What’s Included

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Accommodation

6 nights in a beautifully restored heritage hotel in Patan.
Most rooms have en-suite bathrooms; one room includes a private external bathroom.

Food

Daily breakfast throughout the retreat.
Several shared lunches and dinners during workshop and excursion days.
Tea, coffee, and small knitting-friendly breaks are available during the programme.

Workshops & Textile Immersion

Textile knowledge is at the heart of this retreat.

• Afternoon knitting workshop with Eri Shimizu

• Direct access to the Nomadnoos supply chain: visits to spinners and the dyeing master

• Introduction to banana fibre, wool processing, and traditional techniques

• Visits to small workshops where craftsmanship is practised daily

You will meet the hands behind the yarn — not through a presentation, but in real working environments.

Creative Extras

Participants receive Eri Shimizu’s exclusive Nomadnoos knitting pattern, released during the retreat.

We also create space for knitting, experimenting, exchanging ideas, and simply being together as makers.

Guidance & Organisation

We guide you throughout the retreat and coordinate all programme-related activities.

All local transport included in the programme allows you to focus fully on learning, creating, and experiencing Nepal.

What’s Not Included

International flights to and from Nepal.
Visa fees.
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Personal expenses and meals outside the scheduled programme.

Pricing

⚠️ The price displayed on this booking page represents the 50% deposit only.

Deposit: 50% of the total retreat price
Balance payment: Due 3 months before the retreat

An invoice and reminder will be sent prior to the balance due date.

Early Bird Offer

5% reduction until mid-March 2026.

The Early Bird rate allows us to plan responsibly with our local partners and artisans.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is designed for knitters who care about the origins of Nomadnoos yarn.

It is for those who value textile heritage, supply-chain transparency, and meaningful encounters.

This is not mass tourism. It is not luxury wellness.
It is craft, people, and place.

Ideal for knitters who enjoy learning, sharing, and slowing down.

Why Nepal, Why Nomadnoos

Nepal is not a backdrop. It is the origin of Nomadnoos.

This retreat offers rare access to fibres, makers, and traditions that often remain invisible in the global textile industry.

By joining, you directly support small-scale artisans while deepening your own understanding of textile origins — through experience, not theory.

Practical information

Arrival and departure take place via Kathmandu International Airport.
After booking, we share detailed travel, packing, and preparation information.
Participants should feel comfortable walking short distances and adapting to local conditions.