Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving 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 and rigid heddle 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! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom 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 or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!

A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.

Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $475; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $435
Three nights single room – $410; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $380
Two nights single room – $300; two nights shared room – $280
Commuters – $170 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $260 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $280 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)

Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness.  If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.

Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above

Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on February 1, 2025.
This is the link to the size chart referenced in the registration: Sweatshirt Size Chart