Fiber Arts Retreat – Winter 2026

Description

Join friends and fellow fiber artists at the Sauder Heritage Inn for a relaxing and dynamically creative atmosphere.

Whether you crochet, knit, spin, weave, embroider, hook, or do other types of hand work, the Winter Fiber Arts Retreat is a wonderful place to gather with other makers for a weekend of creativity. There is no guided instruction or teachers at this retreat, but there will be lots of friendly helpful crafters in attendance. All skill levels and handwork crafts are welcome.

• Did you attend a workshop or a camp where you started a new piece and need time to work on it?
• Have a WIP that is calling your name?
• Need to be surrounded by positive and inspiring people?

Our retreats are held at the gorgeous Sauder Heritage Inn, providing a country lodge vibe with natural wood timbers, atrium, hand forged lighting & railings, and unique artwork throughout the building. Additional amenities include an indoor pool with waterfall, hot tub, game room, and exercise room. Snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase at the Front Desk too!

What to expect…

Fiber enthusiasts like yourself, will gather in the spacious and well-lit Homestead meeting room at the Sauder Heritage Inn, where you can spread out your work, have fun catching up with friends, be encouraged, delighted, and productive.

Many participants take advantage of the comfy lounge style lobby with fireplace or other intimate seating areas at the Inn for a warm and welcoming place to unwind and create! Bring a friend or come solo and make new friends! All fiber artists are welcome.

Meals

Healthy, refreshing lunches and dinners are included in your retreat fee,

Options

Choose either a 2- or 3-day retreat package or purge your stash by reserving a vendor table at our Fiber Art Market for a minimal additional fee.

What’s included?

Your retreat fee includes all meals, Doughbox cookies, artisan made daily door prizes.

What to bring?

Be sure to bring all supplies needed to for your craft of choice. Can’t decide? Bring more than one project. Many knitters often bring their spinning wheels too. Let us know what type of fiber art you’ll bring and if you have any special needs for additional space.

Lodging

A block of rooms is reserved offering a special discounted rate for retreat attendees. A Group Reservation ID# is required at the time of reservation. The ID# will be listed in your registration confirmation email. Once you receive your confirmation, call the Heritage Inn at 800-590-9755 to reserve your room. The Inn offers an expanded continental breakfast each morning for registered guests.

2-Day Retreat

Friday, February 13 – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Retreat opens at 8 am on Friday and ends at 4 pm on Saturday.

$135/$125 Sauder Village member
Includes: retreat fee, 3 meals, Doughbox cookies and artisan made door prizes.

OPTIONAL Fiber Art Market Table, $5 per half table. Limited number of spaces available.

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3-Day Retreat

Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 15, 2026
Retreat opens at 8 am on Friday and ends at 4 pm on Sunday.

$165/$155 Sauder Village member
Includes: retreat fee, 5 meals, Doughbox cookies and artisan made door prizes.

OPTIONAL Fiber Art Market Table, $5 per half table. Limited number of spaces available.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy:
In the event you need to cancel your registration, please contact Deb Ridgway as soon as possible by phone at (419) 446-2541, ext. 3076 or by email at [email protected] .

Refund Policy:
All cancellations made prior to thirty (30) days from the start of the retreat shall receive a refund of your registration minus a 10% processing fee.

No refunds will be given after thirty days from the start of the retreat or for no shows. Please note: if you register for a retreat within the thirty-day window and then cancel, you will not receive a refund.

The refund policy is in place to support and honor our staff of our nonprofit who invest time and resources in preparing for classes and events. We understand that extreme circumstances do happen. In the case, please contact us to discuss options.

Minimum Enrollment and Inclement Weather
Sauder Village reserves the right to cancel the retreat if minimum enrollment has not been met or int he case of inclement weather. In cases where Sauder Village cancels the retreat, you will be notified as soon as we make that decision and will issue you a full refund.