Create Retreats

Create Retreats Create Retreats own two country properties especially made for crafting, girls weekends and families

Create @ Warburton provides a special place to get away from the rush of city life. Look at the views of Mt Victoria, enjoy the parrots on the deck or just sit next to the fire. Walkers and bike riders can tackle the Warburton trail, mountain bike tracks or Mt Donna Buang. There are 2 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms in the retreat which have been refurbished in a very comfortable and eclectic manner! Cre

ate@Harcourt is in the centre of Harcourt just 5 minutes from Castlemaine. The 5 bedroom Mt Gambier stone house has been lovingly refurbished. The retreat is located within very short distance of two excellent cafes. Both of our retreats have been designed to cater for crafting retreats. Both have a huge crafting table with inbuilt power points and excellent lighting in the crafting rooms. Cutting tables and irons and ironing boards are provided for patch workers and garment makers.

I’ve suggested to that she could leave this quilt at the retreat when she checks out. It looks like it was meant to liv...
10/03/2025

I’ve suggested to that she could leave this quilt at the retreat when she checks out. It looks like it was meant to live on that bed!

Going on retreat is the perfect time to complete those projects that have been languishing in the unfinished pile for a while. How good must that feel? 👏 👏 ⭐️

I LOVE seeing what people make on retreat! 🥰 Thanks for sharing these lovely creations. Posted • There’s just somethi...
04/03/2025

I LOVE seeing what people make on retreat! 🥰

Thanks for sharing these lovely creations.

Posted • There’s just something about a sewing weekend that makes me want to start all the projects—so of course, I end up making a couple of project bags too! ✂️✨

One is from a scrappy Liberty QAYG panel I stitched back in July 2022, and the other started as a little experiment to learn clam shells using tiny fabric scraps. Both are now perfect for holding all the ideas (and fabric) that seem to multiply when I’m away sewing!

Do you have a go-to project for sewing weekends?

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I brought this beauty home from Create@Harcourt for a wash. Made by the queen herself, ‘s spin cycle is a simple but f...
27/02/2025

I brought this beauty home from Create@Harcourt for a wash. Made by the queen herself, ‘s spin cycle is a simple but fabulously effective pattern. 🪡

This quilt looks especially fine made in Emma’s fabric ranges 60’s scrap bag and the linen cupboard. 🧵

Have you slept under this quilt at Harcourt yet?

Thanks to my quilt holders in the last 📷

This is gold. And apart from the calm and boring days (which I love and yearn for btw) , sounds a little like being on r...
13/02/2025

This is gold. And apart from the calm and boring days (which I love and yearn for btw) , sounds a little like being on retreat.

Make sure you visit us at least once this year. ❤️
Or even spend time at both retreats. Now that’s a good idea. 🥰

Some beautiful women volunteered their time and expertise to sew quilts at Create@Warburton for ❤️ The program is despe...
12/02/2025

Some beautiful women volunteered their time and expertise to sew quilts at Create@Warburton for ❤️

The program is desperately short of teenage boy quilts so these lovelies whipped some up in 38C at a weekend away on retreat. Not bad when you can sneak in some fun and connection as well.

When you donate 200 quilts a month to inpatients at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne you need to generate a lot of quilts! 🧵 🪡 ❤️

THANK YOU 🙏 🥰 🌺

Check out the truly fantastic next time you are staying at Create@Harcourt. On every Wednesday afternoon and the first ...
05/02/2025

Check out the truly fantastic next time you are staying at Create@Harcourt. On every Wednesday afternoon and the first Sunday of every month. 🥰

Do all of your retreat shopping here and have a truly local experience! 🍆 🥒 🧀 🍄‍🟫

Public service announcement. 🎺 If you are sick of so many ads on Instagram….Pic 1. Click on the downward arrow next to t...
25/01/2025

Public service announcement. 🎺

If you are sick of so many ads on Instagram….
Pic 1. Click on the downward arrow next to the Instagram title. This is found at the top of the screen when you are looking at your Instagram feed

Pic 2. Choose following from the drop down menu.

Much better experience. No ads.
The young person in our house did not know this so I thought you might not either.

Unfortunately, you have to do this every time you look at Instagram but it’s worth it!

Have you slept under this gorgeous quilt at Create@Harcourt? 😴 We feel very lucky to have this quilt in the retreat. She...
21/01/2025

Have you slept under this gorgeous quilt at Create@Harcourt? 😴

We feel very lucky to have this quilt in the retreat. She’s home with me for a wash. 🧼

Crafted by Fiona , this quilt is hand sewn ( epp ) and quilted on a domestic machine. An amazing piece of art.

I think that Fiona is planning to make a few of her amazing quilts available for sale soon so keep an eye 👁️ out.

We are very

I shared this as a story a few days ago but I think it’s too important not to have the widest readership possible. Origi...
19/01/2025

I shared this as a story a few days ago but I think it’s too important not to have the widest readership possible.

Originally posted by the inspirational Lori

A beautiful quilt finished at Create@Harcourt this week by . Our retreat is perfect venue to create and connect….. and ...
09/01/2025

A beautiful quilt finished at Create@Harcourt this week by .

Our retreat is perfect venue to create and connect….. and to take quilt shots!

Pattern by purchased with the fabric from

This is a very special original cross stitch crafted by my sister as a gift for me. It shows my family and our present a...
07/01/2025

This is a very special original cross stitch crafted by my sister as a gift for me. It shows my family and our present and past pets. ❤️

Photos of the real deals follow - Harlow, Tom, Little, me ( see outfit matches photo), Daisy, Mr Create (Neil), Jack the Pirate cat …. Plus a few more gratuitous pet pics. 😊 🐶 🐈

Time away with friends is gold. Make sure you get your time in 2025.
02/01/2025

Time away with friends is gold. Make sure you get your time in 2025.

Happy New Year from us to you. Thanks for filling our beautiful retreats with love, laughter, creativity and good food. ...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from us to you.

Thanks for filling our beautiful retreats with love, laughter, creativity and good food. ❤️

Retreats are about connecting with people who get you and making new connections.
20/12/2024


Retreats are about connecting with people who get you and making new connections.

More wisdom from . Thanks Lori.
16/12/2024

More wisdom from . Thanks Lori.

Thanks . I love good food. And I’m so grateful that Create@Harcourt is mere minutes from Castlemaine where I have just ...
15/12/2024

Thanks . I love good food. And I’m so grateful that Create@Harcourt is mere minutes from Castlemaine where I have just discovered a few more fabulous foodie destinations!!!

I’m going to have to admit that today I’ve been to twice. Yes that good.

Can’t wait to check out the rest of the list. Putting a big smile on my dial. ( stepping into big shoes in the space that was ), ( seriously good) (checked this out last night and we loved it) .

Add sampling the good food of Castlemaine to your craft camp list!

This post makes me feel a bit uncomfortable and that’s why I have to do it. A gorgeous mid 20’s woman came up to me to t...
10/12/2024

This post makes me feel a bit uncomfortable and that’s why I have to do it.

A gorgeous mid 20’s woman came up to me to tell me that she liked my outfit.
1. Very kind of her and we need more kindness.
2. It created a connection and we had an animated chat . Need more connection too.
3. Sometimes I find it hard to be comfortable with myself so I am putting this out there. We need less judgment of self and others.

Skirt from . One of three from this stable in my wardrobe. Ribbing waist band. Next level comfortable. Vintage fabric. Made by the gorgeous Suzie in Melbourne. Many lengths, fabrics and more.

Bag is a vintage .

The necklace - if you can see it - is a vintage .

👢 from - seriously they have the best shoes, boots, things, slippers……

Shirt is rtw and darned by me.

Ahhhh, time on retreat to connect, create, laugh and enjoy good food. 🥰 Make sure you book next stay at Warburton or Har...
08/12/2024

Ahhhh, time on retreat to connect, create, laugh and enjoy good food. 🥰

Make sure you book next stay at Warburton or Harcourt.

Book by 31 Dec 2024 to avoid the 7.5% short stay levy.

Dates available now.

In this fast paced life we lead, going on retreat is a self care necessity. Gather your tribe and book your 2025 getaway...
07/12/2024

In this fast paced life we lead, going on retreat is a self care necessity.

Gather your tribe and book your 2025 getaway to avoid the 7.5% short stay levy.

The organised will be doubly rewarded.

We have a little collection of local architecture at Harcourt. Tiny houses all found on the property. The latest nest ha...
05/12/2024

We have a little collection of local architecture at Harcourt. Tiny houses all found on the property.

The latest nest has used some sewing thread in the construction. 🪡

I don’t know the architects of each nest but I’d love to hear from you if you know. 🪺

You go on retreat to fill up your heart. ❤️. It’s your time, so consciously use it to its best advantage. Thanks for the...
03/12/2024

You go on retreat to fill up your heart. ❤️. It’s your time, so consciously use it to its best advantage.
Thanks for the modelling

Posted • Still got to bind it, but I don’t wanna today, so I’m not. But there’s a very high chance I’d forget to get a photo before it’s gifted, so I’m making it Insta-official now 😅

This is the Star Stamp quilt block I designed for the Scrap Buster Blocks series a few years ago with , and is fully made from my stash and low volume scrap tub… which is still very full 😆

But soooo satisfying to whiz it all through my AccuQuilt and then just slowly stitch the blocks up, before finishing it up here at this weekend.

✅ Baby quilt for the next baby off the ranks

When I need a quick sewing fix I whip up some of these baskets. ❤️ Always imperfect. Often finished off with some embroi...
01/12/2024

When I need a quick sewing fix I whip up some of these baskets. ❤️

Always imperfect. Often finished off with some embroidery of sorts. These ones, made from jean legs and lined with scraps from friends, ended up as thread baskets at Create@Harcourt.

Do you have an instant gratification sewing project?

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Fabulous article in about new food venues in the Create@Harcourt hood. is just a short stroll across the road! Check i...
01/12/2024

Fabulous article in about new food venues in the Create@Harcourt hood.

is just a short stroll across the road! Check it out!

This area is really going ahead. Becoming even a better place to stay!

Whenever I am at one of our retreats, I just don’t want to leave. ❤️ I do have a favourite, it’s that one that I am at! ...
29/11/2024

Whenever I am at one of our retreats, I just don’t want to leave. ❤️

I do have a favourite, it’s that one that I am at!

Book your stays for next year before Dec 31 and save 7.5% by avoiding the short stay levy.

You will thank yourself for booking.

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ The Warburton Rail Trail is a beautiful place to ride your bike with friends and family. The iconic 40 km recr...
28/11/2024

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ The Warburton Rail Trail is a beautiful place to ride your bike with friends and family. The iconic 40 km recreation trail follows the path of the historical railway line through the stunning Yarra Valley.

Stop at the on the way. They are equipped with bike racks, a bike repair station and even horse stables 🐴 Oh, and cold drinks! 🍻

Create@Warburton is a perfect spot to stay at the end of your day. Walk up to Lala falls ( trailhead just a very short distance from the house) to top off your weekend!

Need inspiration? Susan Snooks has a private account but she has allowed me to share these gorgeous tree ornaments that ...
25/11/2024

Need inspiration? Susan Snooks has a private account but she has allowed me to share these gorgeous tree ornaments that she has seen for her grandchildren. 🤶
Perfect crafty presents.

🧵 Go on. You still have time. 🎄

In case you missed the story, this photo of fallow deer was taken just 5 minutes up the road from Create@Warburton. 🌳 We...
25/11/2024

In case you missed the story, this photo of fallow deer was taken just 5 minutes up the road from Create@Warburton.

🌳 We get these deer in the garden too but generally at night. Maybe you will see them during the day if the purr of sewing machines and the sound of laughter don’t keep them away. 🤭.

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100 Old Warburton Road
Warburton, VIC
3799

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0422976439

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Take a quick tour of part of the ground floor at Create@Harcourt. Sneak appearance by me at the end. All it needs is you. 🥰 #craftretreat #craftretreatvictoria

Beautiful Autumn evening at Harcourt - complete with Corella chorus. #corella #craftretreat #victoriancraftretreat #createatharcourt #createretreats

The magic of being on retreat with women creating stuff. 🥰 We can even promise the ponies if you stay at Harcourt ( just walk up Market St opposite the retreat). Book YOUR TIME NOW whilst we still have space.

Alyce on speed patchwork! ❤️ Alyce made this quilt top for a teenager in AN HOUR whilst staying at Create@Warburton. 🌼 Visit @alyce_on_life for instructions. 🧵 Quilt to be donated to @verysnugglyquiltprogram who donate 200 quilts a month to inpatients at @rchmelbourne . Teenage quilts in short supply in case you want to run some up……. 🥰

Love two things about this! 1. The cotton reel tin from @thenextstitch is so cute! 🧵 I know everyone will want one. 2. Great background! It is filmed at Create@Warburton! 🌼 Thanks @alyce_on_life for the footage.

This BEAUTIFUL 😍 QUILT is the latest to be finished at Warburton. Is it any wonder that you feel so great after being on retreat when you produce something like this!!!! Sunshiny Day was a long term project for @janepipkeandherpins. She just needed a little extra space, time and encouragement to get this beauty over the line. Congratulations Jane. Sunshiny Day Quilt pattern by @talesofcloth . Perfect scrap busting, drop dead gorgeous quilt. Thanks 🙏 for sharing the footage Jane.

A visit to our craft retreats is a balm to the soul. 🌼 Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience @janepipkeandherpins . ❤️

Thanks to @janepipkeandherpins for this beautiful footage.

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