All Retreats SuspendedTragically, the central organizing force behind Gees Bend Retreats, Anne Robertson, passed away April 15th from cancer related complications. Anne chose to be very private about her cancer diagnosis which was given in January 2024, and so her death comes as a shock to many. A funeral was held April 26 at Saint Andrews Cathedral in Jackson, MS. Anne’s death leaves a hole that cannot be filled, and unfortunately all future retreats have been suspended while we determine future plans. Community Foundation of Mississippi will be handling any refund to registrants in the coming weeks. Please have patience during this period and if further information is needed please contact the foundation at: jane@formississippi.org To see Anne’s obituary in the Clarion Ledger, please follow the link below: https://www.clarionledger.com/obituaries/pmss0793339 Retreat Location
Eagle Ridge Conference Center 1500 Raymond Lake Road Raymond, Mississippi 39154 601-857-7100 |
All Retreats Suspended, While We Determine Future PlansYou are encouraged to stay in touch. If you are on Facebook or Instagram, you can like and follow us there to stay up-to-date. You are all invited to join the Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats Alumni Community page on Facebook. See links below:
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Email us with questions. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Join us for a quilting retreat with China Pettway and Mary Ann Pettway of the Gee's Bend Quilting Collective. China and Mary Ann will share their unique quilting styles as participants explore the work of their hands and the spirituality of quilting. How is the weekend structured? What will we be working on? What do we need to bring? How can we best prepare for the retreat? All great questions! This retreat offers an open ended, unstructured approach to quilting. Rather than focus on one project for the entire group, everyone will work independently on his or her own project. Your instructional time with China and Mary Ann will be one-on-one as they guide you in creating your project. You will also have time to sit in their work space and learn by observing first hand the techniques that they prefer. It's most likely you will want to piece your quilt top on a sewing machine but some participants may prefer to hand piece and hand quilt. It's reasonable to anticipate completing some quilt squares or a quilt top. You may even find that you have time to begin quilting. Everyone will be invited to work at their own pace. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come ready to learn, to be stimulated, to explore and to create! All experience and skill levels are welcomed. |
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RatesRetreat Rates
$1,465 Double occupancy, per person $1,595 Single occupancy, per person $275 non-participating guest rate includes lodging only Registration includes all programing, lodging and meals. Round-Trip Airport Shuttle We offer a round-trip airport shuttle service from the Jackson Medgar-Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, MIssissippi which is a 30 minute drive. The shuttle is $135 round-trip. Sewing Machine Rental A limited number of sewing machines are available for rent for the weekend for $100. Machine rental includes a 24" x 36" cutting mat, two rulers, a rotary cutter, and two pairs of scissors for your use while attending the retreat. Deposit $485 per person Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee. Two additional invoices will be sent for the remaining balance $490 Two additional invoices for Double occupancy $555 Two additional invoices for Single occupancy Check-in / Check-out times Check-in 1:00-6:00 on Wednesday. Dinner is served at 6:00. Departure after breakfast on Sunday. If taking the shuttle, the Sunday morning schedule will be emailed to you. All participants depart Sunday after 8:00 breakfast. |
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Retreat Schedule Wednesday Arrival and check in 12:00-6:00 Welcome buffet of food/drinks 2:00 Dinner 6:00 7:00 China and Mary Ann will share the story of the Gee's Bend Quilting Collective, its history and their part of this amazing group of artists. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8:00 Breakfast 9:00-12:00 Quilting with China and Mary Ann 12:00 Lunch 2:00-5:00 Quilting with China and Mary Ann 6:00 Dinner Sunday 8:00 Breakfast All departure after breakfast |
Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats
a fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi |