Deep Creek Lake Knitters Retreat
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 6, 7, 8
Will'O'Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

You are cordially invited to attend the 2009 KNITTING RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS sponsored by Carol's Yarn Shop. The retreat is being held at Will O' the Wisp Resort on beautiful Deep Creek Lake, MD. March 6, 7, 8, 2009. This year's guests are:

KATHY ZIMMERMAN! Kathy is an accomplished knitter, teacher and nationally-recognized knitwear designer. She is the owner of Kathy's Kreations, a yarn shop specializing in quality handknitting yarns and accessories. Her designs are currently featured in Knitters, Knit Simple, Interweave Knits, Knitscene and Vogue Knitting magazines. She is best known for her designs featuring textures and cabled stitchwork patterns and designs for Classic Elite, Nashua and Kraemer Yarns. Kathy will teach a cabled scarf that she designed and named for the "Deep Creek Knitters"!

Dancing Leaf Farm- Dalis Davidson. Dalis will teach her own pattern for a side to side vest and will bring a large selection of her vibrantly hand dyed yarns to sell. This workshop will take you from choosing the various yarns and using different stitches.

Shadyside Farm…where the shepherdess fulfils a long felt passion for sheep and wool and its art. Deborah Arbuckle, with her husband David, makes yarn and tends sheep on their southwestern Pennsylvania farm. Deb will not be teaching this year but she will bring her latest selection of yarn to sell.

Needle Felting class taught by Carolyn Collen-Dubose and Dawn Chase. This year's project will be a "Father Christmas" and will include a complete kit!
OR
Marilyn McCain - Deep Creek's most famous knitter! Marilyn will be teaching a class for those who would rather not do needle felting. She will offer helpful hints, finishing techniques, and also be willing to assist if you have an unfinished project that you need help with.

MORE DETAILS ON ALL OF THE ABOVE WILL BE SENT OUT IN FEBRUARY!

Since I am closing my yarn shop and moving I will also bring a lot of yarn to be sold and half price!

The price of the retreat is $295 per person which includes taxes and gratuities and the following::
Two nights lodging (6th and 7th); Two continental breakfasts; One class with each of the special guests; wine and cheese reception; two soup and sandwich luncheon buffets; 2 popcorn parties; Dances of Universal Peace; Yoga classes and unlimited use of the facilities.

The resort has agreed to do their famous "Pasta Night" for us on Saturday evening at the cost of $15.95 per person. (Includes a beverage but not the tax and gratuity on this meal) Their full menu will also be available each day.

The retreat starts Friday afternoon with registration and check in starting at 3:00. Classes are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. with lunch from noon to 1:00. Friday night's wine and cheese party will be followed by a "fashion show" to show off your knitted projects.

A more detailed letter and material list will be mailed mid February. If you have any questions please call me at 301-387-6554. ( Or email yarn@starband.net.)

Reservations can be made by calling Will O' the Wisp at 1-888-590-7283.
The total charge will be $295 and $100 of this is NON REFUNDABLE. The $195 balance is refundable with a 10 day notice.

I do want to mention that due to Kathy's large following of knitters and a new interest with the "Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet" I expect the retreat to be sold out fast.
We are still limiting it to 60 people.

Hope to see you there!
Carol Smith, organizer