AUSTRALIA  2026

23 Night Small Group

Knit Adventure


featuring


Bendigo * Cradle Mountain & St Clair National Park * Freycinet National Park

Great Ocean Road * Hobart * Melbourne * NSW Central Coast * Phillip Island

Port Arthur Historic Site * Sydney


16 July - 08 August, 2026


Fully Hosted by Michelle Streicher, SPJ Retreats - CANADA


Joined by Patty Lyons, Knit Designer, Teacher & Author - USA


DOUBLE ROOM -  $14,980 CAD per person based on double occupancy


TWIN ROOM  - $14,980 CAD per person based on double occupancy


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT -  $4.090 CAD


Join SPJ Retreats along with renowned knitting instructor Patty Lyons on an unforgettable fibre-rich journey through Australia's picturesque landscapes, spanning Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.


This exclusive experience immerses you in the heart of Australia's wool industry, where over 90% of the world’s fine Merino wool is produced—prized for its softness, durability, and breathability.


Throughout our journey, we’ll explore vibrant fibre-rich destinations, from sheep farms to artisan workshops, connecting with Australia's thriving indie-dyed yarn scene. Discover small-batch, hand-dyed brands that have gained international acclaim and meet the talented makers behind them.


Get ready for an inspiring adventure celebrating the artistry of fibre in one of the world’s premier wool-producing regions.





NOTE:  ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS - EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR THOSE FROM USA OR EUROPE

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Included In Your Retreat


  • 23 Nights Accommodation ranging from 3.5 to 5 star including Shearer's Quarters at a rural Victoria farm and overnight on the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry
  • 22 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches and 9 Dinners
  • Australian Indigenous Experiences
  • Wine Tastings
  • Australian Wildlife Encounters
  • Australian Sheep & Wool Show
  • Several Knitting Workshops & Talks with Patty Lyons
  • Farm Visits
  • Visits with Grumpy Ginger, Louie & Lola, Skein Sisters, Bombed Yarn, Tassie Wool Centre, Salamanca Wool and Morris & Sons
  • Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
  • Dye Workshop with Great Southern Yarn
  • Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park, and Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania
  • Tour of Sydney including the Sydney Opera House
  • Cruise Wineglass Bay, Freycinet NP
  • Tour of Melbourne's quaint Laneways
  • Tour of Sydney Opera House & Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Travel along the Great Ocean Road
  • Minimum Group Size 18 Guests
  • Maximum Group Size 30 Guests