Woven in Bloom - A Fiber & Floral Autumn Craft Retreat
🍂🧶Woven in Bloom
A Fiber & Floral Autumn Craft Retreat
When: October 16–18, 2026
Where: Spooner, Wisconsin
🌿 A weekend to gather, create, and reconnect.
There’s something about October in the Northwoods.
The air shifts. The colors deepen.
You feel the pull to slow down, to make something with your hands, to gather with others in a way that feels meaningful.
Woven in Bloom is a cozy, autumn weekend retreat designed to do exactly that.
Together, we’ll spend the weekend crafting with locally grown flowers and fiber, sharing meals, learning new skills, and settling into the quiet magic of the season.
Hosted in collaboration with Kelsey of Green Willow Flower Farm and Cerissa of Twisted Oak Farm and Woolen Mill, this is more than a workshop — it’s an immersive creative experience rooted in land, community, and craft.
🗓️ The Retreat Schedule
🔥 Friday Evening – Welcome Gathering
Location: Twisted Oak Farm, Spooner, WI
5:00 PM – Smudging Bar and On-Farm Bonfire Dinner
We begin the weekend gathered behind the barn under twinkle lights and open sky.
- Farm welcome + introductions
- Smudging bar (create your own bundle)
- Bonfire + cozy seating on straw bales
Dinner: Butternut Squash Soup Bar (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free base with optional toppings)
Drinks: Hot apple cider with choose your own toppings
S’mores Bar: marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers
This evening is all about arriving, connecting, and settling in.
🌸 Saturday – A Full Day of Making
Location: Historic loft in downtown Spooner, WI
10:00 AM – Eco Printing on Silk Kerchief
Create a kerchief of botanical prints using natural materials and leaves that have been gathered at Twisted Oak Farm.
Then, as your scarves are set to process…
11:30 AM – Needle Felted Goldenrod Landscape
Learn the basics of needle felting by creating a soft, textural goldenrod landscape.
This beginner-friendly project introduces foundational felting techniques while allowing you to create a piece that reflects the beauty of the season.
Each participant will receive an embroidery hoop to frame their finished work, making it ready to display at home.
12:30 PM – Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Explore Spooner or enjoy a relaxed midday break.
(A curated list of local food spots will be provided.)
2:00 PM – Dried Floral Hat Bar
Design your own one-of-a-kind hat using dried flowers grown locally at Green Willow.
Includes:
- Fedora hat
- Dried florals
- Ribbon, lace, leather accents
Dinner Break (on your own)
Enjoy an evening meal at one of Spooner’s local restaurants.
7:00 PM – Dessert + Show & Tell
We gather again to:
- Share what we made and eat yummy treats
- Take photos at our styled photo booth
- Celebrate the day’s creations
(Don’t worry — this is relaxed and fun, not formal.)
🐦 Sunday – Nature Talk & Final Craft
Location: Historic loft in downtown Spooner, WI
11:00 AM – Birds, Habitat & the Farm
A short, inspiring talk with farmer Kelsey on the vital role of birds in our ecosystems and how we can support them.
11:30 AM – Birdhouse Gourd Workshop
Paint and finish your own functional birdhouse using locally grown gourds.
Includes:
- Prepped gourds (cleaned + drilled)
- Paint, decoupage materials, sealant
🎨 What You’ll Take Home
- Eco-dyed silk kerchief
- Dried floral felt hat
- Needle Felted Goldenrod Landscape Hoop
- Painted birdhouse gourd
- Smudge bundle
- New skills + inspiration
- A weekend you’ll wish you could bottle up
💫 Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if you:
- Feel happiest creating with your hands
- Crave meaningful, screen-free connection
- Want to try something new without pressure
- Appreciate slow, beautiful, intentional experiences
No prior experience needed — just come as you are.
🎟️ Investment
$250 per person
Includes:
- All workshops + instruction
- All materials + tools
- Friday night dinner + treats
- Saturday night dessert + drinks
- Full retreat experience
Spots are limited to 35 keep the experience intimate.
🌿 A Note From Kelsey and Cerissa
We created this retreat because we keep coming back to the same feeling — that there’s something deeply grounding about working with your hands. About taking time to learn from the land around you. About gathering with others in a way that feels easy, welcoming, and real.
We can’t wait to welcome you,
— Kelsey & Cerissa
