Quilters’ Retreat (MON-WED) Oct. 6-8, 2025
Welcome to the Fall Quilt Retreat at Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries! This year’s theme, “Finish Strong,” invites you to be encouraged, inspired, and renewed as you gather with fellow quilters in a Christ-centered setting. Throughout the retreat, you’ll enjoy quilt classes, pop-up demos, and a special guest vendor offering unique projects and supplies. Alongside the creative time, you’ll be uplifted through worship, devotions, and encouraging messages that remind us of the strength we find in faith. Come ready to stitch, share, and grow— both in your craft and in your walk with the Lord!
Guest Speaker
LeAnn Austin
Worship Led By: Debi Ackerman
Leann Austin is a long time Bay Shore girl! She fell in love with Bay Shore as a camper & accepted Jesus in the Bay Shore Tabernacle. She went on to play many roles at camp. She spent many years sharing Jesus with kids through Youth for Christ, & Bay Shore Camp. Her favorite role is that of full time Wife to Mike & Mom to Gracie & Caleb. She also is a substitute teacher & secretary at her church where she also serves as the Ladies Bible study leader & helps with the children’s program. Leann’s mom was an avid quilter & attended several Bay Shore quilter’s retreats.
Staying over Wednesday or Thursday night
$40
- Stay for both nights for $80
All-access Commuter
$175
- Includes all meals and a workspace
Duplex Cabin
$210
- Bring your own bedding for a twin bed
- all meals included
Shared Private Housing
$240
- 2-3 people per room
- bed & bath linens are included
EXTRA REGISTRATION OPTION (FOR MONDAY-WEDNESDAY GUESTS)
Guests attending the Monday–Wednesday Quilt Retreat have the option to extend their stay on Wednesday night and/or Thursday night before the Friday–Sunday retreat begins. During this time, no meals will be provided, but guests may remain in their rooms and continue working on their projects alongside the Quilt Committee in the Youth Center.
This add-on is available only to guests who attended the Monday–Wednesday retreat and are staying for the Friday–Sunday retreat.
The cost is $40 per night ($80 total for both nights).
- Stay Wednesday night: $40
- Stay Thursday night: $40
- Stay both nights: $80
- No meals provided
- Continue quilting with the Quilt Committee in the Youth Center
- Available only for guests attending both retreats
Special information before you come...
There will be a LIVE auction and there will be some very nice items up for bid!
** For any retreat questions, please call the camp office at 989-883-2501.
Come Quilt with Us!
Class
Offerings
Throughout the retreat, enjoy a variety of pop-up demonstrations and quilt classes designed to inspire your creativity and sharpen your skills. From learning new techniques to discovering fresh project ideas, these sessions offer something for every quilter. Led by talented instructors and fellow quilters, the classes are a fun way to grow, share, and create together in a Christcentered environment.
Class Offerings
- Marilyn Swaiyer: Felted Lamb, $18 per kit (for beginners)
- All Things Tote (for advanced beginners)
Pop-Up Demos
- Binding Boot
- Binding Stitch
- How You Hang Me
- Binding Techniques
Location
