Book some time for creative endeavours, today!

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Escape & Create

Make time for your creative endeavours

Quilting by the River hosts creative space retreats on the picturesque shores of the French River. Treat yourself to time devoted to your personal creative projects. Simply bring whatever you wish to focus on, and enjoy the dedicated time and inspirational space. Use this time to catch up on whatever you need time for: from class hobbies such as quilting, knitting, and scrapbooking, to more artistic pursuits like painting, sketching, writing, or photography. This time is for you and a few close friends.

Wifi is now available in the loft, along with reliable cellular service. However, there is no television.

Amenities: Accommodations include:

  • One large room with a Queen Bed

  • One medium room with a Queen Bed

  • One large room with two Double Beds

  • Fully equipped kitchen, with stove, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher

  • All linens and towels are provided, including fluffy duvets and extra quilts

  • For a more detailed list, click HERE.

Private Group Quilting Instructions:

Book time with Carla during your stay, and get private quilting instruction for your group. Choose your own project, or one of Carla's quilt designs.

Call or email for more information.

Rear Room with Queen Bed

Plenty of space, with a large window for natural light and breeze. Double closet for storage.

Side Room with Queen Bed and a Skylight

A cozy room with ample space to set down your belongings, and gaze up at the night sky after a full day of enjoying creative endeavours.

Side Room with Two Double Beds

Bunk with your bestie while sharing all the ideas for the creative projects you're going to explore during your stay at the Loft.

Bedrooms

The loft can sleep 6 if you opt to share queen beds.

Space for Quilting and Hobbies

Quilting space available on the large dining room table with additional cutting table and ironing spaces provided. If your group is quilting, a maximum of 4 quilters can be accommodated nicely (5 with space for an extra table at the end (but it'll be a little snug).

Key Information

Arrival and Departures: Check-in is anytime after 10am. Check-out is no later than 4pm.

Reservations/Availability: The Loft is currently open and accepting reservations. Check out the Booking Calendar for availability or contact Carla for further information and details.

Rates:

  • $600.00 per group for 3 days and 2 nights minimum stay, inclusive of tax.

  • $100.00 per additional night.

  • Quilting with Carla: $100.00 per day / group

Extra Notes:

No meals are provided on site. The loft is equipped with a full kitchen and everything needed to prepare your own meals.

Pet-free and smoke-free environment.

The Loft caters to quilting and art related groups.

To review an outline of our policy agreement, please click HERE.

REVIEWS

"It was a pleasure to visit The Loft! Such a bright airy spotlessly clean and well-outfitted artistic space. The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed! Loved the power and charging stations! Very convenient! It was nice to spend some quilting time in a great space, with good friends." - Susan Huot

"Thanks for sharing this beautiful and well-cared for creative space. It was the perfect getaway." - Jill Beer

"Your hospitality and generosity adds to the already amazing atmosphere of The Loft. One of the most enjoyable and productive creative holidays I've had...I will be back. Thank you for a wonderful time." - Beth Lacasse

"Thank you, Carla and Jim, for a lovely stop on my way to Alberta. I will be back with friends for a creative stay. An awesome retreat space in beautiful surroundings." - Gail Heller; Owner/operator of Erie Quilt Art

Needleart is not only for the adults, as I had the pleasure of having my two great nieces, Elise and Sloan, along with two of their friends, Fiona and Shae stay with us for a few days in the loft. Much to my delight, this group of young people crocheted up a storm.

"All four of us had a great week. We didn't make any quilts, but we crocheted, painted, and made our own custom version of Monopoly. The Loft was a great place to spend a fun week."

- Sloan, Elise, Fiona, and Shae

Quilting by the River
Alban, Ontario, Canada
705-698-7904
quiltingbytheriver@gmail.com
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