Join us for our Summer Retreat as we head to Manchester, Vermont!
This event is open to all levels of stitchers and is designed to be flexible. Whether you come Wednesday night and make it a full trip, or only attend one or two of the planned events, any and all participation is welcome!
Room Block
We have set up a room block at the Taconic Hotel, for the nights of Wednesday, August 16th & Thursday, August 17th, with checkout on the 18th. You can book one or two nights.
The room rate is $219 per night (not inclusive of 10% tax/resort fee of $25).
Please use the link below to book and pay for your room directly. The deadline to book a room is May 20th – but please book sooner rather than later, as we have a limited number of rooms!
The hotel is located amongst the mountains and nature, and is near great outlets, shops, and of course, a needlepoint store.
Here are some other amenities/features:
Complimentary use of Custom Public Bikes during your stay
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine every night at Wine Hour in the lobby from 5pm-6pm
Perk up every morning with complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby
Free shuttle service to shopping and destinations around the hotel
Onsite restaurant with an outside fire pit
An outdoor pool
Included on-site parking
Dog-Friendly hotel
Complimentary wi-fi
Did we mention THE OUTDOOR POOL?!
Agenda
Below are all scheduled events. The only RSVP that is required is for dinner, which you can purchase a ticket for below.
Wednesday, August 16th
Hotel check-in starts at 4:00 pm for those that are booking a room Wednesday night.
No “official” events are planned this evening, but come early to shop, dine, and explore the area!
Thursday, August 17th
8:00 - 10:00 am | Are you an early riser? Come get breakfast at Amy’s on the Road located at 4361 Main Street, Manchester, VT. Look for the air stream and picnic tables! Let’s stitch over some of the best breakfast sandwiches and fuel up for the day.
10:30 am | Shopping & Stitching at In Stitches Fine Needlepoint
Join us at In Stitches Fine Needlepoint for a special stitch and shop event!
In Stiches has a wonderful section of canvases and fiber in a sunny, red barn-like building. The store is on the smaller side, so if you are planning to stay and stitch, we suggest bringing a folding chair so we can stitch outside 😊
Location: 3041 Vt Route 30 Dorset, Vermont 05251, United States
No RSVP necessary
1:00 pm | Choice time!
You can stay at In Stitches or move on to other activities.
Did you know we are very close to the Outlet Stores? And several locations of the Vermont Country Store? The hotel can also arrange passes for the historic home and gardens at Hildene. There are also nature walks and hikes to expore!
Shopping, restaurants, relaxing, nature, swimming – it’s all at your fingertips! Make it a relaxing and enjoyable time, your way!
2:00 pm | Afternoon Stitching Poolside
A group of us will have snacks and drinks by the pool to stitch and chat. Join us!
6:30 - 8:30 pm | Group Dinner on North Porch, Taconic Hotel ***
Join us for a special, private, outdoor dinner on the covered North Porch, overlooking the mountainside!
Enjoy a lovely dining event with other stitchers – and as always, some surprises and gifts along the way! 😊
Location: Kimpton Taconic Hotel, Manchester Village, VT
*** Pre-purchased ticket required; tickets are limited, please order early!
Tickets go on sale May 16th at 6:00 pm | Purchase Dinner Tickets
Friday, August 18th
Checkout is at 11:00 am, but there are still plenty of things to do and explore!
You can sign up for a glass-blowing class at Manchester Hot Glass!
You can make glass paperweights for $50 per person, or vases/bowls for $100 per person.
Click here to learn more | You must call and reserve your time slot: 802-362-2227.