is gone.

Sewing chair - that comfortable one you love to sit on.

Projects to work on and all sewing supplies needed to work on your projects.

Munchies - optional as Camp Homewood supplies snacks in the evening.

Comfortable clothing for three days, including slippers.

Temperature may vary in the building so sweaters or layers are a good option.

Walking shoes in case you would like to explore the outside.

Prescriptions - don't forget to have all your prescriptions with you...
     
 Activities  
Finish some UFO’s; Start a new projectrest and recharge your batteries; walk around the property, whetherwoods or seashore; admire the fall foliage; learn more about your sister quilters (sometimes MORE than you wanted to know!); eat some fabulousfood, GROAN!

Leave your diet at home!
 
HOPE to see you there
     


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Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild
Box 1507 Comox BC V9M 8A2