Knitting Weekend in Cathar Country

Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026, Puivert.

With Catherine, my mother, we have always wanted to offer moments of sharing and learning around our passions. This is finally happening, and we are delighted to welcome you to a beautiful setting of nature and tranquility. During their stays in France, my parents fell in love with the village of Puivert and its lake, and it is here that we invite you to join us for a weekend of rest, creativity, and friendship. Timeless stays, with good homemade food and thematic workshops to share our knowledge of knitting or other textile topics. The Quercorb region, where Puivert is located, offers many walks, historical nooks, and is strategically situated between Aude and Ariège, which will allow us, for example, to discover the Textile Museum of Lavelanet, a historic town in France's textile heritage.

The stay in Puivert will take place from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2025.

Weekend program:

Friday

• Meet in Puivert (11230) from 4 p.m.
• Welcome snack and introductions.
• Short walk in Puivert and around the lake.
• Return home for some relaxation and knitting.
• Around 7 p.m., aperitif dinner with local products. Welcome gifts presentation.
• Knit night with savory and sweet snacks.

Saturday

• Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Workshop. You can choose between the Project Bag Making Workshop or Project Support.
• Meal at home or by the lake.
• Afternoon visit to the Lavelanet Textile Museum
• Return around 6 p.m., free time.
• 8 p.m.: dinner at Le Local restaurant in Puivert.
• Knit night

Sunday

• 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast.
• Quiet time: walks, knitting, rest, Puivert castle or a visit to the Quercorb Museum right next to the house.
• Departure: 12 p.m.

Meals will be mainly vegetarian. We can accommodate your dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform us when confirming your registration.

There will be unlimited snacks and drinks (cold and hot) throughout the stay.

The schedule may be subject to changes depending on the weather.

Pricing

The retreat price includes:

• Accommodation in a double or single room according to your choice made when paying for the retreat.
• Continuous snacks and drinks.
• 2 hours of workshop on Saturday morning.
• Transportation for the Saturday visit and Saturday visit itself.
• Welcome gift.
• Friday meals: snack, aperitif dinner, Knit night snacks.
• Saturday meals: breakfast, lunch, aperitif, dinner at the restaurant (starter, main course, dessert and one drink), Knit night snacks.
• Sunday meals: breakfast and snacks.

The price does not include: your transportation to Puivert, any other consumption outside of what is provided at the restaurant. Other expenses not included in the list above.

Accommodation

You will be accommodated in the main house and in a gîte located on the same street as the house, a 2-minute walk from the lake and in the heart of the village. We have: 2 "twin" rooms (each with two single beds) and a private bathroom. Four single rooms that share the same bathroom. Bed linen and bath towels are included.

Breakfast is served between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

The weekend will take place in the living areas of the main house. A large comfortable living room will welcome us for our meals, workshops, and knitting evenings. The large kitchen will allow us to have breakfast and snacks, and if the weather permits, you can also enjoy the garden! Mati, the little house cat, will be there discreetly for any cuddles :)

Workshops

Project bag making. A small surprise project, which we will tell you about soon!

Project Support - Catherine offers what she does best: supporting you in your creations. Come with your questions, your unfinished projects or your desires for modifications and/or embroidery, she will be there to guide you. This is an opportunity for you to demystify certain techniques, improve those you have already tackled or embark on projects that you do not dare to undertake alone. The goal is to give you the tools (and confidence!) necessary to be autonomous after the workshop. Knitting, crochet and embroidery compatible!

You are a small group of people, so these are small group workshops to provide good support. When you register, you can choose the workshop you wish to enroll in.

Lanae Tricot Pop-up Shop

Yes! Ana will be offering a small Lanae Tricot pop-up shop in Puivert. Exclusive arrivals, needles and accessories, some books and European yarns. You can also tell us if there are specific products you would like to find there. Furthermore, if you wish to place an order on our website and pick up your order during the retreat, it is entirely possible.

How to get to Puivert?

Several options:

• By car and carpooling. We can put you in touch if there are people from the same area of France.
• By train to Perpignan or Carcassonne then LIO bus to Quillan. From Quillan to Puivert you can take a taxi or share it if there are several of you.
• By plane to Toulouse (then car rental).

Cancellation Conditions

1. If you cancel up to 30 days before the retreat: full refund.
2. If you cancel between 29 days and 8 days before the retreat: 50% refund of the amount*.
3. If you cancel within 7 days before the retreat: no refund possible*.

* unless you find or we find someone to take your place. In this case, the full amount will be refunded.