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One of the most common questions I hear during retreats is, “Where did you find this?” From the lighting in our craft room to the irons, mats, chairs, and little comfort items that make retreat life easier — these are the exact tools we use every day at 50 Acre Woods. I’ve gathered them here in one place so you can find the same items for your own sewing room or next retreat.
Craft Room and retreat must-haves
For the Craft
Magic Premium Quilting & Crafting Spray
This is a favorite in the craft room for pressing seams and getting crisp, flat results without stiffness or residue. It gives fabric just enough body to behave beautifully while you piece and press.
Janome Quilt Binder Set with Easy Set Bobbin Cover (9mm Machines)
This binder set makes attaching binding faster and more consistent, especially on larger projects. Designed for 9mm Janome machines, it helps guide fabric smoothly for clean, even results — perfect when you want a professional finish without the hand fatigue. A great add-on for quilters who bind often.
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For the retreat
Heated Mattress Warmers in every bed
Each bed at 50 Acre Woods has a mattress warmer so guests can stay cozy during cool retreat nights without overheating the whole room. It’s one of those little comforts people don’t realize they need until they experience it.
Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo & Conditioner
We keep this set in the showers at 50 Acre Woods for guests who’ve colored their hair and want something gentle and reliable. It smells great, feels salon-quality, and is a small touch that makes retreat guests feel cared for.
For the Kitchen
Bluevua Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
This is the system that filters the water you drink at 50 Acre Woods. It sits right on the counter, requires no plumbing, and gives us clean, great-tasting water that we serve in glass bottles throughout the retreat.
Glass Milk Bottles with Handles (for our water & tea station)
These sturdy glass bottles are what we use to serve our reverse osmosis filtered water and iced tea at 50 Acre Woods. The handles make them easy to pour, and they look right at home on the snack station or craft tables.
Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker with Adjustable Time & Temperature Control
This yogurt maker makes it easy to prepare homemade probiotic yogurt in larger batches. The adjustable time and temperature settings allow for proper fermentation, while the two 1-quart containers are perfect for meal prep or feeding a group. It creates thick, Greek-style yogurt with live active cultures and gives you full control over ingredients — a great option for anyone focusing on gut health and simple, wholesome foods. The lifetime warranty is an added bonus.
For the mind
Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight
This book offers a practical, science-based approach to improving gut health by focusing on the microbiome and targeted food strategies. It includes clear explanations, step-by-step guidance, and recipes designed to support digestion, metabolic health, and overall wellness. A great resource for anyone interested in learning more about how gut health connects to energy, inflammation, and weight management.
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Snip-N-Rip Seam Ripper – Gypsy Quilter
This battery-powered seam ripper is a favorite for quickly removing stitches, serging, and even embroidery without tiring your hands. The compact design makes it easy to control, and the precision steel blades help make “unsewing” faster and less frustrating — something every quilter appreciates at some point during a project.
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap Refill
This is the hand soap we keep stocked at every sink at 50 Acre Woods. It smells fresh, feels gentle on hands after long sewing days, and the refill size makes it easy for us to keep everything topped off for guests.
Ninja NeverStick PRO Belgian Waffle Maker
This waffle maker gets a workout in the kitchen at 50 Acre Woods. It makes perfectly crisp waffles without sticking and is part of the hot breakfasts our guests look forward to during their stay.
Swing Top Glass Bottles (for our filtered water station)
We use these glass bottles at the water station filled with our reverse osmosis filtered water. They’re sturdy, easy to refill, and guests love having a reusable bottle at their table during retreats.