The Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat
An exclusive, luxury retreat set in the heart of the historic city of Bath, returning again in 2026.
When: 16 - 20 March, 2026
Where: The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath UK
Room Options: Classic, Suite*, Master Suite**
Price includes room for 4 nights, breakfast each morning, 1 afternoon tea, 2 lunches, 3 dinners including wine, goodie bag, knitting classes with Florence Spurling and Jeanette Sloan as well as visits to some of Bath’s best attractions, plus so much more!
*Suite includes a complimentary treatment in the spa
**Master Suite booking includes a complimentary treatment in the spa, plus private hire airport transfer from either Bristol or Heathrow Airport.
Payment due in three instalments. 30% deposit on booking, then two further payments of 35% each, due on the 1 September and 1 December 2026. Payment can be made in full if you prefer, please state when booking.
What happens when you bring a group of wonderful knitters together in a beautiful hotel in an historically iconic city ? Magic.
Our Bath Luxury Retreat is designed to be an event full of inspiration and connection. A space to step back from the world and immerse yourself in your stitches in the company of others who really understand what that means. Learn from extraordinary teachers, savour incredible food, stay in a truly luxurious setting and perhaps meet a new best friend.
In 2026 we’ll explore The Art of the Stitch, will be guided through how embellishment and fine detail can play a wonderful role in our crafting. We’re beyond excited to welcome by two veteran knitwear designers, Florence Spurling and Jeanette Sloan, who will both lead workshops on this theme.
There will be plenty of time to wander the beautiful city of Bath, exploring some of the city’s most beautiful, and impressive, landmarks. Bath if abound with stunning buildings and architecture, green spaces and an abundance of independent shops (a visit to our own yarn store, A Yarn Story, is a must).
You will stay at the iconic, 5 star Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, which we will have exclusive access to over the four night stay. This beautiful hotel nestles in the prestigious Royal Crescent, an impressive landmark built between 1767 and 1775 which forms a sweeping crescent of 30 Grade I listed terrace houses, overlooking the Royal Victoria Park. A familiar sight to many, due to its popularity as a location for Film and TV Productions, from classic Jane Austen adaptations such as Persuasion (2022) to The Duchess (2008) and the fantastic Netflix series Bridgerton.
The hotel consists of beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites, communal meeting spaces, restaurant and bar, an acre of gardens and a Spa and Bath House, all yours for the true VIP experience.
You will have a choice of room options available to you. From the Classic rooms, which combine contemporary comfort with elegant furnishings to a selection of Suites, providing a relaxing sitting room adjoining the bedroom area. You can also choose the full luxurious experience by booking the Master Suite. These exceptional suites are brimming with Georgian elegance and five-star splendour with unique and chic flourishes to make them the perfect place to unwind.
More information will be updated here as it becomes available (if you know us you will be aware we do like to keep a few little surprises up our sleeves!)
A truly wonderful event, too good to miss! But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of our guests from the 2025 retreat had to say…
“The Bath Luxury Retreat hosted by Events Unwound is the gold standard for knitting retreats. The itinerary of workshops and presentations was spot-on with plenty of opportunities for exploring Bath and knitting around the lovely hotel grounds. Having exclusive access to the entire Royal Crescent Hotel facility was a dream, the food was amazing and don’t even get me started on the goodie bag. 10 out of 10, no notes.”
“This retreat was a relaxing, thought provoking, luxurious stay in Bath. Carmen and her team are to be commended for the planning and hospitality that went into this retreat. The hotel, food, people, gifts and team were all memorable. The speakers were all inspiring and from the one who has been in the industry for many years to those who are starting their journey there was plenty to discuss, learn and hope for the future of our craft. Carmen this is going to be a hard one to top!”
“The Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat was absolutely the highlight of the year (and last several years!) for me. This was a great experience—time for me to be with others, and plenty of time to myself. I consider myself a competent knitter, and I learned new skills to help me “level up” that I never would had tried on my own. I met lovely people, the hotel was fantastic, and Bath is magical. I cannot recommend the experience enough, and I hope to attend again!”
“THE place to be for knitters from all over the world! What a delightful community and a fantastic retreat program! Thank you to A Yarn Story and Events Unwound for a memorable experience indeed!”
Meet the Instructors
We’re thrilled to be joined by two extraordinary designers whose work embodies both innovation and artistry. Florence Spurling and Jeanette Sloan bring decades of experience, distinct creative voices, and a deep passion for textile storytelling. Their workshops will offer an opportunity to learn from true masters of using colour, and detail—guiding you to elevate your own making.
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Florence is a textile designer specializing in knitted, crocheted, and embellished fabrications. Originally from Oxfordshire, England, she trained at The Royal College of Art in London, where she earned a Master’s in Textile Design.With a deep passion for craftsmanship and an eye for detail, Florence creates fabrics that are both tactile and visually striking. Her designs explore the dynamic relationship between colour, texture, and pattern, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary hand knitting techniques.
Florence’s work has been featured in collections for fashion brands such as Anthropologie, Chloé, and Michael Kors, where she collaborated on design development. She is also the author of Designing Knitted Textiles: Machine Knitting for Fashion (Laurence King, 2021), a resource that blends creative design with practical insights into the world of knitted textiles.
An experienced educator, Florence has lectured at renowned institutions such as Parsons, Pratt, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), while also teaching bespoke hand knitting workshops both in-person and virtually around the globe.
Through her design work and teaching, Florence remains dedicated to exploring new possibilities in textile design.
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Jeanette Sloan is a knitwear designer renowned for her accessory patterns. Her work expresses a long held passion for making and a belief that our creative time is precious, so, why not use it to make something gorgeous? Her joyful colour aesthetic, love of embellishment and eye for unusual detail reflect her personal style and provide her with constant inspiration. From intricate lace, intarsia and dense crochet-like structures, to felting (fulling) and beaded colour work; Jeanette’s designs embrace it all and so much more.
In addition to designing Jeanette has authored or contributed to eight books on hand knitting, including Warm Hands (co-edited with Kate Davies) and Modern Daily Knitting’s Field Guide No 15: Open. She's also written for several publications, including Knitting, Vogue Knitting and Laine for whom she writes a regular column, Fibre Talk.
Jeanette is also the founder of BIPOC in Fiber; a directory of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour working in the fibre industry and in 2023, she was awarded the British Empire medal for services to Knitwear Design and Diversity in the Fibre Arts.
