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 2880 euros and it includes: • 7 workshops by a Latvian mitten masters, includes materials and tools. • 7 nights in elegant manor house hotels, single-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 150 charge, so your total is 3030. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 2880 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 kyllikoppo@protonmail.com www.NordicKnitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Jan 3, 2026 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Feb 13, 2026 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 23, 2026 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.

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. 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 charge, so your total is 2000. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1900 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 kyllikoppo@protonmail.com www.NordicKnitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Jan 20th, 2026 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 1st, 2026 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 10th, 2026 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.

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. 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 charge, so your total is 2345. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 2230 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 kyllikoppo@protonmail.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens http://nordicknitters.com/handicraft-tours/ CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before January 3, 2026 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before February 3, 2026 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before March 3, 2026 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.