​Weaving in the Wilderness

​August 8-10 | Buck Lake, Alberta

​Step away from the rush of daily life and join us for a small, intimate retreat surrounded by the quiet beauty of Buck Lake, just 1.5 hours southwest of Edmonton.

​For three slow and nourishing days, we will gather to weave, connect with the land, and share stories around the fire. Whether you are brand new to weaving or have years of experience, you are welcome here. These days are about curiosity, connection, and the simple pleasure of working with your hands.

​Children and partners are welcome to join you for the weekend. While the weaving workshops are reserved for registered participants, your family is invited to share in the slower rhythm of camp life — reading, resting, wandering, and enjoying time outdoors together.

​Space is limited to 8 weavers to keep this a quiet and personal experience.

​What We’ll Be Weaving

​Friday

​Pendant Lamp Shade with Tania

​Inspired by traditional fish trap baskets, this sculptural weaving project is both beautiful and practical. You’ll create your own pendant lampshade, ready for your home.

• ​Cost: $95 (Materials $30 | Instruction $65)

• ​Electrical components not included.

​Saturday & Sunday

​Bulrush Sun Hat with Freyja

​Over two days, we’ll weave sturdy, sun-loving hats from locally harvested bulrush, shaped to fit you perfectly.

• ​Cost: $145 (Materials $55 | Instruction $90)

​Retreat Fee

​✨ $295 per person

​Includes:

• ​Three full days of weaving instruction

• ​All materials for your projects

• ​Camping at Buck Lake

• ​Access to on-site amenities

​Location & Amenities

​We’ll be camping and weaving at a private residence on beautiful Buck Lake (1.5 hours southwest of Edmonton).

​On-site amenities include:

• ​Outhouse

• ​Fire pit (cooking welcome)

• ​Dishwashing station

• ​AeroPress & ground coffee

• ​Kettle & tea

• ​Limited power (cellphones and kettle only)

​Please bring:

• ​Your own dishes, cooking gear, and food

• ​Camping equipment

​Meals

​We’ll coordinate a casual potluck closer to the retreat date.

• ​Friday Supper: Beef on a bun (provided by Tania)

• ​Saturday Supper: Chili (provided by Tania)

​All other meals are self-catered.

​Schedule

​Friday

• ​10am: Set up camp, get settled

• ​12pm: Lunch

• ​1-6pm: Pendant Lamp Shade

• ​6pm: Supper

• ​7:30pm: Create your custom hat mold

​Saturday

• ​8-9am: Breakfast

• ​9-11am: Bulrush Sun Hat

• ​11-1pm: Lunch & lake time / optional local outing

• ​1-6pm: Bulrush Sun Hat

• ​6pm: Supper

​Sunday

• ​8-9am: Breakfast

• ​9-11am: Bulrush Sun Hat

• ​11-1pm: Lunch & lake time

• ​2-6pm: Bulrush Sun Hat

​Important Details

• ​No pets, please.

• ​This retreat is best suited for those who are comfortable with rustic, outdoor settings.

• ​We will reach out in July to coordinate the potluck and finalize other details.

• ​The potluck is optional — if it feels easier, you are welcome to bring food just for yourself.

​If this sounds like your kind of gathering, we would love to have you join us!