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Escape to Quilt Connection’s
Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat
3 Nights, 4 Days of Non-Stop Quilting Bliss
Stitch your way to serenity with Quilt Connection as your host! Join us for an unforgettable quilting escape where fabric transforms into art, and strangers become lifelong friends. Whether you’re a first-time quilter or a seasoned artisan, our passionate community welcomes you to explore, learn, and create in an inspiring environment.
2026 Retreat Dates
November 5-8th, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Place
525 Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
(Across the street from Quilt Connection, Etc.)
Cost:
Retreat: $195 plus tax per person
Hotel: $119 (double occupancy) or (standard king)
Booking and Payment
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Capacity: 70 seats available
Cost: $195 plus tax per person
Payment Policy Full payment is required up front to complete your registration.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 60 days or more before the event start date: Full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit.
- 30–59 days before the event start date: 50% refund of the total paid amount minus the $50 non-refundable deposit (i.e., refund of up to $72.50).
- Less than 30 days before the event start date: No refund.
You may transfer your spot to another attendee or to a future retreat with prior approval from Quilt Connection, Etc. The $50 non-refundable deposit may also be transferred to another attendee or retreat under the same approval process.
In the event the retreat is canceled by the organizers, a full refund of all amounts paid will be provided.
Waiver Requirement
All participants must sign a waiver of liability before the event.
Retreat Space
Elevate your quilting experience at our Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat, located in the spacious Vista Ballroom of the Hyatt Place in Downtown Rapid City. Step outside and you’ll find yourself directly across from the renowned Quilt Connection Etc. - a quilter’s paradise boasting over 8,000 bolts of designer fabrics from around the world!
Sewing Space
Sew around the clock for 4 days!
Accommodates up to 64 quilters
Sewing Pods: Let us know if you have a group that would like to be seated together.
- Individual 6-foot workstations for each quilter
- Room to set up individual ironing/cutting stations next to your sewing machine.
- Ample electrical outlets for sewing machines, irons, lights, and other devices.
- Separate lounge area with large windows providing natural light
- Multiple cutting tables with mats and basic rulers
- Several ironing stations with irons
- Design walls
- Water station
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility
Lodging:
Enjoy your own King size room or share a double occupancy room with 2 queen beds with a friend. Participants are required to book their accommodations through Hyatt Place. Upon registration for the retreat, a booking link will be emailed to all attendees for easy reservation. Please ensure to follow the link provided to secure your room.
Breakfast:
Staying at the Hyatt? Wake up to a free Breakfast served every day at The Breakfast Bar in the hotel where you’ll find a wide variety of options from fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola, to eggs, hash browns, waffles and more. Or choose to walk to Tally’s Silver Spoon, Speed Goat Express Coffee Co. or The Sour Bakery, all across the street from the Hyatt.
Lunch & Dinner:
Savor convenience and flavor at the Hyatt Place’s The Placery, nestled in the lobby bar. Enjoy a curated selection of affordable, delectable dishes that cater to every palate.
For those seeking culinary adventure, step outside and explore Downtown Rapid City’s vibrant dining scene. With an array of top-rated restaurants just steps away, you’ll find everything from Mexican cuisine at Que Pasa? Cantina to classic American fare at The Firehouse or a bit of Irish flair at Paddy O’Neills.
Click Here to sign up!
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