Fall Retreat 2026: September 28-October 1, St. Francis Retreat Center 

Registration closes August 31st!

Spoil yourself with 4 days / 3 nights of dedicated sewing time! We will be retreating at the beautiful St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, less than an hour south of San Jose. All meals are included, and the retreat center is mobility friendly. 

Our retreat is scheduled for Monday, September 28 through Thursday, October 1, 2026.  

SCVQA Pricing:
Single: $590 
Double: $480
(Bedding and towels are provided)

Space is limited so signup early! Your space is not held until your payment is received. If space remains after July 31st, we will open sign-ups to non-members for $25 more. The final registration deadline is August 31st.

Cancellation policy: No refunds will be given for cancellation unless a replacement is found. Preference will be given to those on the waitlist, and if space still remains, you may find your own replacement.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Reis at president@scvqa.org.

Are you new to retreats? Ever wondered what goes on at a retreat?

Retreats are a wonderful get-away dedicated to quilting. It is a time to quilt and create, with like minded people.

St. Francis Retreat features 73 acres of varied, California wooded mountainside terrain, featuring a native plant central courtyard and two miles of wooded hiking trails. Views from the property include the patchwork quilt of the San Juan Bautista Valley and the Diablo Mountain Range in the distance. There are a variety of walking choices when you need a break from your sewing machine. The easiest walkway is paved and takes you on a stroll around the lakebed, stopping at Serenity Point overlooking San Juan Bautista Valley.

Native wildlife includes turkeys, deer, multiple species of birds, a family of small bobcats and the occasional skunk. Coyotes can often be heard at night, sharing the audible landscape with the cry of hawks and screech of owls.

The only formal scheduled activities are the mealtimes, all other activities are optional. The sewing room and the cafeteria are in the same building level with the parking lot, and the rooms are a 2 minute walk away with a couple of stairs or take the mobility friendly ramp. At this retreat you will work on your own projects at your own pace. You can stay up as late as you want to sew or get up early and sew, the choice is yours.