NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan
Our 6th reading retreat will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort + Spa in Traverse City, Michigan!
Nestled along Grand Traverse Bay — and only 10 minutes from Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport — this Northern Michigan resort blends fresh lake air, scenic views, and relaxed luxury for a true Up North experience.
A peaceful setting designed for lakeside calm, meaningful connection, and plenty of reading time.
Sarah R.
What i loved most about book·cation was the atmosphere. i was surrounded by kind, generous people who enjoy a good book and conversation, just like me. i spent the weekend not just enjoying lots of uninterrupted quality reading time, but actually feeling like i had walked into my favorite book.
what do we have planned?
LET ME TELL YOU!
- Check in at 4:00pm
- Welcome Mix + Mingle with light bites, grazing boards, and time to settle in together and get to know each other
- Resort voucher for a slow and cozy Friday morning breakfast
- Group transportation to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Guided walking + tasting tour featuring local wineries, breweries, and rich Traverse City history
NEW OPTION
Arrive Early!
Here's how a Book·cation weekend actually works: the itinerary below covers our curated group moments — the dinners, the bookstore pop-up, the author chat. But everything in between? That time is completely and intentionally yours. Find a cozy chair by the fire, claim a spot on the patio, and just read. No agenda, no obligations. The whole point is giving you the beautiful space and the permission to do it.
Friday, November 13
- Check in at 4:00pm (for those not arriving early)
- Explore the resort and scope out cozy spots to read throughout the weekend.
- Doors open for dinner at 6:30 with a welcome toast at 7pm. You’ll receive all your swag when you walk in and there will also be time to take photos, enter the local author giveaway, and chat!
- At both dinners, all dietary needs can be accommodated.
Saturday, November 14
- Breakfast and lunch will be on your own, but you'll get vouchers to use throughout the resort so you can choose where and what you'd like to eat.
- In the morning, local mobile bookstore Sleepy Dog Books will be hosting an exclusive pop-up shopping event for us! So come browse and shop in support of a local MI bookstore that pours so much into its community.
- Book Club will happen in the afternoon (optional)
- Doors open for dinner at 6:30pm
- After dinner we'll do our Blind Book Exchange
- Everyone will be seated by favorite genre so you can sit with your fellow genre lovers!
- Local author Erin Bartels will be coming to discuss her book 'The Words Between Us' with us!
- Breakfast and lunch will be on your own, but you'll get vouchers to use towards meals throughout the resort so you can choose where and what you'd like to eat.
- In the morning, local mobile bookstore Sleepy Dog Books will be hosting an exclusive pop-up shopping event for us! So come browse and shop in support of a local MI bookstore that pours so much into its community.
- Book Club in the afternoon (optional)
- Doors open for dinner at 6:30pm
- After dinner we'll do our Blind Book Exchange
- Everyone will be seated by favorite genre so you can sit with your fellow genre lovers!
- Local author Erin Bartels will be coming to discuss her book 'The Words Between Us' with us!
Sunday, November 15
- Check out is at 11am, but please feel free to join me at 8:30am at The Ranch House for breakfast. This isn’t a formal meal, but a last chance for those who’d like to join to chat a bit more before we all head out back to reality.
BREAKING
DOWN
COST
BREAKING
DOWN
COST
We’re committed to making this retreat both affordable and luxurious — a well-earned, guilt-free splurge for all book lovers. At just $625 + lodging, it’s a true resort escape without the five-star price tag.
We also reward readers who commit early!
Booking early helps us plan and secure everything that makes the retreat special, so we pass those savings along to you. Once Early Bird closes, the retreat moves to its standard rate and then final rate.
$550
Early Bird
$575
Standard
$625
Final Rate
Early Bird Registration saves you $75 and will be open for ONE WEEK starting on April 1, 2026.
Use code 'EARLYBIRD'
The Standard Rate is a savings of $50 and will run April 9 - August 15, 2026.
Use code 'STILLASTEAL'
The Final Rate is full price and will be in effect August 16-31, 2026.
Use code 'LASTCALL'
LODGING INFORMATION
Lodging is booked separately of registration. Once you've registered, you'll get an email from me with a link to book your room at a special, discounted rate.
Lodging is booked separately of registration. Once you've registered, you'll get an email from me with a link to book your room at a special, discounted rate.
EXTRA DAY ADD-ON
$175
- Welcome Mix + Mingle with light bites and grazing-style dinner
- Resort voucher for a relaxed breakfast on your own in the morning
- Transportation to and from the Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Guided walking + tasting tour* featuring local wineries, breweries, and rich Traverse City history
The ‘Arrive Early’ experience is an optional add-on open to all attendees. Participation in activities is always optional — the extended stay is simply offered as one bundled experience with a single add-on fee.
Add-On Day
A standard king room will be $197/night (includes tax + resort fees)
A quick note about pricing...
Unlike many all-inclusive retreats with one large upfront fee, Book·cation separates lodging so you can tailor the stay to your comfort level and budget. Most attendees find their full weekend investment — including lodging — typically falls around $900–$1,100 for a boutique, resort-style reading retreat.
Want to keep cost down?
Invite friends along! Even though everyone would need to register individually, splitting the cost of the hotel can help bring down costs to keep the retreat even more budget friendly.