Spin Off Autumn Retreat (York, Pennsylvania — October 11-16, 2026)

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There are fewer than 80 spaces total for this incredible handspinning experience!
The Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) is a retreat-style event where you can expand your skills and deepen your passion for spinning, all in a comfortable, accessible location. What could be better than stepping away from everyday life to spend five days spinning with like-minded fiber lovers? You’ll learn from some of the most outstanding spinning teachers and fiber artists in the world, including these instructors:

• TJ King (aka the Peahen and partner to Mike of the Spanish Peacock), spinner, writer, and teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in sharing her love of supported spinning and fiber arts through her classes, online community, and podcast
  
  
• Charan Sachar, engineer turned potter and fiber artist, experiments with textures and pushes the boundaries of traditional spinning techniques
  
  
• Sara C. Bixler, owner of Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center, where she is also the resident instructor teaching spinning and weaving
  
  
• Tom Knisely, frequent Handwoven magazine contributor and instructor of many videos, including his plant-to-cloth video course, Weaving with Linen
  
  
• Terri Guerette, past SOAR scholar, teaches workshops around the country, she began spinning in 2004 and has never been more than an arm’s reach away from a spindle ever since
  
  
• Maggie Casey, instructor of The Spinning Teacher, along with many other beloved videos, and author of Start Spinning
  
  
• Kate Larson (she/her), editor of Farm & Fiber Knits and former editor of Spin Off magazine, author of The Practical Spinner’s Guide: Wool, and instructor of the new Backstrap Rigid Heddle: Weaving Pick-Up Bands video

We like to think of the Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) as a spinner’s paradise. Imagine being in a room filled with people with the same interests while you learn from some of the top spinners and educators. You are all together for five glorious days in a beautiful location, making new memories, building skills, and, of course, spinning! 

Don’t miss this worry-free spinning and fiber retreat! All accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, classes, materials fees, and evening events are included, but space is limited.

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For those considering joining us, classes are selected based on the order in which tickets are purchased. That means the earlier you get on the list, the more class choices* you’ll have—so don’t delay!

You may cancel your registration for any reason up to 90 days before the event for a refund minus a 10% processing fee.

*Attendees will receive a link to build their schedule by June 30, 2026.

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Room Types (All Private Rooms Single Occupancy):

• Private Room: You will have your own room for 5 nights with a private bathroom. 
• Shared Room (2 Queen Beds): You will be in a room with another attendee for 5 nights and sharing a bathroom.
  

Questions? Contact us at support@longthreadmedia.com

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NOTE: If you choose a shared room, please email support@longthreadmedia.com to indicate your roommate request or if you would like us to introduce you to other guests seeking roommates.

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