Join Interweave Escapes in Taos, New Mexico, October 17-20, 2021 with Instructors Norah Gaughan and Jennifer Berg

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Event Overview

Interweave Escapes is a unique way for knitters to come together, learn from a knitting expert and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow devotees in this intimate, retreat-style event.

Join designers Norah Gaughan and Jennifer Berg for a Retreat Style-Knitting Event at the Luxurious El Monte Sagrado Hotel in Taos, New Mexico from October 17-20, 2021.  

At El Monte Sagrado, means “The Holy Mountain Sanctuary”. Experience the luxury and tranquility of this beautiful Taos property. Treat yourself to the lush landscapes and sacred grounds, soothing waters flowing from an indoor waterfall and saltwater pool plus hot tubs, and a world-class spa.  

Don’t wait! Spots are limited and these exclusive events sell out quickly!

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What You’ll Learn:

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Norah-gami Techniques: Folds, Pleats, and Gathers with Norah Gaughan 
Learn the origami inspired techniques of knitting tucks, fun easy smocking and 3-D embellishments. Norah is currently writing a new book using these techniques to shape and add interest to easy square and rectangular shapes, using knitterly methods. The class project will be suitable for all levels of experience. Learn some fun skills used to make sophisticated garments from simple shapes. You’ll be re- viewing some of the ideas and techniques Norah will be exploring in her upcoming book. 

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Stranded Colorwork by Native Knitter with Jennifer Berg
Create and learn the beautiful stranded colorwork technique with Navajo Knitwear designer Jennifer Berg. In this class you’ll learn how to hold yarn in each hand and begin to create one of Jennifer’s cowl designs. Also Jennifer will share her tips and tricks with you that include: How she finds Inspiration while designing, How she carefully chooses her Colors and how Jennifer creates her beautiful colorwork motifs. You will choose from 4 cowls: Sunset Mesa Cowl, The Peaceful People Cowl, The Desert Dweller Cowl, or the Shik’is Cowl for your project.  

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About Your Knitting Instructor

Norah Gaughan is the author of Wool Studio Vol. IV, Knitting Nature, and other books. Norah has spent her life immersed in knitting—as a freelancer for yarn companies and knitting magazines, as the design director at JCA (she oversaw the Reynolds, Artful Yarns & Adrienne Vittadini Yarn lines); and as the design director at Berroco for nearly nine years (where she headed up the design team and published sixteen eponymous booklets).

Now an independent designer working out of her studio in historic Harrisville, NH, Norah’s latest ventures include being a member of the Brooklyn Tweed design team. Her newest labor of love, Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook (Abrams) showcases the results of her 30-year spate of inventing new cable patterns.

Jennifer Berg is a knitter, designer, and creator using a variety of textures living in New Mexico.  Jennifer is Navajo and grew up on the Navajo Reservation. She uses her background, culture and surrounding landscapes as inspiration for her designs. As she became obsessed with knitting over the years she felt naturally drawn to incorporating native designs into the patterns she creates. Jennifer shares her Navajo heritage through Native focused knitting designs that help you explore while honoring Native American artists. “Textiles are an integral part of the Navajo artistry and knitting felt like a way to share the beauty of my cultures designs”.  She is excited to share her love for knitting and hopes you will fall in love with it the same way she has. 

About El Monte Sagrado

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Relax and unwind in the serene setting of El Monte Sagrado, northern New Mexico’s most exclusive resort, surrounded by waterfalls, ponds, and towering cottonwood trees. Immerse yourself in a world of serenity, wellness and life enrichment in El Monte Sagrado’s award-winning Taos spa. Delight in an all-encompassing, eco-friendly, romantic, revitalizing, and healing retreat. It features artistically designed treatment rooms and beautifully landscaped grounds for meditation and relaxation. [15% off spa treatments 60 minutes or longer for attendees] Plus, experience a creative menu with global and local influences at De La Tierra Restaurant. The Anaconda bar also provides a lively atmosphere where you can enjoy signature drinks and creative cuisines.

Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, El Monte Sagrado is a short walk from downtown Taos, one of the most unique tourist destinations in the world; it is your gateway to culture in the heart of Northern New Mexico. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and a rustic high desert. A 24-hour shuttle service is also available for guests within a 3-mile radius of the hotel.   

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Additional Activities

Taos Private Tour: We will visit Taos Pueblo, a World Heritage UNESCO site whose iconic multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years, the Taos Gorge Bridge, the 7th tallest bridge in the United States, and an artisan walk to see works at the Tres Estrellas gallery that specialize in rare southwestern textiles and Taos painter Rich Nichols’ Blumenschein East Studio. 

Pop-Up Yarn Shop: Vortexyarns will bring the yarn to you! Join us on Tuesday, October 19th from 8:00AM – 6:00 PM for a private shopping event hosted by Vortexyarns – the best locally produced yarns and fiber in northern New Mexico! Merce Mitchel started Vortexyarns after many years of spinning for other businesses, vending at wool festivals, and presenting her fine fiber artwork in many different venues. Vortexyarns has become the culmination of Merce’s very favorite fiber things – hand dyeing, hand spinning, and hand felted artwork. She gravitates towards making the yarns and roving for other hands to transform into physical objects. She is a felt artist who is obsessed with knitting! 

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Pricing

Starting at just $2,195 per person (for a triple occupancy room), this extremely limited event includes lodging at El Monte Sagrado, all meals, workshops, Taos Private Tour, and a gift bag. All taxes and gratuities are also included.

Looking for a roommate? Please contact Doreen Connors at dconnors@goldenpeakmedia.com or 516-498-7463.

Ticket Types

• Single: Enjoy your own room with luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included.
• Double: Share a room with one of your favorite knitting friends and enjoy luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included for both guests.
• Companion: Want to bring a non-knitting guest spouse? Select a “single room” at checkout and your companion can participate in all non-knitting activities/meals.

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Schedule of Events

Sunday October, 17, 2021
1:30PM – Coach transportation from Albuquerque Airport [ABQ] to El Monte Sagrado
4:00PM – Check-in at the El Monte Sagrado
5:30PM – Welcome Reception
6:15PM – Dinner at the El Monte Sagrado

Monday, October 18, 2021
7:30-8:45AM – Breakfast
9:00AM-12:00PM – Knitting Workshop with Norah Gaughan and Jennifer Berg
12:00-1:00PM – Lunch at El Monte Sagrado
1:15PM – Taos Private Tour
6:00-8:00PM – Dinner
After Dinner – Book signing with Norah Gaughan (Norah’s new book will be provided in the Gift Bag!)

Tuesday, October 19, 2021
7:30-9:00AM – Breakfast
8:30AM-5:30PM – Private Shopping Event hosted by Vortexyarns!
10:00AM-1:00PM – Knitting Workshop with Norah Gaughan and Jennifer Berg
1:00-2:00PM – Lunch
2:00-7:00PM – Afternoon Free to visit El Monte Sagrado’s award-winning spa or enjoy downtown Taos and don’t forget to drop in at Mooncat Fiber. A local yarn shop for a little wine and cheese along with a 20% discount! The center of town is a short walk from the hotel, but there is a 24-hour shuttle service available within 3 miles of the hotel, if needed.
7:00-8:30PM – Dinner

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
7:30-9:00AM – Breakfast
9:00AM – Coach departs from El Monte Sagrado to Albuquerque Airport. Arrival time is approximately 11:30AM (be sure to schedule your flights accordingly!)  

*Schedule is subject to change 

For additional questions please contact Doreen Connors at dconnors@goldenpeakmedia.com or 516-498-7463.

No refunds will be provided within 90 days of the event. All photos courtesy of El Monte Sagrado.

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