Bring back the hobby.

This year, it's your turn to go to camp. Crafting retreats like the Makerie--where, along with a nostalgic dose of fresh air and s'mores, you actually learn to make things--are on the rise. The workshops at this three-day spring retreat go way beyond Lanyards 101, with letterpress, food styling, photography, and embroidery. There's also yoga, hikes, and quiet time in your cozy cabin framed by Colorado's Flatiron Mountains. Apr 13-22; $970/3 nights, including meats and workshops; themakerie.com

More hands-on retreats we love:

TEAHOUSE STUDIO

Workshops and classes on painting, graphic design, and writing at an artists' studio in Berkeley, teahouse artstudio.com

ACE CAMPS

The Vancouver, B.C.- based company hosts weekend and weeklong creative retreats with art, photography, food, even journaling. ritchieacecamps.com

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