This retreat is held every year, the last week-end of September. Registration opens the third Thursday in May at 9:00 am (central time). Until then, it will show as SOLD OUT.
Camp Widjiwagan is a YMCA camp located about 20 miles outside of Ely, Mn. on the shores of Burntside Lake. It's where we started this whole fun event. Things have changed since we started, but Widji (even with it's changes) has kept it's cozy, northwoods feel. That's why we love it.
During the week 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 and you get to pick and choose which ones you participate in making the week exactly what you want it to be.
We offer a project at this retreat (not mandatory), 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. Bring your checkbook or a little extra money if you think you will want a massage.
We also bring a yoga teacher (no extra fee). She is also a knitter:) She will lead us all in stretches throughout the week-end (no mat needed) . She will also lead a Saturday morning session before breakfast, you will need to bring your own mat for this session.
Cost and Registration
Full Cost: 295.00 (All meals are included - Friday supper through Sunday lunch) A 100.00 down payment holds your spot.
Registration for this retreat is always the third Saturday of May at 9:00 am (Central Time).
Offerings/Schedule
Friday
Arrive and settle in
After supper: Meet in S.O.C for Introductions and Shop Show and Tell
Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am. Meet at S.O.C for starting the project and Group Knitting
12:30 lunch
On your Own
Sauna at 4:00 – 5:30
Supper 6:00
7:00 pm Meet at S.O.C for Group Inspiration (aka Show and Tell)
Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast
Take time to pack up, meet at SOC for final shopping, checking out and week-end wrap up
12:00 Lunch and Depart.