💘 Knitintine with Sari Nordlund ~ Retreat with YFE at Barnsley Gardens
$2,850.00
💘 Yarning for Ewe Valentine’s Retreat with Sari Nordlund
February 13–15, 2026 | Barnsley Gardens & Resort
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Gardens & Resort invites you into an enchanting world of woodland trails, historic gardens, and English-style cottages. Paired with thoughtful cuisine, cozy gatherings, and three immersive classes with Sari Nordlund, this Valentine’s retreat is designed to nourish your creativity, your senses, and your spirit.
✨ Friday, February 13
🌙 Evening (7:00pm onwards) — Saylor Hall
Saylor Hall is nestled in the resort’s pedestrian cottage village, just steps away from Town Hall and Birch Cottage.
🤝 Welcome Meet & Greet with Sari
✍️ Book Signing
🍕 9:00pm – Italian Aperitivo & Culinary Experience
Ease into the weekend with an elegant Italian-inspired aperitivo hour featuring artfully crafted small plates, wood-fired bites, and chef-curated flavors. A relaxed, sophisticated evening to settle in, mingle, and savor the beginning of something magical.
✨ Saturday, February 14
🍽️ Breakfast | 8:30am–9:45am
Enjoy a comforting southern breakfast with handcrafted pastries, sumptuous savory options, Lavazza coffee, and a selection of organic and herbal teas — the perfect start before a full day of creativity.
🌞 Morning Class | 10:00am–1:00pm
🧶 Garment Techniques for Sweater Success
Master the skills needed to knit Sari’s exclusive sweater design in Monarch by Mariposa Yarn Atelier. Learn expert finishing, shaping, and construction techniques to elevate your garment knitting with confidence.
🌮 Lunch | 1:15pm–2:30pm — Latin Fiesta
Enjoy a bright, flavor-forward Latin-inspired lunch crafted with fresh ingredients and lively seasonings — energizing and colorful, just like our community.
🌞 Afternoon Class | 3:00pm–5:30pm
🔄 Fixing Cable Mistakes
Learn to spot, correct, and prevent cable errors with clarity and confidence. Sari’s supportive teaching style will help you transform challenges into powerful knitting skills.
🍝 Dinner | 6:00pm — Italian Evening Meal
Savor an elegant Italian dinner featuring handmade pasta, rich, traditional flavors, and a crisp, exotic salad. Warm, comforting, and beautifully prepared.
🌙 Evening with Sari | 8:00pm onwards — Fireside Gathering
🧶 Fireside Knitting + mYak Yarn Tasting
Settle in by the fireplace for a warm, leisurely evening of knitting and connection with Sari. Enjoy relaxed conversation, cozy stitching time, and a luxurious yarn tasting featuring mYak — Tibetan tradition meets Italian artistry in every skein.
A dreamy Valentine’s night surrounded by warmth, laughter, yarn, and community.
✨ Sunday, February 15
🍽️ Light Continental Breakfast | 8:30am–9:45am
Begin your morning with a wellness-inspired continental spread: fresh juices, seasonal fruit, yogurt parfaits, avocado toast, Lavazza coffee, and soothing herbal teas — a nourishing start to your final class with Sari.
🌞 Morning Class | 10:00am–12:00pm
💭 I Dream of Cables
Design your own cable motifs for garments, shawls, and accessories while getting a behind-the-scenes look at Sari’s creative design process. Explore how to sketch, swatch, and build your own inspired cable textures.
Tentative schedule — subject to minor adjustments.
✨ Retreat Highlights
✔️ 3 exclusive classes with Sari Nordlund
✔️ Luxury stay at Barnsley Resort
✔️ All meals included (for you + spouse/family/friend if they join)
✔️ Social fun: pizza party + comedy night
✔️ A warm, welcoming community of knitters
💕 Fun for Your Spouse or Family
Not a knitter? No problem! While you’re in class, your loved ones can enjoy:
⛳ Championship golf on a 378-acre Jim Fazio course
💆 World-class spa treatments (massage, facials, aromatherapy & more)
🐴 Horseback riding (guided trails or beginner rides)
🎣 Fishing, 🚣 Canoeing, 🚴 Biking, 🌲 Hiking by the resort’s lake
🏰 Exploring the Manor House Ruins & historic gardens
💕 Retreat Investment
We want this weekend to feel like a true gift to yourself — a chance to rest, recharge, and be inspired. Below you’ll find the options to join us for this unforgettable Valentine’s retreat with Sari Nordlund:
✨ Single Occupancy – $2,850
Your own private sanctuary at Barnsley Resort — perfect if you’d like a quiet space all to yourself after a day of laughter and knitting.
✨ Double Occupancy – $2,650 per person
Share the experience with a fellow knitter. Please let us know who your roommate will be when registering.
✨ Bring a Spouse, Relative, or Friend (Non-Knitter Option) – $1000 per +1
Your loved one can enjoy the resort’s spa, golf, trails, and historic grounds while you’re in class. They’ll join you for all meals and evening full of laughter and fun!
✨ Payment Flexibility
We never want cost to keep you from this magical weekend. If needed, you may reserve your spot with a deposit of $1,035, and pay the remaining balance by November 25, 2025. (
We’ll send you a friendly invoice reminder as the date approaches.).
If the remaining balance is not received by November 25, 2025, unfortunately, the deposit alone will not be enough to continue holding your reservation. At that point, your spot may be released to someone on the waitlist, and your deposit could be forfeited according to the payment plan terms.
We kindly encourage completing your balance by the due date to ensure your place is fully secured.
🌟 About Sari Nordlund
We are beyond excited to welcome Sari Nordlund, a celebrated knitwear designer from Helsinki, Finland.
Sari is known worldwide for her timeless, contemporary patterns that weave together Scandinavian minimalism and nature’s beauty — from dreamy cables to delicate lace.
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Author of Softly – Timeless Knits and Summer Knits
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Featured in Laine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Making Stories, and more
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Designer of the iconic Poet Sweater (2018) — beloved by knitters everywhere
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Sought-after teacher and speaker at international events (including Berlin Knits)
Her teaching style is warm, inspiring, and approachable. You’ll leave her classes not only with new techniques, but also with a deeper connection to your own creativity.
💳 Cancellation & Payment Policy
Deposit & Balance
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Flexible Payment Plan: If you choose the flexible plan, your $1,035 deposit secures your place. You may then make payments toward your balance in smaller installments — as long as the full balance is received by November 25, 2025.
- If the remaining balance is not received by November 25, 2025, unfortunately, the deposit alone will not be enough to continue holding your reservation. At that point, your spot may be released to someone on the waitlist, and your deposit could be forfeited according to the payment plan terms.
Cancellations
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If you cancel your registration, you will receive a refund of your deposit minus a $400 cancellation fee per person (not per room).
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After December 1, 2025, no refunds will be issued.
✈️ Travel insurance is not included in the retreat fees. We recommend checking with your insurance provider for international coverage if desired.
Minimum Enrollment Policy
Yarning for Ewe reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat or any class if the minimum number of participants is not met.
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In this case, a full refund will be issued, or you may choose to transfer your payment to another YFE event.
Payments
To help reduce merchant processing fees, we kindly request that all payments be made via Zelle, Venmo, or check. Please let us know if you will be paying via Zelle or Venmo, and we can email the QR code for payment.
