Upcoming Trips
Join us on these unforgettable journeys and enhance your crafting skills while experiencing the beauty of diverse landscapes.
NORWAY 2025
Wait List Only
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!
FAROE ISLANDS 2025
Wait List Only
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 WOOL WEEK 2025
Wait List Only
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 full with a wait list.
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
MAINE COASTAL KNIT RETREAT 2026
Registration opens August 2025
Coastal Maine Knitting Trip | Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2026
Join us at the picturesque Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine. This retreat focuses on the history and techniques of Bohus Knitting, offering participants hands-on instruction from experienced teachers.
Engage in over 20 hours of workshops, where you'll learn traditional techniques including working with 3-4 colors per round while working on a Bohus-inspired adult sweater. The retreat includes a group dinner, a Scotland/Shetland Wool Week travel lecture, and a fun Student ‘Show and Tell’, 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
Registration opens August 2025
JAPAN 2026
Registration opens May 2025
April 8-18, 2026 - Tour extension April 18-22, 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 May of 2025.
SWEDEN 2026
Registration opens
August 2025
Textiles of Sweden - May 2026
Experience the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Sweden on this captivating 10 day journey, with visits to Darlana and Mora as well as the capital of Stockholm. One of many textile visits will include the Bohuslän Museum and Angora Garnet in Strömstad where we will learn more about the history of Bohus knitting, a great add on to the 2026 Coastal Maine Knit Retreat which will focus on - Bohus Knitting!
Activity Level 2: Moderate
This Trip is will be open for registration in August 2025
SCOTLAND/SHETLAND WOOL WEEK 2026
Pre-Registration Open
August 2025
Scotland/Shetland Wool Week 2026 | Celebrating 10 years of Wool Week & Elegant Ewe Travel!
The mainland Scotland portion of this year’s tour includes the Isle of Skye, so don’t miss out! 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 on 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, 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 3: Expedition
This Trip is will be open for preregistration in August 2025
“These trips are so very rich in experience and learning. I am so grateful to be able to go on them. Lovely fellow travelers and many are friends now!”
— Ingrid
“Every part of the trip was amazing! I enjoyed meeting new people, learning from them and sharing the love of the fiber arts! For me it was a life-changing event!”
— Anne
MAINE COASTAL KNIT RETREAT 2027
Registration opens August 2026
Coastal Maine Knitting Trip | Mar. 4-7, 2027
Join us at the picturesque Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine. This retreat focuses on the iconic Gansey sweater, offering participants hands-on instruction from experienced teachers.
Engage in over 20 hours of workshops, where you'll learn all the essential techniques of making and designing your own gansey sweater, including Knit/Purl and Cable patterns and underarm gussets. The retreat includes a group dinner, a Faroe Island travel lecture, and a fun Student ‘Show and Tell’, 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
Registration will open August of 2026
NORWAY 2027
Registration opens May 2026
A return to Norway - April 2027 Textile Trip
Embark on our Norway 2027 Textile Tour, another captivating 9-day journey in April of 2027. This adventure will begin in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bergen, and then head south to Hardanger with a visit to the Folk Museum, Stavanger, Kristiansand and Rysstad with visits to the Setesdal Museum where we hopefully meet up with the amazing Annemor Sundbø.
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
Registration opens May 2026
FAROE ISLANDS 2027
Registration opens Summer 2026
Yet another visit to the Faroe Islands - June 2027
This year’s visit to the breathtaking Faroe Islands will focus on the islands of the north, including Kalsoy, Borðoy and Viðoy. This journey includes visits to stunning landscapes and cultural experiences, with a focus on the rich textile heritage of the region.
Activity Level 2: Moderate
Registration opens Summer of 2026
SCOTLAND/SHETLAND WOOL WEEK 2027
Pre-Registration Open
August 2026
Scotland/Shetland Wool Week 2027
If you pre-register for the 2027 Scotland/Shetland Wool Week Tour, you will receive early notification of the enrollment period opening. Enrollments for the 2027 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 on 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, each person must pre-register individually.
We will likely fill enrollment for the 2027 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 3: Expedition
This Trip is will be open for preregistration in August 2026
“I enjoy learning about the history, people and cultures of places I visit and this trip included tons of opportunities to do so!”
— Laurie
“The fact that this trip went beyond the usual touristy spots was very special for me. I also felt that this was a very caring group of people…”
— Barbara
THE BALTICS 2028
Registration opens Summer 2027
May 2028 | 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 Summer 2027