Christmas Retreat 2026


Registration is Open

Hosted by Barb, Owner of The Needle & Thread Emporium

Held at Quality Inn & Conference Centre

Pembroke Ontario

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December 6th - 9th 2026

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$395 tax incl (plus your room)

Important: Price DOES NOT include your room booking

🎄 Spots are limited — December 6–9, 2026

Reserve yours with a $115 deposit. Fill in the form below and Barb will confirm your spot by email.

✉️ Register Now — $115 Deposit

Quilters and hand-stitchery enthusiasts alike will be warmly welcomed by their host, Barb, owner of The Needle & Thread Emporium and her husband, Dan. We invite you to join us for a fun-filled, relaxing creative getaway. Whether your passion lies in hand stitchery, embroidery or quilting you'll find a welcoming atmosphere here. Join us with friends or come solo and forge new connections! On the first day, you will be greeted with a swag bag brimming with unique notions and more geared towards quilting or hand stitchery amongst other surprises. You'll adore our venue—it's inviting, cozy, and perfectly illuminated! If you still require more lighting there are so many outlets! There will be 1 catered lunch and 2 catered dinners at our Christmas Retreat. The catered lunch and dinners promise to be delicious (see below which meals/days are catered and the catered days may be subject to change). Meals that are not catered, you can try a local restaurant, or use a delivery service to bring directly to you! I will have a list of some of previous Retreater faves . Do you need little snacks while immersing yourself in your craft? We'll have a grazing table available for mid-morning, afternoon, and evening treats. Our grazing table is brimming with treats such as chips & dip, veges and dip, fruit trays, warm dips, candies and some sweet baked goods. There will be a beverage bar featuring tea, coffee, and water, available throughout the retreat hours to keep you going and hydrated. Have some laughs and stretch your legs when we play our retreat games and Barb's Spin-To-Win, you may be lucky enough to win a prize or Dan's Retreat Bucks! We will have ironing and cutting stations set up plus a design wall for your convenience. Don't stress if you forget something! We will have our Pop Up Shop filled to the brim! Shop for notions, fabrics, patterns and so much more! Previous Retreaters loved that they could unwind after a full day of crafting in the indoor saltwater pool which I was told is so warm.

 If choosing to book a room you will not be disappointed. The rooms are clean and cozy plus have 2 comfy beds. Save money and share with a friend (up to 4 per room), split the flat rate! Also included with your stay is breakfast. Take a break from crafting and take a dip in the indoor pool or warm your bones in the sauna (included with booked room).

Please DO NOT book your room until you have registered, received confirmation and the procedure to book under my block.

INCLUDES:

  • Large retreat venue
  • Irons & Ironing stations, cutting station (no rulers or rotary cutters included) and a design wall
  • Snack Grazing Table : mid morning, afternoon and evening each day (day 1-4)
  • Beverage Station : Tea, coffee, water available all day
  • 1 Catered lunch
  • 2 Catered Suppers
  • Games/prizes/retreat bucks/door prizes
  • Retreat Fairy Gifts ($30 total value)
  • Welcome Swag Bag - quilting or hand stitchery specific ($75 value)
  • Pop Up Shop by The Needle & Thread Emporium
  • Demo 
  • Gratuities & Tax included

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RETREAT ADD-ONS: These will be available after retreat registration. Info/instructions will be emailed to you once Retreat Registration Closes. Workshop(s) will be extra cost and available to register at a later date.

Book a room-please wait to book until you receive the booking procedure that I will email to you once registration closes. 

  • Retreat Block Room Rate is reserved and I have negotiated the pricing of $158/night (can have up to 4 adults in same room for this price). Includes all taxes and resort fee. 
  • Indoor pool/sauna
  • Breakfast included

Christmas Retreat Project: 

Hatched and Patched
Pin Pig Pincushion

I have decided to not make this an rigid “workshop”  but more of a casual instruction/guidance, work at your own pace, at the times of your choosing.  
 I will have a limited number of kits available to purchase at the retreat . Pre-order to guarantee you get yours! I will be available throughout each day where you can sit with me (and others) at the open stitch table if you have questions or need some help. 

 

Retreat Itinerary

DAY 1

"Christmas Themed" : Wear an ugly Christmas sweater, a Santa Hat or Christmas colours!

12:30 - Arrival is NO EARLIER then 12:30. Exact time tbd at a date closer to retreat. Meet and Greet. Receive your name tag/Swag Bag / Set up your station

Supper will be on your own this evening at one of the many restaurants in Pembroke of your choosing

9pm - Retreat closes for the evening. Or until last person leaves before this time.

DAY 2

"Pajama Party" : Spend the day crafting in your most favorite pajamas!

7:30 am - Retreat Opens

12:30 - Lunch (catered)

5:30 - Supper (catered)

9pm - Retreat Closes for the evening. Or until last person leaves before this time

DAY 3

7:30 am - Retreat Opens

Lunch on your own

5:30 - Supper (Catered)

9pm - Retreat Closes for the evening. Or until last person leaves before this time.

DAY 4

7:30 am - Retreat Opens/Farewells/Pack/Load

1pm - Venue to be vacated

 

To Register:

  1. Print the Retreat Registration Form (located at link below - Registration Form)
  2. Fill out and return to the following email or in person at the store along with $115 deposit. Deposit can be e-transferred to the following email or paid by cash in store.
  3. You will then receive a confirmation email once we reserve your spot. If we are full by the time you register you will receive a full refund for your deposit.

Email: theneedleandthreademporium@gmail.com

Registration Form (printable .docx)

Refund Policy:

  • $115 deposit is non-refundable

  • If cancelled by November 1st - Balance is refundable minus a $25 administration fee.
  • After November 1st balance is non-refundable.
  • If you need to cancel after November 1st and I am able to fill your spot from our waitlist you will be refunded for your balance minus a $25 administration fee.

🎄 Register for Christmas Retreat 2026

December 6–9, 2026 · Pembroke, ON · $395 tax incl + room
A $115 non-refundable deposit secures your spot.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Craft Focus *



Dietary Restrictions (Lunch & Suppers Only) & Anything else Barb should know?

By submitting this form your email client will open a pre-filled registration email to Barb. Hit Send — she'll confirm your spot within 48 hours. Your $115 deposit is due within 5 days of confirmation.