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Stitching in Montvale 2026

There is nothing better than stitching with friends, whether they are long-time friends or friends you just met!  Bring your stitching and a friend (all guests are welcome) and stitch with fellow stitchers from the Metropolitan Region EGA.  Our EGA President, Lea Peacock, will also be joining us for the weekend.

Stitching in Montvale 2026 will again be held at the Montvale Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ, 07645, on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2026.  Attendees will have the option of stitching in our Stitching Room on Saturday and/or Sunday.  Attendees are not required to stay at the host hotel and will be able to take advantage of the many reasonable restaurants in the area.  Those attendees wanting to stay at the host hotel will be provided with a link to book their hotel room.

Registration Information:

 EGA members and guests are welcome to register for either one day (Saturday or Sunday) or both days in the Stitching Room.  Registration opens January 1, 2026  and will close on March 25, 2026.  The per-person registration fee is $50 for both days or $30 for one day.  Please note that this fee is non-refundable.  Payment can be made by either a check or electronically.  Registration and payment information can be found on the registration form.

Hotel Information:

 The Montvale Courtyard Marriott Hotel is less than a mile from the Garden State Parkway, exit #172 and about 3 minutes from the New York/New Jersey border, making this location very convenient for our Region members, regardless of where they live.

We will again be in the Hamilton/Burr Meeting Room located on the second floor of the hotel, at the top of the stairs from the hotel’s lobby.  Elevators in the hotel will also be available.

No food will be allowed in the classrooms/stitching room, but the hotel does have a bistro/lounge area on the first floor in which you can bring in food for lunch or dinner.  The bistro is open for breakfast from 6 am – 10 am on weekends.

Any lighting and/or magnification needed must be battery operated as no electrical cords are allowed.  Also, pack a nametag in your stitching bag as none will be provided.

Sleeping Room Information:

We have made arrangements with the hotel for a contracted sleeping room rate of $199 per night (Friday, April 24 and/or Saturday, April 25) for either a single or double sleeping room, plus taxes.  Attendees must make their own reservations.  The link will be provided at a later date.

Please note that there is a drop-down list to select the nights.  Sleeping room reservations must be made by March 25, 2026.  The hotel also has several ADA compliant sleeping rooms.  All sleeping rooms have in-room coffee service and a refrigerator.  Free Wi-fi is also provided.

Dining Information:

For your dining pleasure there are many options available.  Attached to the hotel is the Fire and Oak Restaurant that is open for dinner on weekends.  Within minutes of the hotel are many other restaurants and casual dining including Wegman’s and Whole Foods.  Further information will be provided at a later date.

“Shopping” Information:

As every stitcher knows, we love to shop.  We will again have a table for those who want to bring gently used charts and/or stitching-related items that are no longer wanted but another stitcher might find useful.  This is a free exchange.

We hope that you can stitch with us!  Questions or concerns can be addressed to me at GrayceeDM@aol.com or 732-407-7646.

Janice Meyers

Metropolitan Region Events Chair