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

Embracing the relaxed vibe of California's Central Coast, the SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel in Pismo Beach offers a lively and family-friendly escape merely steps from the Pacific Ocean. Bright Ocean View guestrooms set the tone for a sun-soaked stay, while our heated pool, surrounded by three hot tubs, invites you to unwind in style. Four terraces provide stunning Pacific Ocean Views, complemented by gas BBQs, lawn games, and the convenience of on-site dining at Blast & Brew American Eatery & Taphouse. Whether you're lounging by the pool or indulging in poolside delivery, every moment at SeaCrest promises a coastal adventure filled with fun and relaxation. 

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 room
  • 1 heated pool and 3 hot tubs
  • Direct beach access from the hotel (Beach access requires going down and up approximately 100 stairs.  There is no wheelchair accessibility to the beach at this location.  Accessible beaches may be found at Oceano Dunes State Beach or Avila State Beach, a short drive away.)
  • 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!
  • Snacks & beverages in the sewing room
  • 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! 
 

 

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 two cutting stations and two ironing stations. 
  3. Fabric & Notions - we will be stopping at a fabric store 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 4pm, get settled into your room, and set up your sewing area in the sewing room.  Join your fellow quilters for a special hosted dinner at Blast & Brew American Eatery & Tap House. 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, swim in the pool, chill out in the hot tub - whatever your heart desires!  B, L, D
 
  • Day 4- Thursday, 2/6/2025: Relax on the beach, sew til you drop, swim in the pool, chill out in the hot tub - 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 hotel 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 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 hotel 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, 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 Hotel has a “Zero Tolerance” policy with regard to alcohol consumption on the Hotel property and the laws outlined by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. While alcohol is permitted on the property, the Hotel prohibits behavior that includes and is not limited to intoxication on the Hotel property, under-age-drinking of alcoholic beverages, indecent exposure, lewd acts, disturbance to hotel 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 January 20, 2025 will be non-refundable. 
  • If you can find someone to take your place, the retreat costs are fully transferable.

Available Packages

Shared Room
Available until January 6, 2025

$1,600.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Share a room with a fellow quilter and share the cost!  These beautiful oceanfront rooms have two queen beds and a balcony or patio.  If you have a designated roommate, please register for both of you on one reservation.  If you do not have a designated roommate, make your reservation and you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender.

A Room of Your Own
Available until January 6, 2025

$2,000.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

If you would like to have a beautiful oceanfront room all to yourself, choose this package!

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!