08/23/2026
Registration for the First Annual “STITCH NEW YORK” is now open!
RETREAT DATES:
July 30 - August 1, 2027
REGISTRATION OPENS:
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 12:00pm Noon (Eastern Time) at www.tinyurl.com/stitchnewyork
FEATURED DESIGNERS:
Jeannette Douglas, Jeannette Douglas Designs
Shellie Fry, Antique Needleworkers
Theresa Baird, Heart's Ease Examplar Workes
Beth Hoffman, My Sister's Samplers
Rebecca Peterson, My Sister's Samplers
Kathy Mills, Hobby House Press
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Pam and Stephanie Schaffner, Just Keep Stitchin'
We will be announcing additional Special Guests and Vendors!
Hosted by Hobby House Needleworks and based at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa in Fairport, NY, we hope you will join us!
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS AND PRE-EVENT SWAG
Attendees will be treated to new exclusive designs from each of the designers, and will be pampered with lovely gifts - including a pre-event package with amazing event swag - outstanding meals, and fabulous extras throughout the entire Retreat Weekend!
Attendees will be eligible for pre-event online meet and greets with the designers and the special guests! In addition, we will be offering optional excursions on the Wednesday and Thursday (July 28-29, 2027) of Retreat Week, including day trips to Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes Wine Region, the George Eastman House, and Strong Museum of Play! This is truly an opportunity to get to know Upstate New York!
There will be limited seats available, so come one or come all, and round up your stitching friends and plan your road trip for next summer!
RETREAT LOCATION:
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
199 Woodcliff Drive
Fairport, NY 14450
585-381-4000
(Nearest Airport: (ROC) Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport)
RETREAT TIMES/DATES:
- Friday, July 30, 2027 | 1:00pm - 11:00pm
- Saturday, July 31, 2027 | 8:00am - 11:00pm
- Sunday, August 1, 2027 | 8:00am - 1:00pm
HOSTED BY:
Hobby House Needleworks
EVENT FEE:
$675 (USD) | Consisting of:
- Registration Deposit: $300 (USD) (Non-refundable after April 1, 2027)
- Balance Payment: $375 (USD) (Due on April 1, 2027)
- Please see the Refund Policy below.
STORE SHOPPING:
Hobby House Landing - which is the home of Hobby House Needleworks, Hobby House Quilt Works, Hobby House Wool Works, and Hobby House Needlepoint - will be open for extended shopping hours during the Retreat Weekend!
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Discounted standard room rates will be made available to Retreat Attendees at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa. Reservations can be made the week after Registration opens. (Reservations made through third party providers will not honor the discounted rates, so please use the information provided and speak directly with the hotel front desk.)
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Soda, water, coffee, and tea will be made available during the Retreat Times/Dates in the Stitching Room. Dinner will be provided on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. (Additional food, beverages, and incidental purchases made at the hotel or off-site are not included in the Retreat Fee.)
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Registration will officially begin on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 12:00pm ET on the Hobby House Needleworks website located at hobbyhouseneedleworks.com. A banner with the above graphic will appear at the top of the website and will link to the Registration Page. Seats will be confirmed based on accepted payments of the Deposit Fee of $300 (USD) through Major Credit Cards and PayPal. We urge you to include your email address in your Account Contact Information so you can confirm that your payment has been received. (No phone, text, Messenger, mail, social media Comments, or any other form of communication will be accepted as a request to Register.)
REFUND POLICY:
- Please read carefully -
If you cancel your Registration prior to April 1, 2027, a $100 Service Fee will be deducted from your Deposit and a refund will be made if we can fill your seat from a wait list.
Deposits are non-refundable after April 1, 2027.
Invoices for the Balance Payment will be sent March 1, 2027 and are due on April 1, 2027. Non-payment by April 1, 2027 will result in you forfeiting your seat.
After your Balance Payment has been made, cancellations will receive a $200 refund prior to April 1, 2027.
Balance payments are non-refundable after June 1, 2027.
We thank you for your understanding. In addition, attendees who choose to cancel are responsible for cancelling any additional related bookings, such as hotel reservations and transportation. The Event Organizers are not responsible for any cancellation costs incurred with hotels, airlines or other third parties.
Hobby House Needleworks
1433 Pittsford Victor Road, Unit 4
Victor, NY 14565
+1 (585) 586-6658
[email protected]
