Your Host
Sandra spent many years attending quilting retreats with her friends while working as a high school teacher. Those gatherings were more than creative weekends—they were spaces for connection, inspiration, and renewal. When retirement didn’t quite suit her, Sandra decided to create a quilting retreat of her own—one where not only her friends could meet and create, but where creativity could flourish and community could thrive.
Oakhaven Quilting Retreat was born from that vision—a thoughtfully curated space designed to bring quilters, knitters, stitchers, sewists, and scrapbookers together in a warm and welcoming countryside setting. With the support of her family, Sandra transformed the home at 341 Covert Hill Road into more than a retreat house. She created a place where friendships are deepened, creativity is nurtured, and quilters feel truly at home.
Location
Oakhaven is located on Covert Hill Road, 20 minutes’ drive north of Cobourg, Ontario, and 10 minutes west of the picturesque town of Warkworth. It has 4 bedrooms that accommodate up to 10 people (main floor bedroom ideal for those with limited mobility), 2 bathrooms (one on each floor), a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, and a large studio space, including comfortable seating for those hand-quilting projects. All rooms boast beautiful views of the property and the rolling Trent Hills beyond.