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Cruise News! Click here New Trip! Wonderwool Wales is an annual festival to promote wool and natural fibres in Wales. Its aim is to bring like minded people together to network and engage with each other and have fun. Our week-long sojourn in Wales is in the works! Watch for more information here - coming soon! |
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Lake District Wool
 Crookabeck Farm angora goats yield a magnificent fine mohair yarn sold in the farm shop. photo: Crookabeck Farm |
This feature-packed textile adventure takes you to the heart of Great Britain's world-renowned Lake District, home to Peter Rabbit and many rare breeds of British sheep. Explore the lakes and fells that inspired William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets, as well as author Beatrix Potter, a noted environmentalist of her era. June 24 - July 3, 2008Woolfest 2008 - a festival of color and texture, showcases the best of British and European fiber-producing animals, fleeces, yarns, knitting and crochet tools, felting materials, and more. Lending our support to these stewards of rare breeds will help maintain the integrity of animal bloodlines and conserve global diversity. We will spend time learning about the conservation efforts of small farm owners in the UK and Europe, and join them in working with their artisanal yarns and fleeces. Don't miss the chance to experience a meaningful and inspiring journey to one of the world's most beautiful and fragile environments. |
photo: Kathleen Lyons Explore the beautiful English countryside and see where high-quality British wool is 'cultivated' -- make friends with animals and people from both sides of the Atlantic! |
Treat yourself to a Fiber Fantasy week!
Discover the Lake District and return home refreshed, with unique handmade natural yarn and fiber materials for your stash. Textile Travel assists with your entire trip plan, from airport transfers to travel insurance, side excursion bookings to pre- and post- tour hotel accommodations. |
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Features of the "Woolfest Rove" trip:
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 Wonderfully soft mohair socks from Crookabeck Farm. photo: Kathleen Lyons  Woolfest draws a large and diverse crowd each year. photo: The Woolclip  Mary Bell, owner, breeder and dyer, in her Crookabeck farm shop photo: Kathleen Lyons |
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Your $250 deposit will hold a space on this exclusive tour! |
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Interested in a Summer Cruise? Summer choices for fiber lovers include our return to Bermuda, and our new Alaska Cruise, both sailing in July 2008. Alaska with Prudence Mapstone Our second annual Freeform Fest - Cruise for Crocheters...and Knitters too! with Freeform Guru Prudence Mapstone will give crocheters and knitters a fabulous opportunity. Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage with workshops, brainstorming sessions and time to relax and enjoy the spectacular Northwest scenery. Textile Travel will arrange pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, car rental and even mobile phone rental for your Alaska adventure.
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