💘 Knitintine with Sari Nordlund ~ Retreat with YFE at Barnsley Gardens
$2,850.00
💘 Yarning for Ewe Retreat with Sari Nordlund
📅 February 13-15, 2026 | 📍 Barnsley Gardens & Resort
Just an hour’s drive north of Atlanta - and an easy getaway for knitters in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee - lies the enchanting Barnsley Gardens & Resort. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 3,000-acre estate is pure magic: rolling hills, historic gardens, woodland trails, and English countryside-inspired cottages. From fireplaces and private porches to intimate suites surrounded by nature, Barnsley combines understated luxury with total relaxation.
Every meal during our retreat will be a culinary experience -crafted by chefs with distinguished fine-dining backgrounds, highlighting fresh local ingredients, beautifully plated courses, and unforgettable flavors. Pair this with a weekend of knitting, laughter, and community, and you’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime Valentine’s retreat!
🗓️ Retreat Schedule
Friday, February 13
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🌙 Evening (7:00pm onwards)
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🤝 Welcome Meet & Greet with Sari
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✍️ Book Signing
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🍕 Cozy Pizza Party with wood-fired mobile pizza oven
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Saturday, February 14
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🌞 Morning (9:00am-12:00pm)
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🧶 Garment Techniques for Sweater Success - Master the skills to knit Sari’s exclusive sweater design in Monarch by Mariposa Yarn Atelier for Yarning for Ewe.
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🌞 Afternoon (1:30-3:30pm)
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🔄 Fixing Cable Mistakes — Learn to spot, correct, and prevent cable errors with confidence.
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🌙 Evening (8:00pm)
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🎭 Private Comedy Show — a night of laughter and connection.
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Sunday, February 15
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🌞 Morning (10:00am-12:00pm)
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💭 I Dream of Cables — Design your own cable motifs for garments, shawls, and accessories, plus get a behind-the-scenes look at Sari’s creative process.
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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.
