{"product_id":"save-your-seat-at-the-woollay-reteat-2027","title":"Save your seat at the Woollay reteat 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave you seat at the Woollay retreat - 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethese dates are for spring and late summer 2027, our Autumn dates will be released in December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*please note Layfamilyyarn HQ is up a flight of stairs*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for expressing an interest in our WoolLay retreat, the ethos of all our events is to provide a friendly relaxed environment for friendships to blossom over our shared love of knitting, crochet and all things yarn related.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled on the banks of the River Severn just a five minute drive from Ironbridge is the Maws Craft Centre home of Layfamilyyarn HQ and dye studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA yarn dyeing workshop in the Layfamilyyarn studio will be the highlight of the weekend. Before you are let loose in the studio there will be a demonstration of the techniques you will be using from Nick (Please note there is a flight of stairs to climb to access the studio)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn small groups with your hand held every step of the way you will produce a beautiful unique skein of yarn\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eto take home with you. For the sixth year we will are bringing back the Woollay retreat bouquet; a collection of mini skeins that you and your fellow retreaters will help to create. You will all take home a collection of mini skeins dyed by each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhat to expect over the weekend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving run several retreats now we know the perfect combination is a mix of some structured activity with plenty of time to sit, relax, craft, chat and build friendships all served up with good food and plenty of refreshments! Being based in our\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ecreative hub located within HQ we have plenty of space for you to bring all the project bags you can dream of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals and refreshments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood, drink and snacks are all catered for while you are at the retreat, we fully appreciate the energy needed to continue crafting and chatting all day, fear not the drinks and snacks will be kept flowing!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003el\u003cspan\u003eunch on the Saturday will be buffet style with a selection of quiche, salads, cooked meats and hot snacks (vegetarian, gluten free and vegan can be catered for) At the end of a fun filled day dyeing yarn we will stroll the few meters along the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eriver to the local pub where we will share an evening meal and chat the night away. You will access to the pub menu prior to arrival for you to chose your main meal from. **any drinks purchased from the bar as well as desserts are at your cost**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday morning we will regroup at Layfamilyyarn HQ, there will be an opportunity to visit the artisan makers and artists within the Maws craft centre for any shopping you may wish to do. Your hand dyed yarn creations will be presented to you late morning,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA light lunch will be served before we say our farewells and part company at around 2.30pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodation is not included and is to be arranged by you, however we will provide a list of local bed and breakfasts and hotels that we have used before and come highly recommended. We would suggest booking early as they do get full quickly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday night social:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anybody arriving on the Friday night we will host an informal knit and natter in the local pub, a great way to have a giggle, eat a meal and get to know each other beforehand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost of the retreat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cost of the retreat is £270.00 per person which includes lunches, evening meal and unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks at Layfamilyyarn HQ. (Drinks in the pub on the Saturday night\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eare not included additionally any refreshments you require on the Friday evening are at your expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA £20 save your seat fee will be required on booking followed by a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e£50 deposit which will secure your place and the balance is due 8 weeks before arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe hope to see you soon, Kelly and Nick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lay Family Yarn","offers":[{"title":"May 8th\/9th","offer_id":56762702889346,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 15th\/16th","offer_id":56762702922114,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 18th\/19th","offer_id":56762702954882,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/3206\/5337\/files\/IMG_3763.jpg?v=1783837989","url":"https:\/\/layfamilyyarn.co.uk\/products\/save-your-seat-at-the-woollay-reteat-2027","provider":"Lay Family Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}