Italy Fashion, Craft, and Food Retreat
Verona, Italy
October 9-19th, 2025
This product page is for submitting the deposit only for this retreat.
Susan has been going to Verona since 2007 and she now lives there half-time. She has developed a sense for Italian fashion, food, and lifestyle. She has also established contacts with various artists, designers, stores, museums, and food-related businesses.
This year, our 2025 retreat, centered in Verona, will include day-trips to Venice and Vicenza. The Retreat will begin at dinner time on October 9th (the day of arrival) and ends the morning of October 19th with a farewell coffee/brunch.
Maximum group size is 7/8 persons.
Fashion, Crafts, Food...
This year, we are continuing our emphasis on mini-workshops; some with locals and some with Susan. Topics will revolve around hand-techniques with fiber art, garment and pattern design, sustainability, idea shopping, and more. In addition, we will have fashion appointments that include visits to artisans, fabric and yarn stores, designers, and a knitting mill. There will be two out-of-town trips. As always, we will also take a trip to Venice to explore its sights and activities related to fashion. We will also attend an event called Abilmente (the Salon of Creative Ideas) which is in Vicenza and features exhibits, workshops, and vendors. We are leaving the last Saturday free for you to choose what you want to do, whether it be shopping or visiting yet another city outside of Verona.
Please download the trip brochure and registration form at the following link for further details:
Retreat Flyer : www.cochenille.com/Workshops/ItalyFashionRetreat_2025.pdf
Registration Form: www.cochenille.com/Workshops/Registration_Italy_2025.pdf
The total cost of this retreat is $1750.00.
A deposit of $500 will be required to hold your place. Please email your completed Registration form to susan@cochenille.com. Then, send an original to the address on the form. We require original signatures and initials.
You may pay your deposit here at our store, or by Zelle, Venmo, or mail a check to Cochenille. Of course, we prefer Zelle or Venmo due to credit card fees. See instructions on the registration form. For Zelle and Venmo, please email Susan for the info to use for payment.
The balance of $1250 will be due 7/15/25.
You can submit the balance by going to the this link: