Course dates 2020
Course completed
A convivial knitting ‘house party’ in the heart of rural Tuscany
In response to suggestions from many of our knitting guests, we are delighted to announce the first-ever Watermill Knitting Retreat. Instead of having a tutor, individual guests will bring their own projects to knit during the week. The rhythm of the week will be much the same as usual, with morning and afternoon sessions on the vine verandah or in the Watermill sitting room, where you will enjoy convivial like-minded company in the peaceful ambience of the Watermill.
And, of course, will take you on outings to savour the beautiful unspoiled surroundings of the mill in the environmentally protected area of Lunigiana. Will take you to a nearby ancient village with its imposing 13th century castle, to market day in a nearby walled mediaeval town, to a tranquil monastery where you can knit in the shady cloisters or the enchanting gardens, to a 1000-year-old hilltop village with stunning views of the Apuan Alps, the marble mountains of Carrara. And we’ll organise an excursion for you to the beautiful Ligurian fishing villages of the Cinque Terre or to the quintessential ward Italian city of Lucca-
Add to that the wonderful food, both at the Watermill and at typical local Italian restaurants and we think this will be a week to remember.
Since there is no official tutor, we are offering a special blanket discount of £200 per person.
Some comments from guests on our previous knitting weeks
The Watermill is an idyllic setting for a knitting course - beautifully situated on the river, you are lulled to sleep in your comfortable room by the sound of the millstream. Bill and Lois are perfect hosts and your every need is catered for. BE
Thank you and for such a lovely week at the Watermill. It was truly a memorable week to stay at the Watermill, knit, meet new friends, enjoy fresh Italian cuisine and be shown such a glorious part of Tuscany. EP
Thanks for such a wonderful week! It had everything: fun, knowledge, good food and drink. Like a week out of time. RG
Thank you both for making a brilliant week of knitting even better. As usual, the Watermill was amazing with wonderful food, great rooms and wall to wall sunshine. JMcB
Bill and Lois have the knack of making everyone feel special. Add a magical knitting tutor, and the result is an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to go back! Excellent food, relaxing atmosphere, lovely people. Perfection! Thanks to you both for another wonderful knitting holiday. I feel ten years younger! NB
Absolutely loved my stay for the knitting week. The food was so yummy, I had the best sleep, and the ambiance of the Watermill and its surrounds is pure bliss. PM