Join us for our first Third Coast Getaway

Fall Harvest Food and Fiber Celebration

Union Pier, Michigan

October 23 - 26

A $500 deposit reserves your space; balance is due October 1

Join us for an intimate gathering on the shores of Lake Michigan as we celebrate the season with an all-inclusive weekend of food, nature and crafting for knitters, crocheters and by-hand makers.

Your all-Inclusive weekend includes:

— Three nights of luxury accommodation at the Primrose house by Dwell Vacations, just one block from the Lake Michigan shore

— A two-stop wine and nature themed field trip (transportation included)

— All meals are chef-prepared, market-driven and seasonal — including a 3-course plated dinner with wine pairings — by on-site chef Antoinette Camphouse, who is currently the chef in residence for the Hive Center of the Book Arts Eat Their Words dinner series (Chef Toni's bio coming soon!) as well as snacks, beverages and cocktails throughout the weekend.

— Knitting and crocheting classes, and one-on-one guidance led by expert instructors

— Evening crafting and cocktails

— Hot tubs and campfires

— Great connections and new friends

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What to Expect:

Friday

• 4 to 6 p.m.: check-in, sips and snacks
• 7 p.m.: Family style dinner
• 8 p.m.: Crafting and cocktails

Saturday

• 8 a.m.: Coffee, tea and light bites, then a morning walk on the beach
• 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Project show and tell, knit and crochet classes
• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.:  Brunch
• 12 p.m.: Knit and crochet classes
• 4 p.m.: Sips and snacks
• 6:30 p.m.: Plated three-course harvest dinner with wine pairings
• 8 p.m.: Crafting and cocktails

Sunday

• 8 a.m.: Breakfast
• 9 a.m.: Open crafting, one-on one guidance by appointment
• 10:30 a.m.: Depart for guided foliage walk in nearby Chikaming Open Lands nature preserve followed by wine tasting and snacks at Hickory Creek Winery (transportation included)
• 3:30 p.m.: Return to the house for sips, snacks and crafting
• 6:30 p.m.: Family style dinner
• 7:30 p.m.: Crafting and cocktails

Monday

• 8 a.m.: Breakfast and last-minute knitting and crochet questions
• 9:30 a.m.: Check-out and return to Evanston

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Accommodations

Cost is per person. Spots are secured on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your deposit is applied to the cost of your spot. Some variants have more than one available spot. We are happy to match roommates or assign roommate requests.

• Queen bed in a single room with ensuite bath: $2200
• Queen bed in a two-person room with ensuite bathroom: $2000 SOLD OUT
• Twin bed in a two-person room with ensuite bathroom: $1800 SOLD OUT
• Queen bed in two-person room shared bath: $1900
• Twin bed in a two-person room, shared bath: $1700
• Queen bed in a three-person room, ensuite bath: $1950
• Queen bed in a three-person room, shared bath: $1850
• Twin bed in a three-person room, ensuite bath: $1750
• Twin bed in a three-person room, shared bath: $1650

We are happy to help arrange carpooling for those who are driving. 

An optional shuttle service to and from Michigan is available for an additional $90; shuttle departs from Stitchworks at 1 p.m. CST Friday and departs from Michigan at 10 a.m. EST Monday.

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Cancellation and Deposit and Balance Payment Policy

A deposit is required to secure your spot. Balance payment due October 1st. Cancellations made up to 3 weeks prior to the retreat are eligible for a balance payment refund minus a 10% administration fee. Deposits are non-refundable. 

Because of the potential for a dramatic Michigan weather event, if there is a blizzard and we have to cancel the retreat you will get a full refund. 

Questions? Send inquiries to: info@evanstonstitchworks.com