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Linds Handmade Retreat
Creating skills, Confidence, and Connections!
One Stitch at a Time
October 9th, 2025, 2:00 PM - October 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
Retreat Center 920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139
Retreat Cost $1197 + Selected add ons
Registration Opens July 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM CST
Retreat Center 920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139
Retreat Cost $1197 + Selected add ons
Registration Opens July 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM CST
Event Price Includes Lodging, all meals, class kits, and world-class entertainment!
Hey Friends!
Our first two retreats were absolutely amazing! So here we are excited to host another fall retreat and can't wait to share the experience with you! We are working on the details to make this an educational, fun, and memorable time. We will give you more information as we figure them out!
Love,Linds
Meet the Teachers
Lindsay
This is an investment in YOU. Our goal is you walk away with new skills, confidence, and friends...no rushing or overwhelm here!
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Kassiah
Being able to interact with fellow makers face-to-face just makes my day. Excited to teach and learn from all of you in October!
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Meet the Team
Susan
Fun facilitator
My sole mission for the weekend is to make sure you are having fun! I am in charge of entertainment and prizes. I might even be more excited than you!
Stephanie
helper extraordinaire
I am excited to meet you all and support a relaxing and educational weekend!
Amber
First reteat with Linds Handmade and couldn't be more excited for this opportunity. Let's get this party started!
Retreat Location
St. Iakovos Retreat Center
920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139
920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139
Located in southern Wisconsin just 55 mins north of O'Hare Airport (ORD), and 35 mins south of Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
Schedule
Thursday
2:00 PM
Check-in begins
4:00 PM
Orientation
4:30 PM
dinner
5:30 PM
Class
7:30 PM
fun & games
Friday & Saturday
8:00 aM
Breakfast
9:00 aM
Class
12:30 pM
lunch
1:45 pM
Class
5:30 pM
Dinner
6:30 pM
Fun & Games
Sunday
8:00 aM
Breakfast
10:00 aM
Sweet farewells
FAQs
Q: Will there be sewing machines available to rent?
A: Yes! We will have a limited supply of the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS and THOR machines for an additional $150.
Q: Will there be single occupancy rooms available?
A: We will have a very limited number of single occupancy rooms available for the event, these will be first come first serve after the registration process. An additional $450 will be added to the event ticket price if a single room is assigned.
Q: I live nearby, can I buy a day pass instead?
A: Unfortunately no, part of the retreat is a focus on the community and connections and we feel that staying the weekend is a critical part of the overall experience.
Q: Will there be payment options?
A: Yes, there will be two options during registration. 1. Payment in full 2. Payment split over 3 months with a small processing fee.
Q: What sewing related items do I need to bring?
A: All items needed to make our projects will be provided, however, your favorite tools, sewing machine, and worktable must haves are good to bring.
Q: What will we be making?
A: The main project will be the Monroe Handbag (skills we are focusing on: rolled handles, drop in lining, and sewing gussets)
Smaller projects include:
Brooke bifold wallet (skills: snap installation, edge painting)
Tracy wristlet as a simple pouch (skills: appliqué and reverse appliqué techniques in our get-to-know-your machine starter project)
A: Yes! We will have a limited supply of the Sailrite Ultrafeed LS and THOR machines for an additional $150.
Q: Will there be single occupancy rooms available?
A: We will have a very limited number of single occupancy rooms available for the event, these will be first come first serve after the registration process. An additional $450 will be added to the event ticket price if a single room is assigned.
Q: I live nearby, can I buy a day pass instead?
A: Unfortunately no, part of the retreat is a focus on the community and connections and we feel that staying the weekend is a critical part of the overall experience.
Q: Will there be payment options?
A: Yes, there will be two options during registration. 1. Payment in full 2. Payment split over 3 months with a small processing fee.
Q: What sewing related items do I need to bring?
A: All items needed to make our projects will be provided, however, your favorite tools, sewing machine, and worktable must haves are good to bring.
Q: What will we be making?
A: The main project will be the Monroe Handbag (skills we are focusing on: rolled handles, drop in lining, and sewing gussets)
Smaller projects include:
Brooke bifold wallet (skills: snap installation, edge painting)
Tracy wristlet as a simple pouch (skills: appliqué and reverse appliqué techniques in our get-to-know-your machine starter project)
Q: Will there be dietary accommodations?
A: Yes, during the registration process you can select dietary restrictions including gluten free, vegetarian, etc.
Q: Will there be wheelchair accessible rooms?
A: Yes, we have a few wheelchair accessible rooms available and the building has elevator access.
Still have questions? Please send them our way using the contact form below!
A: Yes, during the registration process you can select dietary restrictions including gluten free, vegetarian, etc.
Q: Will there be wheelchair accessible rooms?
A: Yes, we have a few wheelchair accessible rooms available and the building has elevator access.
Still have questions? Please send them our way using the contact form below!
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