To book your spot on this retreat, you will be required to submit the Booking Form AND your non-refundable deposit (use CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION button).  A booking will not be confirmed until both have been received.

All applications will be time stamped and processed in the order they are received.  Due to the expected high demand, please allow upto  3 business days to confirm your reservation.

We apologise if the retreat sells out before we are able to get to your application. In the event we are unabe to confirm your booking, we will place you on the waitlist in case of any cancellations.

SPJ Retreats is based in Kingston, Canada.  All pricing is in Canadian Dollars.

Pricing is per person based on two people in each room.

Twin or Double Room - $4,299CAD per person

Single Room - $5,189CAD

Most prices are based on two guests per stateroom.  A non-refundable deposit of $1000CAD per person is required to secure your place on this retreat.

We accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. 

Unfortunately, we do not accept Diners.

Couples who book will share a King Bed unless they specifically request two Twin Beds.

Friends who book and want to shre a room will each have their own Twin Bed.

Solo travellers who share a stateroom with another solo traveller will each have their own Twin Bed.

Yes, absolutely.  We expect to receive booking requests to share a room with another solo traveller.  We will do our best to pair you with another solo traveller - subject to requests and availability.

Absolutely.  We have 4 x 3 hour knitting classes within the itinerary. This will be free time for all non-knitters.  All other activites are suitable for knitters and non-knitters alike.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a non-knitter discount as the itinerary has been priced out based on knitter attendance.  In order to offer a  non-knitter discount, we would have needed to add this additional cost to the knitters who join us.  

Cancellations received 01 March, 2027 or earlier - Loss of Deposit $1,000CAD per person

Cancellation 02 March, 2027 or later - 100% non-refundable

South Pacific Journeys (an Affiliate of Vision Travel a Direct Travel Company) highly recommends that all travellers purchase adequate Out of Country Emergency Insurance and Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption Insurance.

South Pacific Journeys is able to provide a quote for Allianz Insurance for Ontario residents.

If you reside outside of Ontario, please obtain a quote from your local travel insurance provider such as your Automotive Associatioin, your Bank, your Insurance Broker or local travel agency. 

IMPORTANT:  We recongise that credit card companies offer limited travel insurance coverage.  We do not view this coverage as adequate coverage.  If you plan to rely solely on this type of coverage, it is important that you compare coverage with a true Travel Insurance provider.  SPJ Retreats, South Pacific Journeys and Direct Travel assume no responsibility should a retreat participant find themselves in a situation in Australia where they need medical assistance and do not have adquate coverage.  Please do not place us in an awkward situation.

We have included Daily Breakfast,  2 Lunches, 3 Dinners, 2 Morning Teas and 1 Afternoon Tea

All other meals are at your own expense.

If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know in advance.  There is a question on the Booking Form.

We will inform our inbound operator of all dietary requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that food preparation areas will be free from cross-contamination.

Guests with food allergies or intolerances acknowledge that their specific dietary needs may not always be accommodated.

We have designed this knit retreat so that everyone who wants to participate in a class/talk will be able to.  No one will miss out.

Comfortable, layered clothing adaptable to changing weather conditions is always advisable for daytime excursions. For the evening meals, smart casual is recommended.

If you will be joinig us from Sydney Kingsford Smith Domestic Terminal, we will advise you of our departure time closer to departure.

If you are making your own way to the Hunter Valley, you will be able to check-in to your room from 2pm onward.

In order to keep this weekend retreat exclusive and avoid gate-crashers, we will not be disclosing the retreat accommodation until we send out final documents (2-3 weeks prior to departure).  

Please do not ask us where we are staying as we will not be disclosing this info in advance.

We have included 1 Group Transfer on 02 July, 2027 from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Hunter Valley Accommodation.

We have included 1 Group Transfer on 05 July, 2027 from Hunter Valley Accommodation to Sydney Kingsford Accommodation.

If you are flying into Sydney on 02 July, we recommend you arrive in Sydney on a domestic flight no later than 10am.  If you are unable to arrive by 10am, we recommend you book a pre-night in Sydney.

If you are flying home from Sydney on 05 July on a domestic flght, we recommend you book a flight from 2pm onward. 

We will only be offering one group transfer on each day.