Experience the ultimate maker's getaway at the Winter in the Rockies Retreat in Canmore, Alberta, hosted by Knit Social and The Grocery Girls at The Malcolm Hotel from February 5-8, 2026.
Enjoy stunning mountain views and upscale accommodations while enjoying workshops by Aleks Byrd and The Grocery Girls. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, share stories and laughs, and enhance your skills. Join us for an incredible retreat of relaxation, creativity, and connection in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
ITINERARY SNAPSHOT
Workshops with Aleks Byrd on Roosimine Estonian Inlay knitting
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Exclusive marketplace
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Social evening events
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Swag bag
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optional trip to Banff Hot Springs and High Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs
The price of the trip includes accommodation, workshops with Aleks Byrd and The Grocery Girls, meals, evening events, and exclusive shopping event.
There is an option to add a trip to Banff Hot Springs and High Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs for an additional cost.
Got some questions about the retreat?
For specific individual travel advice - chat with Stitchtopia, the craft travel agency I’ve partnered with. Any questions regarding the itinerary, workshops and Estonia in general - please email hello@aleks-byrd.com
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No transportation is included. The closest airport is Calgary International YYC, approx. 90 mins from The Malcolm Hotel. Vivo Green and Banff Airporter offer routine shuttle service to Canmore.
Car rentals and Shuttle services from YYC to Canmore are widely available.
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Shared Double Queen Room - Mountain View
Enjoy our Mountain View Premium Double Queen room offering 2 queen size beds, a large 50” TV with satellite and a walk-in rain shower. Relax on your balcony with a southern view of Three Sisters Mountain Range.
If you are registering as a single, you will be paired with another single. If you have a friend registering separately to keep the billing separate, you will need to indicate the friends name you will be sharing with during checkout. Please note they must also have a registration on file for both of your registrations to be considered complete.
Private King Room
Enjoy our Premium King room offering a king-size bed, a large 50” TV with satellite and a walk-in rain shower. Relax on your balcony with a northern view of policeman's creek and Lady MacDonald Mountain Range. One participant per room.
*Please note, while you are able to bring a non-knitting companion at no extra charge if you are booking a Private King Room, we are unable to provide meals or activities for them. Our private dining room and activities have room only for the exact number of retreat spaces we have reserved.
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An intermediate knitter; someone who is comfortable knitting and purling in the round and reading from charts
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We will be a maximum total of 55 people. Workshops will be held with smaller group sizes of 15-20 people.
