Twist Spring Retreat March 19-20-21 2027 at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
We’re excited to invite you to a wonderful bilingual and all inclusive textile retreat at the breathtaking Fairmont Le Château Montebello! Get ready to relax and enjoy three delightful days of textile arts and friendship in the luxurious setting of Montebello, Québec.
- Discover the fun of knitting up leftover yarn in this Touski workshop! Each participant will create a unique square by choosing their own combination of yarns and textures with Claudia Joyal-Laplante of Clo Tricots
- Discover the weaving board and weave your own small pouch, with customized with the colours of your choice with Eveline Cantin-Bergeron of Bergé Atelier
- Create your own meditative textile collage and turn it into a comforting little lavender sachet with Maude Levasseur and Amélie Laberge of La société textile
- Learn to make a macramé bracelet with Émilie Gaudreault from Créations Norem
- Or choose to take an allocated time slot to unwind and work on your personal projects
- A 3-day pass for Twist 2027 (August 6-8)
- A gift bag for every participant
- An opportunity to sell your extra yarn at the public destash market!
- Access to all the resort's amenities, including the pool, gym, nature walks and spa treatments (participants get 10% off their spa treatments).
Regular price
$1,300.00
We’re excited to invite you to a wonderful bilingual and all inclusive textile retreat at the breathtaking Fairmont Le Château Montebello! Get ready to relax and enjoy three delightful days of textile arts and friendship in the luxurious setting of Montebello, Québec.
- Discover the fun of knitting up leftover yarn in this Touski workshop! Each participant will create a unique square by choosing their own combination of yarns and textures with Claudia Joyal-Laplante of Clo Tricots
- Discover the weaving board and weave your own small pouch, with customized with the colours of your choice with Eveline Cantin-Bergeron of Bergé Atelier
- Create your own meditative textile collage and turn it into a comforting little lavender sachet with Maude Levasseur and Amélie Laberge of La société textile
- Learn to make a macramé bracelet with Émilie Gaudreault from Créations Norem
- Or choose to take an allocated time slot to unwind and work on your personal projects
- A 3-day pass for Twist 2027 (August 6-8)
- A gift bag for every participant
- An opportunity to sell your extra yarn at the public destash market!
- Access to all the resort's amenities, including the pool, gym, nature walks and spa treatments (participants get 10% off their spa treatments).
Regular price
$1,300.00
- The retreat is bilingual.
- Prices are per person, based on double or single occupancy.
- Lodging for 2 nights, perks, activities, meals, taxes, and tips are included.
- If sharing a room, leave your roommate's name in your cart.
- Menu details and allergy accommodations will be shared in March. All meals are buffets.
- Travel to and from the event is not included.
- Once you sign up you will receive a form to fill to make your workshop selection and share any food allergies/intolerances.
- all the workshop materials are included (except for knitting needles for the touski workshop)
All registrations are non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by the Festival. A weekend (3-day) pass to the festival is offered to retreat participants. This pass is non-transferable.
The resort is located:
- 1 hour from Ottawa
- 1 hour 20 minutes from Montréal
- 1 hour from Mont-Tremblant
Address:
Fairmont Le Château Montebello
392 Rue Notre Dame, Montebello, Quebec J0V 1L0
Special guests
This special event will feature amazing guests.
Claudia Joyal-Laplante
Clo Tricots
Eveline Cantin-Bergeron
Bergé Atelier
Maude Levasseur and Amélie Laberge
La Société Textile
Émilie Gaudreault
Créations Norem
Retreat Program
Here’s what we’ve planned for you. All workshops and activities are bilingual.
Workshops
- Discover the fun of knitting up leftover yarn in this Touski workshop! Each participant will create a unique square by choosing their own combination of yarns and textures with Claudia Joyal-Laplante of Clo Tricots
- Discover the weaving board and weave your own small pouch, with customized with the colours of your choice with Eveline Cantin-Bergeron of Bergé Atelier
- Create your own meditative textile collage and turn it into a comforting little lavender sachet with Maude Levasseur and Amélie Laberge of La société textile
- Learn to make a macramé bracelet with Émilie Gaudreault from Créations Norem
- Or choose to take an allocated time slot to unwind and work on your personal projects
Planned Activities + Special Events
- A fun gift exchange activity to meet and greet on Friday
- A De-Stash Market open to the public on Saturday
- A cozy schedule that includes "me time" to enjoy the Château's amenities or simply relax with your craft (knit, crochet, embroider, felt...) in its sumptuous lounge
- Possibility if you wish to add to your schedule: Visit Parc Omega (allow 3 hours) or visit La chèvre d'oeuvre - Amélie and Sven's cashmere goat farm in Saint-André-Avellin (allow 2 hours)
Château Amenities
- Four magnificent nature trails
- A breathtaking indoor swimming pool
- A modern, full-service gym
- An award-winning spa with preferential rates (enjoy 10% off your booking during the retreat)
Please note that some services and facilities, such as spa treatments, are available at an extra cost. We recommend booking any additional services in advance as spots and availability fill up fast.
Arrival & Departure Times
- Arrival: workshops start at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 19th (Hotel room check-in is at 4:00 PM).
- Departure: 4:30 PM on Sunday, March 21st (Hotel room check-out is at 11:00 AM).
With heartfelt thanks
Twist is a non-profit organization, and we’re incredibly grateful to our special guests and staff for volunteering their time. A huge thank you to Fairmont Le Château Montebello for their support in making our retreat as accessible and enjoyable as possible!
