Arne & Carlos in Old Montréal
Wed, Feb 17
|Montreal
Five unforgettable days, and four nights, of knitting, culture and companionship in the heart of winter in Old Montréal.


Time & Location
Feb 17, 2027, 4:00 p.m. EST – Feb 21, 2027, 12:00 p.m. EST
Montreal, 421 R. Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A4
About the event
THIS RETREAT IS FULLY SOLD OUT
Please note that any tickets currently available for purchase are payment instalments exclusively for guests with existing, confirmed reservations. Purchasing one of these instalments will not secure a place at the retreat.
If you're interested in joining us, we'd love to add you to our waitlist! Please email us at fjordtofiber@gmail.com to join the waitlist or with any questions.
February 17–21, 2027 | Hôtel William Gray | Old Montréal, Québec
MONTRÉAL RETREAT | TICKETS & PRICING
February 17–21, 2027 | Five Days, Four Nights
Choose from three accommodation and ticket options, whether you're travelling independently, attending with a fellow knitter or bringing a non-knitting companion.
Retreat packages start at $5,750 CAD (approximately $4,040 USD) per knitting participant, based on two knitters sharing a room.
Option 1 | Two Knitting Participants — Shared Room
$5,750 CAD per person (approximately $4,040 USD)
Double occupancy | One room, one bed. Designed for two guests attending the full knitting retreat together.
Each guest's package includes:
Four nights of shared accommodation at Hôtel William Gray
Three mornings of knitting workshops with ARNE & CARLOS
Daily breakfasts and three group lunches
Welcome reception and dinner at Maggie Oakes
Private Les Laines Biscotte mill and dyeing workshop visit
Dinner in Saint-Bruno and evening lecture with ARNE & CARLOS
Guided Montréal Museum of Fine Arts tour
Farewell dinner at Monarque
Group transportation for scheduled excursions
Both guests participate in the complete retreat programme.
Option 2 | Knitting Participant + Non-Knitting Companion
Knitting participant: $6,500 CAD per person (approximately $4,570 USD)
Non-knitting companion: $3,000 CAD per person (approximately $2,110 USD)
Double occupancy | One shared room, one bed: Designed for guests who would like to share their Montréal experience with someone who does not knit.
The knitting participant receives the full retreat package, including all workshops, meals, excursions and scheduled activities listed in Option 1.
The non-knitting companion's package includes:
Four nights of shared accommodation at Hôtel William Gray
Daily breakfasts and three group lunches
Welcome reception and dinner at Maggie Oakes
The Les Laines Biscotte excursion, dinner in Saint-Bruno and evening lecture with Arne & Carlos
Guided Montréal Museum of Fine Arts tour
Farewell dinner at Monarque
Final group breakfast before departure
Important information for non-knitting companions:
Companions are welcome to join the group for breakfast and lunch during designated meal times. As meals and workshops take place in the same room, companions will be able to enter for scheduled meals but may not attend or remain in the space during the 9:00 AM–12:00 PM knitting workshops.
Companions are free to explore Montréal independently while workshops and knitting-only excursions are taking place.
Option 3 | Individual Knitting Participant — Private Room
$6,500 CAD per person (approximately $4,570 USD)
Single occupancy | Private room: Designed for guests attending independently who would prefer their own accommodation.
Your package includes:
Four nights in a private room at Hôtel William Gray
Three mornings of knitting workshops with ARNE & CARLOS
Daily breakfasts and three group lunches
Welcome reception and dinner at Maggie Oakes
Private Les Laines Biscotte mill and dyeing workshop visit
Dinner in Saint-Bruno and evening lecture with ARNE & CARLOS
Guided Montréal Museum of Fine Arts tour
Farewell dinner at Monarque
Group transportation for scheduled excursions
You'll enjoy the complete retreat programme while having your own private room to return to each evening.
Payment Schedule
Secure your retreat with an initial deposit, followed by two instalments.
To make booking easier, all retreat packages can be paid in three instalments. Your first payment is due when you book, with the remaining balance divided into two payments.
All amounts below are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Option 1 | Two Knitting Participants — Shared Room
$5,750 CAD per person | $11,500 CAD for two guests
Payments for both guests combined:
At booking: $3,000 CAD deposit
December 1st, 2026: $4,250 CAD
January 15, 2027: $4,250 CAD
These payments cover both guests, for a combined package total of $11,500 CAD.
Option 2 | Knitting Participant + Non-Knitting Companion
$6,500 CAD per knitting participant + $3,000 CAD per non-knitting companion
Payments for both guests combined:
At booking: $3,000 CAD deposit
December 1st, 2026: $3,250 CAD
January 15, 2027: $3,250 CAD
These payments cover both guests, for a combined package total of $9,500 CAD.
Option 3 | Individual Knitting Participant — Private Room
$6,500 CAD per person
Your payments:
At booking: $1,500 CAD deposit
December 1st, 2026: $2,500 CAD
January 15, 2027: $2,500 CAD
Total retreat price: $6,500 CAD.
Currency & Booking Information
All prices include applicable taxes and are charged in Canadian dollars (CAD). USD equivalents are approximate, based on exchange rates as of October 13, 2026. Final amounts may vary depending on exchange rates and bank fees.
Your initial deposit secures your reservation, with the remaining balance payable in two instalments on the dates outlined above.
Cancellation & Transfers
All bookings are final and payments are non-refundable. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another guest. Transfers and any associated payments must be arranged privately between both parties. Please notify Fjord to Fibre so we can update the reservation details.
What's Not Included
Airfare and travel to and from Montréal, travel insurance, personal purchases, optional activities, meals outside the scheduled itinerary and additional hotel services are not included.
Alcoholic beverages are not included unless specifically provided as part of a scheduled retreat event, such as a hosted toast.
Tickets
One Knitting Participant
This ticket is designed for one guest attending the full retreat. $6,500 CAD per person Your payments: -At booking: $1,500 CAD deposit -December 1st, 2026: $2,500 CAD -January 15, 2027: $2,500 CAD Total retreat price: $6,500 CAD.
$1,500.00
+$37.50 ticket service fee
Sold OutTwo Knitting Participants
Double occupancy | One room, one bed. Designed for two guests attending the full knitting retreat together. Payments for both guests combined: -At booking: $3,000 CAD deposit -December 1, 2026: $4,250 CAD -January 15, 2027: $4,250 CAD These payments cover both guests, for a combined package total of $11,500 CAD.
$3,000.00
+$75.00 ticket service fee
Sold OutParticipant + Companion
Double occupancy | One shared room, one bed: Designed for guests who would like to share their Montréal experience with someone who does not knit and will not join knitting workshops. The knitting participant receives the full retreat package Payments for both guests combined: -At booking: $3,000 CAD deposit -December 1, 2026: $3,250 CAD -January 15, 2027: $3,250 CAD These payments cover both guests, for a combined package total of $9,500 CAD.
$3,000.00
+$75.00 ticket service fee
Sold Out#2 One Knitting Participant
Sale ends
Dec 02, 12:00 a.m. EST
FOR EXISTING TICKET HOLDERS ONLY This is the second of three payments toward your total retreat package price, due December 1, 2026. This installment is exclusively for guests who have already purchased their original retreat ticket and paid their deposit. Purchasing this instalment does not secure a new reservation. If you are not already registered for the retreat, please do not purchase this ticket.
$2,500.00
+$62.50 ticket service fee
#2 Two Knitting Participants
Sale ends
Dec 02, 12:00 a.m. EST
FOR EXISTING TICKET HOLDERS ONLY This is the second of three payments toward your total retreat package price, due December 1, 2026. This instalment is exclusively for guests who have already purchased their original retreat ticket and paid their deposit. Purchasing this instalment does not secure a new reservation. If you are not already registered for the retreat, please do not purchase this ticket.
$4,250.00
+$106.25 ticket service fee
#2 Participant + Companion
Sale ends
Dec 02, 12:00 a.m. EST
FOR EXISTING TICKET HOLDERS ONLY This is the second of three payments toward your total retreat package price, due December 1, 2026. This installment is exclusively for guests who have already purchased their original retreat ticket and paid their deposit. Purchasing this instalment does not secure a new reservation. If you are not already registered for the retreat, please do not purchase this ticket.
$3,250.00
+$81.25 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
