Join Interweave Escapes in Leavenworth, Washington!

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 setting.

Join us on April 10-14, 2019 for Interweave Escapes’ 1st annual “Knitting Clinic” with Lorilee Beltman at the beautiful Sleeping Lady Resort located in the splendor of the Wenatchee Valley in Washington.  Enjoy knitting and nature as you  unwind and relax in the refined wilderness at this one-of-a kind, all inclusive knitting getaway.

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About the Knitting Clinic with Lorilee Beltman

Spend five days and four nights with the wonderfully talented, knowledgeable and gifted Lorilee Beltman. Lorilee will tackle your knitting obstacles with you side by side.

As you enjoy your knitting more and make improvements along the way, what are the issues that still bother you? For this knitting clinic, you get to email Lorilee ahead of time. Ask those questions. Make your concerns known. Our time together will be tailored around the groups’ needs while we learn from the instructor and each other. Ask lots of questions and share information. Open to all skill levels.

Lorilee will also be designing a special pattern just for this retreat!  You will receive the yarn for the pattern in your gift bag.

Here are suggestions from Lorilee of things we might get to:

Making our knitting more even.
Cabling without a cable needle.
Tips for keeping track of where you are in a pattern without having to take so many notes as you knit.
Compare different increases and decreases and know when to use which.
Getting over our fear of- blocking? -knitting a sweater? -working in the round? – seaming?
Learning more than one cast on and bind off.
Explore Double Knitting

If you like these ideas, let Lorilee know, but she looks forward to your suggestions even more. We will have designated class time, but please know Lorilee is available any time throughout our adventure together.

Materials: Yarn will be provided in your Gift Bags  but if you have a personal preference bring 50 grams of worsted weight wool or wool blend that is friendly for learning. Bring a couple needles size US 5 to 8, with at least one being a 32 inch long circular needle. Tapestry needle.

Official  Sponsors:

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About the Sleeping Lady Resort

Sleeping Lady Resort and the land it occupies enjoy a rich and storied past. From the area’s Native American roots, to the 1930s when it was home to Camp Icicle and the Civilian Conservation Corps, to its role today as a leading Northwest destination – Sleeping Lady embodies the natural beauty and history of Leavenworth and the Wenatchee Valley.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Cascade Mountains and nestled on the banks of Icicle Creek, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort provides a natural setting for a relaxing, engaging and memorable retreat.

We will meet in Seattle,WA and travel east  by coach for the beautiful ride through some of the most scenic vista in Washington State.

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The Kingfisher Restaurant & Wine Bar

All of our Gourmet meals will be created with the freshest local ingredients, many from Sleeping Lady’s own two-acre organic garden. Meals are chef’s choice and are served in Kingfisher’s relaxed lodge-style setting which features exposed wood beams, river rock, and sweeping views of Icicle Canyon. In the summer months, the terrace and the creekside meadow are available for outdoor seating. (Dietary needs can be accommodated.)

An extensive wine list highlights local favorites and complements the menu, featuring eighteen wines by the glass.

Additional Activities

Day trip to Leavenworth, Washington:

Spend the day in the beautiful town of Leavenworth, with scenery to die for and architecture from southern Germany. One simple drive through this area and you’d be forgiven for thinking you had inadvertently entered a portal and exited into the Swiss Alps in Europe. The town has several great shops fit for anyone interested in exploring them, and several beautiful places to walk through .The restaurants also run the gamut of styles, and a genuine German style beer is never far from reach.

In Leavenworth, you don’t just shop…you discover.  Unearth imported treasures you expect to find in the Bavarian Village: nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, beer steins, music boxes, and holiday decorations, of course.  But linger…to smell our handcrafted soaps and candles. Swirl and sip our budding wineries. Let our specialty chocolates, cheeses, meats and sweets dance across your tongue.  Run your fingers across our boutique clothing, fine china, and jewelry. Get geared up for your next run, hike, ski, or bike through our backyard we call the Cascades. It’s all here, all for you.

A Lesson in Spinning Yarn with a Drop Spindle

Try your hand at spinning yarn with a drop spindle with a afternoon lesson with Spin Off and PieceWork Assistant Editor Elizabeth Prose. Roving and a drop spindle will be included from Ashford Wheels & Looms.

Aspen leaf Day Spa (Additional Costs Apply):

Aspen Leaf Day Spa. We look forward to providing a relaxing and memorable spa experience. Escape into a beautiful environment and cultivate your sense of calm. The Aspen Leaf Day Spa, nestled amid the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, is the ideal respite from the everyday. Immerse yourself in our range of holistic services – inspired by and in cooperation with nature. You’ll emerge serene and rejuvenated, poised to explore our art walk, gourmet cuisine, and all the splendor of Sleeping Lady. Our professional, licensed, and dedicated staff members are committed to bringing wellness to you and your environment today, tomorrow and beyond.

Spa Amenities

• Robes and Slippers
• Organic Tea and Chocolate
• Relaxation and Walking Meditation in the Organic Garden
• Self Guided Art Walk
• Spa Boutique and Shopping at the Mercantile
• Dry Sauna for resort guests

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About Your Knitting Instructor Lorilee Beltman

Lorilee happily sees no end to where your knitting curiosity can take you. She loves to help knitters make new discoveries and is known for communicating clearly and patiently. For a decade this former yarn shop owner has enjoyed her students at national events, and she looks forward to meeting you in class! Her articles and designs have been published in books, magazines, and online mags. She is a Craft Yarn Council certified knitting instructor, former techniques columnist at Knitty, and an online instructor at Interweave and Craftsy. Her Craftsy classes are consistently ranked at the top of the recommended list.
Tent-camping with her husband and boys has brought her to over twenty National Parks. Lorilee grew up in Pittsburgh, spent thirty years in west Michigan, and now calls Seattle home.

Pricing

Starting at just $1,795 per person (for triple occupancy), this extremely limited event includes lodging at the Sleeping Lady Resort, all meals, workshops,  and a gift bag. All taxes and gratuities are also included.

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

How to Get Here

Fly into Seattle Tacoma International airport. We will meet at the airport and travel east by coach for the beautiful ride through some of the most scenic vistas in Washington State with a stop along the way in Carnation Washington for a visit to Tolt Yarn Store.

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Schedule of Events

Wednesday April 10, 2019

12:00 pm – Meet Meet at Seattle Airport to take the coach bus
1:00 pm – Event at Tolt Yarn Shop in Carnation, Washington
2:00 pm – Head out to Sleeping Lady Lodge
3:00 pm – Check-in
5:30 pm – Welcome reception
6:15 pm – Dinner

Thursday April 11, 2019

7:30 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Knitting Clinic with Lorilee Beltman
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch

Afternoon Options:

• Try your hand at spinning with a drop spindle with Elizabeth Prose, Assistant Editor  of Spin Off and PieceWork magazines. Drop spindles and roving will be provided in your Gift Bags.
• Yoga for knitters (beginners welcome) Chair or standing yoga for mobilizing and releasing stiffness, must pre register.
• You can also participate in hiking or biking.
• Relax with a Spa treatment (additional cost apply.)

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner
After dinner enjoy knitting by the fire

Friday April 12, 2019

7:30 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Knitting Clinic with Lorilee Beltman
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Winery Tour : Visit 3 of Washington State’s finest wineries for tastings and nibbles along the way
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner
After dinner enjoy knitting by the fire

Saturday April 13, 2019

7:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00am – Transportation will be provided for a day trip to explore the lovely Bavarian town of Leavenworth – a 5 minute drive outside the resort. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants and much more – check out the website for more information.

Sunday April 14, 2019

7:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
10:15 am – Coach bus back to Seattle/Tacoma Airport – arrival time at airport approximately 12:30 pm.

*Schedule is subject to change.

No refunds will be provided within 90 days of the event.

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

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