GATHERING SEASON
Make Time for Making
Come to Bayfield for a few good days of quilting, stitching, learning, and making together in Island Gateway’s light-filled Gathering Hall.
FEATURED SIGNATURE RETREAT
Palentine Quilt Retreat
Friends, Fabric, Food & Fun — a Valentine’s weekend for quilting pals
Date/location
February 4–7, 2027 · Bayfield, Wisconsin
Choose your way to gather
FIXED DATES · INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
Open Retreats
Come on your own or with a friend for a weekend devoted to making.
YOUR GROUP · YOUR DATES
Private Group Retreats
Gather your own group and request an available retreat weekend.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Workshops & Calendar
See upcoming workshops, retreats, and Gathering Season dates.
QUILTING & STITCHING NEWS
Want first pick of new retreat dates?
Join our quilting & stitching list for new retreat dates, workshops, and Gathering Season news.
The Gathering Hall
The adjoining hall at Island Gateway is a bright, welcoming space purpose-built for quilting and stitching retreats. With generous tables and good north light, it’s designed for groups who want time and ease to work side by side.
BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN · EST. 2026
A place for making, gathering, and belonging.
Island Gateway is a gallery and gathering hall in a historic building on Lake Superior’s south shore — where fine art exhibitions meet creative retreats.
IN THE GALLERY
Art is always part of Island Gateway
Explore exhibitions, artists, and the creative work that fills the gallery during shows from May to October.
Island Gateway
Gallery & Gathering
23 N 2nd Street
Bayfield, Wisconsin
(715) 256-7337