Please note that all 2022 events are pending due to the pandemic. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including a booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to adhere to CDC guidelines and ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols may include masks, distancing, pre-retreat home testing. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines.  Now…on to the fun stuff!

Join the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for a weekend of spinning at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! You may choose to work on spinning yarn for a specific project, experimenting with new fibers, exploring novelty yarns, or just pulling fibers out of your stash. Bring your own fibers, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner…”early-career” spinners are welcome and encouraged!

A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space. The balance of the fee will be due about 4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk and wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3-night participants (and commuters). If lodging space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights only.

Retreat fees:
Three nights single room – $350; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $300
Two nights single room – $275; two nights shared room – $225
Commuters – $75 for one day; $120 for Friday and Saturday; $180 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday noon (Commuter rates include all brunch and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)

Refund policy. Should an event be canceled by the Fiber Garden, you will receive a full refund. If you choose to cancel for any reason, including COVID protocols, no refunds will be issued.

How to Register:   Click on the event website link below. Everyone is required to waitlist first. (Note that the retreat will show it’s sold out…this is required to activate the waitlist function.) You will click “tickets“. On the second page, click “join waitlist”. The Fiber Garden will release spaces to people on the waitlist until retreat spaces are filled. This process has changed from previous retreats. This allows the Fiber Garden to review the list and to allocate for first-timers, sort out lodging space, give priority to 3-day attendees, etc.

If you request a double and there is not another participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.