September 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Cozy Craft: A Fall Retreat
Cozy fall crafts | Mountain views | Creative community
At this full day retreat, guests will learn new craft skills, find creative community, and spend time at a cozy inn nestled in Virginia’s wine country.
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a creative reset
Create, relax, connect
If you’re looking for an escape with mountain views, thoughtfully planned workshops, and new creative friends, the Cozy Craft retreat is for you.
Learn new skills
A garland-making session is the first workshop of the day, with plenty of felt and fabric to make your very own adorable decor for hanging in your home (or gifting to a loved one).
After lunch (a mix of catered and homemade food), we’ll move into a 3-hour bookbinding workshop taught by a guest instructor.
More than just workshops
As with all of Meadow’s retreats, this is an all-inclusive day that you just need to show up to. We’ll have plenty of food and drinks, craft supplies, and more, and all workshop supplies are included.
This experience is also a purposeful gathering for fostering creative energy and inspiration. The day will start with intention setting and grounding, which we’ll return to throughout the retreat. Communal activities, along with plenty of quiet nooks in the house and grounds to have a peaceful moment, give space for both socializing and rest.
If you’ve been looking for a way to further your creative practice, and have fun doing it, this is the right place.
the location
a historic inn
Indoor & outdoor spaces
Antique touches
Cozy yet spacious
surrounded by nature
Mountain views
Outdoor seating for workshops or during meals/solo crafting time
Native herb, plant, and vegetable gardens
an immersive experience
In Virginia’s wine country
Accommodations nearby for the night or weekend, if desired
Everything you need to feel comfortable
The Cozy Craft retreat is in a beautiful 18th century stone manor in Hillsboro, VA, about an hour to an hour and a half from DC. Exact address will be shared with registered guests.
The crafts
Bookbinding
In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn the basics of traditional bookbinding and make a hardcover case-bound journal completely by hand. You’ll cover sewing a text block with a French link stitch, why paper grain direction matters, different types of book structures, and how all of these elements come together to create a one of a kind journal.
At the end of the workshop you'll take home a book that can be used as a notebook, sketchbook, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
All materials and tools are provided, and no prior experience needed.
Garland making
The perfect cozy craft for fall: felt or fabric garlands. Learn both sew and no-sew methods to create an adorable piece of decor to hang in your home. Use the patterns provided, or create your own.
Vintage fabrics, felts, stitch examples, and more are all included.
full Itinerary
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Guests arrive and ease into the day with some snacks, tea, and coffee. Get acquainted with one another and the space.
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Welcome, group icebreaker, and intention setting for the day.
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In the first all-inclusive workshop, guests will learn how to create a felt or fabric garland. They’ll be given supplies and examples of different methods, stitches, and shapes.
Weather permitting, this workshop will be outside in the inn’s patio, with mountain views.
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A catered lunch, with homemade accompaniments. Spend this time socializing, exploring the grounds, just relaxing, or a combination of all three.
Dietary restrictions can be noted at checkout.
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A beginner-friendly bookbinding workshop with guest instructor Marvey, where guests will have everything they need to create a hardcover casebound journal.
Personalizations are available.
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Pause for a moment with an afternoon fall-themed snack board, returning to intentions, then move into open crafting. This time is for you to work on your own projects, use supplies from our craft library, make another garland, or to use however you would like.
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Share your favorite craft of the day, take a group photo, and start to wind down.
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Depart from the day feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative practice.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
7.5 hours of programming
Bookbinding workshop
Garland-making workshop
All workshop supplies
Community craft supplies
Lunch (combination of locally catered and homemade - accommodation to dietary restrictions possible)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Fall-themed snacks throughout the day
Indoor and outdoor spaces for crafting
Use of the grounds: gardens, mountain views, library, board games
At least two finished pieces to take home
A welcoming group of likeminded people
Photos of special moments
A small welcome gift
Creative inspiration
Memories and skills you can take back with you
Experience Details
September 26, 2026
Date
10 am - 5:30 pm
Time
$375 (standard) | $325 (Early Bird)
Pricing
Instructors
Mia
Coordinator, Meadow Creative Retreats FounderMia is the founder of Meadow Creative Retreats. She is a serial hobbyist, artist and workshop teacher, and lover of the outdoors. She can be contacted with any questions before or after the retreat at mia@meadowcreativeretreats.com.
For the Cozy Craft retreat, Mia will be leading attendees in a garland-making workshop, as well as through the general flow of the day.
Marvey
Guest Instructor, BookbindingMarvey is a bookbinder who specializes in traditional leather bindings. She creates bespoke journals and custom bindings for cherished books, drawing on historic binding structures learned through independent study and from attending bookbinding conferences in England.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The exact workshops vary depending on the retreat, but we are particularly inspired by vintage and traditional craft themes, such as printmaking, stained glass, crochet, and more. Be sure to check the detail page for your retreat to know exactly what you’ll learn.
We also have a supply of basic craft materials for you to use during open craft time, such as watercolors, magazines, stamps, markers, etc.
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Retreat itineraries are always optional and you’re encouraged to have the type of day you want to have - even if that’s just solo crafting (or something else) the whole day!
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We keep our retreats small so everyone can get to know each other. Each retreat will have 6 - 10 people.
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We welcome adults of any gender identity, race/ethnicity, ability, and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a safe space for all to create.
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Absolutely. Guests are welcome to come on their own, and the day is intentionally designed to feel welcoming and easy to step into. There are natural opportunities to engage with others, along with plenty of space for solo creative time if that’s more your thing.
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No prior art experience is needed. Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush or have your own thriving art practice, you’ll be able to learn, connect, and create.
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Everything - all you need to do is show up! You can check the event page for the retreat you are interested in for specific details, but in general, workshops with all materials, additional craft supplies for experimenting with, meal(s), snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included with every retreat.
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At this time, transportation is not included in retreat registrations.
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We do our best to balance flexibility with the advance planning that retreats require. You have 14 days after your booking to receive a full refund. Payment plans are also an option for additional flexibility.
After 14 days, you have until 30 days before the retreat to receive a 50% refund of what you have paid. Cancellations and bookings made less than 30 days from the retreat are non-refundable. However, we are always willing to work with you to transfer a credit to another event.
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Yes - take a look at the Special Events page for more information!
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You can sign up and learn more information at our Work With Us page.
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Still have questions? You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email (mia@meadowcreativeretreats.com). We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.