Welcome to The Retreat, a spacious home perfect for your next Quilter’s Retreat. Grab your quilting and crafting friends to experience our relaxing home equipped for all your creative needs. Enjoy a bike ride or stroll down the Loveland Bike Trail or sit out back in our private fenced-in outdoor spaces with a glass of wine and your closest friends. We are located in the heart of Historic Downtown Loveland, 30 minutes outside of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Retreat

210 Harrison Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140
(513) 667-7546

Accommodations

Sewing Area

For Quilt Retreats, we set up a sewing area for up to 10 people. We provide Sew Ready Folding Sewing tables and Koala Sewing chairs within this spacious area for everyone to sew together. We also set up 2-3 ironing stations with irons and 1 cutting station equipped with cutting mats. See next pictur...

Sewing Area and Design Walls

This sewing space is right off of the other sewing area. It includes 2 walls of design wall and space for 4 sewing tables and our cutting station.

Retreat porch with window

The Retreat is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that can accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably.

Living Room

The first floor is an open-floor plan with enough space for living, dining, and sewing areas.

Living Room

The first floor is an open-floor plan with enough space for living, dining, and sewing areas.

Dining Area

The first floor is an open-floor plan with enough space for living, dining, and sewing areas.

Seating Area

The first floor is an open-floor plan with enough space for living, dining, and sewing areas.

Kitchen

We have a spacious kitchen large enough to entertain your next quilt retreat group with an additional dining area. Our kitchen is fully stocked with a coffee maker, toaster, microwave, blender, pots/pans, dishes, cups, and silverware.

Dining Area off Kitchen

Off the spacious kitchen is an additional dining area.

First Floor Bath

Full, first floor bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The bathroom is stocked with towels, shampoo, soap, a hair dryer and toilet paper.

King Bedroom

The first upstairs bedroom has one king-sized bed and a small seating area.

King Bedroom Seating Area

The first upstairs bedroom has one king-sized bed and a small seating area.

Queen bedroom

The second upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a small seating area.

Large 3rd Bedroom

The third upstairs bedroom has four twin-sized beds and two full-sized bed.

Second Floor Bathroom

The upstairs bathroom has a large vanity area and a separate room with a toilet and shower. The upstairs bathroom is stocked with towels, shampoo, soap, a hair dryer and toilet paper.

Second Floor Bathroom

The upstairs bathroom has a large vanity area and a separate room with a toilet and shower. The upstairs bathroom is stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, a hair dryer and paper goods.

Hammock

Our private, fenced-in backyard. Great for relaxing after a fun day of sewing!

Exterior Patio

There is a private, fenced-in backyard with a cover patio, outdoor dining table, a firepit area, and a hammock. This covered patio area is right off the kitchen and has a dining area, couch, chairs, a TV and a Weber charcoal grill for you to use.

Patio

Our backyard has a relaxing firepit area with a propane firepit and adirondack chairs. We also have a firepit that takes sticks/logs.

Sewing Area Sewing Area and Design Walls Retreat porch with window Living Room Living Room Dining Area Seating Area Kitchen Dining Area off Kitchen First Floor Bath King Bedroom King Bedroom Seating Area Queen bedroom Large 3rd Bedroom Second Floor Bathroom Second Floor Bathroom Hammock Exterior Patio Patio

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Rates and Availability

Retreat Groups…

Weekend – $75 per person, per night*

(Thursday – Saturday nights)

Weekday – $60 per person, per night*

(Sunday – Wednesday nights)
 4 person, 2 nights minimum
*Sales tax included, $50 cleaning fee for all bookings after December 31st, 2022
Retreat groups are provided a dedicated sewing space with a cutting station, sew-easy tables, koala chairs and ironing stations based on the number in your group. 

Non-Retreat Groups… 

We do rent the retreat house out to groups of people that are not looking to host a quilting or other type of retreat.

Our pricing for short term rental groups is seasonal so please reach out and we would be happy to quote you on specific dates! 

2 nights minimum
 *Sales tax included, $50 cleaning fee for all bookings after December 31st, 2022

Check-in Time – 3:00 PM  Check-out Time – 10:00 AM

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Dates shown in GREEN are available nights, Dates shown in RED are nights booked.

To see more months in the future on the calendar, click on the last month in the dropdown and then select the month you are looking for.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Please call or email us for inquiries about availability and reservations.

Email – retreatloveland@gmail.com

When reaching out, please provide the nights you are interested in booking and how many attendees you expect to have on your retreat. 

Yes, we require a 20% deposit to reserve your quilt retreat dates. After the deposit is received, we will block off your dates and send you an email confirmation with information on check in and payment procedures. 

Cancellation Policy – Your reservation can be cancelled prior to 30 days before your check-in date without losing your deposit. If you cancel less than 30 days before your check-in date, we will refund your deposit if a replacement group is found. Otherwise, the deposit is forfeited. 

Payment Methods – Credit Card, Email Invoice (online credit card payment), and check.

We prefer payment by credit card and accept all major cards. We can take credit card payments over the phone or through our virtual portal (please request an  email invoice for this option).

We also accept checks made payable to ‘QSL Retreat Center’. You can send these payments to our Quilt store, The Quilter’s Studio of Loveland 535 W Loveland Avenue Loveland, OH 45140

If you prefer to pay in person, a confirmed reservation can be paid for in person by appointment at our quilt shop, The Quilter’s Studio of Loveland, located at 535 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Please call and make an appointment at least 1 day ahead for this option!

The remaining balance for your stay is due one day prior to check-in. You can call us to pay over the phone with a credit card. If you’d prefer to pay online, let us know and we will send an invoice for your remaining balance so you can pay through our virtual portal.

See “What types of payment do you accept?” FAQ for full details!

We strive to provide nearly everything you need to have a comfortable stay with us! See below for a detailed list of amenities we provide at the Retreat House…

Bathrooms – Hair dryer, Shampoo/body soap, hand towels, toilet paper, wash cloths and bath towels are provided.

Kitchen – We provide all cooking basics – pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper. In addition, we provide Hand towels, paper towels, dishes and silverware (bowls, plates, cups, wine glasses, utensils, knives, etc), Dishwasher (with cleaning pods provided), toaster, Crockpot, blender, and baking sheets. See below for coffee details – we also provide a tea kettle and various tea bags.

COFFEE – We have a Mr. Coffee standard coffee pot. We provide Folgers Coffee, filters, sugar packets, and powder creamer. As well as mugs!

Laundry – Washer and Dryer on the first floor. Laundry baskets, detergent and dryer sheets provided.

Bedroom – All essentials (Towels, bed sheets, comforters, pillows, pillow cases, etc are provided), extra blankets, pillows and sheets provided. We have central air and heat for the whole house. In addition, each bedroom has an AC/Heat unit on the wall controlled by remote. We also provided a standing fan in each bedroom.

Other – We provide High Speed WIFI for the property. The TV in the living room has local cable only and also has access to streaming apps (Netflix has a dedicated Retreat account logged in on the TV already). Outside we have a fully fenced in backyard with Weber Grill, covered patio area with small seating area, outdoor dining area, hammock and firepit area. Behind the house we have a garage where guests can park up to 4 cars (2 inside, 2 outside).

See “What Do you provide for my quilt retreat?” FAQ for details on what we provide specifically for quilting groups!

We provide sewing areas for up to ten people. We can set up 7 Sew Easy folding sewing tables provided by The Retreat and our large dining table can fit another 3 comfortably. We provide Koala sewing chairs for everyone. In addition, we have three ironing stations (irons included), a cutting station with cutting mats and large rulers, as well as power outlet strips. We set up the sew easy tables and ironing stations based on the number of guests your group has, but please let us know if you have any special requests. We also have sewing machines that can be rented for $10/night (+ cost of one spool of thread) if you don’t want to travel with your machine – we set these up for you before you arrive. If you forget to pack any sewing supplies or need fabric, you can visit our quilt shop, The Quilter’s Studio, located right down the road! We also provide a twin foldaway bed that can be set up, providing our guests with an optional 8th bed.

Yes, if you’d like to book the house but have less than 4 people you can still book with us, but you will have to pay as if you are a group of 4 (our minimum). 

Yes, you can rent the retreat house for any type of retreat. Depending on availability we do rent to non-retreat groups – call or email us for those rates. We also have availability for short term rentals on our Airbnb page. Click here to check out our Airbnb page!

Cancellation Policy – We require a 20% deposit to reserve your quilt retreat dates. Your reservation can be cancelled prior to 30 days before your check-in date without losing your deposit. If you cancel less than 30 days before your check-in date, we will refund your deposit if a replacement group is found. Otherwise, the deposit is forfeited.

Yes! We can provide sewing machines for rent during your stay at the retreat house. We have 4-5 sewing machines at the Quilter’s Studio (Pfaffs and Berninas).

Price – $10 per night you stay at the retreat house + the price of 1 Spool of Aurifil Thread in the neutral color of your choice.

We will have the machine threaded and set up for you upon arrival for your retreat. If you are interested in this option, please let us know upon booking so we can reserve machines!

About Loveland, Ohio

Our retreat house is steps away from the Loveland Bike Trail, The Little Miami River, Nisbet Park, and local shops/restaurants.

Restaurants and Cafes within walking distance – Bishop’s Quarters, The Wicked Pickle, Mile 42 Coffee, Hometown Café, Narrow Path Brewing Company, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, Tano’s Bistro, Hops and Berries, RODI Italian, and The Works.

Shops and Attractions – Alley Boutique, Blume (home decor), Busy Bee Boutique, Cappy’s Wine & Spirits, Cocoa Bites, Trailside Provisions, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Haven Grey (home decor), Jack Rabbit, Kroger (grocery store), Loveland Sweets, Montgomery Cyclery, Plaid Room Records, Trailside Ice Shack Hawaiian Ice, Vertical Drop, and Welling and Co. Jewelers.

Rentals – Loveland Canoe & Kayak and Loveland Bike Rental

Check out our other businesses, The Quilter’s Studio of Loveland and QSL Workshop, located at 535 WEST Loveland Avenue Loveland, Ohio 45140.

The Quilter’s Studio and QSL Workshop are a 10 minute walk or short drive from The Retreat House with plenty of parking! Click the links below to learn more.

Testimonials

Jean S.

We spent 3 nights at The Retreat and loved every minute of it.  The house has character due to its age and has been updated with modern conveniences, style, and amenities.  The Retreat included irons, sewing machine tables, and a design wall so it was easy to set up to sew.  We were able to spread out and still have room to relax in the living and dining areas; the next time we will use the delightful private patio and yard if weather permits.  The house is located in downtown Loveland, a one block walk from restaurants and entertainment, including the Loveland bike and walking path.  We liked the facility so much that we ordered carryout and stayed in the house for all but one meal. The best testimonial I can offer is that we all loved it so much that we unanimously agreed to book another retreat, and already have it scheduled in early 2021.

 

Kathy W.

The Retreat was wonderful.  We have never had a better retreat experience. The house, the location, all the comfort of home, and the beautiful outdoor area. The chairs for sewing were so comfortable, good lighting, and cutting/ironing area was great. We will be back, for sure. 

 

Karen B.

The Retreat in Loveland was the perfect place for our quilt retreat. The accommodations were first rate and the location was great. There were several restaurants within walking distance. We tried a different one every day. The set up that was provided for quilters was one of the reasons we tried The Retreat and we were not disappointed! We liked it so much we have already booked our spring retreat.

 

Denise P.

The Retreat is a large, wonderfully decorated, and well stocked getaway! We enjoyed our escape from reality and immersed ourselves in quilting. The host is very responsive and has thought of every amenity necessary. Looking forward to our next stay!

 

Janine K.

Very comfortable, well outfitted retreat for quilters. Good lighting, and not having to haul in my own chair, ironing board and sewing table is wonderful. Would recommend.