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 are $399.00 per night
Week-long Retreats receive a 10% discount per night
If you need help with your booking please contact us using the info below
*Rates are subject to change, and are shown when you enter your dates on the booking platform
Notice of Policy Change: We now accept reservations 11 months in advance
At 8 am. on the first day of each month the online schedule opens up for another month of availability
January 2028 will open up on February 1st of 2027
February 2028 will open up on March 1st of 2027
Note to our Customers:
The reasoning behind our change to 11 month bookings from 14 month bookings. Most of our Customers are repeats from last year and we have decided to give them the first opportunity to rebook for next year during their stay.
Example, If Mari has the third week of March booked Monday to Monday she can book that same week next year during her stay. However if she wants a different week she will need to wait until that week opens up at 8am on the first of the month.
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.
