Everything you need to settle in and create.

Made for crafters

The Workroom

Approximately 45 feet by 48 feet dedicated to crafters with large design walls and workspace.

• Ample design walls
• 3 large cutting centers
• 4 ironing centers — irons are not furnished
• Many dedicated electrical outlets
• With 29 or fewer guests, each guest has THREE tables in a "U Shape" configuration*
• Great chairs provided for each guest

*Over 29 guests, each guest has two tables in an "L Shape" configuration.

Five bathrooms

Bathrooms

Thoughtful layout so guests can get ready without waking a roommate — dressing and vanity areas are separate from toilet and shower in each bathroom.

• Five bathrooms, one of which is ADA compliant
• Dressing and vanity area separate from toilet/shower in each bathroom
• Chest of drawers built into each vanity so guests access belongings 24/7
• Hair dryer furnished in each bathroom
• Towels, hand towels, and wash cloths furnished

Nine named rooms under one roof

Bedrooms

Nine bedrooms — eight with four twin beds and box springs, and one with three. Fresh sheets, custom-made quilts, nightstands with lamps, and a ceiling fan in every room. Each room has its own name and personality.

• Eight bedrooms with four twin beds; one with three (Red Hot n Blue)
• One ADA-compliant bedroom — Divas (purples)
• Guests bring their own pillows so they can cozy in just right
• Bring a fan or electric blanket if you run warm or cool

All nine rooms

• Twisted SistersBlack, white & red
• Knotty GirlsOrange
• Wacky WomenTurquoise
• Material GirlsLime green
• S.L.U.T.S.Hot pink
• Ditzy DamesWine / burgundy
• Strippers n RippersSoft florals
• DivasPurples · ADA
• Red Hot n BluePatriotic

Part of the tradition

Meals

Guest meals are created in our licensed commercial kitchen where we meet all requirements and are inspected by the Texas Health Department periodically.

• Thursday/Friday arrivals: meals begin with the evening meal on arrival day
• Sunday arrivals: meals begin with the breakfast bar Monday morning
• Email about food allergies or vegetarian needs with the dates you will be our guest

Start the morning right

Breakfast Bar

A self-serve breakfast bar is set for your convenience — juices, breads, waffle mix, cereals, and the tools to make it happen.

• Regular milk and 2% milk
• Orange juice and cranberry juice
• Jams, jellies, and cream cheese
• Fresh waffle mix
• Several kinds of dry cereal and instant oatmeal
• English muffins, bagels, and wheat bread
• Commercial toaster, waffle iron, microwave, and electric tea kettle

Help yourself

Kitchen & Beverages

The Centre furnishes coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and lemonade. Guests prepare beverages. Snacks, K-Cups, and soft drinks are each guest's responsibility.

• Regular and decaffeinated coffee, tea (hot and cold), hot chocolate, and lemonade furnished
• Keurig machine available — bring your own pods
• Snacks, K-Cups, soft drinks, and other desired items are each guest's responsibility
• Email about food allergies or vegetarian needs with your dates

Compass Centre Shoppe

Centre Shoppe

Fabric, notions, rulers, thread, and more — on the honor system. Credit/debit cards, checks, and cash accepted.

• Internet access and wireless router — password posted above the desk
• Copier and printer available for a minimal charge
• Quilt notions including needles, thread, and rotary blades
• Aurifil thread in neutral colors, small and large cones
• Creative Grids rulers
• Fabric including batiks, blenders, Kaffe, and Tula from multiple manufacturers

Porch & covered drive

Common Areas

A covered front porch with rockers for evening air, and a twenty-foot-wide covered driveway for loading and unloading in any weather — carts provided.

• Covered porch with rockers
• 20-ft covered drive (two vehicles side by side)
• Carts for loading and unloading

Stay connected

Wi-Fi / Technology

Internet access and a wireless router are provided. The password is posted above the desk.

• Wireless internet available
• Copier and printer available for a minimal charge

Easy in, easy out

Parking

Park and unload under the covered drive, then settle in. Be considerate when pulling in so two vehicles can unload side by side.

• Covered unloading area
• On-site parking

Thoughtful access

Accessibility

One bedroom (Divas) is ADA compliant and easily accommodates a wheelchair. One of five bathrooms is ADA compliant.

• ADA-compliant bedroom
• ADA-compliant bathroom
• Vanity drawers so guests access belongings without waking roommates

Guest essentials

What to Bring

Pack your projects, machine, and the practical pieces that make a retreat smooth. A few items are intentionally left for guests to bring.

• Your machine and projects
• Your own iron — irons are not furnished
• Your own pillow
• Fan or electric blanket if desired
• Snacks, K-Cups, soft drinks, or beverages beyond what's furnished