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Sunday, April 4 - Friday, April 9, 2027
13 spots

THIS RETREAT IS FULL so I’m offering a second one! DETAILS.

A knitting retreat in the red rock desert

We loved it so much….we’re going back! Join us for a 5-night all-inclusive knitting retreat in Sedona, Arizona to knit, hike, thaw out, and recharge in the breathtaking red rock desert.

Each day begins with a continental breakfast in the courtyard with red rock views, features a guided excursion, workshop, or free day with a packed brown-bag lunch, and ends with dinner, hot tub, stargazing, and knitting around the campfire.

Our itinerary

Our gentle itinerary offers ample time to knit, explore the hiking and biking trails behind the resort, soak in the hot tubs, do a little shopping, and connect with new knitting friends!

Day 1: Arrive and Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Knitting Workshop TBD!
Day 3: Guided Excursion: Petroglyph Site and Museum
Day 4: Guided Excursion: Hike
Day 5: Guided Excursion: Free Day
Day 6: Goodbyes…until next time!

What’s included:

This retreat is all inclusive! We provide all meals and supplies. Guided excursions are included and there are no surprise add-on costs to enjoy the full experience of this retreat.

• Daily knitting circles

• 5 nights at The Red Agave Adventure Resort

• 5 South-west inspired dinners.

• 4 lunches (brown bag)

• 5 breakfasts (continental)

• Guided Hike

• Knitting workshop, pattern, supplies 

• Access to camp store

• First dibs on a spot if we host this retreat next year!

What’s NOT included:

• Airfare

• Transportation from airport in Phoenix to resort (~2hr drive)

• Transportation to Petroglyph Guided Experience

• Transportation on Free Days

• Alcohol (feel free to bring your own!)

Where we’ll stay

Knit Camp Sedona is hosted at The Red Agave Adventure Resort. This casual destination is located 7 miles south of downtown Sedona, in the Village of Oak Creek. While technically a Sedona address, this area is a little quieter, more walkable, and has easy access trails. Follow the link above for slideshow tour of the property!

The resort’s sweet chalets and simple studios arc around a spacious courtyard with fire circle, pool, and hot tubs overlooking iconic Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte.

Each chalet accommodates 3 people with a single room (queen bed) on the main floor and a shared loft (1 full bed, 1 twin bed) accessible from the living room / kitchen by a spiral staircase. 

Hiking and biking trails lead out into the desert.

Our retreat will occupy about half of the units at the Red Agave and will share courtyard space with other guests who are not participating in the retreat. This resort does not have indoor gathering space so we will gather outside giving this retreat a true Knit Camp vibe!

Guided Excursions

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in two guided excursions in the area:

• A tour of petroglyph sites.

• A guided half day hike through the red rock desert. 

You can sign up for one or both (no extra cost!) or do your own thing on these days instead! Transportation to and from the hike is provided but you will need to drive yourself or find a friend to carpool with on the tour of petroglyph sites. Please note that the destinations for these excursions may change depending on weather and guide availability. 

Free Day

On the Free Day planned during the retreat, we’ll begin and end with our usual meals and knitting circles and set you free to do whatever you’d like in between. I'll share a list of some favorite hikes, shops, restaurants, and historical sites in case you want to adventure beyond the resort. You could book a massage or energy work. Or find a lovely spot at the resort to curl up and knit to your hearts content! We’ll reconnect as a group at the end of the day to share stories of our adventures.

How to get to Sedona:

1. Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Rent a car or take a shuttle (~2h) to The Red Agave. Shuttle options include:

   • Groome Transportation

   • Red Rock Transportation

   • Airport Shuttle Phoenix

2. Road trip! Make this retreat part of a Southwest road trip and visit places like Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arches National Park, The Grand Canyon, or Mesa Verde along the way!

A note about transportation 

Dappled Fern will organize transportation to and from the Jeep Tour and Guided Hike excursions. You will need to bring or rent a vehicle if you would like to venture beyond the resort and surrounding trails at any other point. Dappled Fern is not able to provide transportation to retreat participants at this time per our insurance policy. 

Two Payment Options

• Pay via website: Full amount due at registration. $1000 is nonrefundable. Remainder is refundable until October 1, 2026.

• OR, Pay via invoice (ask me to email). $1000 nonrefundable deposit due at registration, remainder due on October 1, 2026.

Cancellation policy:

Clear cancelation policies are important so everyone knows what to expect!

If you pay in full up front, $1000 is nonrefundable and the remainder is non-refundable after October 1, 2026. If you pay via invoice, the initial $1000 payment is non refundable and the remainder due on October 1, 2026 is also nonrefundable. After October 1, 2026, no refunds will be issued unless we are able to fill your spot.

If you do not pay the remainder due by October 1, 2026 your spot will go to someone on the waiting list and no refund will be given. 

Refunds cannot be issued for last minute events that causes you to miss the retreat (emergencies, travel delays, missed flights, etc). We do encourage you to look into travel insurance on your own in case this might offer peace of mind.

Exceptions to this policy cannot be made. We are a small business counting on registration costs to prepay the venue and guides.

This trip needs a minimum of 9 participants registered by October 1, 2026 in order to make it happen! If we do not have the minimum by then, deposits will be refunded or credited towards another 2027 Dappled Fern retreat of your choice.

We hope the option spread out payment over time makes it easier to budget for the experience and minimizes your losses should you need to cancel, and having a clear cancellation policy helps you know what to expect when you register. 

Why Sedona?

Sedona is one of my very favorite places in the world! There's nothing like the red dirt, big skies, petroglyphs, cliff dwellings, agave, manzanita, creosote bushes, desert rain, smooth sandstone rock formations, and dusty desert colors.

Sedona is located in North Central Arizona, 2hr drive North of Phoenix, AZ and about 2hr south of the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation. The average highs in April are in the 70s and the average lows are in the 40s. That’s basically summer weather in Grand Marais, Minnesota!

I grew up visiting my grandparents in Sedona, hiking places like Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Cathedral Rock, and exploring spots that my grandfather stumbled upon during his daily rambles or learned of from local birding society, Friends of the Forest, and museums: Schnebly Hill,Back’O Beyond, Thompson’s Ladder.

Sedona is a beloved destination to many and yet I find it doesn’t take much to get off the beaten path. I return every chance I get and it’s been a dream of mine to host a knitting retreat there to share this special place with you!

Tell your knitting besties!