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Australia Weekend Knit Retreat

with Patty Lyons

02 - 05 July, 2027

BOOKING FORM

TERMS & CONDITIONS

NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS - EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR THOSE FROM USA OR EUROPE

Pricing:

DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOM - $4,299 CAD per person based on double occupancy

SINGLE ROOM - $5,189 CAD

Our preferred method of payment is credit card. A secure digital credit card authorisation form is required for all credit card payments.

Deposit Required to Secure your Seat:

Initial non-refundable deposit of $1,000CAD per person is due at time of registration.

Final payment of balance will be due by no later than 02 March, 2027

This retreat includes:

3 Nights in 5 Star Accommodation in the beautiful Hunter Valley
A la Carte Breakfast Daily including Barista Coffee
2 Morning Teas, 1 Afternoon Tea
1 x 3 course Chef's Table Lunch Menu with paired wines
1 x Light Lunch
1 x 4 course Italian inspired Chef's Selection Dinner
2 x Shared Style Dinners
1 x Group Transfer Departure from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Hunter Valley Accommodation on 02 July, 2027
1 x Group Transfer Departure from Hunter Valley Accommodation to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on 05 July, 2027
Wine Tastings at a premier Hunter Valley winery
opportunity to see Australian wildlife (wildlife spottings cannot be guaranteed)
1 x Welcome Bag with knitting goodies
2 x Knitting Workshops & 1 x Talk with Patty Lyons
Skein Sisters Pop-up Yarn Shop
Maximum 30 Knitters

This package does not include:

Domestic and International Airfare
If you miss our group transfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to the Hunter Valley on 02 July, 2027, it will be your responsibility to make your own way to the Hunter Valley (own expense).
Meals not listed in itinerary
Beverages
Gratuities
Telephone Calls in hotel
Items of a personal nature
Visa/Passport related fees (if applicable)
Any fees related to possible COVID-19 testing/hospitalisation
Any unforeseen increase in local/government taxes or Fuel Surcharges

Cancellation Policy for this Retreat:

Cancellations made by 01 March, 2027 or earlier - loss of non-refundable deposit
Cancellations made on 02 March, 2027 or later - 100% non-refundable

NOTE: All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received on Saturdays, Sundays, on Public Holidays or outside our normal business hours (9am - 5pm Eastern time (Canada)) will be considered received on next business day and actioned on next business day.

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption & Out of Country Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage:

SPJ Retreats requires that all participants be adequately covered for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption and Emergency Out of Country Medical. Please note we do not accept travel insurance offered by credit card companies as sufficient coverage for this trip. SPJ Retreats can provide you with a comprehensive travel insurance quotation. SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume NO responsibility NOR liability for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations. Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.

Travel Agent's Responsibility:

SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel Solutions, Direct Travel and/or their agents, act as agents for the clients in matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part in the performance of its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error or omission, or any injury, loss accident, delay or irregularity engaged in conveying the passenger; or for any hotel proprietor, or hotel service, or for any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for alterations to be made to itinerary, we reserve the right to make changes. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne. by the passengers. The Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on sole contract between the Airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline or accept or retain any passengers as members of the tour. SPJ Retreats or agent can assume no responsibility for lost tickets or coupons. SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment of any nature or kind whatsoever, resulting from events beyond our or a supplier's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or act of restraints imposed by government authorities (such as lockdowns due to pandemics). In the event the foreign currency exchange rate increases by more than 7%, SPJ Retreats reserve the right to pass on this increased cost to each participant. This is in accordance with current TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) regulations.

South Pacific Journeys & SPJ Retreats are Affiliates of Vision Travel a Direct Travel Company

We're located in Kingston, Ontario and meet by appointment only.

Email: mstreicher@dt.com

Direct Phone: +1 613 583 0678. Toll-Free:(Canada & USA only): 1 855 607 2869

Direct Travel Head Office Address: 251 Consumer's Road #700, North York, ON M2J4R2

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

EACH PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO COMPLETE THEIR OWN BOOKING FORM & CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM.

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE BOTH A BOOKING FORM AND A CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM FOR DEPOSIT. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL BOTH ARE RECEIVED.

CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPROVED.

CHARGE WILL BE PROCESSED BY OUR DIRECT TRAVEL GEORGETOWN OFFICE IN CANADA.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Please tell us where you heard about this exciting 2027 Australia Weekend Retreat?

What is your knitting skill level?

Are you travelling with a spouse/partner or sharing a room with a friend?

If yes, what is their name?

Are you a group of friends booking together? Please list your friends below.

Are you a solo traveller who wants your own room?

Are you a solo traveller who wants to share a twin room with another solo traveller? We will do our best to pair you with another solo traveller (subject to request and availability)?

What room type do you want to book?

Full Name

Do you go by a Nickname?

Email Address

Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, Country)

Daytime Phone Number

Cell Phone

Date of Birth - DAY

Date of Birth - MONTH

Date of Birth - ENTER YEAR

Will you require Group Transfer from Sydney Kingsford Airport on 02 July, 2027

Will you require Group Transfer to Sydney Kingsford Airport on 05 July, 2027?

Dietary Requirements

Will you be travelling with a wheelchair or a walker?

We anticipate this Weekend Retreat to sell out quickly. Should we be unable to confirm a spot for you, do you want to be placed on a waitlist in the event of any cancellations?

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for this Australia 2027 Weekend Retreat?.

I understand that I need to also submit the 'Credit Card Authorisation Form in order to complete my/our Registration. SPJ Retreats/Direct Travel will only process registrations once we have received both the Booking Form and Credit Card Authorization Form.

Anything we should know?

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

EACH PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO COMPLETE THEIR OWN BOOKING FORM & CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM.

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE BOTH A BOOKING FORM AND A CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM FOR DEPOSIT. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL BOTH ARE RECEIVED.

CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPROVED.

CHARGE WILL BE PROCESSED BY OUR DIRECT TRAVEL GEORGETOWN OFFICE IN CANADA.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Please tell us where you heard about this exciting 2027 Australia Weekend Retreat?

Knitting Skill Level

Are you travelling with a spouse/partner or friend and sharing a room?

If you are travelling with a spouse/partner/friend - please enter their name below. IMPORTANT - We require a separate booking form for each guest.

Are you a solo traveller wanting to share a room with another solo traveller? We will do our best to pair you with another traveller on a shared-room basis - subject to availability.

Full Name (MUST MATCH NAME ON PASSPORT)

Your Email Address

Your Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, Country)

Your Daytime Phone Number

Your Cell Phone

Your Passport Number

Your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)

Your Passport Country of Issuance

Passport Issue Date

Passport Expiry Date

Dietary Requirements

Which room type do you want to book?- limited availability; we will do our best to accommodate your request

Will you be travelling with a wheelchair?

We can offer a travel insurance quote for Ontario residents. Do you require a quote?

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for this Australia Knit Retreat 2026

I understand that I need to also submit the 'Pay Deposit via Credit Card Authorization' Form in order to complete my Retreat Registration. SPJ Retreats/Direct Travel will only process registrations once we have received both the Booking Form and Credit Card Authorization Form.

Comments - Anything else we should know?

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