(New York, NY)—Vogue Knitting is launching small Exclusive Destination Weekend Experiences in various unique locations across the country for knitters to come together, learn from a knitting expert and enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow knitters.
For its debut destination experience Vogue Knitting has partnered with Imperial Stock Ranch/Imperial Yarn, near Shaniko, Oregon and Imperial River Co. in Maupin, Oregon for their first one-of-a kind knitting getaway experience.
The premier Vogue Knitting LIVE Destination Experience will include:
- Inspirational knitting classes with world-renown knitwear designer and bestselling author Nicky Epstein
- An authentic ranch experience at Imperial Stock Ranch, where attendees will tour the heritage operation, wrangle sheep, watch some amazing dogs at work and hang out with cowboys all while taking in the breathtaking views of the Oregon high desert
- Shopping at Imperial Yarn, where enough yarn is available for purchase to keep attendees’ needles clicking for quite some time
- Welcome reception featuring Vogue Knitting Editor in Chief Trisha Malcolm and Imperial Stock Ranch Owners Dan and Jeanne Carver
- Cowboy entertainment provided by local musician Bob Connolly
- Relaxing lodge experience located on the banks of the Deschutes River, where attendees can sit by the fire pit knitting, chatting, and enjoying the view.
- A delectable culmination of the weekend in a five-course meal with regional wine pairing prepared by Executive Chef Mark Hosack of Gracie’s at Hotel deLuxe in Portland, Oregib,
Vogue Knitting, launched in 1932 by Condé Nast and re-launched by SoHo Publishing in 1982, is the most fashion-forward knitting magazine in the US and Canada. It also produces Vogue Knitting LIVE, successful large consumer events. www.vogueknitting.com
Nicky Epstein is a world-renowned knitwear designer, teacher, and author of more than 20 bestselling books. Her innovative, fashionable, whimsical and award-winning designs have appeared in every major knitwear magazine, in museums, and on television, and she has taught classes to knitters around the world. www.nickyepstein.com
Imperial Stock Ranch (est. 1871) is a 141 year old family-owned and -operated ranch located on more than 30,000 acres of Oregon’s beautiful high desert where you’ll find resident populations of elk, deer, antelope, game birds and fish. Imperial Stock Ranch is an Oregon desert tradition and a National Historic District. www.imperialstockranch.com
Imperial River Company Lodge is nestled directly on the banks of the Deschutes River, providing a relaxing environment and scenic views of the river with more than a quarter-mile of river frontage. Imperial River Company is part of the Imperial Stock Ranch family operation.
www.deschutesriver.com
