About
🧶 The Sow’s Ear Fall 2025 Retreat
September 19–21, 2025 | New Glarus, WI
Cost: $550
Your registration includes:
✨ All workshops (most materials provided)
✨ Delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals
✨ Group activities throughout the weekend
✨ Swag bag ($250 value)
💆 Optional massage sessions (paid add-on)
🏨 Lodging not included. A block of rooms is reserved at The Chalet Landhaus, or explore other cozy options on our Lodgings Page.
📍 Main Venue – The Chalet Landhaus
801 HWY 69, New Glarus, WI
A charming Swiss-style inn with inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for gathering, relaxing, and making. Most activities take place here, with a few special events in nearby scenic locations.
Friday, Sept 19 – Welcome & Connection
5:00 PM – Check-In
Pick up your welcome packet, swag bag, and full weekend itinerary. Build your own Blue Sky Alpaca Metalico Cowl Kit and choose your favorite color pairing to bring your personal touch to projects all weekend.
6:00–8:00 PM – Opening Celebration @ Baileys Run Winery & Distillery
Ease into the weekend with a relaxed evening of connection. Enjoy a buffet dinner and open bar on the covered patio (indoor seating available) while taking in beautiful views. Meet fellow makers, share stories, and let the weekend’s creativity begin. Shuttle provided.
Saturday, Sept 20 – Inspired Exploration
7:00–10:30 AM – Continental Breakfast
Start the day slowly with warm drinks, fresh food, and friendly conversation.
9:00 AM Options
Gentle morning yoga by the pool (limit 20; pool passes included for off-site guests) – awaken your body and center your mind
Foraging walk with Belle through the New Glarus woods (State Park pass required) – discover local flora and gather inspiration for your creative projects
💆 Massage add-ons available (pre-registration required)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Workshops
Wet Felted Flowers with Jarka – explore color, texture, and creativity as you craft your own vibrant wool flowers
Our Story – Free Form Embroidery with Amber Burton – a beginner-friendly way to reflect and tell your story through stitching
12:00 PM – Lunch
Chef Laura of Thyme Savor Cuisine serves fresh, seasonal dishes (including vegetarian and GF options) in a relaxed, communal setting. Take a moment to share your morning creations or plan your afternoon projects.
1:00–3:00 PM Creative Free Time
Relax, craft, or wander. Options include:
Crafting Guide-a-Long with Amber (press flowers, project journals)
Crafting Guide-a-Long with Shannon (knitting, watercolor, terrariums)
Open crafting spaces to gather, chat, and make together
Optional charity projects
Take this time to follow your curiosity, connect with others, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with your materials.
3:00–5:00 PM Workshops
Wet Felted Flowers with Jarka
Level Up Your Projects with Sara Pederson – explore color, drape, and fiber in a thoughtful, guided way
6:00–8:00 PM – Swiss Dinner @ Chalet
Enjoy an authentic Swiss meal with open bar, savoring not just the food but the joy of sharing the day’s experiences with new friends.
Sunday, Sept 21 – Nature, Reflection & Creative Closure
7:00–10:30 AM – Continental Breakfast
Ease into the day with warm drinks, light conversation, and reflection.
9:00 AM Options
Gentle yoga (limit 20)
Foraging walk with Belle – breathe in fresh air and collect creative inspiration
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Workshops
Knit/Crochet-Along with Crystal Berry (Metalico Cowl Kit) – work at your own pace, share tips, and enjoy the meditative rhythm of fiber
The “Text” in “Textile” with Leanna – gain confidence in reading your knitting and unlocking your projects’ potential
12:00 PM – Lunch
A comforting, hearty meal to nourish body and spirit before the final creative session.
1:00–3:00 PM Creative Free Time
Guide-a-longs and open crafting spaces offer a cozy environment to finish projects, experiment, or simply enjoy the calm of making.
3:00–5:00 PM Workshops
Knit/Crochet-Along with Crystal Berry
Our Story – Free Form Embroidery with Amber Burton
6:00–7:00 PM – Closing Happy Hour @ Dirty Dog Taphouse
Raise a glass to a weekend of creativity, connection, and community. Share stories, celebrate accomplishments, and savor the warmth of friendships made.