Date: June 17th 24th, 2023 Location: IcelandWhat to expect: This beautiful tour includes knittingand horse riding! Date: To be confirmedLocation: Northern California, USAExpect: Enjoy knitting with Quince and Cos special linen yarns with instructor Elizabeth Doherty. Join us for a retreat full of yarn, knitting, and learning at the lovely Reno Renaissance Downtown Hotel! Handspun Hope is part of True Vineyard Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. Classes will be announced soon and tickets available for purchase. Atherton St, State College, Pennsylvania, USAWhat to expect: Join fellow fiber lovers for a day of yarn shopping, classes, and silent auctions. Dye stuffs, weaving, rug hooking, spinning and more. Box 310361, New Braunfels, TX 78131, United States (830)-312-0488 info@handspunhope.org. Date: To be confirmedLocation: Keystone Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, CanadaWhat to expect: Enoy a day of festivities featuring fiber, fleece, and art! Meet adorable alpacas and enjoy the shows. Date: November 4-5, 2022Event Location: Conference Center, Steelville, MOState: MissouriCountry: USA. Each shop will feature special events during the two-week yarn crawl. The holidays are held in a converted barn situated in a quiet hamlet surrounded by vineyards. Date: To be confirmedLocation: Heartstone Lodge, Buena Vista, Virginia, USAWhat to expect: Another beautiful yarn retreat around the Virginia area of the US. All fibre arts are welcome. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Halcyon Yarn, Bath, MEState: MaineCountry: USAWhat to expect: Summer is in full swing here at Halcyon Yarn and theres no better place to be than midcoast Maine stop by for a visit! Honoraria will be adjusted from the hourly rate to a per-student rate for Workshop . Date: To be confirmedLocation: Utilita Arena, Sheffield, UKWhat to expect: The Wool Monty is an accommodating yarny space for everyone. I am Sue Culligan and with the help of my husband Culli run Knitting Holidays in France. This unique adventure includes the Textile and Crafts Routes of the Valley of Oaxaca, and a visit to the Textile Museum in Oaxaca City. Date: October 21 23, 2022Event Location: Villa San Fermo, Lonigo VI, ItalyWhat to expect: Exhibitions, marketplace, producers, dyers, classes by designers and instructors in Italian. Sail along the beautiful Rhine River, while enjoying the seasonal festivities of the Christmas markets. Morning refreshments, Afternoon cake and all the tea and coffee you can drink! Date: November 26 December 2, 2022 Event Location: Various locations in Estonia and LatviaWhat to expect: Knitting workshops, browse the Christmas markets, visits to yarn shops. Date: Check for 2023 datesLocation: Southeast AsiaExpect: Participate in show-and-tell where Craft Cruisers can share projects theyve finished. Vendors, fiber enthusiasts and plenty of fun! Date: To be confirmedLocation: St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA, USAWhat to expect: This annual event takes place at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, and is sure to be a memorable experience. Friday, December 16, 2022 - Advent register online. Date: TBCLocation: Nezinscot Farm, Turner, ME, USAWhat to expect: Learn the art of weaving from start to finish; leaving with a piece youve created. Spend a day or a weekend and visit fifteen Trail members including the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, the Cedarburg Woolen Mill, the Grafton Arts Mill, quilt shops, an award-winning art gallery and award-winning studio artists. Date: June 3rd & 4th, 2023Location: El Rancho de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe, NM, USAWhat to expect: Experience traditional activities like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, canoa carving, rope making, bread baking, crafts for children & more! 2023 Tours Filter by Date: 9 Night: Scotland Knitting Trail with Highlands Knitting Tour Date: August 31st September 4th, 2023Event Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, USAWhat to expect: This event will feature workshops, demonstrations, and competitions for participants to enjoy. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Fairfield Gonzales Community Place, Porter Park, Victoria, BC, CanadaWhat to expect: A celebration of fibre artists for enthusiasts, makers, crafters with demonstrations and activites for kids. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. The 3-Day All Access VIP pass gets you ALL the good stuff Thursday through Saturday, AND an optional exclusive swag box delivered to your door before the retreat. Spend time with like minded people working on the project of your choice. Date: August 5th & 6th, 2023Event Location: Hartl Building, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, North Dakota, USAWhat to expect: Providing an event for gathering the fiber community, educating about the fiber arts, and a marketplace for all things fiber related. Check Out Our Past Men's Knitting Retreats 2023 Retreats 2023 Rocky Mountain Men's Knitting Retreat Dates: Thursday, February 16, 2023 through Sunday, February 19, 2023 Venue: Sunshine Mountain Lodge (near Estes Park) 2022 Retreats 2021 Retreats 2020 Retreats 2019 Retreats 2018 Retreats 2017 Retreats 2016 Retreats 2015 Retreats 2014 Retreats Each shop will have a trunk show or a workshop for you to participate in. Date: October 1st 8th, 2023Event Location: Fryeburg, Maine, USAWhat to expect: Enjoy workshops and demonstrations, and participate in a special blanket event to help children in need. Date: August 24th 27th, 2023Event Location: Iona House, Dawlish, Devon, England, UKWhat to expect: Join Erika Knight and her daughter Bella Harris for an exciting Design Weekend! Date: June 21st 26th, 2023Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, UKWhat to expect: Learn how the world-famous Shetland wool is farmed, woven into yarn and then transformed by the locals into beautiful hand-crafted items. I am a better person because of it. Place: Finnegan's Run, 1145 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Demonstrations run throughout the day with stall holders sharing their skills and knowledge plus wool skill workshops such as felting. Date: October 13th & 14th, 2023Event Location: IJsselhallen, Zwolle, NetherlandsWhat to expect: What could be more fun to get inspiration for two days with and among like-minded people. Details. Do you have a KnitHappening! Date: March 24th & 25th, 2023Location: Dickson County Fairgrounds, Dickson, Tennessee, USAWhat to expect: Treat yourself to 2 days of fun at the 14th Annual TN Fiber Festival! Date: September 23rd 24th, 2023Location: To be confirmed, USAWhat to expect: This fiber event is a great opportunity to learn more about alpacas and the amazing fibers they produce. Date: October 12 14 2018Event Location: Maddens on Gull LakeState: MinnesotaCountry: USAWhat to expect: The retreat includes all meals, expert knitting support, exclusive Blue Sky Fibers swag bags, wilderness hike, raffle drawings, Blue Sky Fibers yarn pop-up shop hosted by Harriet & Alice, engaging social hour and much more. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Reed Point, Montana, USAWhat to expect: The Great Montana Sheep Drive is an annual event that takes place in Reed Point, MT. Of course, our first STITCHES West premiers in Sacramento, CA from March 3-6, 2022. Date: September 21st 24th, 2023Location: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, New York, USAWhat to expect: Letting men gather in beautiful settings and explore their passion for knitting, crocheting, spinning and yarn. Date: September 23rd & 24th, 2023Event Location: Alpena Events Complex, Alpena, Michigan, USAWhat to expect: Yarn/fiber and food vendors, fiber classes, sheep and pasture management sessions and a pasture tour at the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival. Date: May 17th 21st, 2023Location: Puget Sound, Washington, USAWhat to expect: Shops gather and work together to plan a fabulous tour with prizes, free patterns, and discounts. Friday, November 11th 2022. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around. Pack your bags. Featuring workshops and a shopping marketplace perfect for creating and discovering new inspiration. Meet up with fellow guild members and celebrate the fiber arts together. Bring home the latest fall colorways, win prizes, and collect free stitch markers from each participating LYS. Date: June 16th 18th, 2023Event Location: South Molton Town Hall, South Molton, UKWhat to expect: This is your chance to learn about the latest developments in fiber technology and get hands-on experience with a tour of the Mill. There will be classes on many different ways to use fiber, demonstrations, vendors, and more! Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Crowne Plaza, Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaWhat to expect: Fun workshops, a chance to buy yarn from indie businesses, enjoy connection and creativity. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: EM Event Center, Shoreline, WAState: WashingtonCountry: USAWhat to expect: Yarn Revolution is a pop-up marketplace featuring PNW indie yarn dyers and makers. Date: June 16th 22nd, 2023Location: Olds College, Olds, Alberta, CanadaWhat to expect: Enjoy a fun week full of fiber at the Olds College in Alberta. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Switzerland, Germany, France, the NetherlandsState: Country: Switzerland, Germany, France, the NetherlandsWhat to expect: A wonderful journey from Zrich to Amsterdam. Date: July 21st 30th, 2023Event Location: Historic Abingdon, Virginia, USAWhat to expect: This wonderful fiber festival offers over 200 individual events, from antiques to art shows, music and more. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Chicago, Illinois, USAWhat to expect: An annual celebration of Chicagolands Local Yarn Shops. Pricing starting at $6,995 per person double occupancy. Date: To be confirmedState: Yorkshire, England, UKWhat to expect: This is the perfect retreat for any passionate knitter looking to expand their skills and knowledge of knitting. Learn more about us and membership to the Flock! There will be vendors, demonstrations, classes, and a silent auction. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Portugal and SpainCountry: Portugal and SpainWhat to expect: Join Chris Bylsma and fellow knitters on our first river cruise on the Douro River. Date: June 27th July 4th, 2023Location: IcelandWhat to expect: Enjoy hiking and knitting around the mountain range of Trllaskagi, and learn about traditional Icelandic mittens. Date: To be confirmedLocation: ScotlandWhat to expect: Explore beautiful Scotland in this years Vogue Knitting Destinations. Date: April 30th, 2023Location: George Dawson Inn, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, CanadaWhat to expect: Meet indie dyers, handspinners, weavers, local yarn shops, pattern designers. Date: March 11th & 12th, 2023Location: Buxton Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, EnglandWhat to expect: Join the Buxton Wool Gathering for a weekend focused on crochet and knitting. Vendors, classes, displays, activities theres something for everyone. Enjoy knitting, making new friends and the beautiful ocean. Note: This event is now being replaced by the Summer Wool Festival.Event Location: Redborne School and Community CollegeState: Ampthill, EnglandCountry: UKWhat to expect: If youre interested in fiber crafts this is the place for you! Mountainspun Shetland Sheep farm & Fiber Arts Studio.