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<aside> <img src="/icons/sharing_gray.svg" alt="/icons/sharing_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Where: THE CASTLE on Lake Summit in Olympia, WA When: Jan 28 - Feb 2, 2027 Price: $950
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The HUDDLE is an intimate retreat for a small group of textile artists and quilters to share ideas, swap skills, and explore quilts as storytelling. Expect a free-form mix of structured activities and spontaneous creativity, with room to connect one-on-one or in small groups. It's a supportive space to push your boundaries and build lasting friendships with fellow makers.
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Tucked along the waterfront of Summit Lake in West Olympia, the Castle is a sprawling lakefront estate on over an acre. We can spread out across sewing tables in the three (3!) living rooms, then gather around the lakeside fire-pit, soak in the nine-person hot tub after a long day of quilting. With a private dock, quiet hours, and a peaceful residential setting, it offers the good balance of shared gathering spaces and private nooks, ideal for deep creative focus and building lasting friendships.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/sharing_gray.svg" alt="/icons/sharing_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Secure your spot now! DM Shan Reimer on the NOOK Not a NOOK member? Join here Questions? Email us and we'll help you get ready for the HUDDLE!
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Spend time with kindred quilty spirits: The HUDDLE offers us a chance to live like quilty royalty and to connect with likeminded makers in an intimate, supportive space.
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Time away from time: Held in serene, beautiful locations like Lake Summit, the HUDDLE provides a chance to fully immerse yourself in making your next quilt.
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Stitch and soak: Unwind in the lakeside hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or take in the water views. Rest is part of the retreat, so you leave refreshed as well as inspired.
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| THU JAN 28 | Gather at the HUDDLE HOUSE at 6pm, make introductions, receive your quilty assignment for the weekend |
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| FRI JAN 29 | SEW SEW SEW (what else is there really?) |
| SAT JAN 30 | SEW SEW SEW (it iiiiissss the perfect weekend after all) |
| SUN JAN 31 | SEW SEW SEW (you know this is my idea of heaven right?) |
| MON FEB 1 | SEW SEW SEW with a pizza party show-and-tell at night |
| TUE FEB 2 | Have a cup of coffee or tea and hug your new friends tight as you wish them safe travels |
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We stagger sign-up windows for the HUDDLE to encourage first-timers and friends to sign up together.
| WINDOW | DATES | WHO CAN SIGN UP |
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| FIRST HEAT | Oct 15 - Nov 15 | First-time HUDDLE attendees signing up with a friend. You’ll share bunk beds, queen, or king bed. |
| SECOND HEAT | Nov 15 - Dec 31 | Returning HUDDLERS signing up with friend. You’ll share bunk beds, queen, or king bed. |
| RUSH TICKETS | Jan 1 - Jan 27 | We open up any remaining beds to individuals |
