Mar
26
to 29 Mar

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater

  • St John of God Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

  • How can I book?      Bookings open 1st September 2025 - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $500 or 2 sleeps $340 - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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May
30
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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May
31
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Aug
30
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Sept
4
to 7 Sept

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Redgum

  • How can I book?      Bookings open 1 February 2026 - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   BYO Breakfast and make it in the fully equipped kitchen. All other meals will be provided by Wild Thyme Catering Company

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Oct
14
7:00 pm19:00

AGM

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7.00 pm.

This is an opportunity to hear what WAQA has done during the past year, including the highlights of each coordinator’s team. The 2026/2027 Management Committee will also be elected and the General Committee appointed and confirmed.

The Guest Speaker for the evening is TBC.

There is no charge for attending but bring your own mug to enjoy tea or coffee with the light supper that will be provided. Contributions to supper are welcome

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Nov
5
to 8 Nov

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater

  • St John of God Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

  • How can I book?      Bookings 1 February 2026 - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Nov
29
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? TBA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Jan
20
9:30 am09:30

Sewing Day & Night

Theme: UFO

Entry Fee: $6.00

Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm

Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm

Hostess Groups:

  • Day session - Sewing Belles

  • Evening session - 3 Blind Mice & Bimbi with Lorraine

Pop ups:  

  • Casserole Carrier - construction shown by Rosalie Sutton

  • Snappy Pouch demonstrated by Barb Falkner

More Info

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