Autumn Open Retreat!
Quilting/Sewing/Crafting…
at Whispering Woods in beautiful Godfrey, IL
Thursday October 15-Sunday October 18, 2026 | Thursday (check-in 10:00am) to Sunday (check out 3:00pm)
3 Nights / 4 Days
Join us for a peaceful and inspiring Open Retreat at the beautiful Whispering Woods B&B / Retreat and Event Center in Godfrey, Illinois. Whether you’re a quilter, sewer, scrapbooker, knitter, crocheter or any type of crafter, this is your time to unwind, create, and connect.
🧵 What’s Included:
- Open Retreat Format – Bring your own sewing, quilting, or craft projects and work at your own pace
- 3 Nights in Beautiful Spacious Rooms – No dorm-style accommodations here!
- Daily Homemade Breakfast – Served fresh each morning in our beautiful dining room
- Spacious, Comfortable Workroom – Each guest has their own area with:
- One 2′ x 4′ personal worktable-you are welcome to bring small TV tray type tables to suplement your space
- Premium task light on every table
- Comfortable ergonomic rolling, padded chair
- Shared Work Amenities (on craft room level):
- 4′ x 8′ ironing station with two quality irons
- Cutting table
- Coffee & tea station to keep your creativity fueled
- Kitchenette steps away from the workroom with:
- Full-size refrigerator with water and Ice on the door
- Microwave/convection oven
- Sink, dishwasher
- Dishes, silverware, paper & plastic products
- Other Shared Amenities (on First Floor)
- Full Kitchen
- Full-Size refrigerator with water and ice on the door
- Microwave
- Gas oven and stove
- Crockpots
- Pots, pans, dishes, silverware
- Sun Room that overlooks the wooded back yard and pool
🌳 Relax & Rejuvenate in Nature:
- Large upper and lower decks overlooking beautiful natural surroundings
- Watch the birds and deer, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the peace of the woods
- Cozy up at the fire pit or fire table in the evenings
- Ample outdoor seating for stitching or relaxing under the trees
👭 Meet New Friends. Create. Relax. Repeat!
Whether you’re finishing long-overdue projects or starting something new, you’ll leave refreshed, recharged, and maybe even with a few new crafty friends!
🎟️ Reserve your spot today—space is limited and this peaceful fall retreat fills quickly. Check in Thursday at 10 AM check out Sunday at 3 PM.
Choose the room that's right for you!
Whispering Woods BnB/Retreat and Event Center is a multi-levl event space, so you will need to be able to navigate stairs. The craft room is on the lower level. The main entrance and the dining room (where we have breakfast every morning) are on the first floor (one floor above the craft room). There are bedrooms on the lower level, the first floor and the 2nd floor. Please be sure to read the descriptions of the rooms so you can choose the room that is right for you!
Travelers Delight (above): this room is located on the lower level, the same level as the craft room. It has two extra long twin beds and the bathroom is just outside the bedroom.
Double occupancy room. $250/bed(person) for the entire retreat (Thursday-Sunday)
Click here to reserve your spot!
Bella Rosa (above): This room is located on the first floor, one floor above the craft room. It is on the same floor as the dining room where we will have breakfast each day, and on the same floor as the full kitchen that you have access to. The room has 2 queen beds and an attached sitting room. It shares a “Jack and Jill” bathroom with “Enchanted memories”
Double occupancy room. $255/bed(person) for the entire retreat (Thursday-Sunday)
Enchanted Memories (above): This room is located on the first floor, one floor above the craft room. It is on the same floor as the dining room where we will have breakfast each day, and on the same floor as the full kitchen that you have access to. The room has 2 extra long twin beds and shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with “Enchanted memories”
Double occupancy room. $250/bed(person) for the entire retreat (Thursday-Sunday)
Click here to reserve your spot!
Sweet Dreams (above): This room is located on the lower level, the same level as the craft room. The room has 2 queen beds and attached master bathroom .
Double occupancy room. $255/bed(person) for the entire retreat (Thursday-Sunday)
Click here to reserve your spot!