Cumbria and Edinburgh Yarn Festival Photos

I am posting photos of the Curioushandmade Country House Retreat and Edinburgh Yarn Festival here separately so the show entry isn't too loaded for those who have slower downloads.

Walk along the lane near Melmerby Hall

Helen, Mette, Ingrid, and Susan on our walk

Melmerby Hall

Along the way to the pub

On the grounds of Melmerby were some very large oak trees and stands of snowdrops.

Snowdrops

Narrow gate to Melmerby Hall

Nearby churchyard in the early morning

church portal

Gate to church

Paula, Helen, Mina, and Danie

Mette and others making Magic Cakes

Our big table where we sat for knitting and eating breakfast and lunch.

Parlor with fireplace

Shepherd's Inn must have been named for us.

Pub o'clock was Fun o'clock

Pub flowers. Yes, they are fresh.

Sheep in front of the hall on the last morning.  They came right up to the door.

Eden Cottage Yarn

Eden Cottage Yarn

Eden Cottage Yarn

Stephen West sighting. Easy peasy.

Paula, Claire from NHKnits, and Helen

Paula, Zelia, and Louise of Caithness Craft Collective

Our flat mates at the ceilidh.

Amy, my dancing partner, and me at the ceilidh

Ella and Paula at the Podcaster Lounge