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August 2025 Retreat


  • Howe Sew LLC 5093 David Ln Albany United States (map)

Howe Sew Retreat: $25 / person / day and additional $25 per night for overnighters

🌟 The first of many gatherings… This cozy retreat welcomes you and your favorite projects—or those “UFOs” waiting for a little love. With space for up to 8 sewists, you'll find room to spread out, settle in, and stitch alongside kindred spirits. Expect laughter, camaraderie, and plenty of shared wisdom in a small, supportive circle.

🧙‍♂️ Let the gnomes lead you ‘round back—then come on in and make yourself at home. Whether you're staying for a few hours or overnight, you'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, tasty local delivery options, and a spread of snacks and refreshments to keep creativity flowing.

What is included:

  • Your own quilting space with ample lighting and power outlets

  • Coffee/Tea bar with a great snack and beverage selection

  • Continental breakfast options

  • Big screen tv, comfortable lounge area, music and cozy fireplace

  • Spare machines (quilting and embroidery) with tools, if needed

  • Large ironing and cutting station and smaller cutting and ironing mats with starch- or water-filled spray bottles

  • Several larger design walls (wall-mounted and portable)

  • Small refrigerator, wine/beverage fridge, coffee maker and microwave

  • Use of full kitchen on main floor, outdoor firepit and deck

Pack your favorite treats and come as you are. With firepits under the stars, a sunlit deck, and cushy indoor seating around a glowing hearth, this space offers warmth, laughter, and connection - inside and out.

What to bring - while there will be extras of the following available, if you forget, here is a list:

  • sewing machine and tools

  • small side table

  • cutting mat and rotary cutter with extra blades

  • spools and bobbins of thread

  • fabric scissors and seam rippers

  • power strips and extension cords

  • charging cables

  • cushion for sitting or your own comfy chair

  • iron and ironing mat

  • pins and wonder clips

  • table lamps

  • water or spray starch bottles

  • Precut or pre-planned projects

Howe Sew Retreat Center

From the warmth of a crackling fireplace to the bright, spacious sewing room, the retreat home is designed with comfort and creativity in mind. The ground floor features a living room, full bathroom and two inviting bedrooms, each with a full-size bed. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms - one with a full bed and another with two twin XLs - perfect for spreading out or sharing with a friend.

A well-stocked snack center awaits in the main area, complete with a coffee maker, wine fridge, mini fridge, and microwave. For more elaborate meals, a full kitchen upstairs is ready for your culinary flair.

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