March 11-15, 2026 – Quilt Retreat – Missouri
Price range: $545.00 through $565.00
All-inclusive 4-night luxury retreat 40 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri.
- Workshop instruction and patterns included!
- All meals included. You don’t have to lift a finger!
- 5-foot tables, L-shaped workstations, individual design walls, and on-site shopping for fabric and tools.
- 3 dedicated ironing stations equipped with premium wool mats and Olisio irons.
- 3 adjustable-height cutting stations, boasting a variety of rulers for every project.
- Work around the clock: Fuel your creativity with 24/7 access to our bright and well-lit workspace.
- Each room has keypad entry and its own ensuite bathroom, some with walk-in showers.
WORKSHOP
I’m teaching The Magic of Mixing Prints and my Sovereignty pattern (EASY foundation paper piecing & EASY curved piecing–with multiple layout options!).
Check in Wednesday, March 11, 2:00 PM
Check out Sunday, March 15, 4:00 PM
See the DESCRIPTION section below for all other details.
SELECT THE BEDROOM THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS.
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LOCATION
The Art Nest Retreat Center, 10425 95th Road Southeast, Agency, Missouri 64401
About 40 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri in the stunning countryside near St. Joseph.
NOTE! This retreat is hosted by me, Tara Miller of The Quilt District. It is not hosted by the Art Nest. I have rented the Art Nest for this retreat.
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ROOMS
You'll sleep in a shared room with an ensuite bathroom. Most beds are Twin beds. There are 2 Full beds and 2 Queen beds offered at a separate rate. Selection is above. Some bedrooms are upstairs (no elevator), some are on the ground floor. Some have a tub shower, others have a walk-in shower. Key pad locks on every bedroom door.
PLEASE BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE SELECTED THE OPTION THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS.
WORKSHOP
I'm teaching The Magic of Mixing Prints and my Sovereignty pattern (EASY foundation paper piecing & EASY curved piecing, based on an antique quilt in my collection).
Participation is optional -- feel free to bring whatever projects you prefer to work on.
SPACE TO SEW
The sewing room is massive.
Dedicated, individual sewing stations: 2 spacious L-shaped tables (5 feet each!) provide ample room to spread out your patterns and fabric with ease.
3 dedicated ironing stations equipped with premium wool mats and Olisio irons.
3 adjustable-height cutting stations, boasting a variety of rulers for every project.
Work around the clock: Fuel your creativity with 24/7 access to our bright and well-lit workspace.
Bring your machine, if you can (most airlines allow you to carry one on). If you need to rent a machine, please email me at tara@quiltdistrict.com
SHOP
Pop-up shop with fabric and tools, too! Oooooo.... fabric!
FOOD & DRINK
All meals from lunch Thursday to lunch Sunday are included. Coffee, tea, and snack bar 24/7.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but not provided.
GET COZY
A whole-body massage chair that will make you forget your name. Seriously. It's THAT good.
Hot tub
Lovely sunroom and outdoor spaces to have your morning coffee or a break from it all.
Several lounge areas indoors. Quilter's library full of books for more inspiration!
High-speed Wifi throughout property.
ACTIVITES
Well, there's the sewing, of course.
There is a fitness space with floor mats, ideal for yoga or pilates.
Plenty of outdoor space for a walk, as well.
HOUSE RULES
- Treat others with kindness and respect. Be civil or be gone. This is a drama-free zone.
- Have fun.
- Adult beverages are allowed. Excessive intoxication is not.
- No smoking.
- No guest under 18.
- No visitors.
Please understand that while I will try to accommodate dietary requests, I won't be able to accommodate all requests. If you have a severe allergy, please come prepared with whatever treatments you might need for that (e.g., epi pen). If you don't eat beef, I have you covered. I don't, either. If you need to ensure you have enough cheese or apples or something specific, please bring that with you. If you do have distinct needs, please email me at tara@quiltdistrict.com to discuss.