Knitting in the Mountains Retreat 2027

April 29 – May 2, 2027

Overlander Mountain Lodge | Jasper, Alberta

Escape to the Canadian Rockies for four unforgettable days of knitting, learning, laughter, and relaxation.

Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain views, enjoying delicious meals with fellow knitters, spending your days learning new techniques, and ending each evening surrounded by friends with your knitting in hand.

Whether you're travelling with a friend or coming on your own, this retreat is designed to help you slow down, be inspired, and reconnect with your creativity.

Reserve your spot today with just a $350 CAD deposit.

Your Retreat Includes

✔️ Three nights of accommodation at the beautiful Overlander Mountain Lodge

✔️ All meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast

✔️ Three exclusive workshops with guest teacher Sasha Hyre (Veronaknits)

✔️ Wednesday Early Knit Night 

✔️ Thursday Welcome Knit Night

✔️ Friday Night Game Night

✔️ Saturday Evening Knitting Fashion Show

✔️ Fibre Marketplace

✔️ Goodie Bag

✔️ Door Prizes & Giveaways

✔️ Plenty of knitting, laughter, and time to relax

Meet Your Guest Teacher

Sasha Hyre – Veronaknits

Sasha is a knitwear designer and educator passionate about helping knitters understand the structure behind their stitches—not just follow a pattern.

Through thoughtful teaching and approachable techniques, she empowers knitters to build confidence and create beautifully finished garments they'll be proud to wear for years.

Flawless Finishes: Seaming & Professional Details

This three-part workshop series will help you master the finishing techniques that transform handmade garments into polished, heirloom-quality knits.

Workshop 1

Seaming Essentials

Learn professional seaming techniques that create clean, nearly invisible joins for beautifully finished garments.

Workshop 2

Borders & Final Finishing

Discover polished edge finishes, beautiful borders, and the details that give every project a professional look.

Workshop 3

Garment Care & Customization

Learn proper blocking, garment care, and simple customization techniques to help every handmade piece fit beautifully and last for years.

What's New for 2027

We're always looking for ways to make the retreat even better, and this year we're excited to introduce several improvements.

✨ The lodge has completed renovations to many of the guest rooms.

✨ All workshops will now take place in the dining room, providing a more spacious and accessible learning environment.

✨ Workshops are now 2 hours each, creating a more relaxed schedule while still giving you plenty of time to learn.

✨ Saturday afternoon is completely free to explore Jasper, relax with your knitting, visit local shops, or enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.

✨ We've expanded our marketplace schedule, giving you even more time to browse and shop from our wonderful vendors.

✨ NEW! Double Occupancy Rooms
For the first time, we're offering 6 rooms with two double beds.

Bring your favourite knitting friend and save $300 per person.

Accommodation Options

Private Room

$2,650 CAD

Perfect if you'd like your own private space to relax after a full day of knitting.

Double Occupancy

$2,350 CAD per person

Share one of our six double-bed rooms with a friend and save $300 each.

Simply select the Double Occupancy option at checkout and include your roommate's name during registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend every workshop?
No! Your registration includes all workshops, but you're welcome to participate as much or as little as you'd like.

Can I come by myself?
Absolutely! Many attendees come on their own and leave with lifelong knitting friends.

What is required to reserve my spot?
A $350 CAD deposit secures your place.

Is food included?
Yes! Your retreat includes all meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

We'd Love to Knit With You

This retreat is about so much more than knitting.

It's about slowing down.

Learning something new.

Meeting people who understand why you always have yarn in your project bag.

Taking a few days just for yourself.

Whether this is your first knitting retreat or you're returning for another unforgettable weekend, I can't wait to welcome you to the mountains.

Reserve your spot today with a $350 CAD deposit.

✨ More Flexible Workshops

Workshops will now be 2 hours each, giving everyone more flexibility throughout the weekend.

You'll have:

• Friday Morning Workshop
• Friday Afternoon Workshop
• Saturday Morning Workshop

The best part? Every workshop is included with your retreat registration. Simply choose the classes that interest you most—there are no additional fees.

✨ A Free Saturday Afternoon
One of the biggest changes this year is giving everyone Saturday afternoon completely free.

Whether you'd like to:

• Explore Jasper National Park
• Browse the local shops
• Go for a hike
• Relax with your knitting
• Enjoy a coffee with new friends

…the afternoon is yours to enjoy.

✨ More Time to Shop
We're also adding dedicated marketplace hours throughout the weekend, giving you even more time to browse, shop, and chat with our amazing vendors without feeling rushed.

Investment

The retreat investment for 2027 is $2,650 CAD for a private room, with a $350 deposit to reserve your spot.

As always, your registration includes everything:

• 3 nights of accommodation
• All meals
• Workshops with guest teachers
• Marketplace access
• Evening activities
• Special events
• Goodie bag
• A weekend full of knitting, learning, and unforgettable memories

I'm so excited about these updates, and I truly believe they're going to make this year's retreat the best one yet!