A bulletin board with four photographs and a large note. The top left photo shows a table with cloth bags, books, and necklaces. The bottom left photo features sticker sheets and a book with skull cover art. The lower right photo shows a group of women sitting in a hot tub reading books, with a view of a forest outside the windows. The photo in the middle bottom shows a group of women on a bus, smiling and taking selfies. The note in the middle right reads, 'BOOKISH BESTIES Waiting for you' with the author 'StorybookSoireesLLC.'

✨ All-Inclusive Escapes for Book Lovers

📅 Weekend Getaway | Thursday Afternoon – Sunday Mid-Morning - All inclusive of Accommodations, Activities, Meals, Drinks and Snacks - all for ONE Price!!!

Immerse yourself in a magical weekend filled with books, connection, and relaxation. Whether you're curling up with a novel, engaging in enchanting activities, or indulging in gourmet dining, this retreat is designed just for you.

What’s Included?

🛏 Luxury Accommodations – A cozy private or shared room in a relaxing retreat setting for all evenings.

🍽 All Meals Included – From a warm welcome dinner to a delightful Sunday sendoff brunch, every meal is curated to nourish and delight. We provide a welcome dinner Thursday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on both Friday and Saturday, plus a Sunday “hangover” Brunch!

🍷 Drinks and snacks all day! Sip on cocktails, mocktails, beer, or wine! (must be 21+ at time of event for alcohol and please consume responsibly)

🌟 A Special Saturday Evening – Event Weekend dependent- Enjoy either a coursed dinner, perfect for bookish discussions and bonding OR a VIP Fantasy Ball Experience.

📚 Exclusive Swag – Includes 3-4 brand-new books (one signed by an author!) and handpicked bookish goodies.

🎭 Engaging Group Activities – At least three group activities or experiences designed to bring stories to life.

🌿 Downtime for You – Read, lounge, journal, or create content in a serene setting.

A person holding an open book outdoors with a lush green mountainous landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

🏊 The Pool & Lake House Retreat: a Night in Ithica- May 27th to 31st

Get ready for an incredible experience at the stunning, roomy retreat location. This stunning property balances luxurious amenities with nature, while being less than an hour from Downtown Grand Rapids. (Yes we are intentionally closer to the lake, with a cute downtown and activities.)

✨ House Highlights & Amenities

South Haven, Michigan, where antique charm meets modern luxury. Just 0.2 mile to 1st Street Beach and 1.6 miles to downtown, this 6-bedroom, 6+ bathroom home has an abundance of amenities. The backyard wonderland is complete with a swimming pool, hot tub, fireplace with fountains, fire pit, outdoor chess set, and plenty of outdoor seating both in and out of the sun.

INDOOR LIVING: Luxury furnishings & bedding, gourmet kitchen, dining table for 10 people, rustic fireplaces, finished basement with pool table, air hockey, ping pong


OUTDOOR LIVING: private swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace with built-in fountain, firepit gathering area, outdoor chess, lots of al fresco dining and seating options; outdoor shower, bicycles with wagons and Burley trailer.

Your Retreat Package Includes:

All prices below are inclusive of the full retreat experience:

  • Accommodation (based on your chosen option below)- each with private bathrooms

  • Goodie Bags for every guest.

  • Tickets to A Night in Ithica: Fantasy Ball Ticket INCLUDED for our BIG Saturday Night Activity

  • All Meals, Snacks, and Alcohol throughout the retreat.

  • Beach Day and Private Pool

  • Extra Bookish Fun Activities!

➡️ Booking Options (Limited Availability)

The House features 4 private bedrooms, a shared 2-queen room and a fun "trio" space with beds. Choose the option that best suits your comfort and budget: (Personal Payment Plans available- Email us!)

Booking Options:

👑 Private Lady’s Suite $1,400 Secures one of the limited private bedrooms.

🛌 One Bed in the Inn: (+$900 Add one extra guest to your private King Suite who will share your bed. (Total price for two people in one room with ONE bed: $2,300)

🫂 Found Family Quarters. $1,200 Secures a bed in our cozy "Found Family Quarters" (a shared room with separate beds/sleeping arrangements).

Prior Retreat Photo Gallery:

Group of women posing for a selfie outdoors, with a roller coaster track and trees in the background.
Group of people dressed as pirates, some with swords, posing in front of a pirate-themed backdrop featuring a sunset and ship silhouettes.
A group of ten women in a wooden kitchen, raising glasses for a toast, smiling and celebrating
Group of women dressed as princesses standing on a wooden bridge over a green pond, surrounded by lush green trees.
A woman with long hair tied with a bow is taking a photo of a woman wearing apron inside a workshop or craft space with tools on workbenches.
Seven women are sitting on the edge of an indoor swimming pool with their feet in the water, reading books. The pool is illuminated with blue light, and there is a small, inflatable, blue slide at the far end. The room has wooden walls, large windows
A woman with vibrant purple and pink hair taking a selfie in a workshop with tools on a pegboard behind her. Two other women with pink hair and glasses are also in the background.
Group of women in costume with elaborate hats sitting at a long wooden table in a restaurant or event venue.
A woman and an older man are working together at a blacksmithing station, hammering metal on an anvil, while a younger man observes. The workplace has various tools and equipment hanging on the walls and display cases in the background.
A charcuterie board with cheeses, grapes, strawberries, crackers, and meats on a granite countertop, accompanied by glasses of red wine and books on a table.
A group of women dressed up with some wearing crowns and masks, taking a selfie inside a vehicle. The women are smiling and appear festive, with one woman in the foreground wearing a flower crown and purple hair, holding a leafy branch with a pink fl
Two fabric bags with handles, one with gray handles and the other with red handles, sitting on a dark wooden surface, with bubble wrap in the background.
Two women dressed in whimsical, fairy-tale costumes outdoors among greenery, wearing crowns and floral accessories, smiling and appearing joyful.
A collection of assorted items on a dark surface, including a white tub of Dove body lotion, a green heart-shaped item, colored sticky notes, a torch, a beaded bracelet, a small cardboard card with a star rating chart, a wooden keychain with a black
Group of ten women, some dressed as princesses and unicorns, posing outdoors in front of green foliage. Four women are seated on the ground in black dresses, while six women stand behind them in colorful dresses with crowns and floral accessories.
A large round cheese and charcuterie platter with grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cucumber pickles, assorted cheeses, sliced meats, crackers, and various snacks, on a granite countertop.
Group of twelve people, including men and women, posing indoors in front of a sign that reads "Circle Bar T" with a large B and T logo, some smiling and standing, with two men kneeling in front.
Group of people posing in front of the sign for The Island at Pigeon Forge amusement park, featuring a large dragon statue and a ferris wheel in the background during evening time.
People sitting at a long wooden table engaged in crafting activities with beads, accessories, and supplies spread out on the table in a rustic room.
Five cocktail glasses with strawberries on the rim, arranged on a granite countertop, with three glasses filled with orange beverage and two with pink beverage.
Valentine's gift includes a pink tote bag, a tube of Freeman cucumber peel-off mask, a heart-shaped card, a charm with tassels and a quote saying 'Buy Me a Book', a hand mirror, a pack of Dove body cream, and a set of colorful sticky notes with categ
Group of women at a formal event wearing elegant dresses, some in colorful fantasy costumes with accessories like flowers, unicorn horns, and masks, smiling and posing for the camera.
Three women in formal dresses taking a selfie in a garden with trees and flowers.
Six women standing in a swimming pool, reading books, with a wooden interior and large windows showing a forest outside.
Table with seven paper bags labeled with names, each containing a stack of books, measured with bubble wrap, and some have lanyards in different colors. The table has various other items, including products, boxes, and rolls of paper.
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Ithica Reader Retreat

Ithica- Found Family Quarters - May 27th to 31st
$1,200.00
Ithica - Lady's Chambers - Solo Room May 27th to 31st
$1,400.00
One Bed in the Inn - Ithica, Michigan
$900.00