mYak Creative Stitches Retreat in Italy | Dolomites
From: $1,740.00
June 24-28, 2025
A summer retreat in the Italian Dolomites? Sign me up!
For this retreat we decided to take you north to the stunning Dolomites mountains, in the small village were Paola grew up and still calls home. This retreat will , for the first time, be dedicated to the art of crochet, embroidery with a crochet hook as well as knitting, walking/hiking and an healthy lifestyle.
For this retreat we are thrilled to have two very special guests: Moran Marlon aka @crochetobjet and Jonna Helin of Laine Publishing. Moran and Jonna will create exclusive designs and teach a total of three workshops. You will learn the art of embellish your knit with crochet and the joy of this artform as well lots of tricks to combine colors and fibers to create a unique multicolor pullover. For beginner crocheter we will organize virtual classes prior to the retreat so that you can learn some of the basic stitches.
We will stay at the Eco-Hotel Park Hotel Azalea: a sustainable, welcoming, modern and colorful hotel designed around a philosophy centered on making people feel good. Eco-friendly, 100% healthy cuisine with organic products at zero km.
We will discover the beauty of the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites, spend one day on the alpine pasture with starred chef Alessandro Gilmozzi foraging local plants together and enjoying a delicious lunch in a mountain lodge with an aperitif and cheese tasting. We will relax and knit in the gorgeous garden and good food will not be missing of course!
Included in this Retreat:
Transfers: on arrival (June 24, 2025) and departure (June 2827, 2025) by private coach from Milano Malpensa Airport.
You should arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport on June 24. Pick up from airport will be at 1:30 pm (it’s a 4 hours drive to Cavalese)
At the end of the retreat, there will a bus leaving the retreat location at 6:30am to take you to Malpensa airport or train station. Arrival at Malpensa will be around 11:30 am.
Please note that if you arrive later than 1:30Pm or have an early departure, you will be responsible for your own transportation. Please let us know if you decide to rent your own car at Malpensa or arrive by train instead of traveling by bus with the rest of the group.
Accommodation:
Accommodation for 4 nights at the Azalea Park Hotel in Cavalese
Daily buffet breakfast
4 lunches, 3 dinners and a pizza night followed by the best ice-cream in town
Welcome gift bag
Two workshops with our special guest Moran Malron
One workshop with our special guest Jonna Helin of Laine Publishing
One day on the alpine pasture. We will have a walk in the mountains with chef Alessandro foraging local plants together and enjoying a delicious lunch in a mountain lodge with an aperitif and cheese tasting.
Early morning walks and/or yoga
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights/Train to and from Milano Malpensa
Cooking Demonstration “Mani In Pasta” with Starred Chef Alessandro Gilmozzi, available only upon registration.
(Details will follow and link to register will be available one month before the retreat)
Please note that we reserve the right to change/ adjust details of the program and final schedule will be sent one month before the event.
PRICE LIST PER PARTECIPANT
Single Room
$ 3480 | 3230 €
Shared Double Room
with 2 workshop participants $ 6360 | 5800 € per Room ($3180 | 2900 € per person)
Shared Double Room
with 1 workshop participant + partner/friend
$ 6100 | € 5620 per Room (($3050 | 2810€ per person)
Deposit 50% of total due at registration:
Deposit for Single Room
$ 1740 | € 1615
Deposit for Shared Double Room with 2 workshop participants
$ 3180 | € 2900 per room ($ 1590/ € 1450 per person)
Deposit for Shared Double Room with 1 workshop participant + partner friend
$ 3050 | € 2810 per room ($ 1525 / € 1405 per person)
Cancellation policy
You may cancel your participation to the retreat up to December 1, 2024.
You will receive a refund for your deposit less $300 cancellation fee per person (not per room).
After December 1, 2024, no refund will be issued. Balance is due by January 6, 2025.
Insurance is not included in the fees and we strongly advise to ask international
coverage with your insurance carrier.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@myak.it
