Wyoming Yarn Retreat
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303-678-8242

454 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501

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Hours
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday 10- 5 pm
Friday 10 - 6 pm
Saturday 10 - 5 
Sunday 12- 4 pm
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Longmont Yarn Shoppe is Going on Retreat

April 27 - 30, 2023

Escape to Buffalo, Wyoming for the perfect get-away! Unwind and experience history at The Historic Occidental Hotel - a former hot spot of celebrities such as Teddy Roosevelt, Butch Cassidy and Calamity Jane. Enjoy crafting in various locations like the Lobby (pictured below), Library or Tea Room while soaking up local vibes & culture on Main Street. Visit Mountain Meadow Wool with us where you'll have a chance to tour the facility & hand-dye two skeins of your own design which you can take home & remember this special trip by! Relax with a glass of wine or cup tea; enjoy good company over some knitting/crocheting... don't miss out on this adventure packed weekend away!


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Hotel Details

Please visit the Occidental website to view and reserve your room - we have blocked out the entire hotel.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay at this highly sought-after hotel for our special retreat! With rates ranging from $99 - $150 per night, and room availability accommodating two to four people; book now before April 1st so you can lock in your spot. Those who share a room can enjoy the Bunk Together discount. 

The high season is fast approaching and rooms will be snapped up quickly when they are released into general public view on April 1st--don't let yours slip away! When making a reservation make sure to mention that it's part of the Longmont Yarn Shoppe Retreat with us.

What's the Plan

Thursday

Check-in time is 3pm.

4pm – 5:30pm  Cocktails & Appetizers at the welcome gathering in the lobby

Evening – on your own or with your newly found friends. We suggest dinner in the Saloon! Stay for the Bluegrass Jam that begins at 7 pm and get to know the locals!

Friday

Tour of Mountain Meadow Woolen Mill with dyeing class & shopping at their store.

In the afternoon we'll have a private tour of the Jim Gatchell Memoral Museum. 

Dinner on your own. Consider meeting up at the Saloon to listen to local band Wyoming Wind at 8 pm.

Saturday

We'll head south of town 15 minutes to visit the historic TA Ranch for Brunch/Lunch followed by a Basque Dance performance followed by a History Tour and Wagon Ride at TA Ranch. 

We'll head back to the hotel so you can spend the afternoon shopping downtown, doing handwork in the lobby, or taking a nap! 

Dinner on your own. Consider meeting up at the Saloon again to listen to local band Wyoming Wind at 8 pm.

Sunday

Brunch at the Occidental followed by Ranch Tour  - meet your sheep on the hoof, then departure back to home. 

Retreat Cost

$350.00 per person if you bunk with a friend or friends at the Occidental Hotel and 375.00 if you book a private room.  

Click on the REGISTER NOW/Lobby image link at the top of the page to secure your retreat spot. 
Contact the Hotel to reserve your room. Retreat cost and lodging is separate and via separate reservation. 

The retreat cost includes:

  • A Goodie Bag!
  • Breakfast Friday at the Busy Bee Cafe & and a brunch on Saturday (TA Ranch)  & Sunday (Virginian Room at the Occidental Hotel)
  • Sack lunch at Mountain Meadow Wool on Friday
  • Cocktails & Appetizers on Thursday night
  • Tour and Hand-dyeing class at Mountain Meadow Wool: each person will leave with 2 skeins of Wyoming wool that they have dyed.
  • Tour of the Jim Gatchell Historic Museum
  • Tour, wagon ride & Basque performance at the TA Ranch

Participants are responsible for their own meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and lunch on Saturday. There is a complimentary coffee room available throughout the day at the hotel. The Busy Bee Cafe, located in the hotel, has beverages and snacks available for purchase. 

Transportation and lodging is on your own. We have blocked out the entire hotel for the retreat. Call to reserve your room - 307-684-0451.

Carpooling is encouraged. Upon registration with your permission we will link you to a Google doc to coordinate car pooling.

Those of you traveling from out of state, fly in to the airport at Sheridan, Wyoming.

Retreat Cancellation Policy
Prior to March 15 = 90% Refund (10% non-refundable)
Between March 15 and 31st = 50% Refund
After March 31st = No Refund