Southwest Lace Masterclass
Study ultra-light visual textures and openwork patterns inspired by desert flora in a private, sunlit library lounge.
Sedona Retreat · April 1–8, 2027
Sedona Red Rocks & Desert Fiber Retreat
A high-desert luxury knitting retreat designed around serene red rock beauty, Southwest lace, natural dyeing, alpaca fiber, golden-hour stitching, gentle scenic walks, and the restorative pleasure of making by hand beneath the Arizona sky.
Dates
April 1–8, 2027
Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor
Capacity
Maximum 16 Guests
Price
$4,650 USD
The Vibe
High-desert luxury, serene creative renewal, and deeply organic beauty.
Sedona is the bright, sun-warmed counterpart to our Ireland textile journeys. Where Ireland is wool, stone, island heritage, and old-world story, Sedona is desert color, spaciousness, renewal, and the visual poetry of red rock light.
This retreat is designed for passionate knitters who want a luxury creative escape that feels beautiful, restorative, and accessible. The activity level is easy and gentle, with flat scenic walks only and no strenuous climbing.
Across the week, guests will experience Southwest lace and openwork, Indigenous textile history, cochineal and indigo dyeing, Tlaquepaque art galleries, a Jerome artisan excursion, high-desert alpacas, golden-hour Silent Stitch, and an elegant farewell banquet beneath the stars.
Signature Experiences
A retreat built around desert color, soft luxury, and creative rest.
Tlaquepaque Arts Crawl
Browse independent galleries, southwestern textile boutiques, native craft makers, and shaded courtyards in one of Sedona’s most beloved art villages.
Cochineal & Indigo Dyeing
Hand-dye luxury silk/wool yarn with organic cochineal and traditional indigo, creating brilliant desert pinks, reds, and blues.
Jerome & High-Desert Alpacas
Explore the historic cliffside mining town of Jerome, then visit a boutique alpaca farm to learn about fiber animals in the desert climate.
Golden Hour Silent Stitch
Spend two unhurried hours knitting on an accessible red rock canyon plateau as the setting sun turns the rocks fiery crimson.
Advanced Texture Transitions
Blend luxury silk, lace, and fine alpaca fibers into lightweight spring wraps and shawls during the final masterclass.
Day by Day
Full Retreat Itinerary
Eight days and seven nights of gentle, luxurious, high-desert fiber travel based at an upscale Sedona red rock resort.
Day 1 · April 1
Arrival in the High Desert & Welcome Circle
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 1
Morning & Afternoon
Land at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Board your private, air-conditioned luxury sprinter shuttle for a scenic, stress-free 2-hour drive north, watching the giant Saguaro cacti give way to the towering red rock monoliths of Sedona.
Late Afternoon
Check into your luxury resort nestled among the canyon walls. Unpack your yarn stashes, settle into your premium room, and take a relaxed stroll through the manicured resort grounds.
Evening
Gather for an upscale Southwestern welcome dinner on the patio under the stars. Cap off the night with a relaxed, poolside greeting circle to meet your fellow knitters.
Day 2 · April 2
The Sunrise Vortex & Southwest Lace Masterclass
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 2
Morning
Begin with a short, completely flat, 15-minute guided morning walk to a nearby panoramic red rock vista. Enjoy a quiet, mindful moment to absorb the crisp morning air and desert energy.
Midday
Workshop 1: Southwest Lace and Openwork. Head into the resort’s private, sunlit library lounge for a 3.5-hour workshop focusing on ultra-light visual textures inspired by desert flora.
Evening
Enjoy a private, chef-curated dinner at the resort, followed by an elegant fireside outdoor knit-in session as the high-desert temperature drops to a crisp, cozy chill.
Day 3 · April 3
Tlaquepaque Arts Crawl & Indigenous Textile History
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 3
Morning
Avoid the midday gridlock by heading early to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, a beautiful, Mexican-style courtyard village shaded by giant sycamore trees. Browse independent art galleries, high-end southwestern textile boutiques, and native craft makers.
Midday
Gather in a private courtyard room for a curated lunch and a private lecture with a Southwest textile historian, mapping out the rich, ancestral weaving patterns and geometric artistry of the Indigenous Southwest tribes.
Evening
Free evening for guests to dine independently at one of Sedona’s world-class culinary hotspots. A curated reservation list will be provided.
Day 4 · April 4
Cochineal & Indigo Natural Dyeing Workshop
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 4
Morning & Afternoon
Dyeing Workshop. Spend a dedicated, hands-on 4-hour masterclass with a premier desert eco-artist. Utilizing organic cochineal, which creates brilliant desert pinks and deep reds, and traditional indigo, you will hand-dye your own completely unique custom souvenir skeins of luxury silk/wool yarn.
Evening
Gather for a relaxed patio dinner at the resort, followed by a casual show-and-tell of the day’s custom-dyed palettes.
Day 5 · April 5
Jerome Ghost Town Excursion & High-Desert Alpacas
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 5
Morning
Take a beautiful, winding scenic drive up the mountain to the historic mining town of Jerome, perched dramatically on the cliffside. Explore the eccentric local artisan shops and sweeping valley views.
Afternoon
On the way back, stop at a private high-desert boutique farm to meet their herd of fluffy alpacas. Touch the raw fleeces and learn about breeding fiber animals in the arid desert climate.
Evening
Return to the resort for an elegant wine-tasting dinner showcasing local Arizona Verde Valley vineyards.
Day 6 · April 6
The Golden Hour Silent Stitch & Sacred Canyon
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 6
Morning
A completely free morning to indulge in luxury. Sleep in, enjoy a lazy breakfast on your private patio, or treat yourself to a world-class desert botanical massage at the resort spa.
Late Afternoon
Golden Hour Stitch. Grab your project bag, a light jacket, and a camp stool. Your coach brings you to a secluded, easily accessible red rock canyon plateau. Spend 2 unhurried hours sitting completely undisturbed in the quiet majesty of the canyon, simply knitting as the setting sun turns the rocks a fiery crimson.
Evening
Hearty, upscale canyon-view dinner at the resort lounge.
Day 7 · April 7
Advanced Texture & The Grand Farewell Banquet
Sedona Luxury Resort
Night 7
Morning
Workshop 2: Advanced Texture Transitions. Join your final 3-hour masterclass focusing on how to smoothly blend luxury silk, lace, and fine alpaca fibers into lightweight, transitional spring wraps and shawls.
Afternoon
Free afternoon for last-minute boutique shopping, packing your gear, or relaxing by the heated resort pool.
Evening
Grand Farewell Banquet. Gather for the Grand Farewell Dinner on the resort’s private starlit terrace. Everyone is encouraged to wear a piece they worked on during the week. Celebrate the creative journey with an exquisite multi-course meal and live acoustic guitar music.
Day 8 · April 8
Homeward Bound via Phoenix
Departure
Homeward Bound
Morning
Enjoy a final luxury Southwestern breakfast looking out at the red rock canyon walls.
Afternoon
Board your private luxury sprinter shuttle for the smooth, direct 2-hour drive back down to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for your afternoon departures home.
Pricing & Booking Details
A luxury Sedona retreat for a maximum of 16 passionate knitters.
Investment
$4,650
USD per person sharing
Single Occupancy Supplement
+$1,150 USD
Deposit Requirement
$500 non-refundable deposit
Group Capacity
Maximum 16 participants
What’s Included
- 7 nights of luxury accommodations at a top-tier Sedona red rock resort.
- Round-trip private sprinter transfers between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Sedona.
- Full gourmet breakfast daily, 4 curated lunches, and 6 elegant multi-course dinners.
- All technical workshops, including natural dye materials, custom patterns, and premium souvenir yarn kits.
- Private guided tours of Tlaquepaque, Jerome, and the artisan alpaca farm.
Reserve Your Place
Come knit with us in the red rock light.
This retreat is intentionally limited to 16 guests to preserve a warm, intimate group dynamic. Join us for a week of yarn, desert color, gentle beauty, technical workshops, and creative renewal in Sedona.