I have always longed to be able to attend a luxury rug hooking retreat and work alongside a fabulous artist. Not a workshop or a class but the opportunity to spend a couple of days immersed in my own rug hooking while engaging in lively discussion about hooking, art, creativity and inspiration. A retreat where every detail has been taken care of. To be treated to delectable chef prepared meals and enjoy the company of friends in a beautiful historic Inn. At the end of the day, languish in style in a beautifully appointed room…all to myself. It didn’t exist, so I invited Bear Epp to join me in creating HOOKED. My dream retreat. We are taking care of everything for you! Below you will find the Itinerary and Culinary Menu for both sessions which may help you decide which session you prefer. This is a retreat after all so if you choose to forgo a hooking session and treat yourself to a mani-pedi, enjoy! Only the meal schedules are not flexible. We look forward to making your experience memorable. For more information and to register follow this link https://martinalesar.com/hooked-rug-hooking-retreat-2021/
Our guest artist and mentor for our first retreat is Alexandrya Eaton.
Space is limited to 30 guests per session. We are already 50% booked.
Session 1: Sunday, February 7th 2021
8:00 am Arrive at the Millcroft Inn and you will be assisted with unloading your vehicle and directed to the parking area. You may check in at the front desk of the main mill and your luggage will be stored safely until your room is ready.
9:00 – 12:00 am Erin Room. Your day of rug hooking commences with your fellow participants. Millcroft staff will have prepared a lovely continental breakfast buffet for you to enjoy throughout the morning session.
THE CLASSIC CONTINENTAL
Sliced fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh croissants
House made muffins and danish pastries
Local preserves, fruit compote and butter
Assortment of juices Coffee, tea
12:00 – 1:00 pm A delicious buffet lunch is served in the Headwaters Dining Room. .
Mexican Taco Lunch Buffet
Taco soup
Corn and black bean salad with coriander, chipotle vinaigrette
Mexican chopped salad
Taco station: with seasoned beef and chicken
Soft tacos
Shredded lettuce
House made tomato salsa
House made Guacamole
Sour cream
Shredded cheese and hot sauce
VEGETARIAN – Daily plated vegetarian option for vegetarians.
Spiced chocolate brownies
1:00 – 4:30 Rug hooking commences in the Erin Room. Afternoon snack and beverages will be available while you continue to work on your projects
House made root chips with house dip
Coffee/ Tea, water, carbonated beverages
4:30 -6:00 Free time to indulge in the amenities of the Mill. Indoor pool, outdoor hot spring pools, gym or book a spa treatment
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner is served in the Headwaters Dining Room. The following buffet dinner will be served.
APPETIZERS: Seasonal soup
A selection of three House made salads
ENTREES: Chicken Ballotine, braised greens, pearls, confit garlic
Salmon, corn, toasted garlic, fine herb beurre blanc
Roasted potatoes
Rice pilaf
Vegetarian plated dinner is an option.
DESSERT: Chef’s dessert choice
Coffee, tea and decaffeinated coffee
8:00 – 10:00 Wine and Cheese Social featuring, Alexandrya Eaton’s Becoming: Artist talk and presentation in the Erin Room.
Session 1: Monday, February 8th 2021
8:00 – 9:00 am Buffet breakfast is served in the Headwaters Dining Room and during this time you will also check out of your guest room
THE MILLCROFT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Freshly baked pastries
Assorted home style muffins
Assorted bagels
House made granola
Mini yogurts
Fruit basket
Cured and smoked meats
Cheese platter
Smoked farmhouse bacon
Maple glazed sausage
Omelet station, made to order with assorted selected ingredients
Home fries
Farm fresh eggs, prepared to order (poached, fried, boiled or scrambled)
Pancakes
Niagara preserves, creamery butter
Fresh brewed coffee, tea or decaffeinated coffee
Fresh cranberry, apple, grapefruit and orange juice
9:00 – 12:00 Erin Room. Your day of rug hooking commences with your fellow participants. Millcroft staff will have prepared a snack table for you to enjoy throughout the morning session.
Assorted mini pastries
Coffee, tea, water and carbonated beverages
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch is served in the Headwaters Dining Room
DELI THEMED LUNCH BUFFET
Daily soup creation
Garden greens with two dressings
Crudités with hummus
BLT wrap
VEGETARIAN: Grilled vegetable wrap with pesto and goat cheese
Assorted sandwiches on house made loafs of bread
Coconut Cream Tarts
1:00 – 4:00pm Rug hooking resumes in the Erin Room where Millcroft staff will make available an afternoon snack. Professional photographer, Sophie Hogan will demonstrate how to photograph your work like a pro with just your cell phone and a single light.
Assorted house baked cookies
Coffee, tea, water and carbonated beverages
End of Session 1
Session 2: Tuesday, February 9th 2021
8:00 am Arrive at the Millcroft Inn and you will be assisted with unloading your vehicle and directed to the parking area. You may check in at the front desk of the main mill and your luggage will be stored safely until your room is ready.
9:00 – 12:00 am Erin Room. Your day of rug hooking commences with your fellow participants. Millcroft staff will have prepared a lovely continental breakfast buffet for you to enjoy throughout the morning session.
THE CLASSIC CONTINENTAL
Sliced fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh croissants
House made muffins and danish pastries
Local preserves, fruit compote and butter
Assortment of juices Coffee, tea
12:00 – 1:00 pm A delicious buffet lunch is served in the Headwaters Dining Room.
French Lunch Buffet
Garden vegetable and pistou soup
Salad niçoise
Spinach, walnut, grape & blue cheese salad with red wine shallot vinaigrette
Green beans salad, toasted almonds, goat cheese, honey Dijon vinaigrette
Beef bourguignon
Seafood bouillabaisse
Roast potato gratin with broccoli
VEGETARIAN – Daily plated vegetarian main course option for vegetarians
Mini profiteroles
1:00 – 4:30 Rug hooking commences in the Erin Room. Afternoon snack and beverages will be available while you continue to work on your projects. Professional photographer, Sophie Hogan will demonstrate how to photograph your work like a pro with just your cell phone and a single light.
House made root chips with house dip
Coffee/ Tea, water, carbonated beverages
4:30 -6:00 Free time indulge in the amenities of the Mill. Indoor pool, outdoor hot spring pools, gym or book a spa treatment
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner is served in the Headwaters Dining Room. The following buffet dinner will be served.
APPETIZERS: Seasonal soup
A selection of three House made salads
ENTREES: Chicken Ballotine, with braised greens, pearls and confit garlic
Salmon, corn, toasted garlic and fine herb beurre blanc
Roasted potatoes
Rice pilaf
Vegetarian plated dinner will be available
DESSERT: Chef’s dessert choice
Coffee, tea and decaffeinated coffee
8:00 – 10:00 Wine and Cheese Social featuring, Alexandrya Eaton’s Becoming: Artist talk and presentation in the Erin Room.
Session 2: Wednesday, February 10th 2021
8:00 – 9:00 am Buffet breakfast is served in the Headwaters Dining Room and during this time you will also check out of your guest room
THE MILLCROFT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Freshly baked pastries
Assorted home style muffins
Assorted bagels
House made granola
Mini yogurts
Fruit basket
Cured and smoked meats
Cheese platter
Smoked farmhouse bacon
Maple glazed sausage
Omelet station, made to order with assorted selected ingredients
Home fries
Farm fresh eggs, prepared to order (poached, fried, boiled or scrambled)
Pancakes
Niagara preserves, creamery butter
Fresh brewed coffee, tea or decaffeinated coffee
Fresh cranberry, apple, grapefruit and orange juice
9:00 – 12:00 Erin Room. Your day of rug hooking commences with your fellow participants. Millcroft staff will have prepared a snack table for you to enjoy throughout the morning session.
Assorted mini pastries
Coffee, tea, water and carbonated beverages
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch is served in the Headwaters Dining Room
Canadian Themed Buffet Lunch
Sweet potato and maple purée
Traditional Ceasar salad with aged parmesan and zesty garlic dressing.
Broccoli, apple and smoked cheddar salad with creamy cider vinaigrette
Baby spinach, strawberry & goat cheese salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Smoked pork tenderloin
Grilled salmon
Vegetable fricassée with tomato vierge
Wild rice pilaf
VEGETARIAN – Daily plated vegetarian main course option
Apple bars with caramel crumble
1:00 – 4:00pm Rug hooking resumes in the Erin Room where Millcroft staff will make available an afternoon snack.
Assorted house baked cookies
Coffee, tea, water and carbonated beverages
End of Session 2