Grab your ticket for the 2026 Caterpillar Stitch Retreat sponsored by Zweigart!

Enjoy a long weekend of dedicated stitching time with the Caterpillar team and 300 like-minded members of our friendly community at The Slate, Warwick University, Coventry, CV4 7SH.

Dates and times:

Friday 18th September from 7pm - 10pm
Saturday 19th September 9am - 10pm
Sunday 20th September 9am - 5pm

Upon checkout, instantly download your PDF event guide which includes accommodation booking instructions and discount code (limited numbers available), exclusive Facebook group link, restaurants, transport links, and attractions.

This one-of-a-kind cross stitch event promises to be so much fun! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, this retreat is designed to cater to all skill levels - come with friends or by yourself, ready to make some new ones!

Tickets include:

1. Entry to the main stitching room 
2. Exclusive project bag, full kit, needle minder and custom-made supplies worth £50+
3. Talks with Creative Director, Sally Wilson
4. 2-course lunch on Saturday and Sunday (gluten-free and vegan options available)
5. Optional charity raffle with stitch-related prizes - including a DMC Chest + 500 skeins worth £700! 
6. Discounted Caterpillar Cross Stitch pop-up shop and small business shopping area
7. Free on-site parking directly outside the venue
8. Modern and comfortable venue with full air conditioning
9. Full-length natural light for ease of stitching
10. Scenic lakeside location with outdoor area
11. Quiz (with prizes for the winning team)
12. Brag table (with 10 x prizes in 5 different categories)
13. Morning and afternoon refreshments (healthy, gluten-free and vegan options available)
14. Printed keepsake event booklet
15. Optional smalls exchange
16. Charity swap shop
17. Exclusive Facebook group for Stitch Retreat guests

Shop now and pay later with a Clearpay payment plan. Simply select Clearpay as your payment method at checkout. More information available in our FAQs.

Discounted accommodation is available a 3-minute walk away. A single-occupancy bedroom (1 person + breakfast included) is £86 per night and a double-occupancy bedroom (2 people + breakfast included) is £104 per night. Booking details are available after purchase, in your PDF event guide (immediate download).

Terms and Conditions

• Tickets are non-refundable
• Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals not included in ticket price
• Discount codes not applicable (other than membership discount)
• Membership discount only applicable to the member's ticket
• Ticket holders must be aged 16 or over. Any attendees aged 16-18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket.