Soft Squares 2027 Spring Retreat Deposit - March 30 - April 3, 2027

Come join us for this wonderful retreat! 

- March 30th thru April 3rd, 2027

- In beautiful Orem, Utah
- 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City (SLC) airport or the 8 minutes from the Provo (PVU) airport. 
- Soft Squares provides shuttle service from/to airport, there is no need to rent a car.
- Mr. FixIt LOVES to play travel agent, so if you need help with travel plans, reach out!

What is included

- Goodie Tote Bag - you will get a t-shirt, projects, notions & fabric! (We will need your shirt size.)

- Individual workstations with power bars

- Design walls

- Large cut stations

- Wool pressing stations with irons

- Lots of contests with prizes!
- Food, Fun and Friendship!

- Opportunity to visit and shop at the Soft Squares' Shop, with a retreat discount!

- A limited number of sewing machines are available to rent at just $75 for the retreat - you must reserve.

- We will email a list of suggested items to bring with you a few weeks before the retreat.

Food and Stores
- Breakfast is provided by the hotel

- Dinner is provided 

- For lunch, there are restaurants nearby (and probably some leftovers too). 
- We will be at a Hampton Inn.  Each room will have a small refrigerator and we will have access to a suite with a full kitchen.
- There is an IHOP across the parking lot and fast food within walking distance.

 - There is a mall with plenty of restaruants 5 minutes away.  And, plenty more restaurants between the Hampton Inn and the mall.

- We will be glad to shuttle you to other places (drug store, etc.) as needed.

Cost and Accomodations
- Space is Limited.
- $150 deposit to reserve your spot. Non-Refundable.

- $200 balance due by March 10, 2027.  (contact us if you need payment arrangements) 

- Spaces are transferrable – let us know what you are thinking.

- If you want your own room, make your reservation directly with the hotel.  Regular rooms are $134 plus tax - Suites are $174 plus tax. Call 801-426-8500 and ask for local reservations when you call.  Tell them you are with Soft Squares Quilt Retreat to get the discounted rate.

- If you want to share a room, let Lynne know and we will pair you up with someone and make arrangements for the payments. Click Here to email Lynne. 

- Refunds are as follows:

• More than 60 days notice = Full refund (minus the deposit)
• 30-59 days notice = ½ refund (minus the deposit)
• Less than 30 days notice = Not refundable (we’ve already paid suppliers)
• As noted, spaces are transferable, we might be able to help you find someone if needed.

The Area

- Contact us about other things to do if you are thinking to spend an extra day or two in our neck of the woods.

- If the hubby is coming, there are plenty of things to do (fishing, hiking, sporting events, etc.) and places to hang out. Mr FixIt can assist with ideas.  Oh, and make sure to contact Lynne about a private room.

PLEASE NOTE:
* please let us know if you use a c-pap; we will provide distilled water for you
* please tell us if you have any allergies, food or otherwise, that we need to be aware of.

* Orem is at about 4800 feet of elevation.  It is not anywhere near sea-level.  You might get a little more tired than you do back home, make sure to rest and drink plenty of water.

- Contact us for more details:  Lynne@SoftSquares.com or MrFixIt@SoftSquares.com

Info about the town:
Orem, Utah is exactly where Soft Squares is based.  We are 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City proper and about an hour from Park City.  There are plenty of things to do and a lot of things going on nearby. 

Links to local information on Orem:

About the city: Click here

Dining: Click here

Things to do / Places to eat: Click Here