Upcoming Trips
Join us on these unforgettable journeys and enhance your crafting skills while experiencing the beauty of diverse landscapes.
NORWAY 2025
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Norway 2025 Textile Trip | April 1 - 9, 2025
Embark on our Norway 2025 Textile Tour, a captivating 9-day journey from April 1 to 9, 2025. This adventure begins in the vibrant city of Oslo, takes you through the breathtaking mountains and fjord country via the historic Flåm Railway, and concludes in Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
Experience the beauty of Norway with stops in Myrdal, Flåm, Sognefjord, and Balestrand. The tour features enriching textile visits to renowned locations such as the Norsk Folkemuseum, Textile Industry Museum, Dale of Norway, Oleana, and Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, among others.
While the focus is on textiles and their rich history, the itinerary offers a variety of activities that cater to all interests, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore Norway's stunning landscapes and vibrant textile culture!
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip is Wait List Only!
MAINE 2025
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Coastal Maine Knitting Trip | Feb. 27 - Mar. 2, 2025
Join us at the picturesque Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine. This retreat focuses on the iconic Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater, offering participants hands-on instruction from experienced teachers.
Engage in over 20 hours of workshops, where you'll learn essential techniques such as steeking and color dominance while creating a Teddy Bear-sized cardigan. The retreat includes a group dinner, an Icelandic travel lecture, and a fun Student Fashion Show, fostering a sense of community among knitters.
While the focus is on knitting, enjoy the charming local area with opportunities for shopping, dining, and scenic walks. Join us for a memorable retreat filled with creativity and the beauty of coastal Maine!
Activity Level 1: Leisurely
This Trip is Wait List Only!
Faroe Islands 2025
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Faroe Islands 2025 | June 7 - 18, 2025
Our Faroe Islands/Copenhagen Textile Tour is a 12-day adventure from June 7 to 18, 2025, beginning in the breathtaking Faroe Islands and concluding in the vibrant city of Copenhagen. This journey includes visits to stunning landscapes and cultural experiences, with a focus on the rich textile heritage of the region.
Highlights include exploring the Mýrifípan textile shop, touring the Snældan Wool and Knitwear mill, and participating in an optional workshop with designer Katrina í Geil. Experience the natural beauty of Suðuroy and the northern islands, and learn about the unique Faroese ponies at Fjallaross.
The tour wraps up with 3 nights in Copenhagen, where you'll stay at the historic Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel and enjoy modern Danish cuisine. A day tour to Lund and Malmo in Sweden via the Øresund Bridge adds to the variety of activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip is Wait List Only!
Scotland/Shetland 2025
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Scotland/Shetland Wool Week 2025 | Sept. 23 - Oct. 5, 2025
Join us for our annual journey to the iconic Shetland Islands for Shetland Wool Week 2025, this year by way of Orkney! The tour is now open to those that have pre-registered. We will fill any remaining spots to the general public after January 27, 2025.
Please note: if you intend to travel with others, each person must enroll individually.
We will likely fill enrollment for the 2025 Tour from the Pre-Registration list; otherwise, we will open enrollment up to the general public. We will also have a Waiting List available once enrollment is full.
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip is Wait List Only!
“The Elegant Ewe trip to Scotland was fantastic - it was well organized, educational without being stuffy, and wonderful fun. I cannot wait to go on another trip with them!
— Alison
“Thank you both for organizing such a wonderful trip. It seemed like high adventure at a relaxed pace.”
— Anne
April 2026
Pre-Registration Open June 2025
April 2026 | Cherry Blossoms, Tea & Textiles of Japan
Join us for this exciting trip as we explore the gardens, tea culture and textiles of Japan!
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip will be open for enrollment in Summer 2025.
May 2026
Pre-Registration Open July 2025
May 2026 | Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania)
Join us as we explore the history, rich culture, stunning landscapes and beautiful textiles of the Baltic Countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Activity Level TBD
This Trip will be open for registration Late Summer 2025
Scotland/Shetland 2026
Pre-Registration Open
August 2025
Scotland/Shetland Wool Week 2026
If you pre-register for the 2026 Scotland/Shetland Wool Week Tour, you will receive early notification of the enrollment period opening. Enrollments for the 2026 trip will be accepted based on the date the Pre-Registration Form is submitted; the earlier you pre-register, the better your chances of going on the trip are. Please note that signing up through the Pre-Registration list for any of our tours does not guarantee you a spot on that tour; it only gives you early notification of the enrollment opening.
Please note: if you intend to travel with others, please make not of it when registering and each person must pre-register individually.
We will likely fill enrollment for the 2026 Tour from the Pre-Registration list; otherwise, we will open enrollment up to the general public. We will also have a Waiting List available once enrollment is full.
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip will be open for preregistration in August 2025