AUSTRALIA  2026

21 Night Small Group

Knit Adventure

featuring

Bendigo * Cradle Mountain & St Clair National Park * Freycinet National Park

Great Ocean Road * Hobart * Melbourne * NSW Central Coast * Phillip Island

Port Arthur Historic Site * Sydney

17 July - 07 August, 2026

Fully Hosted by Michelle Streicher

SPJ Retreats - CANADA

SMALL GROUP

DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOM - $17,390CAD per person based on double occupancy

(note: includes a Victorian Farm Stay - accommodation in Guest House with private ensuite)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $4,120CAD

Join SPJ Retreats on an unforgettable fibre-rich journey through Australia's picturesque landscapes, spanning Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.

This exclusive experience immerses you in the heart of Australia's wool industry, where over 90% of the world’s fine Merino wool is produced—prized for its softness, durability, and breathability.

Throughout our journey, we’ll explore vibrant fibre-rich destinations, from sheep farms to artisan workshops, connecting with Australia's thriving indie-dyed yarn scene. Discover small-batch, hand-dyed brands that have gained international acclaim and meet the talented makers behind them.

Get ready for an inspiring adventure celebrating the artistry of fibre in one of the world’s premier wool-producing regions.

PATTY LYONS

Knit Designer, Teacher and Author

PATTY LYONS is a North American recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking.

Patty will join us for a live virtual 'Ask Patty' session.

NICOLE BISHOP aka Knicoleknits

YouTube Podcasters, Teacher

NICOLE is the creator of Knicoleknits, a YouTube knitting education channel devoted to pattern understanding, smart modifications, and making knitting work in real life  for real bodies, real wardrobes, and real attention spans.

Best known for her no-nonsense approach, dry sense of humor, and snarky side-kick, Oscar the Dog, Nicole teaches knitters how to think their way through patterns instead of following them blindly. Her focus is pattern hacking: adapting existing designs to fit your body, your preferences, and the way you actually wear knits — without turning every project into a full redesign.

Nicole will run two classes througout our Austrlaian journey - The Shawl Hack: How to Turn any Shawl Pattern into Something You'll Actually Wear AND Pattern Hacking for Fit - When the Pattern Doesn't Come in your Size.

MARK JAMIESON (JAMO DESIGNS)

Knit Designer, Teacher

JAMO operates a knit, design and yarn business in South Australia.  Getting lost in knitting provides a place of well needed peacve and sanctuary in his life.  JAMO's goal is not only to feed the passion in people who love the 'yarn arts' but also show others what magical healing powers knit craft has.

Jamo will join us for an in person Shadow Knits workshop where we'll discover the magic of shadow knitting.  In this fun, hands-on class, we'll create a mini shadow shawl sampler while learning how to read patterns, choose colours, and master Jamo's signature edging.