Join us for our first industry-only

Trip to Uruguay 2025!

We are offering a trip for LYS owners and staff, yarn reps, designers, and those involved in the yarn and fiber industry.

We have two main goals for our industry-only trip:

  • This trip will be focused on the Uruguayan wool industry,

and the role Manos del Uruguay has within it.


  • We want to create a relaxed environment where industry folks can collaborate to brainstorm about challenges, share experiences of successful strategies, and exchange ideas.

Of course, we will also do fun cultural activities and leave time for plenty of knitting!

Meet the Manos artisans (our 2024 trip group with the artisans at Fraile Muerto!)

See artisans at the cooperatives dye yarn

Stay at San Pedro de Timote, a historic ranch

Tour a carbon-neutral wool-processing mill

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Itinerary

Industry-Only Uruguay Trip, June 13 - 23, 2025

Here's a sampling of what to expect:

Visit Manos del Uruguay's shop in Montevideo, where they sell yarn, ready-to-wear knit and woven garments, as well as goods made by local craftspeople

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Tour Manos del Uruguay's headquarters in Montevideo, to see both the color and product design process, as well as finished goods quality control and shipping

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Visits to Manos cooperatives in the countryside, to meet the artisan members/owners and see yarn being dyed and prepared for shipment

Tour of a carbon-neutral wool-processing mill,

where raw wool is cleaned and drawn into roving

Stay at a historic ranch, which now operates as a hotel in the countryside.

Marvel at the beautiful countryside views and opt into a guided horseback ride!

Stay in the seaside resort town of Punta del Este, known as "the Riviera of South America" 

Visit the Tristan Narvaja flea market, a sprawling outdoor market where you can find everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to antique door knobs

Lunch at a local winery featuring a range of wines crafted from Uruguayan grapes

Visit to an outdoor sculpture park that showcases the work of South American contemporary artists, including master sculptor Pablo Atchugarry

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Along the way, we will enjoy freshly made and plentiful Uruguayan fare!

Make way for dulce de leche!

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Pricing

When you register, you'll pay a $500 deposit.

For double occupancy, the trip cost will be $3350.

For single occupancy, the trip cost will be $3750.

Payment in full will be due by 1/31/25

Pricing includes:

- All of your accommodations

- Transportation during the trip

- More than half of meals

- Bilingual tour guide

- Swag bag of Manos del Uruguay goods

Pricing does not include:

- Airfare

- Transfer to and from airport (though we can help arrange this, cost will vary depending on arrival and departure)

- Tips and gratuities

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Next steps!

This trip is capped at 22 participants for an

up-close-and-personal experience for all.

You will need to pay a $500 deposit to reserve your spot.

The deposit is non-refundable and applies to trip cost.

Please forward this to any fellow industry folks who you think may be interested in joining us!

Please note that we will be hosting another trip October/November 2025,

and this will be open to any and all travelers. Details forthcoming!

Contact us at info@fairmountfibers.com or call 888-566-9970 with any questions you may have!

Register for our Industry-Only Uruguay Trip 2025

We hope you'll join us for our Industry-Only Uruguay Trip 2025 -

we'll be knitting together at San Pedro de Timote!

Have any questions?

Email us at info@fairmountfibers.com or call us at 888-566-9970!