I have been to several retreats. Our QS sponcers 2 a year. We go to a local Dairy Barn, converted into a B&B. All of the meals are prepared for us. We can quilt as much as we like. We usually have 2 or 3 projects that the QS will have a class on. Usually a new pattern or tecnique. Or we can just sew our own projects. We try to have all projects cut out, so we can spend the time sewing. We quilt from 7am until whenever. I have quilted until 4am. We go for walks around the farm and sometimes just relax. And we have show & tell of our project that we have made ,and not just from retreat. We have a lot of laughs, And if you need help, lots of that. Always a great time.