Hello! It’s a frigid day here in Maine! Ai! I could have called this place based yarn, but I thought Landing was more interesting. I have a chat about that concept though..placebased yarns and offer a little insight in to my past conservation history!
You can listen here: http://hipcast.com/podcast/HGxZqYv
The Ramble Shawl by Andrea Mowry
The Woolly Thistle – Prize Donation
Midwinter Yarns – Scandanavian Yarns Ullcentrum
In the Foot Steps of Sheep by Debi Zawinski & By Hand Magazine
The Great Remembering by Peter Forbes
Coming to Land in Troubled Times Essays by Peter Forbes, Kathleen Dean Moore & Scott Russell Sanders
1. Bold Coast Retreat- this takes place in Machiasport, Maine. It is pretty downeast past Acadia probably 2.5 hours from bangor airport, or 4 hours from Portland. This primarily focuses on being by the sea, eating well and perhaps some informal workshops. I plan on facilitating some embroidery projects and I think Jodi plans on doing a wet felting project. I provided a link which features some pictures, pricing and dates. There is currently room in both sessions I believe but I know for a fact the second session is open. http://onelupine.com/events/
2. Highlands on the Fly- This takes place just 6 miles from my little cabin in the North Maine Woods. It is approximately 3 hours from Portland up the interstate. Many people work out carpooling and you I might be able to drive together as I will be originating from that area. The best part of this retreat is that the vendor list is fun. I am hoping Jennifer Guyor will be there this year! This is a big retreat compared with the other two. Workshops for this retreat are informal, the focus is more on knitting and enjoying the landscape. New England Outdoor Center is located right on Millinocket Lake with views of Katahdin and on the doorstep of Baxter State Park. Weather can be quite cold, it’s snowed all three years!
Highlands on the Fly 2017-10/26-10/29
Thursday-Sunday: 3 nights lodging in a choice of shared or private room. All meals included from our River Driver’s Restaurant: 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches as well as assorted snacks. Goodie bags, Friday night social, door prizes, exclusive marketplace and did we mention the cool, crisp, autumn air…fire places, cozy chairs, and good company!
Registration Dates:
1-800-766-7238
Open: NOW
Shared Room: $425.00 pp plus tax
Private Room: $525. pp plus tax
For large groups please contact us early to secure cabin or cabins.
PLEASE CALL FOR DAY USER PRICING PACKAGES-this charge does not include the goody bag which will be an optional purchase at the retreat.
The Fine Print:
$100.00 non refundable deposit to secure registration. Final payments are due by September 20th. After September 20th cancellations are non-refundable unless the space can be filled by another participant.
Vendors:
The vendor list will include a few of last year’s participants as well as a few additional surprises TBD
To learn more about the New England Outdoor Center you can visit us on the web at www.neoc.com
Root of the Tree 
Totally enjoyed your podcast, as usual…….ah, whisky at night, yarn in the morning and a good Scottish Ale somewhere in between!! Woof
http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=16-P13-00041&segmentID=6
As a fan of place based yarns (spinning some now) I am sure you would love this book by Wohllenben, at least listen to this short interview.
Even coming from Northern NH and loving the woods this book blew me away.
Take care, stay warm.