Cocoknits in the South of France

Join us at historic Chateau Dumas, in the Quercy region of southwest France, for an 8-night ‘terroir' knitting retreat from August 20-28, 2027.  Located one hour north of Toulouse on the edge of a tiny village and 5 miles from the market town of Caussade, the Chateau was built around 1796 in a neo-classical style and its delightful accommodations are spread across two buildings which stand side by side across a courtyard parterre garden.  Sit, knit and relax outside on comfy wicker sofas under the shade of an umbrella, enjoy the cool comfort of the large air-conditioned studio, or take your knitting inside and relax in one of several sitting rooms.

We'll meet in Toulouse early in the afternoon of Saturday August 20th, load our bags into the coach, then head to De Rerum Natura, known for producing ethically sourced natural yarns, where you will buy the yarn for your Cocoknits Method knitting project. We arrive at Chateau dumas later that day in time to settle in and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our private chefs. 

Beginning the next morning you will learn the Cocoknits Method with Cocoknits founder, Julie Weisenberger, and expert knitter, Tracy Russell, on a Cocoknits Method sweater pattern of your choosing. 

Trips beyond the Chateau include the atmospheric Sunday morning farmer’s market in St Antonin-Noble-Val, where you can stroll down winding stone streets lined with Romanesque buildings and discover independent artisan shops as well as the lively market. We'll visit Cahors, a medieval city on the river Lot, famous for its medieval Pont Valentré bridge, and the full-bodied Malbec wine produced in the area. For our final excursion we head off the beaten track to Bruniquel, a village perched dramatically above the Aveyron Gorge. After a climb up the steep cobbled streets you are rewarded with one of the finest views of southwest France from the courtyard of the two Castles.

For more details and to register go to TextileRetreats.com.