7 Night Ireland Country Manor Knitting Retreat

This exclusive 7 night knitting retreat is set in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakelands, with an additional night at Killeavy Castle Estate,  nestled in 350 acres of tranquility. The retreat is book-ended with a stay in one of Dublin’s luxury contemporary hotels. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin’s 1000 year old heart and take a turn ringing the famous bells! Enjoy a personal shopping experience in Dublin’s number one yarn and knitting accessory store This Is Knit and enjoy the charming surroundings of the Powerscourt Townhouse.

Join Crafts of Ireland for spinning, knitting and more including a fabulous barn lunch! Arrive at your country Manor House retreat and meet your host, renowned knitwear designer and Aran knit expert,  Edel MacBride. The next four days will have you immersed in knitting and the tranquility of the Manor and time for the spa of course! We will also have some music and storytelling as you knit in the evening! Enjoy spinning with Mary of Markree Wool, a boat trip out across the lake to a local gin distillery and yarn store shopping.

Enjoy an amazing day at Glenshane Country Farm! A full sheep to knitting experience as you discover the skills and tricks of shepherding, fleece to fashion as yarn is created before your eyes, knit with Edel in the turf fire warmed Country Barn and enjoy homemade scones and a farm lunch – all with incredible views! Brownlow House welcomes you for a morning of knitting with the locals and exploring the grand estate, home to American Troops and where President Eisenhower helped to plan the D landings. Take Afternoon Tea Downton Abbey style before a visit to the Swallow Studios of noted luxury weaver and designer Liz Christy and a personal pop up yarn store at Killeavy Castle with Irish Artisan Yarns. Explore the ancient wonder of the Hill of Tara before a stop at the welcoming and stylish Celtic Tweed. Arrive back in Dublin for your farewell dinner!

What's Included

• Complimentary private transfers on arrival and departure
• Luxury coach with an experienced driver
• Experienced Guide/Tour Manager throughout
• All your Knitting and Craft workshops including materials
• Luxury four star accommodation
• Irish breakfast daily
• Three Course Dinner every night
• 4 lunches, including a fireside lunch at Glenshane Country Farm!
• Welcome Brunch
• Stately Home Afternoon Tea
• Irish Music and Storytelling
• Christchurch Cathedral guided tour
• The Boatyard Distillery gin tour and tasting
• Glenshane Country Farm - sheepdog demonstration, learn shepherding tricks, shearing, tea and homemade scones.
• Glenshane Country Farm - Fleece to fashion - from washing the fleece to dyeing, spinning and creating yarn!
• The Hill of Tara
• Celtic Tweed Visit
• All the fun knitting activities listed below!