Quilting By the Bay 2026
Summer Session - (Friday-Friday), August 28-September 4, 2026
Fall Session - (Thursday-Sunday), October 22-25, 2026
Summer Session - (Friday-Friday), August 28-September 4, 2026
Fall Session - (Thursday-Sunday), October 22-25, 2026
Summer Quilting by the Bay
August 28 - September 4, 2026
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Quilting by the Bay welcomes you to a special week of convivial sewing. Set up your machine in a comfortably large, air-conditioned room. Bring your unfinished work and get input as you need it, or start a new project and enjoy plenty of time and space to work. Many quilters return year after year for this quilting extravaganza – and each year we welcome several newcomers to our Opening Circle with enthusiasm for their participation and their individual projects. You will have a table of your own to spread out your work, nearby irons and boards, a design wall if you need it, and access to a cutting table for managing larger pieces of yardage. If distractions of beautiful fabric make you want to leave your machine and go shopping, we are usually interested in those expeditions, too. And don’t forget the friendships and conviviality of like-minded sewists doing what they love the most. All conferees need competence with their machines and to have completed a beginner course before enrolling or be considered a confident beginner since basic instruction isn't available during this week. Voluntary projects are offered during the week. A detailed supply list will be sent to all registrants in early July. Finishing work which requires space, such as layering and basting quilts, will be available if space allows. What to Expect: -Daily quilting sessions -Project classes/demos -A quilt show & tell A special lobster night dinner -Beach time -And more! Enjoy our scenic beachfront location, delicious daily meals prepared by Ferry Beach chefs in the dining hall and our facility; we have many porches with rocking chairs, courts for play, an onsite store with ice cream and other items, a nearby state park/walking trails. Of course there is the beach, with access via our own boardwalk! You can expect much fun, a welcoming community of people, great coffee and food and seaside comfort with great views. New to Ferry Beach and interested in a glimpse of what this retreat looks like day-to-day? Take a look at last year's schedule here. Photos from previous years' summer quilting retreat!
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Pricing:Lodgers:
options Cottages & Cabins: Cross Rooms: $205 per night Metz Cabins: $250 per nigh Kelley Cottage: $515 per night Claflin Cottage: $515 per night Morris Cottage: $550 per night Dorm Rooms: Single Standard Dorm Room: $130 per night Queen Bed Dorm Room: $145 per night Ocean Twin Room: $155 per night Ocean Queen Room: $165 per night Quillen Family Room: $170 per night Camping: $45-55 depending on site *NEW* - LINENS are now INCLUDED in your stay, for ALL lodging spaces in 2026!
-Family Membership: $65 You can add on your membership when booking. Commuters:
-Family Membership: $65 A view of our facility and amenities.
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Fall Quilting by the Bay
October 22-25, 2026
Join us for a cozy quilting retreat as we enjoy three days of sewing, relaxing and sharing by the ocean!
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Pricing:Lodgers:
What you pay for: - Conference Package, Lodging & Membership 1. Conference Package: $187 per person (for entirety of the weekend stay) Includes: All daily meals (provided by our onsite chefs in our dining hall from Thursday's dinner to Sunday's Lunch), plus the programming. 2. Lodging: Price Varies - View lodging options here. Lodging starts at $95/Night. Single person dorm lodging is available. *New this year -Complimentary LINENS are INCLUDED in all rooms!* For Commuters: 1. Conference Package: $127 per person (includes access to the conference/programming, plus daily meals- lunch and dinner throughout the conference). If you want all meals, breakfast lunch and dinner, you would pay $178. |
Spring Quilting by the Bay
2027 Date to be Announced Soon..
Join us for a cozy quilting retreat as we enjoy three days of sewing, relaxing and sharing by the ocean!
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Pricing:Lodgers:
What you pay for: - Conference Package (includes daily meals & programming; all activities) -Lodging (if you live locally and commute ignore this) 1. Conference Package: $187 per person (for entirety of the weekend stay) Includes: All daily meals (provided by our onsite chefs in our dining hall from Thursday's dinner to Sunday's Lunch), plus the programming. 2. Lodging: Price Varies - View lodging options here. Lodging starts at $95/Night. Single person dorm lodging is available. *New this year -Complimentary LINENS are INCLUDED in all rooms!* For Commuters: 1. Conference Package: $127 per person (includes access to the conference/programming, plus daily meals- lunch and dinner throughout the conference). If you want all meals, breakfast lunch and dinner, you would pay $178. |
Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
