‘Come From Away’ Fibre Expedition to Newfoundland
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9 Days, 8 Nights
July 24th – August 1st, 2024
$4499 CAD per traveller
**Based on double occupancy**
***Single Supplement is $1100 CAD***
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***Trip fees include all breakfast where specified and applicable, hotels & accommodations, in-country transportation, scheduled tours and activities (unless otherwise specified), local taxes but do not include flights costs to and from trip location, lunches, dinners & beverage (unless otherwise specified), other personal entrance fees & transportation, transportation to and from airport and hotels & accommodations.
Your Hosts
Faith Drinnan
Faith’s fibre addiction began at 5 years old when her grandmother, visiting from England, taught her to knit. In 2017, Faith sold her marketing agency (after 25 years) and launched Sisterhood Fibres – the company of her dreams. Whether you are looking for a fibre festival, a workshop, a road trip, a spinning wheel, or a skein of hand spun and hand dyed yarn – you will find it at Sisterhood Fibres.
That and… so much more. Feel the love, Sister!
Lynn Kinsella
Lynn appreciates all forms of fibre art, but focuses on rug hooking, needle felting and nuno felting herself. She’s attended the NS Rug Hooking school numerous times, has taken classes in both needle and nuno felting, loves doing retreats with like minded fibre friends and most recently enjoyed travelling to Wales with the Sisterhood to participate in Woolen Wales – an amazing experience. She’s been fortunate to have visited Newfoundland/Labrador on 4 previous occasions and is always captivated by the beauty of the rugged landscape and the warmth and talent of the people.
Itinerary
DAY 1: July 24th – St. John’s
Today we arrive in St John’s to begin our Fibre Adventure. Arriving early? Wander St John’s and soak up the colour. Perhaps, check out Newfoundland Weavery Ltd. Make sure to be back in time for the welcome reception with the ever so fun Shirl the Purl of Saltwater Mitten fame! Meet your fellow travelers and learn more about the trip adventure ahead.
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations & Welcome Reception with Shirl the Purl
DAY 2: July 25th – St. John’s
This morning we will tour historic St John’s, the oldest city in North America. Visit Cabot Tower and Signal Hill to view the harbour’s “Narrows” including the famous ‘Jelly Bean Houses’. Our fibre tasting of the day is the bustling village of Quidi Vidi, where we’ll meander through nine artisan studios with lots of time to chat and shop. This afternoon we travel north of St. John’s to the Admiral’s Coast. These uniquely named fishing villages nestled into the rugged cliff sides are made for photography. Dinner tonight is on George Street, a street of nothing other than pubs and bars. We’ll enjoy some local pub fare as well as some Newfoundland music and entertainment.
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast, Midday Meal and Dinner, Transportation & Tours
DAY 3: July 26th– St. John’s
This morning we travel to the Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula along the winding coastline of the beautiful Irish Loop, which is dotted with small ‘outport’ communities for which Newfoundland is so famous. You will visit the Colony of Avalon Archaeology Site, where the remains of an early 17th century settlement is well preserved. We have a nice local meal in Ferryland. This evening, a Sisterhood Circle to work on your Newfoundland Mittens or Rug Hooking.
Overnight in St. John’s
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast and Midday Meal
DAY 4: July 27th – St. John’s to Trinity
Today we will go “around the Bay” along the picturesque coastline of Conception Bay, the home of pirates of centuries ago. We will stop along the way to visit Bay Knoddy Farm, Some Good Market and Seaspun Yarn & Coffee House. An afternoon in the Bay Roberts area exploring the Mad Rock coastline is a nice way to end the day. Then we make our way to the Bonavista Peninsula.
Overnight in Trinity
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast, Midday Meal, Dinner & Transportation
DAY 5: July 28th – Trinity
This morning we travel the north shore of the Bonavista Peninsula to explore this beautiful part of Bonavista Bay and the edge of Iceberg Alley. Our trip takes us to Cape Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we can walk the rugged cliffs and look for the puffins that nest on the nearby island. We also explore the Ryan Premises where we learn about the history and techniques of our inshore fishery. Our fibre activites for the day include a visit to Oileánach Knitwear & Yarn Shop.
Overnight in Trinity
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast and Midday Meal
DAY 6: July 29th – Trinity to Twillingate
We’ll wind our way around the beautiful coastline of Terra Nova National Park this morning with stops at the Marine Interpretation Center. Then we’ll continue our westward journey to visit the town of Gander, known as the ‘Crossroads of the World’. After lunch we head ‘Down North’ on the “Road to the Isles”, before travelling across “Tickles and Runs” to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. In Twillingate, we meet Nina Elliot aka Rock Vandal. Nina will work with us to create a Yarn Bomb to make our mark on Twillingate.
Overnight in Twillingate
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast, Midday Meal, Dinner and Transportation
DAY 7: July 30th – Twillingate
Today we enjoy one of Newfoundland’s oldest and most interesting fishing communities. We visit the lighthouse at Crow Head, the Auk Island Winery for a sample of their wares and spend some time shopping or browsing the many interesting historic properties for which the area is so famous. This afternoon, we work with fibre artists in our chosen workshop. Or, an afternoon boat tour to see icebergs or whales that frequent this area in the summer is an optional experience.
Overnight in Twillingate
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast and Midday Meal
DAY 8: July 31st – Twillingate to St John’s
Today we make our way back to St John’s. On arrival we check in to our hotel and have some free time in the late afternoon to explore yarn shops, artisans and the thrill of St John’s. A farewell dinner to reminisce about our Newfoundland fibre expedition.
Overnight St. John’s.
Inclusions: Hotel Accommodations, Breakfast, Midday Meal and Farewell Dinner
DAY 9: August 1st – St. John’s Departure
All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to Canada’s newest yet oldest province. As you fly home it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come.
Inclusions: Breakfast
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