"First retreat we've ever gone on and what a wonderful place we picked. You have a first class place and great cooking. We are already planning our next trip!"

- Ruth E from Burlington, WI

"...as ever, our retreat was even better than the year before. Totally enjoyed the extra snow day. Your cook book is awesome and every time I eat your recipes, I'll fondly think of you and your wonderful hospitality. See you next year."

- Sharon S from Verona, WI

"Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful place for us to gather. The fellowship is as important as the sewing!"

- Dorian P from Palatine, IL

"What a wonderful place ! Your attention to every detail is awesome ! Yo truly know how to care for quilters. The beds were comfy, the rooms so inviting and clean. The sewing area so bright, spacious and well equipped. Love It !!!"

- Andrea S from Roscoe, IL

"Thank you for a most enjoyable weekend. A wonderful get together with family and 'new' friends. Such a wonderful corner of the world."

- Audrey B. from Moreno Valley, CA

"Such a healing, restful 'Retreat'. Just what I needed – and with so many special touches – the nuns I grew up with, the birds in the morning and the fire at night, the 'hint of Spring' weather you ordered just for me. You've thought of everything I could need or want. What a blessing!"

- Karen H. from Milwaukee, WI

"This is the 'Best Pampering' I've done for myself! Everything was so wonderful. You have a beautiful place and are very, very organized. Thanks for everything and the great food! Hope to be back soon."

- Trudi H. from Noble, IL

"What a great experience!! The attention to details you have put into place here as far as atmosphere make it a wonderful experience. I will most assuredly be telling my friends (those I didn't come with) and I hope to see you in the future. Your meals are great!!"

- Jodi K. from Goldfield, IA

"What a wonderful place for a quilt retreat. Such a great, well lit, open, roomy room to sew and a design wall!! I can't think of a thing you left out of this cozy cabin with all the antiques and collectibles to treat the eye. Love having the dogs and cats come in and out! Will look forward to a return trip."

- Susan K. from Kankakee, IL

"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Your place is absolutely the best of the best. Every single minute of my stay here was perfect. You are both such warm and wonderful people, it was easy to feel right at home. The food was outstanding, the sewing area had everything a girl could want, the bedrooms were cozy. I love everything about the Homestead! I will always remember my first experience of gathering eggs. I will tell all that a stay at the Homestead is a MUST! Thank you for creating a Happy Place. The animals are the sweetest too!"

- Ann T. from Omro WI