Tanque Verde Ranch

Tucson, AZ

 

November 3 – 6, 2023

Single Room

$3650

  • Single room featuring either a King or Queen bed; some rooms have a small patio

  • Spectacular scenic views of the desert and mountains

  • Check in time is 4:00; check out at 12:00
  • Mini fridge, coffee maker, and hair dryer are in the room
  • All meals, snacks, coffee, and classes are included 
  • Transportation is not included in the price.
  • Airport Shuttle is available

Double Room

$3250

  • Single room with 2 Queen beds; some rooms have small patio
  • Spectacular scenic views of the desert and mountains
  • Check in time is 4:00, check out at 12:00
  • Mini fridge, coffee maker, and hair dryer are in the room
  • All meals, snacks, coffee, and classes are included 
  • Transportation is not included in the price
  • Airport Shuttle is available.

Day Student

$2360

  • Day students are with the group every day of the retreat, from  breakfast through dinner (and you are welcome to stay after dinner, to knit with your new friends!)

  • The Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner is included, of course!
  • All meals, snacks, coffee, projects and classes are included, as is your Swag Bag, and free time to hang out and knit with the group.
  • Saturday’s Cowboy Cookout Dinner is also included.
  • Except for the Welcome Cocktail Party, alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of the retreat.
  • Free parking, high speed wifi included.
  • Transportation is not included in the price.

Included in your Reservation

Accommodations

In addition to your room, ALL meals, resort fees,  taxes, and tips are included with your reservation.  The resort features free parking, high speed internet, easy proximity to the airport, and areas for knitting the day away!  The resort spa is also available to you, with massages and skin care options.  These appointments are at the guest’s expense; please contact the spa for details and prices.

Registration for this retreat is found below.  If you would like to bring a non-knitter, please contact us for details.

For more details about the ranch, please click the link: 

TANQUE VERDE RANCH

 

Meals

ALL meals for this retreat are included!  On the first night, join us for a Welcome Cocktail party before dinner.  In addition to all meals, we’ve included  coffee, tea, soft drinks, and cookie breaks.  Except for the Welcome Cocktail gathering, alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of the retreat. 

On Saturday night, we will enjoy a Cowboy Cookout!  This down-home ranch experience includes live music! 

Speaking of cowboys, you are also invited to join us for a horseback ride to Sunday breakfast (optional add-on, see  below *)  Mosey past towering cacti and climb rolling hills, as we make our way to the Old Homestead, where a freshly cooked breakfast awaits.  We aren’t sure if the Ranch will let us knit while we ride a horse to breakfast, but we’re sure gonna try!  If you prefer to eat breakfast at the restaurant, that’s ok, too! 

Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be available:  please note your preference in your registration form.

*For insurance purposes, you must register for the breakfast horseback ride through the Ranch.  Please contact them:  1-800-234-3833, and mention that you are with the Wild Onion Productions group!

Knitting Classes

Casapinka and Sharon from Security have worked on a unique Design Your Own Cowl class, as well as a class to teach Casapinka’s method of Intarsia. We’ll be knitting all together on the project. 

  Wild Onion will help you paint a Cat Pouch to commemorate your time with The Boss (and Sharon from Security)!  

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Friday: Relax and knit with us before the official Welcome Cocktail party, followed by dinner, painting, and knitting.

Saturday:  meet for breakfast, followed by a yarn market, break for lunch, and Casapinka’s  Intarsia class, then for dinner, enjoy the Cowboy Cookout experience! 

Sunday:  breakfast in the restaurant, or participate in the horseback (you can walk to the event) breakfast experience, (shower and change!) meet at our classroom for finishing the cats’ faces, then we can knit until we break for lunch, followed by more class time with Casapinka’s Design Your Own Cowl.  Farewell dinner at the restaurant. 

Monday: meet for breakfast and exchange contact info with your new friends.  

Yarn Market and Swag

Vist our on-site yarn market, curated by Casapinka, where you’ll be able to purchase kits, skeins, and so much more!  We’re really excited about the yarn and merch we’re bringing to the market, and we know that you will be too!

We’ll have yarn winders available so that you can wind your new yarn and knit ASAP!

Additionally, each reservation includes a luxury Swag Bag, filled with special items selected by Casapinka and Wild Onion.

Activities and Ample Knitting Time

What’s a knitting retreat without plenty of time to relax with your new friends and your knitting!   The hotel has many places to sit and relax with your new friends. 

We’re looking into an informal group hike in the surrounding area.  Please bring suitable long pants and closed toe hiking shoes. Additionally, the ranch has lots of horseback riding and hiking available.  Please check the Fun/Activities list on the ranch website for the riding and guided hikes list and fees. Sign up and payment are the individual’s responsibility. 

Transportation Details

Easily fly into Tucson International Airport, and the Ranch is a scenic and fast 40 minute drive from there.  You can also book the Ranch’s Airport Shuttle; please contact the resort for details and booking:  1-800-234-3833 

Register

Before reserving your spot, please refer to our COVID-19 Policy.

  • Day Student reservations must be placed before October 15.
  • Reservations include a non-refundable $200 Service Fee. (Note: This fee is included in the reservation price)
  • See here for a full list of our Cancellation and Refund Policies.
  • When reserving a Double room, both roommates must submit payment within 7 days of the first order. After these 7 days, if all roommates have not submitted payment, your reservation will be cancelled and refunded, excluding the $200 service fee. 

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