The Nest and The Coop Retreat Centers

The Nest and The Coop Retreat Centers Hen & Chicks Studio is located in Conrad, Iowa, and has two retreat centers fully-equipped to meet the creative needs of quilters and scrapbookers.

The Nest Retreat Center sleeps 10 retreaters and The Coop Retreat Center sleeps 8 retreaters. The Nest Retreat Center is available to rent 365 days/year for groups to gather to quilt, scrapbook, or for another creative endeavor. The Nest Retreat Center can be booked for 1-12 persons. The Nest is located on the second floor of Hen & Chicks Studio, so stairs are required to get to retreat center. The Coop Retreat Center can be booked for 1-8 persons and is located on ground level.

☕🍰🧵 EVERY QUILTER NEEDS A LITTLE FUEL! 🧵🍰☕You can’t sew all day on an empty tank! 😂Sometimes quilting retreat fuel looks...
09/12/2026

☕🍰🧵 EVERY QUILTER NEEDS A LITTLE FUEL! 🧵🍰☕

You can’t sew all day on an empty tank! 😂

Sometimes quilting retreat fuel looks like coffee… sometimes it looks like a sweet treat… and sometimes it’s whatever delicious snack your quilting friends brought along! ❤️

Because a good retreat is about more than getting projects done. It’s about sewing, snacking, laughing, visiting, and enjoying time with people who love quilting as much as you do.

At Hen & Chicks Studio Retreats, there’s plenty of room for all of it!

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with room to spread out
🧵 Plenty of workspace for your machines and projects
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
☕ Room to relax, visit, snack, and recharge between sewing sessions
🛍️ And Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when you need a little extra fabric or inspiration!

So pack your sewing machine, your favorite project, your quilting friends… and maybe your favorite retreat snack! 😉

👉 Ready to plan your next quilting getaway? Learn more about The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

What’s your favorite quilting retreat fuel—COFFEE ☕, SWEETS 🍰, or SNACKS 🥨? Tell us below! 👇

❤️🧵 SEWING, FRIENDSHIP & A FINISHED QUILT! 🧵❤️THIS is what a quilting retreat is all about! 🥰A group of friends gathered...
09/11/2026

❤️🧵 SEWING, FRIENDSHIP & A FINISHED QUILT! 🧵❤️

THIS is what a quilting retreat is all about! 🥰

A group of friends gathered around their projects, spending time together, sharing ideas, laughing, sewing—and then getting to celebrate a beautiful finished quilt! 🎉🧵

There’s something extra special about creating something together and being able to step back at the end of a retreat and say, “Look what we made!” ❤️

At Hen & Chicks Studio Retreats, you’ll have the space to work, relax, connect, and make memories with your favorite quilting friends.

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with plenty of room to spread out
🧵 Workspace for quilts and all your creative projects
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 A wonderful place to sew, visit, laugh, and make new memories
🛍️ Plus, Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when you need fabric, supplies, or a little extra inspiration!

Whether you come with a group of longtime friends or meet new quilting friends along the way, your next retreat could be the perfect combination of sewing time and friendship.

👉 Learn more about The Nest and The Coop and start planning your next retreat:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

Bring your project. Bring your friends. And leave with memories—and hopefully a finished quilt! ❤️🧵✂️

09/11/2026

Quilts tell stories.

🧵📏 SOMETIMES IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE! 📏🧵A quarter inch here… a quarter inch there… and suddenl...
09/10/2026

🧵📏 SOMETIMES IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE! 📏🧵

A quarter inch here… a quarter inch there… and suddenly you’re wishing you had spent a little more time at your sewing machine! 😂

Quilters know that precision matters—but so does having the time and space to enjoy the process!

That’s one of the best things about a retreat at Hen & Chicks Studio. You can bring your favorite tools, set up your sewing station, and spend a few uninterrupted days working on the projects you love. 🧵❤️

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with room to spread out
📏 Plenty of workspace for rulers, cutting mats, machines, and all those little quilting tools
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 Time to sew, visit, laugh, and share ideas with your quilting friends
🛍️ And Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when you discover you’re missing that one little thing your project needs! 😉

Whether you’re piecing, appliquéing, quilting, or tackling a project that requires a little extra attention to detail, a retreat gives you the time to slow down and enjoy the process.

👉 Ready to measure twice and sew once? Learn more about The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

Quilters, what’s YOUR must-have tool that always comes with you to a retreat? 📏✂️🧵

09/10/2026

See what's happening at Hen & Chicks Studio

🧵🌈 A LITTLE PROGRESS GOES A LONG WAY! 🌈🧵There’s nothing quite like watching your quilt come together one block at a time...
09/09/2026

🧵🌈 A LITTLE PROGRESS GOES A LONG WAY! 🌈🧵

There’s nothing quite like watching your quilt come together one block at a time! ❤️

At a quilting retreat, you can spend hours doing what you love—cutting, piecing, pressing, sewing, and watching that pile of fabric slowly turn into something beautiful.

And you don’t have to do it alone! Gather your favorite quilting friends, share ideas, help each other through those tricky blocks, and enjoy plenty of laughter along the way. 🥰✂️

At Hen & Chicks Studio Retreats, you’ll have the space to spread out and really get to work:

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with plenty of workspace
🧵 Room to spread out your fabric, rulers, machines, and projects
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 Time to sew, relax, visit, laugh, and make memories
🛍️ And Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when your project needs a little extra fabric or inspiration! 😉

Whether you’re starting something new or finally making progress on that project that’s been waiting at home, a retreat gives you the time to make it happen.

👉 Ready to plan your next quilting getaway? Learn more about The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

How many quilt blocks could YOU get done during a retreat weekend? 😍🧵✂️

🧵☀️ A LITTLE SEWING TIME IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL! ☀️🧵There’s just something about sitting down at a sewing machine with a p...
09/08/2026

🧵☀️ A LITTLE SEWING TIME IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL! ☀️🧵

There’s just something about sitting down at a sewing machine with a project in front of you and knowing you have nowhere else you need to be. ❤️

At Hen & Chicks Studio Retreats, you can spread out your fabric, set up your machine, enjoy the sunshine, and spend your time doing what you love—quilting! ✂️🧵

And the best part? You get to do it alongside friends who love quilting just as much as you do!

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with plenty of room for your projects
🧵 Tables and workspace to spread out and get comfortable
🏡 Overnight accommodations so you can keep sewing without packing everything up
💕 Plenty of time for visiting, laughing, sharing ideas, and making memories
🛍️ Plus, Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when you need a little extra fabric or inspiration!

Whether you’re working on a new quilt, finishing an old favorite, or simply looking forward to uninterrupted creative time, a Hen & Chicks retreat is the perfect place to make it happen.

👉 Ready to plan your next quilting getaway? Check out The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

Pack your machine, grab your quilting friends, and come sew with us! 🧵❤️✂️

🍕🧵 PIZZA NIGHT… OR QUILTER’S VERSION OF TAKEOUT? 😂🧵When you’re at a quilting retreat, even the pizza boxes can be used f...
09/07/2026

🍕🧵 PIZZA NIGHT… OR QUILTER’S VERSION OF TAKEOUT? 😂🧵

When you’re at a quilting retreat, even the pizza boxes can be used for fabric storage! 😂🍕✂️

Because let’s be honest… quilters can find a way to turn just about anything into a sewing supply container!

And THAT is one of the best things about a retreat at Hen & Chicks Studio—you have room to spread out, organize your projects, and enjoy plenty of time doing what you love with friends. ❤️

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with room to spread out
🧵 Plenty of workspace for all your projects and supplies
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 Lots of room for quilting, visiting, laughing, and making memories
🛍️ And Hen & Chicks Studio is nearby when you need a little more fabric, a notion, or some quilting inspiration!

Whether you’re working on a quilt, sorting scraps, starting something new, or simply enjoying time with your quilting friends, a retreat is the perfect excuse to step away from the everyday and make time for creativity.

And if your fabric happens to arrive in a pizza box… we won’t judge! 😉🍕🧵

👉 Ready to plan your next quilting getaway? Learn more about The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

What’s the funniest or most unexpected thing you’ve ever used to organize your quilting supplies? 😂👇

🧵✨ ROOM TO CREATE, ROOM TO BREATHE, ROOM TO HAVE FUN! ✨🧵Now THIS is what we call a quilting retreat! 😍Just look at all t...
09/05/2026

🧵✨ ROOM TO CREATE, ROOM TO BREATHE, ROOM TO HAVE FUN! ✨🧵

Now THIS is what we call a quilting retreat! 😍

Just look at all that space! Plenty of tables, plenty of room for sewing machines and projects, and plenty of space to spread out and get comfortable. Add a room full of fellow quilters, colorful quilts on the walls, good food, laughter, and a few days away from the everyday hustle—and you have the perfect creative getaway! ❤️

At Hen & Chicks Studio Retreats, we want you to have the space you need to enjoy your time with your quilting friends.

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with room to spread out
🧵 Plenty of workspace for quilting and other creative projects
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 Space to relax, visit, laugh, and make memories
🛍️ And, of course, Hen & Chicks Studio is right nearby for fabric, notions, kits, and all those “I really need this for my project!” moments! 😉

Whether you come with a group of longtime quilting buddies or join a retreat and make new sewing friends, there’s always room for creativity and fun at Hen & Chicks!

👉 Ready to plan your next retreat? Find out more about The Nest and The Coop:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

Bring your projects. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite for quilting fun! 🧵❤️✂️

🧵❤️ THIS IS WHAT A QUILTING RETREAT LOOKS LIKE! ❤️🧵A room full of sewing machines.Quilts in progress.Fabric everywhere.L...
09/04/2026

🧵❤️ THIS IS WHAT A QUILTING RETREAT LOOKS LIKE! ❤️🧵

A room full of sewing machines.
Quilts in progress.
Fabric everywhere.
Lots of laughter.
And a group of quilting friends enjoying time together. 🥰✂️

THIS is why we love quilting retreats at Hen & Chicks Studio!

There’s something special about stepping away from the everyday routine and having dedicated time to do what you love. Whether you’re finishing an old project, starting something new, or simply enjoying the company of fellow quilters, a retreat gives you the time and space to SEW!

🐔 The Nest – perfect for groups of up to 15 crafters, with beds for 12 people
🐔 The Coop – perfect for groups of up to 10 crafters, with beds for 8 people
✂️ Spacious sewing areas with plenty of room to spread out
🧵 Bring your quilts, sewing projects, wool work, or other creative projects
🏡 Comfortable overnight accommodations
💕 Plenty of room for friendship, laughter, inspiration, and fun
🛍️ And the Hen & Chicks Studio shop is nearby for those “I just HAVE to have this!” moments! 😉

Grab your quilting girlfriends, choose a weekend, and come make memories with us!

👉 Learn more about The Nest and The Coop and start planning your next retreat:
https://www.henandchicksstudio.com/retreats.htm

The sewing machines are humming… the quilts are growing… and the friendships are getting stronger! ❤️🧵

Who’s ready for a quilting getaway? 🙋‍♀️✂️

Address

101 N Main Street
Conrad, IA
50621

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16413663336

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