OUR RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
Along the Cornish coast, you’ll find a retreat where knitting meets the landscape or a workshop to deepen your skills in natural fibre and traditional Cornish knitting. Whether it’s an immersive retreat with coastal walks, farm visits, and evenings knitting by the fire, or a hands-on workshop exploring technique and fibre, there’s space to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Our retreats offer the chance to experience the deep connection between land, wool, and craft, while workshops provide a focused, practical approach—working with fibre from fleece to yarn, guided by experience and tradition.
Led by Anton (founder of the Raw Wool Company), these gatherings are an opportunity to step away from the everyday, whether through an active retreat or an in-depth workshop. Expect farm visits, good conversation, and a Cornish cream tea or two along the way.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Anton aims to create a welcoming space for all adult men, women, trans, and non-binary knitters. Both the retreats and workshops are for everyone!
If this speaks to you, keep an eye out for upcoming dates below or express your interest to be the first to know when tickets go live.
Upcoming Events
Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDDiscover the myths, legends, and inspiration of this iconic coastal knitwear. As we explore its history, construction, and the technics involved, over the three hours you’ll knit your own mini Gansey- A stepping stone to creating your own full-sized piece of history.
Date and time is TBDLostwithielHead to the Cornish Duchy Estate for a retreat where knitting intertwines with the essence of exploration. Delve into immersive workshops, farm & mill visits and learn about natural fibre and traditional Cornish knitting. Embark in autumnal strolls along the shoreline on this retreat like no other.
Date and time is TBDTrewithick FarmFrom farm to fibre in this hands on workshop you will meet the sheep, geek out about fibre and enrich your knowledge to pick the perfect fibre for the perfect fibre. Then we will take in the sea air with an hour long guided walk along the Cornish Coast all rounded off with a drink by the harbour.
Date and time is TBDTrewithick FarmFrom farm to fibre in this hands on workshop you will meet the sheep, geek out about fibre and enrich your knowledge to pick the perfect fibre for the perfect fibre. Then we will take in the sea air with an hour long guided walk along the Cornish Coast all rounded off with a traditional pub lunch.
Is this the retreat for you?
Our goal is to create a fun, creative, fulfilling and inclusive space for knitters and crafters to enjoy. This is a retreat for people who want to spend time enjoying their craft but also want to get outside and explore. We expect you to join us on a hike of about 5km, to visit farmland and countryside and maybe even a sea or cold water swim! There will be plenty of time to sit and knit but we are also going to be getting up and active.
Stay in a Country House with Food & Beverage, Goodie Bag, Workshops & Farm Visit? How is this sounding so far ?
Well this could be right for you!
We are creating a retreat and space for those that wish to get out and explore, bring your knitting and learn more about farm to fibre.
Fancy taking a cool winter dip in the Cornish sea? We will delve into immersive workshops, farm visits and learn about natural fibre and traditional Cornish knitting. We will embark on brisk winter strolls along a coastal path in the company of like minded people, returning back to the house for a cup of tea and a wood fire.
If you think this sounds like a retreat for you then we look forward to welcoming you.
About our retreats
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
Bring along all your personal items required for a stay of this duration, comfortable clothes for knitting around the fire, practical clothes and shoes for a farm visit and coastal walk. Cornwall can be a stormy place especially so warm clothes and waterproofs. If you fancy a cold water dip in the sea bring your swimming gear and beach towel. Bring your knitting projects and tools, there will be a pop up shop at the venue if you wish to pick up a fresh project.
I don't knit, can I still come? / How good of a knitter do I have to be?
Yes, if you are a crochet or weaver or a knitting or just have an interest in all things woolly then you will enjoy this retreat. There will be a knitting workshop as part of this retreat so you might find it useful to be able to know how to knit and purl to gain the full experience but this is not a requirement. You might find it useful to practice or learn how to knit and purl before the retreat to really get the most out of the weekend. We won’t be providing one to one lessons during the stay however.
Who are these retreats for?
Our goal is to create a fun, creative, fulfilling and inclusive space for knitters and crafters to enjoy. This is a reatreat for people who want to spend time enjoying their craft but also want to get outside and explore. We expect you to join us on a hike of about 5km, to visit farmland and countryside and maybe even a sea swim! There will be plenty of time to sit and knit but we are also going to be getting up and active. You must be 18 years or more to attend this event.
What should I bring?
Bring along all your personal items required for a stay of this duration, comfortable clothes for knitting around the fire, practical clothes and shoes for a farm visit and coastal walk. Cornwall can be a stormy place especially in November so warm clothes and waterproofs. If you fancy a cold water dip in the sea bring your swimming gear and beach towel. Bring your knitting projects and tools, there will be a pop up shop at the venue.
Can I bring my partner/friend?
Yes, you can bring your partner/friend (especially if they knit too). All workshops are optional, however there will be no subsidies for those who do not attend. Please note rooms are single or double occupancy - if you bring your partner it will be a double occupancy.
Is it okay to come alone and not know anyone?
Crafting in an accepting, warm and inclusive community is the driving force behind these retreats and experiences. The time at the retreat is yours, you can participate in as much of the programme as you want or take some time alone if you need. We are here to faciltate a fun and relaxing experience for all attendees.
What's included?
- Stay in a Country House with Food & Beverage
- Goodie Bag
- Workshops & Farm Visit
What's not included?
- Tools (Knitting Needles, Notions, etc)
- Travel to and from the venue.
How do I get there?
You must arrange your own travel plans to get to the venue on the day of arrival. If you are arriving by public transport and require collecting from the train station please let us know in advance so we can collect you.
Departure from the venue is by no later than midday on the date of departure and you must arrange your own return home travel plans. Again if you require taking to the train station please let us know your departure times for us to drop you off or arrange your own taxi.
What if I can no longer attend?
Please see out T&Cs for more information