Convent of
701 Blooming Grove Tpk, New Windsor NY 12553
Mail: P O Box 426, Vails Gate NY 12584-0426
“You Knit Me in My Mother’s Womb”
A
Contemplative Knitting Retreat
with Lee Grindheim and
Carol Kornfield
Nov. 14 - 16
Knitting
has been described as a meditative act. Studies show that during knitting our
breathing and heart rates drop. Best of all, this craft provides us the rare
opportunity to slow down. Lee has been knitting for 50 years and has taught
lace, cable, color and continental knitting. Carol coordinates the Prayer Shawl
ministry at her church in Manhattan. Come unwind, reflect and create in the
beauty of the convent surroundings as we explore spiritual aspects of knitting.
Bring your current project or start a new one during this silent get away.
Though this weekend is open
to all levels of expertise, no formal instruction will be given. However, if
you are a beginner, you can join
Carol and Lee on Friday from
1:00 - 5:00 pm
for a pre-retreat
instructional session.
Patterns for beginners will
be provided and
instruction will offered in
continental and
English knitting styles.
Beginners need to bring: For a prayer shawl: 3
skeins Lion Brand homespun yarn, size 11 or 13 needles (circular needles
recommended).
For
one Seaman’s Institute scarf, bring 5 oz of machine washable, 4-ply yarn. For a
watch cap, bring 3 to 5 oz 4-ply yarn. Two skeins (10 oz) will make both scarf
and watch cap. Bring #7 needles.
Evidently even the Virgin Mary thought that knitting was spiritual.
Here is an abbey altar piece known as “The Visit of the Angels” painted in the
late 1300’s by Master Bartram.
$225 includes
program, lodging and meals. $80 for commuters.
For Reservations: VailsGateConvent@osh.org or 845 562
0592 (220)