Thunder Bay Resort

2010 Retreat Dates & Instructors

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What they are saying about us...

"A jam-packed four days with lots to see and learn.  The Elk Ride and dinner came just at the right time for a good break from The Quilt Barn – well setup, well organized, great instructor, very enjoyable."    —Anonymous

 "The whole experience was great.  It was my first experience at a Quilter’s Retreat so I didn’t really know what to expect.  I wasn’t disappointed.  I will come again if possible. Thank you to all of you who made my inability to get around so much easier."   —Judy, Rockford, MI

 "The country setting is very tranquil which helps the stress level to diminish from the moment you pull into the parking lot, then it is 'up hill' from there."  —Denise, Saukville, WI

 "Thunder Bay Resort is just what I think of when I picture Michigan (our favorite place to vacation).  I so appreciate having the chance to experience and meet such a terrific, national speaker as Mark Lipinski!"  —Donna, Glendale, WI

 "What an experience – I did not expect this.  I have been on many retreats and never with horses, elk or The Quilt Barn – what a wonderful time my friends and I had.  A very relaxing 4 days, I just wish it was longer!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart – oh , the quilts were unbelievable and Mark Lipinski was the center of it all."  —Rhonda, Ohio
 
"My daughter and I live 3,000 miles apart and we both quilt.  We shared a delightful time together at Thunder Bay Resort’s Quilter’s Retreat and made not only a great quilt but new friends and fabulous memories.  Our very favorite was our Elk ride with our guide Shawn, our driver Al and Jan’s gourmet dinner.  The millions of stars in the sky on the ride home capped off a beautiful evening."  —Ellen, Scottsdale, AZ

"What a wonderful place for a retreat!  Thank you Jack and Jan for the love and thought you’ve put into every aspect of this place.  It sure beats a retreat in the city.  I’ll definitely be back.

P.S. Your quilt retreat staff is wonderful too – always cheerful, always helpful and always there."  — Andrea, Bokeelia, FL

 "A thoroughly refreshing experience that gave me a 'shot in the arm'.  I learned so much, not only from the speaker but from other sister quilters."  —Jan, St. Catherines, Ontario

"I myself have been to other retreats – they are nice but it does not compare to this one.  I brought 3 other girls – this was a first retreat for them – what a wonderful first impression."  —Fran, Borwnsburg, IN

 "The perfect place for a Quilter’s Retreat.  The Quilt Barn is well equipped with large individual work tables, personal overhead magnifying lights and ironing and cutting stations.  Lodging is great, surroundings beautiful and good food."   —Beverly, Corpus Cristi, TX

 "Thunder bay Resort is very comfortable and homey.  Staff is great.  My new goal is a 'mental health break' at Thunder Bay Resort twice a year.  I feel pampered, renewed and recharged with new ideas, new ways to look at old challenges and (best of all) new friends!  Vendors were a lot of fun; presented interesting new ideas."  —Jan, Onaway, MI