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November 6-8 2027 | $590Mastering Brioche Retreat
What to ExpectCome master the skill of Brioche with Rebecca! “The Boss” Rebecca is world famous for her assistance videos on many patterns and skills on YouTube- come to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and share in the experience with her! Three days of processing brioche skills in brocken down increments that each build on the day before, and you will leave confident you can complete any pattern with brioche on your own!
Brioche, or two colored ribbing, is a repetitive, rhythmical technique that can become second nature with a little practice and knowhow. Rebecca will introduce more difficulty in stages: day one is brioche in the round, day two is brioche flat, and day three is increasing and decreasing!
This immersive experience includes daily morning classes on the retreat topic with Rebecca, as well as opportunities for personalized shopping experiences with the staff and class sessions on different topics in the afternoon.
Classes on different aspects of brioche every morning, yarn related activities all afternoon! Envelop yourself in a weekend of creativity.
❋ Craft-immersion StructureCome enjoy the mountains of North Carolina, and our amazing shop! You’ve watched us on the Tips & Tricks and the Sideshow, come see it in person! Two rooms filled with yarn, separate spaces for instructional and comfortable stitching space, and so much more!
❋ Location, Location, LocationLed by “the Boss” Rebecca of Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks, who has helped many master brioche skills! Learn all the ways to read your work and stay on track, you’ll feel like an expert before you leave!
❋ Expert InstructionWe pride ourselves on having a judgement-free zone at the shop. You are welcome regardless of experience*, years crafting, or what you have made before. Anyone from adventurous beginner to knitting ninja expert can make this awesome top!
*knowledge of basic knit and purl stitches are the only thing needed. I’d love to do an intro to knitting retreat sometime soon!
❋ A Supportive SpaceNothing beats the in-person shopping experience! Whether it’s looking for yarn for your brioche samples, or another dream project, we are here to assist. Retreat attendees get a 15% discount on purchases all weekend, and the Sun Dragon Staff is available every day to personalize your experience.
❋ Personalized Shopping
We may not be making this specific cowl, though we can help you with this pattern!
Bandana Cowl by Lavanya Patricella
attendees at our Ranunculus Retreat, September 2026 retreat
What is includedRetreat fee includes:
Instruction: brioche knitting of increasing complexity every morning, skills classes and assistance on your other projects some afternoons
Continental breakfast and catered lunch on all 3 days of the retreat from one of our local bakeries
15% off purchases at Sun Dragon during the retreat
Opportunities for personal shopping appointments with available Sun Dragon staff
**Attendees are responsible for travel, lodging, and dinner expenses. We will send you info on places to stay and places to dine!
Connect with the Sun Dragon community and each other in a personalized crafting experience!
Before the fun gets started: Friday November 5Meet & Greet
Friday night before the fun begins, come to an optional meet & greet at the shop. We’ll have classic southern fried chicken and sides (Bojangles anyone?); its a time to share, make introductions, and maybe get a jump on the shopping!
Can’t make this? No worries! There will be time to meet and shop Saturday as well.
Meet & Greet6:00 – 8:00 pm
Day One: Saturday November 6Saturday at Sun Dragon
More introductions, and classes begin! All full days of the retreat will have Brioche class and knit time in the morning, with optional activities in the afternoon. You are always welcome to stay in the “Living Room” and craft! Day one is a soft intro to Brioche, knitting the technique in the round.
Continental Breakfast9:00 – 10:00 am
Brioche Class 1: in the round10:00am-12:00pm
Lunch Break12:00-1:00pm
Sit n Stitch1:00-4:00pm
Each day we wrap up around 5pm, you are on your own for dinner and to enjoy the area!
Day Two: Sunday November 7Sunday at Sun Dragon
The shop is closed to all but retreat-goers Sunday & Monday, a true special experience! You have the run of the shop and the staff are here to help. More brioche time in the morning, this time uppingour skills to knit brioche flat, back and forth. There will be a special session of Rebecca’s Fix Your Mistakes class in the afternoon if you’d like to attend.
Continental Breakfast9:00 – 10:00am
Brioche Class 2: knitting flat10:00am-12:00pm
Lunch Break12:00-1:00pm
Fix Your Mistakes Class1:00-3:00pm
Sit n Stitch1:00-4:00pm
Personalized Shopping Appointments Available1:00-4:00pm
Each day we wrap up around 5pm, you are on your own for dinner and to enjoy the area!
Your First Two Color Brioche Cowl by Chiyaki Hayashi- an example of what you can knit with the skills you will learn!
Day Three: Monday November 8Monday at Sun Dragon
Once again we are on our own at the shop! More instruction on brioche in the morning, this time on increasing and decreasing in brioche pattern. The afternoon is a great time to get assistance on any projects you’re bringing with you and have all your questions answered. As we end our time together, it’s also a great time to snag a personalized shopping experience, spend time with fellow retreat-attendees, and get your fill of all Brevard has to offer!
Continental Breakfast9:00 – 10:00am
Brioche Class 3: increasing and decreasing10:00am-12:00pm
Lunch Break12:00-1:00pm
Open Help Session1:00-3:00pm
Sit n Stitch1:00-4:00pm
Personalized Shopping Appointments Available1:00-4:00pm
How It Works-
Sign up and pay the deposit or your whole retreat fee. If you opt for the $100 deposit, you can pay the remaining amount in 2 installments, each a month after initial deposit. See the Frequently Asked Questions for refund and cancellation policies.
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As the retreat nears, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, lodging and food recommendations, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays. We also recommend travel insurance in case of illness or family emergency
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure. Be sure to save room on the way out for your essential travel projects and the way back for your Sun Dragon goodies!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sun Dragon is located in Brevard, North Carolina: we are in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western end of the state. Transylvania County is known as “theLand of Waterfalls” and home to Dupont Forest, Pisgah Forest, and Gorges state park. The area is known for hiking, cycling, breweries and more!
The county has many Bed & Breakfast, Air B&B, VRBO and hotel options
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The closest airport to Brevard is Asheville, NC: a 30 minute drive and a fairly straight route. The next closest is Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, at just under an hour and a half, with a little more mountain driving.
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$590 covers:
all instruction by Rebecca and services provided by Sun Dragon, including
Morning classes on the Ranunculus
optional class time in the afternoon
personalized shopping appointments.
Continental breakfast and lunch from our local bakery
15% discount on all purchases at Sun Dragon during the retreat.
Swag bag of Sun Dragon merchandise
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and lodging, as well as dinners.
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We are striving to make this retreat a special, small community experience. The retreat is full once we have 7 (seven) participants.
If it sells out, we recommend contacting us to be put on the wait list where we can contact you if space opens up or notify you when we are planning another retreat.
The retreat will officially run once we have a minimum of 3 participants.
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Click either of the “register” buttons on this page to go to the payments page. You need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The rest of the retreat fee can be paid in 2 installments one month and two months after the initial deposit. After September 1, the only option is to pay the entire fee to reserve your spot.
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You can pay the whole retreat fee when you register, or pay over time.
You need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The rest of the retreat fee can be paid in 2 installments one month and two months after the initial deposit. After September 1, the only option timing allows is to pay the entire fee to reserve your spot.
You must pay the entire fee before the retreat begins.
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If you are unable to make the retreat, the $100 deposit is non-refundable.
100% refund of remaining payments up to 60 days before the retreat (September 6)
50% refund of remaining payments for cancellation 60-30 days before the retreat (September 7-October 6)
No refunds within 30 days of the event (after October 6).
Waitlist: If the retreat is sold out and your spot can be filled from our waitlist, we will issue a full refund (minus a $150 administrative fee) regardless of the date.
Transfers: You may sell or transfer your ticket to a friend, provided you notify us of the name and any dietary change at least 14 days before the event.
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If the retreat does not move forward due to lack of participation (minimum 3 attendees), all deposits and additional payments will be refunded.
Force Majeure: If we must cancel the event due to “acts of God” (natural disaster, unforeseen damage to the shop, pandemics, etc), tickets will be rolled over to a rescheduled date rather than refunded.