Retreats
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Thread & Paper Quilt Retreats
Thread & Paper hosts five fun and welcoming retreats each year at Gardom Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Centre.
Our retreats are always a wonderful time! You’ll enjoy four—or sometimes five—days of sewing and quilting while the camp’s cook prepares delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow quilters, and spend uninterrupted time working on your projects.
Thread & Paper retreat attendees also receive an exclusive 25% discount on in-stock purchases made in-store or online during the retreat. This special discount is available only to guests attending a Thread & Paper retreat.
Registration
Registration for each retreat opens on the final day of the previous year’s retreat. Our retreats consistently fill up—often within just a few days—so we recommend registering as soon as possible.
There are three ways to register:
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Online Register on the Sunday of the same retreat one year in advance at approximately 9am.
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At the retreat: Register on the Sunday of the same retreat one year in advance at approximately 9am. You must be present to register this way.
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In-store
Here are our upcoming Retreats
Feb 10 - 14 2027 - Spaces Available
March 17-21 2027(quilting) - Quilting Spaces Available
March 18-21 2027 - (knitting) Knitting Spaces Available
April 21 - 25 2027 (quilting) Add your name to the waitlist
Sept 29 - Oct 3 (quilting) 2027 Sign up here
October 27-31 (quilting) 2027 Sign up here
October 28-31(knitting) Knitting spaces avaiable
General Retreat Information
We’re delighted that you’re considering joining us for a retreat! Please review the following information before registering.
Retreat Discount
Retreat attendees receive 25% off all in-stock merchandise in-store and online during the retreat. This special discount is offered exclusively to retreat participants.
The discount begins the day before the retreat and ends on Saturday for online orders. It applies to in-stock items only; pre-orders and rain checks are not eligible.
Retreat Facebook Group
We have a Facebook group where attendees can connect, share projects they started at the retreat, and keep in touch afterward. If you’re on Facebook, please join us at Thread & Paper Quilt Retreats.
Arrival, Departure, and Meals
You may arrive anytime after 10:00 a.m. on the first day of your retreat.
Your retreat fee includes:
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Dinner on your first day
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday
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Breakfast and lunch on Sunday
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For Wednesday arrivals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday
Please bring your own lunch for your first day—Wednesday or Thursday, depending on your retreat schedule.
We ask that all guests depart by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Registration and Payment
A $50 deposit is required when you register. Our retreats consistently fill up, so we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
You will receive an invoice for the remaining balance one month before the retreat.
Activities and Services
Most guests work on their own projects, although we may occasionally offer one or two mini-classes.
Other activities and services may include:
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Optional games each evening
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Show and tell after each meal
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Sewing machine servicing and repairs
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Massage services
Quilting, Rooms, and Cabins
There will be quilting groups both upstairs and downstairs. Some guests will stay in the lodge, while others will stay in the cabins. The cabins are lovely and include private bathrooms.
Due to high enrolment, we’re unable to accept requests for a specific room or floor. However, if you’re attending with friends or know someone else at the retreat, we will do our best to arrange for you to sit and room together.
Dietary Requirements
Please let us know about any important dietary restrictions or allergies before the retreat.
A Welcoming Retreat
The food is delicious, the company is wonderful, and everyone comes ready to have a great time. We ask all attendees to help us maintain a friendly, positive, and welcoming atmosphere throughout the retreat.
If you have any questions, please call us or email threadnpaper@shaw.ca.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than eight weeks before the first day of the retreat, your $50 deposit will be returned as store credit.
If you cancel less than eight weeks before the retreat, no refunds or transfers will be available.
Wednesday - Sunday Retreat $600
Thursday - Sunday Retreat $500
For anyone who chooses not to eat or sleep at the retreat, we will deduct $100 from the total price, we will need to know this in advance
NEW KNITTING RETREATS
Knitting Retreat Information
Thread & Paper hosts five wonderful quilt retreats each year at Gardom Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Centre—and we’re excited to add two knitting retreats!
Our retreats are always a great time. You’ll enjoy four days of knitting while the camp’s cook prepares delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with others, and spend uninterrupted time working on your projects.
Retreat Discount
Thread & Paper retreat attendees receive 25% off all in-stock merchandise purchased in-store or online during the retreat. This special discount is offered exclusively at Thread & Paper retreats.
The discount begins the day before the retreat and ends on Saturday for online orders. It applies to in-stock items only; pre-orders and rain checks are not eligible.
Retreat Facebook Group
We have a Facebook group where attendees can connect, share projects they started at the retreat, and keep in touch afterward. If you’re on Facebook, please join us at Thread & Paper Retreats.
Arrival, Departure, and Meals
You may arrive anytime after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Your retreat fee includes:
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Dinner on Thursday
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday
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Breakfast and lunch on Sunday
Please bring your own lunch for Thursday.
We ask that all guests depart by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Registration and Payment
A $50 deposit is required when you register. Our retreats consistently fill up, so we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
You will receive an invoice for the remaining balance one month before the retreat.
Activities and Services
Most guests work on their own projects, although we may occasionally offer one or two mini-classes.
Other activities and services may include:
-
Optional games each evening
-
Show and tell after each meal
-
Massage services
Workspaces and Accommodations
The quilting group will work upstairs, and the knitting group will work downstairs. Some guests will stay in the lodge, while others will stay in the cabins. The cabins are lovely and include private bathrooms.
Due to high enrolment, we’re unable to accept requests for a specific room or floor. However, if you’re attending with friends or know someone else at the retreat, we will do our best to arrange for you to sit and room together.
Dietary Requirements
Please let us know about any important dietary restrictions or allergies before the retreat.
A Welcoming Retreat
The food is delicious, the company is wonderful, and everyone comes ready to have a great time. We ask all attendees to help us maintain a friendly, positive, and welcoming atmosphere throughout the retreat.
If you have any questions, please call us or email threadnpaper@shaw.ca.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than eight weeks before the first day of the retreat, your $50 deposit will be returned as store credit.
If you cancel less than eight weeks before the retreat, no refunds or transfers will be available.
March 18 - 21 2027 - Knitting Spaces Available
Sept 30 - Oct 3 2027 Knitting Spaces Available
Thursday - Sunday Retreat $500
For anyone who chooses not to eat or sleep at the retreat, we will deduct $100 from the total price, we will need to know this in advance