Activities at the retreat include lots of learning from special guests: noted authors, designers, industry representatives and even a local fiber farmer.

In retreats past, we've featured Nancy Bush, author of Folk Knitting in Estonia and instructor; Lorna Miser, knitting designer, instructor,and founder of Lorna's Laces Yarns, Chris Bylsma, a talented designer and instructor; Ann Norling, the popular pattern designer; and Frederikka Payne, owner of Aurora Yarns.

This year's (2006) special guest was once again Nancy Bush. She very skillfully led 45 people through their Estonian sock.

The pictures that follow are from our 2005 retreat.

Barb shows off her mitered squares.          Cameron, Merle and Kimberly were all smiles.              

 Karen, Betsy and Cheri knit.                     Chris demonstrates the mitered square.        

 Rose and JoEllen have fun with their squares.      Afternoon knitting session on Tomales Bay.

   Pamm and Deb start their mitered squares        Special yarns available for sale to retreaters.

Carolyn even got some time to knit her       Chris Bylsma clarifies an instruction for Pamm.

squares.

Friday evening included a visit from our friends     Spinning demonstration with Marlie deSwart.

at Windrush Farms.