Winter Craft Retreats - Twin Springs Resort

Winter in central Minnesota makes for a great craft weekend — fewer distractions, quiet woods, and cozy cabins make it easy to focus on projects with your friends. Twin Springs Resort, on beautiful Pleasant Lake near Hackensack, MN, is a solid spot for quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, or mixed-media retreats.

Space That Works for Craft Groups

Twin Springs has a winter cabin with enough space for your group and your gear. The big community room is especially handy — it gives you a central area to spread out sewing machines, cutting mats, paper supplies, or whatever else you bring. It’s also perfect for group chats, shared meals, or quick breaks between projects.

Why Winter?

Winter at the resort slows things down in a good way. Instead of running around doing errands or sightseeing, you can spend long, uninterrupted time working on your crafts. The quiet woods and snowy lake views help set the tone for focus and creativity. Plus, having that shared space to sit, stitch, cut, and talk makes it feel like more than just a crafting trip — it feels like a real weekend away.

What People Do on Craft Weekends

Most groups that come out here use the space for:

Quilting weekends — bring your machines, patterns, and fabric and sew side by side.
Scrapbooking sessions — work on layouts and projects while catching up.
Knitting or mixed-media projects — whatever you enjoy making.

Here are a few tips from craft ideas others have shared for getaways like this:

Bring a small, quick project to start right away.
Try a simple handmade item like a fabric coffee sleeve or a small upcycled project if you want something fun to finish fast.
Use breaks to stretch legs, take photos for mood boards, or breathe some fresh air.

Breaks & Inspiration Outside

Getting outside briefly — even in winter — can clear your head and give you new ideas for your projects. A short walk around the snow-covered trails or a look at the lake can be just the reset you need before heading back to your work.