Itinerary
Every Dorset Yarn Retreat is a little different, with a thoughtfully chosen mix of workshops and activities that may vary from one retreat to the next. The overall timings, however, stay the same, so you’ll always know how the weekend will flow. Take a look at the itinerary below for a taste of what to expect.
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Arrive at any time after 2pm. We want you to have plenty of time to settle in! When you are ready tea, coffees or soft drinks - as well as some cake and scones - will all be available for you to enjoy wherever you choose.
At the Dorset Yarn Retreat things can be a little weather dependent, but there are lots of cosy, or shady, spots for you to relax in. Friday afternoon is time for you to explore and make yourself at home. The Dorset yarn Retreat does not provide alcohol however you are very welcome to bring your own which we can chill for you if required.
Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm where we will provide soft drinks and nibbles, the dinner is served at 7pm in the dining room. You can expect two courses - a hearty home cooked main and a sumptuous dessert. We can cater for all dietary requirements and preferences. Second helpings are always available at the Dorset Yarn Retreat!
After dinner you are free to do as you please; walk in the garden, say hello to the sheep, sit by the fire for knitting and a drink, or get a good night's sleep in preparation for doing whatever you please tomorrow.
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Breakfast is served at 9am. You can expect a wide range of fruit, oats and toast as well as cooked breakfast options. We serve our very own eggs and honey, and seasonal fruit and vegetables at the Dorset Yarn Retreat. We use locally sourced ingredients wherever we can.
At 10:30am we will hold a workshop group activity, or introduce a project we can all have a go at over the weekend. Tea and biscuits will be available at 11am.
Lunch is at 12:30pm. This will be hearty soups, sandwiches or light quiches, plus a sweet treat to help see you into the afternoon.
After lunch we will settle down again to some serious business! This may involve picking up where you left off in the morning, discussing the projects you have brought with you, finding a quiet spot in which to concentrate on a tricky bit or nattering away over some stockinette... it is up to you, there is no rush.
Again, at 6pm it is drinks and nibbles time, with dinner served at 7pm.
After dinner is relaxing time. We might decide to take a stroll, play some games, have a quiz or just simply chat and knit some more. Or, if my daughter is in charge, watch Sheep Detectives again! This helps make the Dorset Yarn Retreat so unique - you decide how you want to enjoy your time.
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Breakfast is served at 9am.
At 10:30am we will have the Dorset Yarn Retreat WIP Surgery. We would like you to bring a project (or projects!) that you have laid down for whatever reason and, as a group, we can work together to motivate you to transform your WIP into a finished object. Or at the very least, offer tips, guidance and a way forward for those pesky projects holding your creativity back.
Lunch on Sunday will be at 1pm and will be substantial enough to fuel you up for your return home.
Departure is by 3pm on Sunday - don't forget to say goodbye to our girls in the paddock. We hope that you will have enjoyed your stay so much that it won't be long until you see them again!
