{"product_id":"nicki-franklin-retreat-may-2027","title":"Nicki Franklin Retreat May, 2027","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*We are thrilled to announce our second very special retreat with Nicki Franklin of \u003cem\u003eThe Stitchery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFounder of The Stitchery, Nicki comes to us from North Hamptonshire in England. She joins us for two 3 day retreats where we will complete an exclusive embroidery kit from \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stitchery.\u003c\/i\u003e Prepare to be thoroughly spoiled and pampered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eJoin us in Okotoks, Canada for one of our two, 3 day events in May, 2027. The first retreat is May 21-23, 2027 and second is May 28-30, 2027. Our retreat space is on our acreage property, 2 minutes outside of the town of Okotoks. The following is a very preliminary schedule, and may change slightly as Nicki and I continue to prepare a wonderful weekend retreat for you all:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday and Saturday 10 am-4 pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full instruction on an exclusive kit from \u003cem\u003eThe Stitchery (this is a surprise kit, and not the one in the picture on this listing)\u003c\/em\u003e created with the Stitchery aesthetic in mind, and exclusive to our retreat attendees. Snacks, beverages and a lunch will be catered. You may provide your own food (we do have a fridge and microwave on site) if you have any special dietary restrictions. There will be an opportunity for studio shopping with special discounts, and a full stock of Stitchery kits, plus many other goodies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 10 am-1pm: \u003c\/strong\u003ehalf day of finishing projects, collecting your goodies, goodbyes. Retreat ends at 1 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*Okotoks is located in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and is a beautiful small historic town, 20 minutes from the city of Calgary. The international airport is a 40-50 minute drive away. We will be providing a written guide for you, including listing my favourite restaurants, shops and destinations. I highly recommend extending your stay and visiting Banff, a bucket list destination for people around the world (I have included several photos of Banff for you to see, though photos don’t do it justice). Banff is a 2 hour drive from my home, into the Rocky Mountains. It is not to be missed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*There are several local hotels, minutes from the retreat site. There is every amenity in our town, including many chain shops and restaurants, but also (and I believe more importantly) wonderful small, locally owned businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*I would recommend renting a vehicle at the airport so you can not only get to Okotoks, but also drive daily to the retreat location. Transportation is not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*A full itinerary and list of hotels and other details will be provided to you in the coming months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*Nicki and I are so excited and hope to see you in person very soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason. However, if you're no longer able to attend, you may find another attendee to take your place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Cottage Quilt Co","offers":[{"title":"May 21-23 2027","offer_id":50723720888566,"sku":"stitcherymay271","price":497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 28-30 2027","offer_id":50723720921334,"sku":"stitcherym272","price":497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3755\/4422\/files\/May2027.jpg?v=1779390546","url":"https:\/\/willowcottagequiltco.com\/products\/nicki-franklin-retreat-may-2027","provider":"Willow Cottage Quilt Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}