Collection: Camp DuNord Fall and Winter

Winter 2026 dates are January 26 - 29th. 

The lottery will Open Wednesday November 5th at 9:00 am and close Friday November 7th at 5:00 pm.

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Camp duNord is a YMCA camp located about 20 miles outside of Ely, Mn. on Burntside Lake. We've been hosting retreats here for over 20 years and we can't get enough of it. The cabins are beautiful, the building we knit in is beautiful, and the scenery is amazing.

During the retreat we allow for plenty of time to do your own thing. We like to think of our retreats as "Create Your Own". We offer a variety of choices you can pick and choose from, making the retreat exactly what you want it to be. 

The Winter retreats start on Monday night with Supper. You can arrive anytime after 2:00 and settle into your cabin. Supper is at 5:30pm. 

The Fall retreats start on Thursday night. You can arrive anytime after 2:00 and settle into your cabin. Supper is on your own. Served meals begin on Friday with Lunch. 

Because we have full kitchens, we eat breakfast in our cabins (which means you need to bring breakfast food for yourself.) It makes for a leisurely morning with your cabin mates. 

We usually offer a knitting project, but you can work on anything you want.

We bring a massage therapist to this retreat. His wife is a knitter (lucky us) and he has been with us for about 10 years. He brings his table and his chair so you can get a full on massage, or have him work on your shoulders for 10 minutes 

What's Included                                                                                                                    

- Lodging
- Lunch and Suppers 
-Exclusive Use of Morning Glory. A beautiful log building where we knit together. 
-Full Access to Sisu Design’s Pop-Up Shop
-Project Offerings
-Knitting Fellowship, Relaxation, Views of Burntside Lake
 

Cost 

Winter Retreat Cost: 525.00. Meals included: Monday Supper, Tuesday Lunch and Supper, Wednesday Lunch and Supper .Remember, we eat breakfast in our own cabins, so you will need to bring breakfast for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. Bedding is NOT provided by the camp, you will need to bring your own. You can arrive on Monday anytime after 2:00. 

Fall Retreat Cost: 525.00. Meals included: Friday Lunch and Supper, Saturday Lunch and Supper. Remember, we eat breakfast in our own cabins, so you will need to bring breakfast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Bedding is NOT provided by the camp, you will need to bring your own. You can arrive on Thursday anytime after 2:00, supper is on your own. 

Sample Schedule : This is for Winter, Fall is similar

Monday

Arrive any time after 2:00, move into your cabin and join us in Morning Glory before Supper (if you would like).

 Supper 5:30 Friday Night – Official Start of Retreat

7:00 Meet in Morning Glory for introductions, welcome to the weekend, Shop Show and Tell, and introduction to the Project. 

Tuesday

Breakfast in your cabins.

 9:00 am. Meet at Morning Glory for group knitting and more

 12:30 lunch

 On your own

4:00 – 5:30 Sauna 

 Supper 5:30

7:00 Meet in Morning Glory for Show and Tell, and group knitting. We love seeing what you knit. We understand that sometimes Show and Tell can be intimidating and it is NOT mandatory to share. We also like to see ANYTHING you have from a dishcloth to a sweater. There is NO competition here, only inspiration.

With a large group we have also learned that 3 to 4 items maximum is a good number to keep things flowing. If you have a non-knitting share, something you did during the day, a life event etc. We welcome that also. 

Wednesday

Breakfast in your cabins.

 9:00 am. Meet at Morning Glory for group knitting and Knitting Help.

 12:30 lunch

 On your own

Supper 5:30 

7:00 Meet in Morning Glory for Show and Tell, and group knitting. 

Thursday

Breakfast in Cabins

 Clean cabins and pack up  

 9:30 Meet in Morning Glory for Project check in, final show and tell items, wrap up and good-byes.