7-DAY RETREAT · ALL LEVELS
Knitting & Riding
Retreat
Connect with culture, creativity, and the Icelandic horse — one stitch at a time. Daily knitting workshops, scenic trail rides, and a full-day tour of Iceland’s Woollen Circle.
FROM
$4,850 USD
DURATION
7 Days / 6 Nights
SKILL LEVEL
All levels — riders & knitters
RIDING
Trail ride or lesson daily
GROUP SIZE
Max 15 guests
About this Retreat
This all-inclusive seven-day retreat combines two hobbies that run deep in Icelandic culture. Knitters and riders of all levels will be in for an unforgettable experience of curated knitting sessions and delightful horseback riding through the Borgarfjörður area, known for its beautiful and extensive trail options.
You’ll gain insight into old and new Icelandic knitting traditions with a focus on the famous Icelandic lopapeysa sweater, receive knitting instruction in daily workshops, visit a sheep farm, wool mill, and local knitting hot spots, go on a full-day tour of Iceland’s “Woollen Circle,” and visit a geothermal hot spring. Last but not least, you’ll have the opportunity to trail ride at least once per day, with the exception of the one full-day excursion to Iceland’s Woollen Circle.
Whether you want to learn to knit or are an advanced knitter, the retreat’s dual class schedule will cater to your goals and skill set. Beginner knitters will get their first project well off the ground, while advanced knitters can further their skills. Similarly, the week is suitable for riders of all levels — Hestaland’s qualified staff will match riders with horses to suit their skill and comfort level.
Your guide: Kirsti
Kirsti fell in love with knitting when she first came to Iceland, and it quickly became one of her greatest passions. Her favorite project will always be the traditional Icelandic sweater — the lopapeysa. For years she has custom-made lopapeysa sweaters for guests at Hestaland, where they are on sale at the guesthouse.
Kirsti is also the barn manager at Hestaland, so she has you covered both in the saddle and with knitting needles in hand — and she’s available every evening after dinner for one-on-one help with your project.
Your accommodation
You’ll stay in our charming guesthouse, a short walk from the barn. It sleeps up to 13 guests in eight comfortable rooms, with a welcoming shared living and dining area and a patio with a hot tub overlooking open pasture and mountain views.
Traveling solo? We have three single rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis at no extra charge. A single room must be requested and confirmed by us. Otherwise, you’ll share a twin room with another solo female guest, with separate beds and a private bathroom shared between the two of you.
Sample Itinerary
Subject to change due to weather and other contingencies. Remember — Þetta reddast! (It will all work out.)
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Glimpse into the Retreat
