Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving 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” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH 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 RH 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 confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.

Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $650; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $550
Three nights single room – $595; three nights shared room – $495
Two nights single room – $450; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $210 for two days; $300 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, 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 agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.

Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on July 1, 2025.