Crochet Retreat on the Sicilian coast
This year I have the incredible privilege of participating and contributing in the Creative Crochet Retreat, an intimate five-day creative gathering designed for crochet lovers who want to go deeper into their craft, connect with fellow makers, and experience creativity in a meaningful way. This event is much more than a workshop, it’s a full sensory experience that blends technique, artistic exploration, collaboration, travel, food, and self-discovery, all through the lens of crochet.
When
15-19 JUNE, 2026
Where
SICILY - GIARDINI NAXOS Villa Marina Dei Greci
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Location & Atmosphere
The retreat takes place at Villa Marina Dei Greci, a private luxury villa located directly on the Sicilian coast. The atmosphere is calm, inspiring, and intentionally designed to support creativity, slow living, and meaningful connection.
What’s Included:
- 4 nights / 5 days in a luxury seaside villa
- All workshops, materials, yarn, and tools
- A professional photo session for your portfolio
- Sicilian-inspired lunches and dinners
- Group excursions, transportation, and full organization
- A small group limited to 12 participants for a deeper, more personal experience
Everything is taken care of — so there’s nothing to worry about except crochet, connection, and inspiration.
What to expect from this Crochet Retreat?
The Creative Crochet Retreat is an all-inclusive, structured, and collaborative creative experience designed to help participants. From guided workshops to shared creative sessions, everything is thoughtfully designed so that once you land in Sicily, you only think about creating, learning, and enjoying the journey.
- Daily crochet workshops and creative sessions
- Refine design and construction skills cultural experiences across Sicily
- Connect with other passionate makers
- Integrate travel and culture into the creative journey
- shared meals
- slow mornings and inspiring conversations
More Than Crochet: Culture & Experiences
Workshops & Educational Sessions
The retreat blends crochet with a creative journey through Sicily, including:
- Taormina – A day of exploration, walking through historic streets, and enjoying a local lunch.
- Mount Etna & Alpacas – An alpaca walk combined with learning about alpaca yarn production.
- Cottanera Winery – A wine tasting experience and a moment of shared celebration.
- Private Beach Time – Quiet moments by the sea with direct access to a private beach, offering space to relax, crochet, swim, and reflect in a peaceful coastal setting.
These experiences enrich the retreat by drawing inspiration from nature, culture, and local traditions.
Throughout the retreat, participants will take part in guided workshops led by experienced designers and creatives, working with high-quality yarns such as Go Handmade, Lana Gatto, and Durable.
Workshops & Educational Sessions
- Design in Practice – Led by Yarns Design this collaborative workshop brings participants together to develop a shared project through a collective creative process.
- AC Crochets Workshop – Focused on garment construction and crochet design, showing how simple techniques can create beautifully draped, wearable pieces.
- Natural Yarn Dyeing with Penelope – A hands-on session exploring natural fibers, plant-based dyes, and material origins.
- Cicka Design – Video & Photography Workshop (hosted by me) – A practical workshop on styling, photographing, and creating engaging photo and video content to present crochet work professionally on social media.
Official Retreat Partners
The retreat is organized in collaboration with leading brands in the crochet/knitting and fiber arts industry, known for their quality, craftsmanship, and innovative design, including MUUD, a premium brand specializing in handcrafted bags for makers.
Go Handmade – Main Yarn Partner
Scandinavian brand providing modern yarns used in the retreat’s main group project.
Northern European brand known for reliable yarns in a wide range of colors.
Premium Italian yarn brand with a long tradition and exceptional material quality.
Supplier of professional knitting tools for participants.
Danish brand offering high-quality leather project bags and creative accessories.
Why This Retreat Matters to Me
For me, this retreat is more than a creative getaway, it represents a quiet but meaningful shift in how I experience crochet. It’s no longer just about technique or finishing a project.
It becomes:
- a way to connect with others
- a way to learn new perspectives from inspiring creators
- and a way to build memories that will stay with me long after returning home
I can’t wait to share images, stories, and everything I learn along the way and this blog is just the beginning of my creative journey to Sicily.
The Creative Crochet Retreat is more than an event. It’s a transformative experience that brings together knowledge, inspiration, nature, and community. If you’re looking for a deep, meaningful, and beautifully curated crochet experience – this is the path.
