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RETREAT: East Coast Quilting Getaway • Halifax, Nova Scotia • September 2027

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Hampton Inn by Hilton • Halifax, Nova Scotia
September 29, 2027 to October 3, 2027
Limited to 20 PARTICIPANTS
$1,200 CAD

stitch, connect, explore

Trade your everyday routine for a few days of connection and creativity in the heart of downtown Halifax. Join hosts Andrea Tsang Jackson and Libs Elliott — two enthusiastic Canadian modern quilters — for a retreat designed to inspire your next project and reconnect you with the joy of stitching.

By day, you can dedicate some time to your own projects then dive into hands-on classes led by Andrea and Libs, soaking up their expertise in modern quilt design and technique. By evening, unwind with fellow quilters over good food, easy conversation, and plenty of free time to explore.

And what a place to explore. Halifax's walkable downtown puts you steps from the harbourfront boardwalk, historic architecture, cozy cafés, and East Coast hospitality at every turn. Wander the waterfront, browse local shops, or simply soak in the salt air between sewing sessions — Nova Scotia's charm is part of the retreat experience, not just the backdrop.

Whether you're a longtime quilter or newer to the craft, this retreat is your invitation to slow down, get inspired, and stitch up new friendships along the way.

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RETREAT LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

The East Coast Quilting Retreat will take place at the Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites by Hilton in the heart of Halifax. Your room fee is separate from the retreat fee and includes daily hot buffet breakfasts, high-speed wifi internet, in-room coffee and tea and access to the fitness room and pool.

Our group rate of $229 CAD/night + 14% GST and 3% Tourism Levy will apply from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2nd, 2027. Rates provided are based on single or double occupancy. A $20.00 charge will apply for each extra adult. Maximum occupancy is 4 adults per room. Parking is available for an extra fee. Attendees should book their accommodation directly with the hotel. Reserve your room by calling 902-422-1391 or Toll Free 1-855-331-0334.

Please book after September 30, 2026 but before August 30, 2027 to receive our quilt retreat rate.

    IMPORTANT

    Please read before paying the deposit:

    Due to the financial obligations and planning, please note there will be no deposit refunds. Should something arise and you are not able to attend, you will only receive a refund (minus deposit) if someone is able to take your place. You are advised to get travel insurance.

    *This website displays the deposit fee in your local currency, and the final payment invoice offers a payment method in your local currency as well. Exchange rates will vary over time which is why the cost may appear to fluctuate.

    DEPOSIT

    $250.00 CAD
    $250.00 CAD
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    • RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

      • Two 3-hour workshops with Andrea Tsang Jackson and Libs Elliott
      • Dedicated time to work on your own sewing projects in a large space filled with natural light
      • Access to sewing tools
      • Time to explore downtown Halifax and beyond
      • A pop-up shop with Sew With Vision
      • Public art tour of downtown Halifax with Andrea Tsang Jackson (optional)

    • TIMELINE & TRANSPARENCY

      • There are two parts to registration for this retreat:
      1. First, pay your $250 CAD* non-refundable retreat deposit
      2. Book your accommodation directly with Hampton Inn by calling 1-855-331-0334. Mention the group rate for the 2027 Quilting Retreat.
      • $1,200 CAD* retreat fee includes two 3-hour workshops, use of sewing room and tools, lunches and snacks
      • A non-refundable deposit of $250 CAD* reserves your spot.
      • The final balance of $950 CAD* is due June 1, 2027. An invoice for the final balance will be sent to you a week before the due date. The preferred payment method is e-Transfer (for Canadians) or International Wire Transfer. Email Libs directly if you'd like to pay this in advance!

    • WHAT'S INCLUDED

      • Welcome dinner
      • Two 3-hour workshops each taught by Andrea Tsang Jackson and Libs Elliott
      • Access to the sewing space for the duration of the retreat from 8AM to 11PM
      • Lunches on sew days as well as snacks, coffee and beverages
      • Use of provided cutting mats, rotary cutters, scissors, irons and ironing stations, seam rippers, pins & needles
      • Welcome Goodie bag including workshop-specific supplies
      • Public art tour of downtown Halifax with Andrea Tsang Jackson (optional)

    • WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

      • Travel, accommodations, dinners (except the Welcome Dinner), and extra excursions are not included in the fee. Breakfast is included with the cost of your hotel room, but not as part of your retreat fee.
      • A supply list will be emailed 2 months before the retreat. All tools will be provided, but participants will be required to bring their own fabrics and are encouraged to bring any preferred specialty tools (i.e. ergonomic rotary cutter, left-handed scissors, favourite pins, favourite rulers, etc).
      • Participants must bring their own sewing machine or book one of the 10 provided machines on a first come, first served basis. Book a machine HERE.

    • what stays the same, no matter the destination:

      What I care about most is connection—finding a community of people who believe that creativity is sharpened by company, not solitude. This isn't about passive observation. It's a chance to be changed a little by the process, the place, and the people beside you—to leave with your hands a little rougher and your sense of possibility a little wider.

    • you deserve this time

      Whether you're joining a retreat with Libs Elliott simply to take a break from your usual routine, or you're looking to expand your skills and discover your creative voice, there's something here for you. These retreats are a chance to slow down, create, and connect. You'll meet like-minded sewists and quilters from around the world—people who understand the pull of a good piece of fabric and the satisfaction of making something with your hands.

    stitch, connect, explore

    I've always believed that real growth as a creative comes from stepping outside your own four walls and into the current of other curious minds. There's something about traveling somewhere unfamiliar—somewhere craft and culture still feel woven into daily life—that shakes something loose in you.

    These retreats are an invitation for curious makers who want to slow down, explore somewhere new and actually make things—together.