Come explore Salem, Massachusetts with us for a 3 day Knitting retreat. November 22-24, 2024. Salem has a deep history, starting with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. We will visit some historical and cultural attractions, like the Salem Witch Museum, Peabody Essex Art Museum and take in the sights of downtown Salem. Staying at the Salem Waterfront Hotel in luxurious and comfortable accommodations, we are very close/walkable to the downtown and attractions. We will visit Circle of Stitches, a high quality, independently owned yarn shop in the heart of Salem. On the retreat, knitting classes include getting a jump start on your holiday gifts with hand knit mug cozies, coasters, and intarsia ornaments. Classes are modified to accommodate all levels of knitting. We will have a delicious plated dinner with cash bar and a fun social knit night after. Hotel, admissions, knitting classes, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts included. We hope you will come explore with us this fall for an unforgettable adventure!

Details

• November 22-24, 2024

• Meals included: 4

• Hotel for 2 nights

• Group tours of museums and attractions, All admissions included

• 2 Knitting instruction classes

• Group knitting session

Pricing
$985 USD per person double occupancy
$1,250 USD per person single occupancy

50% deposit required; 50% sixty (60) days prior to trip

• Includes hotel, 2 dinners, 2 breakfast, admission to 2 attractions
  

• Not included - travel, alcohol, shopping

• Please check Policy/FAQs for retreats

Knitting classes

Join Marny Kindness (knitter, instructor, knitwear designer) for knitting classes focused on making holiday gifts. We will learn colorwork intarsia, creating texture, and cables to create holiday ornaments, gifts for friends and family and learn some new knitting skills. All knitters should have a basic understanding of knitting. Class will be modified to accommodate all levels of knitting. You get to choose the pattern (we have some inspiration for you). Whether it’s a simple design or complicated colorwork, you will learn some new skills and have social time with knitters. 

Retreat Itinerary

Friday, 11/22/24

Arrive in Salem, MA. Check into Salem Waterfront Hotel.

Friday night - Dinner at a local restaurant

Saturday, 11/23/24

Meet in lobby 9:30 am

10am Salem Witch Museum tour

12pm Lunch in town (on your own)

2pm Circle of Stitches yarn store visit

4 - 6pm Knitting Class

6pm Dinner at hotel

After dinner Knit night social

Sunday, 11/24/24

9am Breakfast

10am-12pm Knitting class

12:30pm - Visit Peabody Essex Art Museum

Optional Shopping and other attractions/explore on your own

Head home

To book your trip, go to the Contact Us page and fill out the form with traveler info. We can’t wait to explore with you!