Janice Wagaman

Artful Travel

Beaches Quilt Retreat

Feb 3, 2025 to Feb 7, 2025
Pismo Beach, California

Welcome to the Beaches Quilt Retreat, February 3-7, 2025

 
Calling all quilters in need of the soothing sounds of ocean waves!  Join Artful Travel (formerly I Live Travel) for an epic retreat holiday especially for quilters.  
 

Experience Oceanfront Relaxation at the Perfect Coastal California Getaway

Cayucos is located on California’s scenic Central Coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cayucos sits quietly between the Pacific Ocean and the rolling hillsides of open ranchland and is what some people call "the last of the California beach towns." Listen to the quiet and stillness that only a small town in an untouched countryside can provide. Cayucos is the perfect remedy for those who suffer from the ills and frustrations of life in the fast lane in our crowded cities. Peaceful, underdeveloped ranchlands with cattle grazing on undulating, oak-crested hills provide a respite for the city weary.

This stunning oceanfront home sits right on the bluff in Cayucos offering amazing views of the coastline.  This home is a duplex and features 2 units, each with 2 bedrooms and a loft, and 1 full and 1 half bath.  Each unit has a queen bed in the master bedroom, two full beds in the second bedroom and a queen bed in the loft.  Both have well equipped kitchens and have a great Cayucos beach home décor. 

Home features:

  • Master with queen bed
  • Second bedroom with 2 full beds; please note that this room does not have a door.
  • Loft with queen bed
  • Full bath with a tub/shower
  • Propane grills with each unit
  • High speed Wi-Fi, cable TV and access to streaming
  • Laundry in garage
  • Parking for 2 cars for each unit in driveway

We will provide each participant with a dedicated workspace for focus on individual quilting projects. Additionally, we will provide convenient community cutting and ironing stations for everyone to use and share.  To keep you refreshed and energized, we will have a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, in addition to daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.


 

What's included in this trip:

  • 4 nights lodging in a beautiful oceanfront house
  • Direct beach access from the house (Beach access requires going down and up some stairs.  There is no wheelchair accessibility to the beach at this location.)
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Dedicated sewing room where you can securely set up your sewing machine and projects, and access them 24 hours a day - with an incredible ocean view!
  • Snacks & beverages 
  • Games, prizes, fun, and great companionship!
  • Optional Tuesday caravan day trip to Hearst Castle with a shop hop to Picking Daisies or Cut and Run Fabrics in San Luis Obispo or the Cotton Ball in Morro Bay! 
 

 

What's not included:

  1. Your quilting project!  It's BYOQ.  This is your chance to finish up those UFOs or start a new project, and sew to your heart's content!
  2. Sewing Machines - bring your own!  Electrical outlets and individual tables are provided, along with a cutting/ironing station. 
  3. Fabric & Notions - we will be stopping at a fabric store  (or two!) on the way back from Hearst Castle if you need to pick up anything!
  4. Transportation to the hotel
  5. Transportation to Hearst Castle - we encourage carpooling!
  6. Gratuities
  7. Alcoholic beverages - buy your own at meal times!
 

 

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 - Monday, 2/3/25: Arrive by 5pm, get settled into your room, and set up your sewing area in the sewing room.  Join your fellow quilters for a special hosted dinner. D
 
  • Day 2-Tuesday, 2/4/2025: Day trip to Hearst Castle for some inspiration with a shop hop to Picking Daisies or Cut & Run Fabrics in San Luis Obispo.  Lunch at the Hearst Castle Visitor's Center.  B, L (for those on the Hearst Castle day trip), D
 
  • Day 3- Wednesday, 2/5/2025: Relax on the beach, sew til you drop, enjoy a glass of wine while watching the waves, go for a hike, sew, sew, sew- whatever your heart desires! B, L, D
 
  • Day 4- Thursday, 2/6/2025: Relax on the beach, sew til you drop, enjoy a glass of wine while watching the waves, go for a hike, sew, sew, sew- whatever your heart desires!  B, L, D
 
  • Day 5- Friday 2/7/2025:    Pack up the sewing room by 10am, and check out of your room by 11.  Safe travels home with lots of great memories!  B
 
Meal Notes:   
  • Breakfasts are at your leisure during serving times. 
  • Lunches will be brought in/cooked on Wednesday and Thursday and you will have the opportunity to order your meal choices ahead of time.  On Tuesday, the Hearst Castle Day trip, no lunch will be brought into the facility as we will eat lunch at the Hearst Castle Visitor's Center.  Those who do not opt to join the Hearst Castle Day trip will be responsible for their own lunch that day. 
  • Dinners will be either eat-out or brought-in/cooked, depending on the majority vote of the group!
 
Expectations:  
  1. Be Kind and Courteous!  We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
  2.  No Hate Speech or Bullying!  Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. (See #1)
  3. Respect Everyone's Privacy!  Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.
  4. Behave Appropriately!  The facility has a “Zero Tolerance” policy with regard to alcohol consumption on the property and the laws outlined by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. While alcohol is permitted on the property, the facility prohibits behavior that includes and is not limited to intoxication on the  property, under-age-drinking of alcoholic beverages, indecent exposure, lewd acts, disturbance to other guests, and any other behavior that is not in compliance with Federal and California State laws.
 
 

Cancellation policy:

We do understand that plans change and emergencies can interfere with travel.  However, last-minute changes can be costly.  If you need to change or cancel your plans, the following fees will apply:
  • $250 deposit is non-refundable.  
  • Cancellations made before November 20, 2024 will be refunded in full, less the non-refundable deposit fee.
  • Cancellations made from November 20, 2024 to December 20, 2024 are charged 50% of the total trip cost in addition to the non-refundable deposit.
  • Cancellations made from December 21, 2024 to February 3, 2025 will be non-refundable. 
  • If you can find someone to take your place, the retreat costs are fully transferable.

Available Packages

Queen Bed - Room
Available until January 6, 2025

$1,300.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Enjoy your own queen size bed in a beautiful room with a shared ensuite bathroom.

Queen Bed Loft
Available until January 6, 2025

$1,100.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Enjoy your own queen size bed in a loft with amazing ocean views and shared bathroom.

Full Bed, Shared Room
Available until December 28, 2024

$950.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Enjoy your own full-size bed in a shared room with a fellow fun quilter.  Shared bathroom.

Extra Options

Hearst Castle Day Trip
Available until January 6, 2025

$0.00

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, we will caravan to the incredible Hearst Castle for some inspiration!  We will enjoy lunch at the Hearst Castle Visitor's Center and shop hop to a local quilt shop! This is included in your retreat fee!