Craft and Culture Tour in ROMANIA
April 26 – May 4, 2026
Romania whispers ancient secrets from its misty Carpathians, a land where folklore intertwines with modern life, and where legends of Dacian treasures glimmer. Here, the echoes of Roman and Ottoman empires linger in the air, their shadows cast upon castles lit by the world’s first electrical currents, yet its heart remains wild, a place of immense natural beauty.
Let us take you to discover this wonderful and colorful country, it’s beautiful nature, handicrafts and castles. We will experience both rural hospitality and mystrious medieval towns.
The price is EUR 2730, and it includes:
• 8 nights in different hotels and B&B, both rural and towns, double room with breakfasts.
• 3 workshops on traditional Romanian techniques, tools and materials are included.
• Lunches and dinners in the local restaurants in Romania.
• Visiting Bran ‘Dracula’ Castle near Brasov.
• Touring the medieval pearl – Town of Sighisoara.
• Visiting the grand open-air museum ‘ASTRA’ in Sibiu.
• Driving via the world famous Transfăgărășan mountain crossing road and Capra Waterfall.
• Tour starts and ends in Bucharest, Romania.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 145 fee. A single room is available for 400 EUR per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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Traditional Estonian Glove Knitting Course in Tartu on May 13-19, 2026
Would you like to learn how to knit like a pro? Please join us in this week long Glove Knitting Retreat in Tartu, Estonia and learn glove making in the traditional Estonian round knitting color-work style. Knitting instructions come from a master knitter, stay in a luxurious hotel right at the river in Tartu, Estonia.
On the way back to Tallinn we will stop in Tõstamaa and do some sightseeing there. The tour starts and ends in Tallinn.
The price is 2230 euros and it includes:
• 7 workshops by a skillful glove knitting master, including yarn and needles.
• 6 nights in a luxurious hotel in Tartu, double-room with breakfasts.
• lunches and dinners in the best restaurants in Tartu.
• a day trip to Viljandi and Heimtali Museum.
• a walking tour in Tartu.
• an evening boat tour on River Emajõgi.
• visiting Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
• bus transportation Tallinn – Tartu – Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 115-130 charge. A single room available for EUR 200 per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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A Wool Study Tour in Estonia on May 27 – 30, 2026
Estonia has very cold winters, hence we are used to make and wear woolen everything. Nowadays more and more people are rising sheep and working to add value to the raw wool. New small wool mills are emerging and farmers are interested in maintaining the old local breeds.
During this wool study tour we will visit some sheep farmers and wool mills of Estonia. We will also visit some handicrafters, who are using wool in an artistic way. There is a wonderful academy in Viljandi, where you can study many heritage crafts. We will see their premises and hear about their work.
The price is 1500 euros and it includes:
• visits to 4 farms, 4 smal wool mills, 3 craft studios.
• 1 knitting workshop, materials and tools included.
• a tour in Viljandi Culture Academy and a 2 hour presentation on Estonian sheep, wool and learning heritage technologies.
• 3 nights in two different hotels double-room with breakfasts.
• lunches and dinners in local restaurants (excluding drinks).
• Bus transportation during the whole tour starting from Tallinn.
A single room is available for an extra 150EUR per tour. PayPal payments will have an extra 80-85 EUR fee.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
Magnificent Mitten Knitting and Manors of LATVIA in June 5 – 12, 2026
Latvian mitten heritage is a centuries-old tradition where mittens serve as symbols of identity, warmth, and spiritual meaning, with intricate, nature-inspired patterns. These symbolic, knitted garments are also given as gifts, especially for important occasions like weddings, and are an integral part of Latvian folk culture and national identity.
Latvian manor history involves centuries of Baltic German nobility, the establishment of manors as economic centers, and their transformation after Latvia’s 1920s agrarian reform, during which many were nationalized and repurposed into schools or other community buildings.
During this knitting tour we will stay in three manor houses in Latvia, which are turned into elegant hotels. In this beautiful and inspiring environment we will learn how to knit Latvian style mittens taught by Baiba Pilāne. We will also visit the grand Rundale Palace, some wool mills and craft shops. Have half a day trips to Sigulda, Bauska, Jaunpils and Kuldiga.
The price is 2580 euros and it includes:
• 7 workshops by a Latvian mitten masters, includes materials and tools.
• 7 nights in elegant manor house hotels, double-rooms with breakfasts.
• lunches and dinners at the best local restaurants.
• sightseeing tours to Sigulda, Bauska and Kuldiga.
• visiting local wool mills and craft shops.
• Bus transportation from Riga during the tour.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 135-150 fee. A single room is available for EUR 300 per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
Handicraft Tour to Estonian Islands: Saaremaa-Muhu-Kihnu on June 26 – July 3, 2026
Estonia has 2 222 islands, most of them are very tiny. But some of them are big and tensely populated, their history and traditions reaching back thousands of years.
During this handicraft tour we will visit three islands off the western coast of Estonia. We relax in a luxurious boutique hotel in Kuressaare, Saaremaa. We stay is a rural farm house B&B in Muhu Island and Kihnu Island, where you need to share a bathroom. On the way we visit Tõstamaa, which is famous for its in-lay knitting. The other workshops are in knitting and embroidery.
The price is 2580 euros and it includes:
• 7 workshops by the best handicraft masters, includes materials and tools.
• 2 nights in a nice hotel in Saaremaa double-room with breakfasts.
• 5 nights in two different B&B double-room with breakfasts (shared bathroom and toilet on small islands).
• lunches in local gourmet restaurants.
• sightseeing tours in Saaremaa, Muhu Island and Kihnu.
• Unlimited usage of saunas and spa during our stay in Kuressaare on Saaremaa Island.
• Bus transportation from Tallinn and to Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 135-150 fee.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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Handicraft Tour to Ruhnu Island and Pärnu County, ESTONIA: July 18 – 25, 2026
Estonian coastline is very long for a small area – 3800 km, the majority of which are the coastlines of the islands. The coastline of the continent is 1240 km long.
During this handicraft tour we will visit Ruhnu island off the western coast of Estonia and spend a lot of time near the sea in Pärnu and vicinity. We relax in a nice hotel in Pärnu and in a lovely rural farm house B&B in Ruhnu Island (where you need to share a bathroom). Pärnu is a summer resort town on Baltic Sea with marvelous wide white sandy beach. We also visit Tori and Kilingi-Nõmme area, where we meet some local crafters and have a walk in a bog – the biggest reservoir for fresh water.
We learn local crafts, for example, knitting, embroidery, book binding etc.
The price is 2580 euros and it includes:
• 6 workshops by the best handicraft masters, includes materials and tools.
• 5 nights in Hotel Pärnu double-room with breakfasts.
• 2 nights in a B&B in Ruhnu Island double-room with breakfasts, shared bathrooms.
• Lunches and dinners in the best local restaurants.
• Hike in Riisa Bog.
• Wine tasting in Allikukivi Manor.
• Sightseeing tours in Pärnu, Ruhnu, Tori, Kilingi-Nõmme.
• Bus transportation from Tallinn and to Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 135 fee. A single room is available for EUR 350 per tour.
Contacts:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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Handicraft Trip to Setoland ESTONIA on July 28 – August 2, 2026
Setoland is famous for its beautiful nature, unique culture and extraordinary hospitality. Seto handicraft is very distinct compared to the other parts of Estonia.
The Seto people are a Finno-ugric language speaking minority inhabiting the South-Eastern part of Estonia called Setomaa, characterized by Orthodox Christian traditions and a unique song-based culture called Seto leelo. Their history spans thousands of years of settlement in the region and is marked by shifts in political borders, particularly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Despite facing challenges from cultural assimilation and a divided homeland, the Seto people maintain a distinct identity, with Setomaa as a focal point for their cultural heritage.
During the handicraft tour you will relax in Värska SPA Hotel in Setomaa, enjoy guided handicrafting and great local food in Setomaa. On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, we will visit the Seto Kingdom Day Festival. It is a fabulous celebration of local culture, food and drinks, singing and dancing. You we see so many people wearing the traditional clothes.
The price is 1900 euros and it includes:
• 6 workshops in different Seto techniques by the best handicraft masters, including materials and tools (for example, knitting, lace crocheting, embroidery, sprang belt making, doll making, tablet weaving).
• 5 nights in Värska SPA Hotel double-room with breakfasts.
• 4 lunches and dinners in local gourmet restaurants in Setomaa.
• Visiting Seto Farm Museum and Kriisa Talo Handicraft Farm.
• Visiting Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
• Ticket and transport to Seto Kingdom Day Festival.
• Unlimited usage of saunas, pools and gym during opening hours.
• Bus transportation Tallinn – Setoland – Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 fee. Single rooms are available for EUR 150 per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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Fabric and Belt Weaving Craft Tour to Lake Peipus, ESTONIA
in August 6 – 12, 2026
The fourth biggest lake in Europe is Lake Peipus in Estonia. Standing on its shore it feels like you are near a sea. Not too far from the lake is a wonderful handicraft and wellness farm called Turgi Talu. Turgi farm hostess Veinika Västrik is an experienced weaving teacher and a book author.
Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. Weaving fabrics on a loom is a widely spread skill. Pick-ip woven belts called kirivöö were very popular over several centuries and doing their renaissance right now. There are hidden stories woven into belts, we will have a chance to discover some of it with the help of handicraft master Piia Rand.
During the tour we will relax and dine in Kadrina Manor Hotel.
The price is 2450 euros and it includes:
• 2,5 days of weaving, including materials and tools.
• 1,5 days of pick-up woven belt “kirivöö” making, including materials and tools.
• 6 nights in Kadrina Manor Hotel double-room with breakfasts.
• healthy lunches and dinners in Turgi wellness farm;
• 2 days of touring in beautiful places in Eastern Estonia – Lahemaa Nature Park, Rakvere, Alatskivi, Old-Believers villages.
• Bus transportation between Tallinn and Lake Peipus.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 130-145 fee. A single room is availavle for EUR 250 per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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Haapsalu Lace Knitting Tour in August 24 – 31, 2026
Haapsalu Lacy Shawl is world famous. We are organizing this tour in August, because as always in August there will be the Haapsalu Lace Festival. Participants will be able to attend the festival on Sunday, August 30th, filled with marvelous activities, knitting competition, exhibitions and much more.
Western Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. During three days we will learn to knit the Haapsalu Lace Shawl instructed by the best local master Siiri Reimann. We will also learn the Lihula flower embroidery, which is very famous in Estonia. There will be a day-trip to Vormsi Island, see their sights, nature and crafts.
During the tour you will relax in Fra Mare SPA Hotel in Haapsalu and will have lunches in the best local restaurants.
The price is 2230 euros and it includes:
• 4 workshops in lace knitting, 2 in embroidery and 1 in knitting, includes materials and tools;
• 7 nights in Fra Mare SPA Hotel double-room with buffet breakfasts and buffet dinners.
• lunches in local restaurants in Haapsalu and Vormsi Island;
• Haapsalu city walking tour, trip to Taebla and a tour in the renovated Haapsalu Castle;
• a day trip to Vormsi Island with a workshop;
• unlimited usage of saunas and spa during opening hours;
• Bus transportation between Tallinn and Haapsalu.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 115 fee. A signle room is available for EUR 250 per tour.
Info and reservations:
Külli Kõppo-Jacobson
+ 372 50 343 86
kyllikoppo@protonmail.com
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