{"product_id":"retreat","title":"DanDoh In The Desert Retreat (4th Annual)","description":"\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1783142854849_24481\"\u003eREGISTRATION OPENS on Saturday, July 11, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(\"Sold out\" --\u0026gt; \"Add to cart\" when Registration opens)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1783142854849_24481\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00 AM Pacific and Arizona\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:00 AM Mountain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:00 AM Central\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:00 PM Eastern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DanDoh In The Desert Retreat is all about community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eImmerse yourself for 3 nights 4 days into the world of DanDoh, including a special knit project, a Pop Up Shop, lectures, Japanese culture activities, food, beverages, more knitting, reuniting with old friends, making new friends, sharing ideas and techniques, learning and building community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 25, 35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(148, 25, 35);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/7541\/9419\/files\/In_The_Desert_Retreat_Brochure.pdf?v=1781324691\" title=\"DanDoh Retreat Brochure 2027\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/7541\/9419\/files\/In_The_Desert_Retreat_Brochure.pdf?v=1781324691\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"DanDoh Retreat Brochure 2027\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload BROCHURE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMonday, April 12 – Thursday, April 15, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/us\/en\/chandler\/phxqq\/hoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort\u003c\/a\u003e, aka The San Marcos Resort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1 North Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosgolfresort.com\/golf\/course-details\/25-uncategorized\/48-history\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll DanDoh Activities including all materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAccess to DanDoh Pop Up Shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Culture Activities including all materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMeet and Greet with Appetizers on Monday night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEvening Knitting Together every night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMeals and Beverages: 3 Breakfast Buffets, 3 Lunch Buffets, Afternoon snacks, All day Beverages for Tuesday to Thursday. We’ll end each day’s session early enough for you to explore downtown Chandler and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSwag bag containing lots of unique, fun goodies. Each subsequent year of our retreat you’ll receive another unique swag bag. These bags are one-of-a-kind and will only be available to DanDoh In The Desert Retreat participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ARE DANDOH ACTIVITIES?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecial Knit Project \u003c\/span\u003e- Unique Knit Project – main event of each day;  suitable for all levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInformative Lectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTry on DanDoh sample garments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDOH POP UP SHOP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTuesday - Thursday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYarn and Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample garment sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETREAT SCHEDULE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDay 1 (Monday, April 12)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCheck in, pick up swag bag (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMeet and Greet (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEvening knitting at outdoor patio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDay 2 - 3 (Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBreakfast Buffet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDanDoh activities (AM\/PM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePop Up shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLunch Buffet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Culture Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEvening knitting at bar\/outdoor patio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDay 4 (Thursday, April 15 until 2pm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBreakfast Buffet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePop Up shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDanDoh Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLunch Buffet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e$1100 (includes taxes and fees) per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRetreat payment is due in full at booking to confirm your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis rate does NOT include a hotel guest room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOTEL RATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe special group rate is $179 plus Resort fee ($10) and taxes per night for 1 King Bed Standard Balcony Sofa Bed or 2 Queen Beds Standard Balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHotel Group Rate link and instructions will be sent via email after you complete Retreat Registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you are local to Chandler no hotel reservation is necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGISTRATION PROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRegistration button will be active on \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJuly 11th\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOnce registered for the retreat, you will automatically receive a confirmation number via email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWithin 48 hours you will receive a second email with the link for making your hotel reservation at the Group Rate. (No payment due to hotel until departure from hotel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCancellation by January 31, 2027 for a full refund minus a $75 processing fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCancellation after January 31, 2027 for no refund unless filled from wait list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNote: You may transfer your order to another person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInformation stated in this brochure may be subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. What if I want to come to Chandler early or stay later?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRooms are available at the hotel at our group rate for up to 3 nights before and after the retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. I live in the Chandler area. Can I just come for the day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe retreat is an intensive, all-inclusive experience – a community into knitting, if you will. The rate ($1100) will allow you to attend all the daily activities without staying overnight at the hotel, giving you the getaway feel of the retreat without having to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. Can I bring my spouse or non-yarnie friend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes! Friends and family are welcome to join you. They do not have to pay the retreat fee and can share your room and eat meals with you. Your meals are included in the retreat fee. Any guests you bring will have to pay for their own meals. We ask that guests NOT hang out in the conference room with us because there are only enough seats for retreat participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. Are pets allowed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes! The hotel allows pets additional $75 non-refundable deposit. However, pets are not allowed in our conference room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. Is WiFi available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes! WiFi access throughout the resort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. Can you accommodate my food allergies or restricted diet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes! The hotel provides all food for the retreat. They can work with you on any special dietary needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ. Travel Information\u003cbr\u003eA. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/us\/en\/chandler\/phxqq\/hoteldetail\/directions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/us\/en\/chandler\/phxqq\/hoteldetail\/directions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-parking is available at the hotel ($15 per day) or Chandler Downtown has some free parking options on street parking and parking garages within walking distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor all travel information from airport to\/from hotel: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skyharbor.com\/ground-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.skyharbor.com\/ground-transportation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Currently there is a lot of highway\/street construction happening in the Phoenix area. For details see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skyharbor.com\/ground-transportation\/roadway-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.skyharbor.com\/ground-transportation\/roadway-restrictions\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Q. What is your refund policy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe understand that circumstances sometimes change and you may have to cancel. Because we have numerous expenses to cover even before the retreat starts, we have the following cancellation policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you cancel by January 31st, 2027, we’ll refund all but $75 processing fee. After January 31, we do not do refunds unless filled from the wait list. You may transfer your order to another person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn the unlikely event we cancel the retreat due to circumstances beyond our control (pandemic, national disaster, horribly bad weather, etc.), we will refund all but $75 processing fee, which can be applied to a future retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e Q. I have questions… Who can I talk to?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEmail, Yumiko at \u003ca href=\"mailto:dandohdesigns@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edandohdesigns@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTICE\u003cbr\u003eInformation stated in this brochure may be subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DanDoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52076318720283,"sku":"Retreat2027","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/7541\/9419\/files\/DanDoh_Retreat.jpg?v=1780853191","url":"https:\/\/dandoh.com\/products\/retreat","provider":"DanDoh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}