The Knitting Retreat

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The Knitting Retreat

           Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a sleepover at my friend's camp deep in the New Brunswick woods with three women friends.  Perfect opportunity for a Knitting Retreat, I thought! 

            As we made our way into the dark woods, I was reminded of a book my mother talked about in my youth.  Although I never read it, my mother had enjoyed it and spoke of it often.  I always liked the sound of the title.  For your interest, here is a blurb about this book copied from GoodReads.   

 We Took to the Woo

In her early thirties, Louise Dickinson Rich took to the woods of Maine with her husband. They found their livelihood and raised a family in the remote backcountry settlement of Middle Dam, in the Rangeley area. Rich made time after morning chores to write about their lives. We Took to the Woods is an adventure story, written with humor, but it also portrays a cherished dr.     "In her early thirties, Louise Dickinson Rich took to the woods of Maine with her husband. They found their livelihood and raised a family in the remote backcountry settlement of Middle Dam, in the Rangeley area. Rich made time after morning chores to write about their lives. We Took to the Woods is an adventure story, written with humor, but it also portrays a cherished dream awakened into full life. First published 1942."

 

 

     Here we are gearing up to "take to the woods...."

      Snowshoes, backpacks, walking poles....

The coureur des bois hauling our supplies on the tobaggon.....

          Our Knitting Hostess had blazed the trail with her husband the previous week in preparation for our visit. 

     We thank Cheryl and Keith for doing that as the trek in is 2 kilometres in distance.  The pre-blazed trail was  relatively easy to navigate. 

     A moose path partway in....

     And a watering hole for our wild friends....

     After about an hour on snowshoes, we arrived safely.

     And were met with a warm welcome....

 

     A tour of the compound included the banya which is still under construction.  It will be ready for use next winter! 

     Details of the fine craftsmanship....

     The key....

     The camp has all the necessities....

     Stove for heat, cooking, thawing the blue water jug.

     Hot water heater...

      Boot and blueberry pie warmer....

     This camp boasts TWO bathrooms:  the En Suite....

      And the Powder Room.

     The Entertainment Centre.

      Art Installation.

      And of course, one has to eat at a Knitting Retreat.

      And there is sure to be some wine....

    Oh yes, there was even some knitting done at the Knitting Retreat....
Pat got started on her first pair of mittens.

     Look how much fun she's having!

     The beautifully manicured hands of Knitting Artist, Lynne working on a scarf.

      My latest cowl in progress.

       And Knitting Hostess, Cheryl, working on a bunting bag. 

 

     Obviously she is LOVING this workout!

 

 

     As the Knitting Retreat comes to a close, we load the luge for the trip out---empty bottles, slippers and a rope in case....

 

  

 

 

  

 Until Next Time....