Description
Relax, Reset and Crochet at the 2026 Hunter Valley Crochet Retreat – Secure your place with a deposit and payment of the first instalment now.
When: 16 & 17 May 2026 (arrival Friday night 15th)
Where: Hunter Valley Gardens in the Winery District of the Hunter Valley
What is the Crochet Retreat:
Lead by Lynda Tomkins you will be guided through multiple unique projects. In addition to learning new techniques, you will also have fun with a range of activities, games and chatty group dinners!
This is an all inclusive event, the NSW Crochet Retreat has no hidden fees or extra costs. Note: This retreat is designed for those who can already crochet and is not a learn to crochet event.
What is included:
Full Weekend Retreat Package – 2 day event package includes:
- 2 night accommodation (Friday & Saturday)
- Two course group dinner – Saturday Evening
- Buffet Breakfast – Saturday and Sunday Morning
- Catered morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for 2 days
- Patterns and all material for projects
- Two days of crochet including all activities and advice from our expert teachers
- Opportunities to mingle, meet new people and widen your crochet community
- Experienced workshop leaders to guide you through the projects
- Multiple small Workshop sessions with a focus on the various techniques required for the projects.
Full Weekend Retreat Package Price:
Single Room $1070
Share Room $ 800
Extra nights can also be added for the Sunday:
Single Room $ 190
Share Room $ 110
2 Day Pass Package – Day event package includes:
- Catered morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Patterns and materials for projects
- Two days of crochet including a day of activities and advice from our expert teachers
- Experienced workshop leaders to guide you through the projects
- Small Workshop sessions with a focus on the various techniques required for the projects
Day Pass Package Price:
Saturday & Sunday Attendance – with Saturday night dinner $510
Saturday & Sunday Attendance only $420
What we are making:
This years’ retreat we will be looking at various techniques for making flowers:
- 3D bouquets of native flowers where we us wire.
- Flowers that can be used to embellish other projects
- Flowers that can be used to make other projects.
The pattern and yarn for all projects is included in your fee.
Additional Information: This event will be capped at 50 attendees.
Deposits: All deposits are non-refundable*.
*This event needs a minimum of 25 to book for it to proceed. If this minimum number is not achieved the event will be cancelled by Crochet Australia and all amounts paid will be refunded.
Cancellations:
| Cancel: | Forfeit an additional: |
| Before 30 November | $100 |
| Between 1 December and 28 February | $180 (Day visitors $150) |
| After 28 February | All amounts paid. |
Payment schedule:
The balance will be invoiced as follows:
(30% due November now included in the deposit)
40% February 2026
Balance April 2026
If you wish to pay in full please note this in your comments and an invoice will be generated and sent to you.
