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About this trip
Join us for the 4th annual Needle Felting Safari! Dive into the world of needle felting and craft your very own lifelike Elephant under the guidance of the talented Teresa Perleberg. This experience unfolds at the picturesque Nome Schoolhouse retreat center, where cozy guest rooms await your arrival. For ages 18 and up.
During this weekend retreat, you’ll not only create your masterpiece but also forge lasting bonds with fellow needle felting enthusiasts.
The all-inclusive package covers your private room equipped with a personal bathroom, tantalizing meals, refreshing drinks, and exciting adventures like kayaking and hiking. We’ll even provide airport pickup in Fargo for your convenience.
Leave this retreat feeling rejuvenated and accomplished, bearing the fruit of your creative efforts—a realistic needle felted Elephant made by your own hands!
This is an advanced needle felting project and some experience is necessary.
Needle Felting Artist Teresa Perleberg
Teresa Perleberg is an artist and entrepreneur who specializes in needle felting. She is the founder of Bear Creek Felting, a company that sells needle felting supplies, tutorials, and workshops. Perleberg is well-known for her realistic and detailed needle-felted animal sculptures, particularly her wool sculptures of sheep and other farm animals.
Perleberg began needle felting in 2006 and started Bear Creek Felting in 2008 to share her passion with others. Her company offers a wide variety of needle felting supplies, such as wool roving, felting needles, and felting foam. She also provides online tutorials and workshops for those who want to learn how to create their own needle-felted designs.
Perleberg's work has been featured in various publications and media outlets, and she has won several awards for her stunning needle-felted animal sculptures. She continues to create new designs and share her knowledge and skills with the needle felting community through her company and online tutorials.
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Terms & Agreements
Your Instructors and the Nome Schoolhouse do much to prepare for your arrival. To honor the work that we put towards your place in the class there is a firm time frame around when and how refunds are given. Tickets may be transferred to another person upon approval by the Nome Schoolhouse.
You can read our cancelation and policy by clicking here >> https://nomeschoolhouse.com/refund_returns/
By making a booking with us, you signify your agreement to adhere to these terms.
What’s included
- Airport PickupWe will pick you up and take you back to the airport in Fargo.
- DrinksAll drinks from our fully stocked bar.
- RoomEnjoy staying in one of our unique and cozy guest rooms with your own private bathroom.
- All MealsAll meals are included
- Optional Activitiesexciting adventures like kayaking and hiking as well as massages.
- InstructionTeresa will be there to guide you in needle felting your project everyday.
- Materials and toolsAll the materials needed to complete your project and the tools will be available for you to use.
Available Packages
Here’s what to expect from our single queen guest rooms with private baths:
Your Guest Room:
- Queen Bed: Comfortable queen-sized bed with high-quality linens for a restful sleep.
- Private Bath: En-suite bathroom with modern fixtures, plush towels, and complimentary toiletries.
- Historic Ambiance: Thoughtfully decorated rooms blending the charm of our historic schoolhouse with contemporary comforts.
- Peaceful Environment: No TV, ensuring a tranquil, distraction-free stay.
- Scenic Views: Picturesque North Dakota landscape visible from your window, providing a calming backdrop.
Inclusive Retreat Package:
- All-Inclusive: Your retreat package includes the price of your class, all necessary materials, all meals, drinks, and airport pickup, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching experience.
Our guest rooms offer the perfect sanctuary for your retreat. We look forward to making your stay comfortable and memorable.
Available options
Would you like to bring a friend or spouse who isn’t interested in needle felting? They can join you on this adventure, sharing your room and bed. This add-on includes their accommodations and all meals throughout the retreat. Please note that there are no TVs in the rooms or anywhere on-site, allowing for a peaceful and immersive experience.
Itinerary
Note: This itinerary runs from August 30 to September 6. Each day includes meals, felting sessions, and optional activities.
Friday, August 29
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Check-in and get settled
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Start Needle Felting
- 8:30 PM: Drinks and get acquainted
Saturday, August 30
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Felting Session
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon Felting Session
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Break
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Continue Felting as desired
Sunday, August 31
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Felting Session
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Maker’s Day (Felting)
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Continue Felting as desired
Monday, September 1
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM: Meet in the History Room to begin felting
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM: Felting
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Continue Felting as desired
Tuesday, September 2
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM: Hiking (Sheyenne State Forest)
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 12:30 PM: Felting
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Break
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Continue Felting as desired
Wednesday, September 3
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM: Felting
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM: Kayaking the Sheyenne River
- 6:00 PM: Supper
- 6:30 PM: Continue Felting as desired
Thursday, September 4
9:00 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Massages available throughout the day (Optional) - Felt
12:00 pm: Lunch
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Felt
6:00 PM - Supper
6:30 PM - Continue Felting as desired
Friday, September 5
9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Finishing touches on Felting
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Goodbyes and Pictures
Please note that felting sessions will be led by instructor Teresa Perleberg, and you have the option to continue felting at your own pace during evenings. Enjoy your Elephant Needle Felting Safari!