Activities

4CEDARS TimberFrame Retreat is the perfect get-a-way for crafting groups, business retreats, and family gatherings.

We do private one-day events too!

Call about renting the crafting porch for special events such as showers, birthdays, and anniversaries!

Scrapbooking

The crafting porch is perfect for scrapbooking with your group! The wireless printer, Cricut Maker, paper cutter, hanging tabletop electrical outlets with USB charging ports, tabletop task lighting, and other supplies will make your experience one-of-a-kind!

Quilting

Quilting has been a forever pastime for all ages. Bring your group and enjoy a special weekend of quilting using the added conveniences of rectangular quilting ironing boards and different-sized design walls for lay-out of your quilt pieces.

“4Cedars TimberFrame Retreat how much fun we had! Scrapping away with mimosas to drink-the bug zapper-all the movies we watched-the wonderful meals everyone prepared-but most of all, I'll never forget looking out the window up on 2nd floor and seeing the stars come out.” Sheralyn

“Thank you for your joy & hospitality! We loved our stay! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We would love to return! So much love to you both!” Laura

Your Choice of

Craft Activity

Bake artisan bread, cook ethnic foods or gourmet meals, weave or hook rugs, devise a game about your family history, paint a picture, take and print your nature photos using our large-format color printer, …Contact us if you would like to bring a group to teach the ‘how-to’ of your craft.  

Family Weekend

Choose your relaxation activity:  sitting by the fireplace, listening to vintage records or playing the piano, reading a book from the 3rd floor library, enjoying tabletop or outdoor games, hiking, grilling at the firepit, or just watching the sunsets—hoping to see Iowa’s wildlife—all would be perfect for a get-a-way with family, sisters or friends. 

Hourly Meeting

We also can reserve partial days/evenings (in 4, 6, or 8-hour increments) for such events as showers, birthday/anniversary celebrations, business meetings, and card clubs. For your enjoyment, no other groups will be booked during your event. (Available days: Monday-Thursday) Maximum: 15 guests