Winter Reading Retreat
for Women
Near Shenandoah National Park · Virginia
A long weekend of books & belonging
Escape the noise of everyday life and settle into a cozy celebration of stories, conversation, and self-care. Come solo or bring your best friend, sister, mother, or daughter — you'll find a welcoming community of women ready to connect over a shared love of books.
Over four days and three nights, you'll have dedicated time to read, reflect, and join thoughtful discussions around our featured book of the weekend — with all the comforts of a beautiful retreat home between chapters.
Take Back the Night
By the Killer Author Club
Kimberly Belle · Heather Gudenkauf · Kaira Rouda
Dark, twisty, and unapologetic. Three college women exposed a campus predator on live radio fifteen years ago. When he vanished soon after, the world called it justice. They were wrong — and he's back.
A signed copy is waiting in your room when you arrive — yours to keep. We'll read it together over the weekend, then dig into it properly.
Read the cover reveal in People →
Read, rest, repeat
A signed book & discussion
A signed copy of Take Back the Night to keep, guided discussions, uninterrupted reading time, and a closing Zoom Q&A with the authors.
A 50-minute massage
One soothing 50-minute massage to melt the everyday tension away.
Gourmet meals
Delicious, lovingly prepared meals throughout the whole weekend.
Fireside & spa
An outdoor fireplace and terrace, plus a sauna and hot tub to warm up in.
Play & fun
An adult game room and arcade, a private movie room, and karaoke nights.
Winter outdoors
Outdoor games and time to soak up the winter beauty of the Shenandoah region.
Warm up after the cold
Tucked into the snowy woods near Shenandoah National Park, the home is built for cozy winter days — with a covered deck and a private hot tub overlooking the trees, perfect for soaking after a chapter or a walk in the cold.
Game on
From an arcade, pool, shuffleboard and a movie theater inside to giant lawn games out on the deck — there's always something to do between chapters.
Accommodations
Shared Bunk Room
Two bunk beds (4 total) · a fun, social atmosphere for solo travelers
Shared Twin Room
Two twin beds · ideal for friends, sisters, or guests happy to share
Shared Full Room
Two full-size beds · a comfortable option for friends attending together
King Room
A spacious private retreat for extra comfort and privacy
Optional transportation from Washington, D.C. is available for an additional fee.
This retreat is about more than a great book. It's permission to slow down — surrounded by thoughtful, book-loving women, good food, and easy laughter. Come for the book. Leave with new friends and a renewed sense of yourself.