What could be better than an all-inclusive three-night weekend of knitting and workshops in a gorgeous house with catered meals, pizza party, wine and cocktails, hot tubs, and your choice of programming and room accommodations?? Seriously...
The rundown: We'll start the day Friday afternoon departing from Stitchworks in Evanston. Rooms will be ready upon arrival and a weekend of knitting indulgence will begin. You'll spend three days and nights building your own program, as structured or free as you like, talking shop, life and everything else with fiber loving friends all basking in an immersive experience. We'll return to reality Monday morning fresh, inspired and ready to carry the spirit and energy of our weekend into the emerging spring.
Pricing
A $500 deposit reserves your spot! Balance payment due in March
You can learn more about accommodations and pricing at the listing on the Evanston Stitchworks website. We will then email you and work with you to get the accommodation you require. Spots will go first come first serve, so when you sign up be sure to keep an eye on your email to reserve the accommodation you’d like!
Learn More About Retreat Weekend
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A year and a half ago, Laura started teaching in-person classes at Evanston Stitchworks on Sherman Avenue just north of Chicago. With her recent move to Skokie!, she officially calls Stitchworks her LYS and has met many new Party People during her time there.
Stitchworks was founded by Amalia Malos. After a career in Culinary Arts, Food Science and Non-Profits, Amalia combined her skill sets, and love of all things fiber and textile, to create Evanston Stitchworks. Dedicated to fostering the joy of making through dynamic classes, a curated collection of modern and imported fabric, unique fiber, and all the stitchy things.
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Laura McDougal and Amalia Malos experienced knitting teachers, on hand to answer all your questions all weekend long
Three nights luxury accommodation, including spacious indoor and outdoor spaces, hot tubs, theater room, and fire pit!
Two full days of garment sewing instruction
If necessary, transportation to the retreat space from Evanston Stitchworks
Catered dinners from local chefs Friday and Sunday night
Wood-fired pizza party Saturday night
Three family style breakfasts and two lunches
Plentiful snacks, handmade cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and tea
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OUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3pm: Guests can start arriving and settling in
3-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks, Knit Night
7pm: Dinner from a local caterer
8-10pm: Craft & chill!
SATURDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Knitting Break Out Sessions
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Knitting Break out Sessions and Craft Breaks
5-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
7pm: Pizza party from South Shore Ovenworks
8-10pm: Craft & chill!
SUNDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Knitting Break Out Classes
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Knitting Break Out Classes and Craft Activities
5-6pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
6pm: Dinner from a local caterer
8-10pm: Knit night!
MONDAY
7-9am: A la cart breakfast
10am: Check out and head back home
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 3 weeks prior to the retreat are eligible for a balance payment refund minus a 10% administration fee. Deposits are non-refundable.
Because of the potential for a dramatic Michigan weather event, if there is a blizzard and we have to cancel the retreat you will get a full refund.