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 - $2,499CAD per person

Single Room - $3,099CAD (limited single rooms available)

Only those guests who book the entire weekend retreat package will have access to Patty Lyons' classes/talks and other exclusive events throughout the weekend.  Each guest will be given a lanyard and this lanyard will be their key into our exclusive events.

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 Queen Bed.

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

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

Solo travellers who book a single room will have a room with one 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 2 x 3 hour knitting classes/1 x Ask Patty Talk over the course of the weekend.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 increase the knitterl cost.

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, 1 Dinner, 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.

We have decided not to include return airport transfers from Sydney to the Hunter Valley.

If we get enough interest from guests who are flying into Sydney and would lke to book a group transfer, we may offer it at a later date.  Additional cost will apply.