Join us in the White Mountains
Our mission for New England Quilt Seminars is to present workshops by highly-sought-after professional instructors in a relaxed, inspiring environment. Small class size, comfortable work stations and individual attention for each student is paramount to your success. Student registration fees include an extensive workshop with one of our accomplished instructors, family-style buffet meals starting with dinner Sunday through lunch Friday, and spacious accommodations in charming Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Rates start at $1,999.00 for double-occupancy students. Single rooms, independent study, day-student and plus-one options are also available.
2026 Rates
Rates are $1999.00 per person for shared accommodations (five nights lodging); all meals beginning with dinner on Sunday and concluding with lunch on Friday; and workshop with one instructor. Single accommodations available for $2299.00 total. A non-participating spouse/partner/companion may join you in your single room (includes all meals and access to evening activities) for an additional fee of $500.00 ($2799.00 total.) Pay your balance by check and receive a $75.00 discount. Discount is not applicable for day student or independent study rates. Day student rate is $900.00, available as a 'workshop-only' option; meals and accommodations are not provided at this rate.
Accommodations
Waterville Valley provides the perfect setting for a relaxing week spent creating and exploring new techniques. Our limited class enrollment numbers assure each student receives individual attention. Classrooms are located in either the Valley Inn or Silver Fox Inn. We will do our best to provide accommodations in the appropriate Inn. The inns are located just a short walk across the street from each other.
Dining
All meals are served family-style buffet, with entreé options at every meal. We are unable to provide specialized meals. A day student rate is available, which does not include meals. Please plan accordingly.
Independent Study
Back by popular demand! Want to attend NEQS but your workshop is full? Or do you want to join us for an inspiring retreat and work on your own projects? Independent study is once again available. Rates are $999.00 per person for shared accommodations (double occupancy, five nights lodging); all meals beginning with dinner on Sunday and concluding with lunch on Friday; and open access to our independent study classroom at the Valley Inn. Single accommodations available for $1299.00. Independent study attendees may also attend the evening programs given by our premier instructors.
Sewing Machines Rentals
We highly recommend students bring their own domestic sewing machines during our workshops. However, for those who do not wish to travel with their own machines, a limited number of rentals are available. Cost to rent for the duration of the workshop is $150.00. Please reserve your machine rental by Friday, June 26, 2026, using the Contact Form on this website. Subject to availability.
Schedule
Students may begin setup of work stations after 2 p.m. on Sunday. Workshops begin at 3 p.m. Dinner is served nightly at 6 p.m. Classes continue Monday through Thursday, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break each day from noon to 1 p.m. Classrooms are open 24 hours. On Friday, there is a "wrap-up" morning session from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by classroom cleanup and farewell lunch at noon. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9 a.m. daily. Each evening, a member of our faculty will give an informal presentation of their work in their classroom for all attendees.
Getting Here
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Waterville Valley. The closest airports are Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. From I-93 in New Hampshire, take Exit 28 to Waterville Valley, travel east. After passing through the entry to the resort village, take a left turn onto Tecumseh Road. At the end of Tecumseh, the Valley Inn will be on your left, the Silver Fox Inn parking lot is straight ahead.
Day OneArrive & Meet
Upon arrival at The Valley Inn, check in with one of our NEQS representatives in the lobby where you’ll be directed to your classroom. Accommodations may not be available at that time. You may claim your workstation – no worries, all of the spots are good ones, start unloading your supplies in the classroom, meet your instructor and prepare for a very special week.
NEQS Check-in begins2:00 pmWorkshop session3:00 pm – 5:00 pmRoom check-in and social time5:00 pm6:00 pmWelcome DinnerDays Two through FiveWorkshops
All of the artist/instructors at NEQS are quilting professionals. There is not a quilt shop in Waterville Valley, so please give special attention to the workshop supply list, available on this website. We reserve the entire Inn for our event, every visitor you meet in the facility will be a quilter just like you! Meals are served buffet-style in the dining room off the lobby.
Breakfast7:30 am – 9:00 amMorning Session9:00 am – 12:00 pmLunch12:00 pm – 1:00 pmAfternoon Session1:00 pm – 4:00 pmDinner6:00 pmEvening Program7:00 pmDay SixFarewell and Clean-Up
The week always seems to fly by. Our hope is that each student finds their creative spark has been rekindled through connections made with other quilters. Friday is always a half-day session and ends with lunch and fond farewells at noon. Please check-out of your accommodations early to enjoy the full benefit of the final day’s lessons from our esteemed faculty.
Breakfast7:30 am – 9:00 amMorning Session9:00 am – 11:30 amClean up11:30 amLunch12:00 pm