I attend a quilt retreat twice a year on the shore of Lake Superior at Silver City, MI. I knew one person when I began attending and have enjoyed it so much I keep going back and have made several very close friends that I look forward to seeing and sewing with each year. It is put on by Portage Quilt House in Houghton, MI. You sew on your own projects and have many accomplished quilters plus owners who help whenever you need it. They also have gift bags for each one who comes with many very nice gifts included. Being from Northern Wisconsin, and considering the cost I am so grateful to have a hunter husband who says, "consider it your hunting trip". I know there is always one at a camp, Fort Wilderness, near Rhinelander, WI each fall and it also has been told to me that it is very good. Have not been to this one, hear they have someone there to lead a project, but I enjoy the one I do attend so much could never justify 3 retreats a year. If you would like more info, pm me. Where in Wisconsin are you located? grammasharon