Knitter Dinner at Hidden Villa 2026

Hidden Villa strives to inspire a just and sustainable future through outdoor education, responsible agriculture, and community engagement.Stretching over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains forty miles south of San Francisco, Hidden Villa was originally the home of Frank and Josephine Duveneck who purchased the land in 1924 and offered it as a gathering place for discussion, reflection, and incubation of social reform.Over the following decades, the Duveneck family established the first American Youth Hostel on the Pacific Coast (1937), the first consciously multiracial summer camp in the United States (1945) and Hidden Villa’s Outdoor Education Program (1970). The Trust for Hidden Villa was established as a nonprofit in 1960.PhilosophyHidden Villa remains true to the values and ideals modeled by the Duvenecks. A commitment to inclusion, fairness, and justice transcends across program areas while environmental stewardship preserves the farm and surrounding open space. Social justice and environmental sustainability are supported through Hidden Villa’s work to:Ensure access to Outdoor Education through scholarships and school stipendsPromote cultural understanding and stewardship through educational experiences that teach respect for the environment and each otherProvide healthy and organic fruits and vegetables to surrounding communities in needTrain and develop the next generation of creative educators, innovative farmers, and impactful nonprofit leaders.ApproachHidden Villa annually serves over 26,000 children within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties while engaging 500 volunteers across three focus areas:Outdoor Education ~ Sustainable Agriculture ~ Community EngagementEfforts are partially funded by income generating programs and services, with donations from individuals, corporations and foundations accounting for approximately 50% of annual funding.

Hidden Villa

Join the Knitter Dinner community for a lovely night of knitting together and exploring your local fibershed at Hidden Villa!

What happens when fiber artists, sustainable farmers, and thoughtful eaters come together?Knitter Dinner returns to Hidden Villa for an afternoon celebrating the art of making—whether that's growing food, raising animals, or creating with our hands. There's something transformative about knowing where things come from and being part of the process. Join us for an immersive afternoon at Hidden Villa's beautiful farm estate, where you'll explore regenerative agriculture in action, spend time with their flock of sheep, meet fellow knitters from across the Bay Area, and share a dinner made entirely from what the farm produces.Hidden Villa's approach to farming is all about integration and intentionality. Their farmers tend small scale agriculture, designing systems that improve soil health, conserve water, and minimize their carbon footprint while caring for animals, growing vegetables, and producing fiber. Every element supports the others, creating a system that nourishes both land and community. Come discover how these values might inspire your own creative practice!Event Agenda:<ul><li>3:00pm - Arrival &amp; Check-in</li><li>3:15pm - Farm Tour: Explore the gardens, taste fresh produce, and meet the sheep!</li><li>4:30pm - Knitting Time &amp; Yarn Swap: Settle in with your projects and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts</li><li>6:00pm - Farm-to-Table Dinner: A delicious meal featuring ingredients directly sourced from Hidden Villa</li><li>7:00pm - Event concludes</li></ul>Good to Know:<ul><li>Wear warm layers and closed-toe shoes for the farm walk</li><li>Dietary Accommodations: We can accommodate meat (pork), vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan dietary restrictions for this event.</li><li>Parking: We have 35 spots available at the Dana Center (closest to the event). Additional parking is available in the Main Parking Lot. Please refer to the parking map for exact parking details.</li><li>Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car as it may be dark</li><li>Bring a current knitting project to share and work on</li><li>Optional Yarn Swap: Bring full skeins with labels still attached that you'd like to exchange. Partial balls are welcome if they're part of a larger collection of the same yarn with labels.</li><li>A photographer will be onsite to capture the day's festivities. Photo release forms will be available at check-in.</li><li>Please plan to depart by 7:00pm to allow our gracious Hidden Villa staff time to wrap up</li></ul>This intimate gathering is all about slowing down, making connections, and celebrating what we can create when we work with intention. We're so excited to spend this time with you!All proceeds from this event go directly to Hidden Villa to support their mission of environmental education and sustainable agriculture.

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