House Details


The Whatever Craft House is located at 215 E. First Street in Newton, Kansas.

This fully remodeled retreat home built in 1903 comfortably sleeps 16 guests. This home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a large dine-in kitchen and seperate spacious crafting/work area. The living room features many seating areas and a Roku TV with surround sound. Enjoy time outside on our wrap around porch or around the firepit area in the backyard. A room on the third floor can be used for massage therapy or a quiet retreat area. Wifi is provided.

Groups can be a maximum of 16 for overnight stay and there is no minimum.

Weekends or any 2 night stay - Friday morning - Sunday at 12:00 is $1600. Each additional night added onto the 2 night stay is $265. We require a $250 security deposit up front to secure your reservation.
This deposit is refunded after your stay barring no damage has occurred to the house.

The Craft House is perfect for all kinds of groups.  These are some of the groups that have enjoyed staying at The Whatever Craft House:

* Scrapbookers
* Quilting groups
* Bible journaling
* Artist retreats
* Jewelry Making
* Stamping groups
* Cookie Decorating
* Author/Writing retreat
* Cooking retreat
* Bridal & Bachelorette parties/weekends
* Big birthday celebrations - 30th/40th/50th
* Church small group get-aways
* Ministry weekend getaways
* Foster/Adoptive mom retreat
* Office/work retreats
* Small business weekend conferences
* Antiquers
* Girls getaway with no agenda at all

No one is “on site” during your stay. Each group is responsible for their meals and entertainment. You provide your own craft supplies. There are a few staples like glue guns, paint brushes, irons & ironing boards that are there to use but not to take home.

We provide a contactless entry for your stay.

Newton is 30 minutes from Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, KS. We are a 3 hour drive from the Kansas City airport.

Check the Calendar page for availablity to plan your stay. The house is available for weekends but also during the week.