Description

A Retreat Created for Crochet Creativity and Meaningful Connection

Three immersive days of crochet with world-class workshops, a curated shopping trip, and swag bags you’ll love.

July 16-19, 2026

 Guest House at Graceland

Memphis, TN

What's Included

• Thursday Evening Welcome Reception with Light Appetizers and Hosted Bar Tickets
• 3 World-Class Crochet Workshops
• Exclusive Shopping Trip
• Enjoy Group Breakfasts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Plus Dinners on Friday and Saturday
• Incredible swag

Ticket Price

• CGOA Members: $XXXX
• Non-members: $XXXX

Space is limited; registration closes June 15 or once sold out.

Venue

All retreat classes and group meals take place at the Guest House at Graceland.

Guest House at Graceland

An idyllic retreat with comfort and charm, the Guest House offers:

• Nightly peanut butter and jelly sandwich bar at 10 p.m.
• Live music and complimentary Elvis movies
• Outdoor swimming pool

Retreat registration does not include hotel. When you register for the retreat, you will be sent the CGOA booking link for the Guest House at Graceland so you can book your room to enjoy the full on-site experience of learning, connecting, and relaxing.

FAQ

Q: Age requirement

A: 

Q: I have special dietary needs (gluten free, vegetarian, etc).

A: List dietary needs in the additional information box on the registration page

Q: Is hotel included?

Q: I want to stay at a different hotel.

Q: Roomate

Q: Is travel included?

Q: What should I bring with me?

Attendee Responsibilities

• Getting there! 
• Airfare or other transportation to get to the retreat location
• Booking your own travel and transit to the hotel 
• Booking your own accommodations at
  • A hotel of your choosing
  • Guesthouse at Graceland
• Optional alcohol outside of the Welcome Reception 
• Yarn and materials for classes, as specified 
• And, of course, as much money as you want to spend at the yarn shop

Cancellation Policy

• on or before Apr 1, 2026 will be refunded in total minus a $100 processing fee
• after Apr 1, 2026, but on or before May 31, 2026 will be refunded 50%
• no refunds after May 31, 2026

Questions

• cgoa@crochet.org

The (Ch Sp) Retreat is more intimate than our annual Chainlink Conferences and is CGOA’s only in-person, multi-day event this year.

(Ch Sp) is an opportunity to step outside the hustle of daily life to learn, relax, and hook up with fellow crocheters. Enjoy plenty of socializing time. Form new connections with your crochet fam. Pack your hooks, along with your yoga mat, your house shoes, or whatever else you need to channel your inner joy and meet us in Graceland!

Since part of (Ch Sp) Retreat is about connecting with our peers, we encourage you to turn the weekend into a slumber party and split a room with your crochet bestie. 

If you have non-yarnies tagging along, consider adding on a meal ticket so they can join you for meals including the evening Welcome Reception.

Schedule

Thursday July 16

• Check-in at the hotel
• Evening Welcome Reception 
• Instructor meet & greet

Friday July 17

• Group Breakfast 
• Class Session 1
• Group Shopping Excursion

Saturday, July 18

• Group Breakfast
• Class Session 2
• Class Session 3

Sunday, July 19

• Group Breakfast 

Workshops

You’ll learn from an exceptional group of crochet instructors, each bringing years of experience to make every session a standout crochet experience.

Teacher #1

Class 1

Teacher #2

Class 2

Teacher #3

Class 3

Scholarship

We have limited funds available for attendance scholarships. Information coming soon.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Would you like to be a sponsor for this event and have your name, logo and URL included below?

Then click on the black Sponsor button at the top of this page to learn more.

You can also email cgoa@crochet.org

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our fabulous sponsors! Their financial generosity make events like this possible. And their contributions in materials make great gifts for our attendees.