Nine years ago I convened the first Visionary Retreat for knit designers dedicated to publishing spirited books of unique and enduring value, worthy of becoming classics. Each author’s concept receives a transformative infusion of insights, suggestions, questions, and inspiration from the whole group. resulting in finished books that benefit from the diverse intelligence of many experts while maintaining complete fidelity to the author’s vision. Visionary books are among the best-selling fiber books in print today.  See a list of our books here. Pictured is the Visionary book that took first place, Sandra McIver’s Knit.Swirl! Uniquely Flattering One Piece, One Seam Swirl Jackets. To read an article that appeared in the May, 2011 issue of Yarn Market News magazine about us, click Yarn Market News Visionary.

I will not be holding a Newcomer Visionary Retreat in 2013 for a very healthy reason: our numbers are growing and I want to be certain the Visionary group remains a size that allows us to collaborate and support one another in the way that has proven itself to work so beautifully.

The Core Visionary Retreat will continue to be held annually, and I may be ready to accept new Visionaries again in 2014. If you wish to be notified of future Newcomer Visionary Retreats, please email me with “Newcomer Visionary Retreat” in the subject line. If you are already on my 2013 Newcomer Visionary email list, I will simply move you to the 2014 list.