Fall Knit Camp -2026
Thursday, 9/10 - Monday, 9/14, 2026 (4 nights)
12 spaces
Pack your favorite knitwear and head North for our 5th annual fall knitters retreat!
Cozy Vibe
This intimate weekend is facilitated by Dorothy Broomall, knitter, coach, and facilitator. Dorothy will hold the same warm space you’ve come to know at Dappled Fern yarn shop...it’s just you don’t have to go home at the end of the day. We've added a 4th night this year so you have enough time to really settle into the experience!
Lake-Side Cabins
We'll stay at Golden Eagle Lodge, located half-way up the Gunflint Trail, about 45 minutes from Grand Marais, MN. The cozy, private lake-side cabins are nestled on the south-facing shore of Flour Lake, which is a Boundary Waters Wilderness access point. Each cabin has single and shared rooms, living area, bathroom, kitchen, and private dock access. We'll gather outdoors as much as we can to enjoy the changing seasons and cozy up inside one of the larger cabins when we need to!
Watch this video to get to know Golden Eagle Lodge and the beautiful Boundary Waters landscape!
Gentle Itinerary
Our gentle itinerary includes morning knitting circles, campfires, simple breakfasts, picnic lunches, and home-cooked suppers... with ample time to rest, explore, knit, and nap in between. We'll have at least 1 free day to choose-your-own adventure. Consider renting a canoe from the lodge and exploring the lake or even getting a day permit for the BWCAW!
I'm thrilled about the new location and excited for this annual opportunity to spend time together with you! I know we'll leave this intimate retreat steeped in the good energy of the North Woods and inspired by dear fiber friends.
What's included:
- 4 nights and 3 full days at camp!
- Gentle facilitated itinerary
- Daily fiber circles
- Camp craft or activity
- Yummy meals made with love!
- Single Room (Full or Queen) 4 spaces) or,
- Shared Room (2 Twins) (6 spaces), plus
- A little swag bag of goodies.
What's not included:
- Alcohol - you are welcome to BYO!
- Any add-ons we decide to offer.
Places to check out on the free day:
- Magnetic Rock Hike
- Loons Nest Coffee
- Poplar Haus
- Trail Center
Early Bird Registration: September 22-26nd, 2025
Participants who attended Fall 2025 Knit Camp will have first dibs on spots for 2026!
General Registration: March 14, 2026 at 7pm (Central Time).
Any remaining spots open to the general public. If you don’t get in, email me at dorothy@dappledfernfibers.com to join the waitlist. The waitlist gets first dibs if a spot opens, which has happened most years we've offered this retreat.
THE FINE PRINT:
- 50% of cost due at registration, 50% due March 1, 2026.
- If you need to cancel, a partial refund (minus $100 admin fee) may be available if we are able to fill your spot.
- Checkin is between 4-6pm on the first day. Except in unforeseen circumstances, we request that you stick to this check in time to help us facilitate a smooth flow of the retreat and give people time to connect, which is so important for the experience of knit camp!
- No pets.
- No non-registered visitors during the retreat.
- Please share the love, not the bugs. That goes for Covid and colds. We will send home anyone who appears to be sick to protect others in attendance and no refund will be given.
- Pssssstttt…..Folks who attend this year will get first dibs on a spot if we host Fall Knit Camp at Golden Eagle again next year!
Please email Dorothy at dorothy@dappledfernfibers.com at time of registration with info about allergies and dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them in our yummy menu!
