This page will be updated regularly as more information comes available.

Upcoming retreats: 

• 2025 Spring GABG - Calgary, Alberta - April 4-7, 2025 weekend AND April 8 - 11, 2025 weekdays - Hosted at the Acclaim Hotel
• 2025 Fall GABG - Stoney Plain, Alberta - Sept 26-29, 2025 - Hosted at the Best Western Sunrise Inn

Tickets will go live in January/February for the spring retreat- ensure you are registered for the newsletter to be the first to know!

The Great Alberta Bagineer Getaway is a chance to escape from the busy days and meet your fellow bagineers from within our community! Hang out in a non-instructional environment and have fun doing what we love - sewing, playing and socializing. As new getaways are posted, the details will be updated on this page including how it all comes together....

How does this work?

For each retreat, Emmaline Bags and I will send out "save-the date" newsletters when we are getting ready to launch tickets for a new Great Alberta Bagineer Getaway.

Then on launch day, we will send out newsletters with the link to purchase your available seat. In the past, these spots sell out within minutes, so be sure to snag your seat as soon as possible and if you are going with friends, I suggest purchasing all your seats in one transaction.

Here are a few notes for you:

• Last year the getaway price was $420 CAD plus taxes - this price will fluctuate year over year based on costs
• The getaway does NOT include your accommodation, but we get a room block from the hotel with a discounted rate, this may not be available until a week or two after registration starts
• The getaway may have optional days for you to register for, this can be done later, not just at the time the spot is purchased
• Sewing machines are NOT provided, but we have very generous attendees, some of which are happy to bring a second machine for our guests that are flying in
• You are responsible for bringing your projects, tools, and materials to work on, back-up tools will be around from my personal stash
• Any projects that we will do as a group will be identified within the event information before purchasing your seat, sometimes they are secret and sometimes they will be advertised, if you need to bring any specific supplies, we will let you know

As I fill up the seats, I create a private Facebook Group so that we can collaborate and chat amongst ourselves organizing all the upcoming events and sharing out all the sponsors and any discounts that are provided to us. 

All guests of a Great Alberta Bagineer Getaway do agree to the following fine print: 

• I agree to be friendly and not require time‐outs in the corner without my fabric, hardware or pattern.
• I agree to uphold the professionalism and grace of bagineers internationally and ensure that the Best Western Hotel wants us to return in the future (this means I will follow the venue rules).
• I agree that any pictures or videos taken of me during the getaway can be used publicly and on social media.
• I agree that I am responsible for my own care and my belongings, I will not hold the organizers or venue responsible for any injury, theft, or damages.
• I agree to have fun.

Cancellations are refundable up until approximately 30 days prior to the event (actual date is listed on the ticket product page). After that date, you are permitted to transfer your seat to another individual, but we are unable to refund you. All Alberta COVID regulations and protocols will be supported in full. The use of masks while in public spaces is encouraged. 

Upcoming events!!!

2025 Spring GABG - Calgary, AB - April 4-7, 2025  weekend AND April 8 - 11, 2025 weekdays - Hosted at the Acclaim Hotel

Included in the fee for the Spring Weekend GABG (repeated for the weekday retreat): 

• Emmaline Bags reception dinner on arrival day
• Brunch, Snack, and Dinner on day 2
• Brunch and Snack on day 3
• Coffee and tea throughout the day on days 2 & 3
• One full 6-foot table all to yourself to set up your sewing station
• Access to the ironing stations set-up throughout the Sewing Room
• Access to the standing cutting station set-up in the Sewing Room
• Access to the sewing room on arrival day from 3pm – 10pm
• Access to the sewing room on day 2 from 7am – 10pm
• Access to the sewing room on day 3 from 7am – 4pm (unless you purchase the add-on for day 4 sewing)
• Gifts and discounts as provided by sponsors of the getaway
• Wifi while on-site at the hotel
• Parking at the hotel

For an additional fee (the add-on), we include an extension of an additional sewing day with the following:

• Access to the sewing room on day 3 until 10pm
• Access to the sewing room on day 4 from 7am – 2pm

See the fun that we've had in the past:

2024 Fall - Stony Plain, AB

 

2024 Spring - Calgary, AB

Thank you to all the incredible sponsors of this event - it was a resounding success with incredible guests and prizes and donations - we can't do this without the community surrounding us!!!

(Click the image below to open a clickable PDF so you can visit each of them)

2023 Fall - Stony Plain, AB

Thank you to our incredible sponsors of the Fall event - we couldn't do it without out!!!

(Click the image below to open a clickable PDF so you can visit each of them)

2023 Spring - Calgary, AB

Thank you to our incredible sponsors of the spring event - we couldn't do it without out!!!

(Click the image below to open a clickable PDF so you can visit each of them)

2019 Spring - Calgary, AB

SAFETY

Your safety is our priority!!!

We strictly follow ALL Alberta health regulations! 

• Hand sanitizer will be available on-site
• Sanitizing wipes are available at the shared table and the ironing stations
• Meals will be eaten at your sewing station
• Masks will be encouraged when not at your station, although as provincial mandates don't require them it will be a personal decision for individuals