Join us for an intimate retreat in a Historic Home Located in Fort Atkinson WI, for a Creative Reset and Planning Ritual January 2nd- 4th 2026.

Start your year off right with the intention to live your most creative year in 2026.

Set in a Historic 1863 Home in Fort Atkinson, WI, Just steps away from the Rock River.

Hosted by Knitwear Designer and Meditation teacher Lauren McElroy and Master Quilter Mary Johnston.

We will gather on Friday evening January 2nd for dinner and an intention setting ritual/meditation.

We start the day on Saturday January 3rd with Breakfast (Provided) followed by creative goal setting and journaling for 2026.

Have Lunch at Local Fort Atkinson Favorite Jones Dairy Farm Market. (This meal is included in registration) Order whatever you want, and we get the bill!

Enjoy a Guided Winter Walk along the Rock River to Replenish your creative flow.

Gather together for creative time, share skills, and get help from your hosts with either knitting or sewing techniques.

End the day with a self directed dinner at one of Fort Atkison’s fine restaurants. (Not Included in Price)

On Sunday January 4th we start the day with Breakfast (included) Featuring treats from the Local Bakery

Have creative time to work on our project,

Then close with a ritual/meditation before packing up to go home.

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The May House, Home to InnStitches Creative Retreat Center is set up with ample workspace for you to spread out and play with your creative projects and explore your creativity.

Bring what you need to work on your project.

Supplies available in the maker space: some yarns, needles, hooks, some fabrics, full reference library and sewing patterns, scissors, ironing boards, steamer, and irons, drum carder, scrapbooking supplies, drop spindles, cricut and cricut joy, felt board, sewing machines available for rent upon request.

Extra Amenities: Fire pit, enclosed porch, blow dryer, shampoo, conditioner, local handmade soap, filtered water, 24 hour tea station with on-demand hot water, off street parking, fridge for personal items, microwave.

With beds for 8 single people and 3 additional spaces to share a bed with a friend. This will be an intimate and intentional retreat.

All Rooms are Shared. Beds are Separate unless you select “Bring a Friend” Only 3 Spaces available for “Bring a Friend” option.

All bedding and linens provided.

• Early Bird Runs Through November

• Early Bird Single Registration: $350

• After November 30th Single Registration: $400

• Bring a Friend: Share a Bed and save $100 each on your registration for a total of $600

• Payment Plans Available, Inquire via email contact@motherofpurl.net

Creation is a gift, your art is a benefit to all of humanity, the world needs your gifts. Give yourself the time to devote to your creative practice in the presence of fellow creatives. ‍ ‍

Please Visit Inn-stitches.com for more photos of the space, info about the house, and all that Fort Atkinson has to offer.