I've gone on two; last fall and just a few month ago. They both were at lodges with very large rooms for quilters with tables and padded chairs set up for everyone. There was a open kitchen concept at both places, either in the same room as all the tables or just off for one. Meals were provided. They paid special attention to quilters with food allergies/or avoided foods. Coffee, tea and hot cocoa were always available in the main dining room. We had ~10-15 quilters at each retreat. I liked that all rooms had separate heating and their own full bathroom. I liked how one of them you didn't have to go outside in order to get to the quilting room. Someone was always available if you had issues and you didn't have to hunt them down for linens for the bed. Food choices were very good at one place. Not so much at the other, very carb heavy and you seemed to get all the leftovers at the last meal at one place. Both were very affordable, less than $200, so that was very appealing. Many fabric shops within an hour, so that made day trips inviting too, to break up the sewing! Oh, one even provided ironing boards! Great lighting is necessary too! Windows are a plus as that way you don't feel like you're in a dungeon. Good luck!