The Rural Thimble
Quilt Retreat
The Rural Thimble Quilt Retreat
Get creative and stay inspired at The Rural Thimble,
a unique private retreat center in Charm, the heart
of Ohio’s Amish Country. Gather together with your
friends as you enjoy the country views with horse drawn
buggies going by in our recently remodeled farmhouse.
The Rural Thimble is located steps away from Miller’s
Dry Goods, Holmes County’s first fabric and quilt shop.
Workroom
This spacious, well-lit area is set up with 10 stations, ready for your sewing or craft projects. Additional amenities include extra tables and folding chairs, 3 ironing boards, 2 cutting tables, mats, and several design walls.
Ground Floor Rooms
On the main floor: one bedroom with 2 twin beds, large bathroom with jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower, additional ½ bath, washer & dryer.
Kitchen & Dining
Bring your own food and enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, with room for all around the beautiful hand-crafted dining room table.
Living Room
Take a break in the living room area with comfy chairs and a queen size sleeper sofa, complete with a 50in Smart TV
2nd Story Bedrooms
Upstairs you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms. Two of the rooms have 2 twin beds, the other one has 2 twins and 1 queen. There is also a bathroom upstairs with a tub/shower combo and a separate sink/vanity area.
Outdoors
Two inviting porches complete the house, both furnished with rocking chairs.
Amenities
The retreat is wheelchair accessible, linens and towels are provided. It has free wifi and central air conditioning. Accommodations are for 10-12. There are no pets allowed, and smoking is only permitted outside.
Booking
Please enter a Monday or Thursday check-in/out when entering your stay
Rates: through May 31, 2025 are 385.00 per night
399.00 per night beginning June 1, 2025
Week-long Retreats receive a 10% discount per night
*Rates are subject to change, and are shown when you enter your dates on the booking platform
We accept reservations 14 months in advance
At 8 am. on the first day of each month the online schedule opens up for another month of availability
Oct 2025 will open up on Aug 1st of 2024
Nov 2025 will open up on Sept 1st of 2024
Deposit and Cancellation Policy • All cancellations must be made by phone. • There is a $50 cancellation fee. • Cancellations made more than 90 days before check in date will receive a full deposit refund. • Cancellations made 90-31 days before check in date; If we can find a replacement group to take your spot you can choose to move your deposit to a new booking (this may only be done once) or you may choose to forfeit your deposit. • 30 days prior to your check in date, your payment has been made in full and there are no refunds or transfers after this time. • All reservations made for the Rural Thimble must be made in 3,4 or 7 night increments. If you choose to stay less than the reserved amount of nights, no refunds will be made for the difference.
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I only have one or two people interested in a retreat. Can we join a group that's going to the Rural Thimble?Currently The Rural Thimble does not host retreats where you join other groups. It is booked by individual groups who plan their own retreat.
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Do we bring our own bed linens and towels?No, linens and towels are provided for you.
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Do we need to bring a crock pot?We have several crock pots! See our Kitchen Amenities for more information. Other than the food, we’ve tried to provide for all your cooking needs!
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Do you provide irons?You will need to bring your own iron. We do provide ironing boards as well as several covers that we wash as needed. The boards get lots of use (imagine quilters at work almost 24/7!) We keep the covers as clean as possible, but you may bring your own cover if you wish; our boards are standard size.
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Is there a grocery store or restaurant nearbyYes, there are several restaurants and a small grocery store within walking distance. For additional information go to VisitCharmOhio.com