Programs
Purchase Gift Certificate
Want to be the hero of a quilters life? Our gift certificates are basically permission slips for adults to run away to the coast, hole up in a gorgeous workspace, and sew like a crazy lady until they remember what joy feels like. Choose any amount, and your lucky recipient can use it toward any […]
Donate to Open Wings Fund
There is something powerful that happens when makers gather around sewing machines. Shoulders drop. Laughter rises. Stories are shared. Creativity, once buried under responsibilities and routines, comes back to life. At Flying Geese Retreat, we’ve watched it happen again and again—the transformation that unfolds when someone is given uninterrupted time to create and be cared […]
Host a retreat at Flying Geese Retreat
🪡 Host a Retreat at Flying Geese Retreat 🪡Want a little more freedom and flexibility? When you host a retreat it gives your group full use of our cozy retreat house and sewing space while you take the reins. You’ll bring your own groceries, cook your own meals, and handle dishes, garbage, and tidy-up at […]
Host a Retreat - with Meals
Host a retreat at Flying Geese Retreat - with meals ✨When you host a retreat with meals, all you need to do is show up ready to sew, stitch, and relax—we’ll handle the rest! Our retreat packages include delicious homemade meals (with menus you help choose), coffee and treats to keep your creativity fueled, and […]
Ghoulfriends Who Quilt - Second Edition - waitlist
Ghoul Friends Who Quilt – Second EditionThey’re baaaack! Gather your favorite stitchin’ sisters for round two of spooky fun, wicked creativity, and hauntingly good laughs. In this fang-tastic sequel retreat, we’ll sew, quilt, snack, cackle, and conjure up projects that are equal parts creepy and cute. Expect ghostly inspiration, ghoulish giggles, and plenty of time […]
Bargello at the Beach with CeCe Johnson
With Cece Johnson
✨ Ready to fall in love with Bargello quilting? ✨ Join us at Flying Geese Retreat for a special Bargello Quilt Retreat with CeCe Johnson and discover the magic of transforming simple strips of fabric into stunning waves of color and movement. This beautiful quilt may look intricate, but CeCe's step-by-step instruction makes the process […]
Calm Before Christmas Retreat
From Family Frenzy to Fabric Therapy – First Annual Holiday RetreatEscape the hustle, the bustle, and the did-someone-really-eat-the-last-cookie?! chaos of the holidays, and slip into a little well-deserved “me time.” This cozy retreat offers the perfect pause between festivities—a chance to breathe, rejuvenate, and let your creativity take the reins. Finish those last-minute gifts, dive […]
Quilting Is An Indoor Sport Retreat
Quilting is our favorite indoor sport—and lucky for us, it’s always in season. 🪡 Join us for a retreat where the only thing we’re training for is more creative time, more laughs, and maybe a perfectly pieced block or two. Shitty weather? No problem. That’s exactly what sewing rooms are for. Join us at the […]
Stripology Schoolhouse
With Penny Wilson
Think your Stripology ruler is just for cutting strips? Think again! Join us for a fun, hands-on quilting retreat where we'll explore just how much you can do with your Stripology rulers. Using projects from Master Your Stripology Rulers, we'll build your skills one technique at a time—with plenty of time to sew, practice, ask […]
Barn Quilt Retreat
With Rachel Horkin
It's BACK!!! You asked and here we are for our second edition of barn quilt creations. Bring your creativity and join us for a one-of-a-kind retreat where quilting meets folk art! Spend three relaxing days immersed in quilting alongside fellow makers in our beautiful coastal sewing studio. Whether you're finishing cherished projects, starting something new, […]
Quilt Camp Retreat
Think of it as camp… but with sewing machines, cozy tables, and a little more comfort. 🪡 Our Quilt Camp Retreat brings back that familiar feeling of open days and creative freedom—where you can settle in with your project, explore new ideas, and enjoy the simple rhythm of making without pressure or performance. You’ll have […]
Krista Moser Retreat - Wait List
With Krista Moser
We are thrilled to welcome Krista Moser of The Quilted Life for a truly special 3-day retreat experience at Flying Geese Retreat. Spend three immersive days learning directly from Krista — exploring her signature diamond piecing techniques, thoughtful design approach, and practical tips that make complex quilts feel completely doable. An optional lecture and trunk […]
Krista Moser - Lecture/Trunk Show
With Krista Moser
💎 Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend 💎 Join Krista Moser of The Quilted Life for a dazzling trunk show and lecture you won’t want to miss! In this one-hour presentation, Krista will showcase her stunning diamond-inspired quilt designs, share the stories behind her patterns, and offer insight into her creative process and piecing techniques. […]
Oh The Possibilities
With Cece Johnson
One quilt. Endless possibilities. This stunning design is proof that a single quilt pattern can become something completely different with just a change in layout. Create bold chevrons, striking diamonds, flowing diagonal movement, or design your own unique arrangement—all from the same versatile block. The magic doesn't stop there. Imagine the possibilities when you start […]
Two Honking Fabulous Birthday Retreat
Last year, we celebrated our first birthday with our Flocking Fabulous Birthday Retreat, and what a celebration it was! The laughter, the surprises, the quilts, the friendships... it set the bar pretty high. But if there's one thing we've learned, it's this: never underestimate a couple of silly geese. Join us as we celebrate TWO […]
Quilted Coat or Vest
With Cathie Shaughnessy and Teri Adams
🧵 TURN YOUR FAVORITE QUILT INTO A COAT! 🧥 Ready to take your quilting obsession to the next level? Join us for our Quilt Coat Class and transform a vintage quilt—or a quilt you’ve made yourself—into a fabulous, one-of-a-kind chore coat you’ll actually wear! We’ll be making the Patchwork Chore Coat, a pattern designed specifically […]
Quiltworkx/Judy Niemeyer Workshop
With Cynthy Kram
Join Cynthy a Quiltworx certified instructor as she shows you the basics for Judy Niemeyer’s paper foundation piecing techniques. You will learn about cutting out the fabrics, organization, foundation piecing, smart corners, the use of Transition and Registration Point (TRP) Lines, and curved piecing. There are two options for the retreat. Cupcake Pattern Should you […]
Ghoulfriends Who Quilt
The witches are back, the cauldrons are bubbling, and our Ghoulfriends Who Quilt Retreat is returning for its third hauntingly fun edition! Join your favorite quilting ghouls for a wickedly good weekend filled with stitching, laughter, spooky surprises, and Halloween fun. Whether you arrive in costume, decorate your sewing space, or simply embrace the festive […]
Holiday Magic
Scrap Academy
With Annie Nguyen
Do you have a scrap bin that’s overflowing, scraps you can’t bear to throw away, or a collection of “too small to use” pieces that you KNOW must have a purpose? Annie gets you. 😂 Welcome to Scrap Academy, where scraps aren’t leftovers—they’re the beginning of something fabulous! Annie will show you how to organize […]