Trips For Knitters

Makers Event in Bozeman, MT

DATES & PROGRAMS:
April 17 to April 24, 2024

Spaces available= 10

TO REGISTER: Register Now →
If we are fully booked, we recommend that you fill out our Wait List & Early Notification form. If we have cancellations, we will contact you. You can also choose to ensure that you get early notification about this event for the following year.
A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.  Questions? Contact us.

LOCATION: Bozeman, MT

The Experience: Join other knitter and craft people and visit Bozeman MT, sightseeing in Montana’s Big Sky County. Enjoy knitting workshop and other craft workshop held in the historical Emerson Museum, making new friends along the way.

Lodging: The Lark in historic downtown Bozeman.

Pricing: $3,250 includes lodging(single room), seven dinners, five breakfasts, one brunche, five lunches, transportation and supplies.

Visit Grey Cliff Wool Works fiber studio to see every step of the operation, play with wool and choose yarn for your next project, and then enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at the Grey Cliff Mill.

Tour the Museum of the Rockies where you can learn about the Enduring People and Native American life and culture, and visit a working Montana homestead.

Visit Alpacas of Montana to learn about and get up close and personal with the alpacas and llamas. Enjoy shopping in the store after the tour.

Wander downtown and shop in Bozeman’s unique downtown shops and galleries.

Visit Ranching Tradition Fibers studio to learn about sheep ranching in Montana, fleeces, wool products, spinning, dyeing and much more, and then shop to your heart’s content in the studio store.

Take advantage of local walking trails in and around the city with a beautiful mix of sights and sounds. Along the famous Galligator Trail, you can see the community gardens, water bridges, wildlife and sculptures, which could make you forget you are in the middle of a city.

Who makes travel arrangements? You make your own flight arrangements from a major airport near you. Driving may be an option depending on your location.

What airport should I fly into? Depending on where your travel originates, you are most likely going to route through Denver or Salt Lake City. From there, you’ll fly into Bozeman Yellowstone Airport, where we will pick you up. Transportation is provided, but you can rent a car if you wish.

Do I need a car? Not for the week you are with us. Many of our activities are local and can be reached after a short walk. For those further away, we provide transportation. However, if you are bringing a spouse or a friend who wants to do some exploring, a car will be helpful. You can also arrive early or stay late and explore the area on your own.

QUESTIONS? Contact us.

A beautiful combination of color and interesting stitches will keep your pins content in this cushion. All supplies provided.

Everyone needs a traveling needle case to keep all your essentials tools in one place. This fun and easy-to-make Japanese Boro needle case is all hand stitched. The case includes an envelope pocket, a place for your sewing needles and a sheath for your small scissors. All supplies provided.

Learn the ins and out of shawl shaping and cable design while making the cozy Calibre Shawl. All yarn for this project is included; please bring 24″ and 32″ size 6 circular needles.

Itinerary is subject to change, especially if we need to work around weather. Below are the primary activities currently schedule for each day.

Day 1: Arrive and settle in at the Lark Hotel, dinner in downtown Bozeman
Day 2: Breakfast, classes at the historic Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture, lunch, walking tour of downtown Bozeman, dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, classes, lunch, visit to the Museum of the Rockies, dinner
Day 4: Brunch, Grey Cliff Wool Works, dinner at Grey Cliff Mill
Day 5: Breakfast, free time, lunch, Ranching Tradition Fiber studio tour and shopping, dinner
Day 6: Breakfast, classes in the morning, lunch, Alpacas of Montana, dinner
Day 7: Breakfast, classes in the morning, lunch, walking the Galligator Trail, dinner
Day 8: Departure

Eat delicious meals at interesting venues across town.

Connect with other knitters and enjoy lively conversation, sharing and learning from others.

Relax and renew. This is a chance to slow down and take advantage of fine Western hospitality.

Health & Fitness requirements

Bozeman’s main downtown, which you will want to check out in depth, is four blocks long. The Emerson is one block away. We will stand during the tours, for at least an hour at a time. Longer walks are optional, though even a short hike will enhance your appreciation of the natural beauty of the area. We recommend that you be able to walk at least a mile. If you doubt your ability to tolerate this amount of walking or time on your feet, please contact us prior to booking the trip to discuss what accommodations are available.

We make every effort to ensure Trips for Knitters are accessible to as many people as possible. Please read the TFK Health & Fitness Tips.

The LARK was the first property owned, designed, and repurposed by a Bozeman-based group whose ethos is to resurrect old unused buildings and breathe new life into the downtown spaces that they call home. All of their properties feature essentialism and high design intent while remaining true to, and genuinely inspired by, their surroundings.

The space that is now The LARK has a colorful history in the heart of downtown Bozeman. Formerly an Imperial 400, and before that a series of auto shops, the lot sat vacant for four years until a local architectural firm saw an opportunity to breathe new life into the run-down and abandoned property.

The LARK was designed to embody the spirit of the local community and to allow you to feel immersed in the vibe that is Bozeman, Montana. Custom artwork is installed in each room, created by local artists who want you to be as inspired by this place as they are.

TO REGISTER:  Register Now → 
Per-person fee of $3,250- includes lodging(single room), seven dinners, five breakfasts, one brunch, five lunches, transportation and supplies. Admission fees are also included .You’ll want to have money for shopping and personal expenses.

If we are fully booked, we recommend that you sign up on our waiting list as we may have cancellations. You can also choose to ensure that you get early notification about this event for the following year.

A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Payment in full is due January 30. Questions? Contact 

Cancellation Policy

• The $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is just that: non-refundable.
• All cancellations must be in writing. Email is acceptable.
• Cancellation does not necessarily result in a partial refund.
• Cancellations within 60 days of start date of event may result in a partial refund only if the space is filled.
• There is no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start date of event.
• If a participant is reimbursed through insurance, Trips for Knitters will not process an additional refund.
We strongly urge participants to purchase travel insurance to cover airfare and event expense in the event of cancellation. Please read our Tips for Travel Insurance.

Read the Trips for Knitters Responsibility/Disclaimer Statement.

We want every knitter to enjoy their trip — we make every effort to ensure Trips for Knitters are accessible to as many people as possible. Some of the trips are more physically demanding and may not be suitable for everyone. Contact us if you have questions or wish to discuss the amount of walking, stair climbing or other physical demands, especially if you have back, knee or hip issues.

Please let us know if you have any mobility or medical issues which may affect your ability to fully undertake the event as described. We accept no liability for mobility or medical issues that we are not told about prior to the trip. Advise us of any changes after registering and before the trip takes place.

To gauge your level of fitness, we suggest you honestly assess your ability to walk 1-5 miles at a reasonable pace. If you become short of breath, experience cramping or spasms, or find that this exacerbates a medical condition, you may not want to register for the trip. Contact us if you have questions about the physical demands of any trip.

While age is just a number, we need to screen participants over 75 to discuss the physical and mental demands of the trip. Send an email and a good time to call and discuss. We hope you’ll qualify without hesitation, but we want to be sure you are up to the trip before you register, pay and embark on travel.

If you have any questions or concerns, we’re here to discuss them in confidentiality. We want the best outcome and enjoyment for every participant of Trips for Knitters events.