OCTOBER 2-4, 2026
Bend, Oregon
Our 5th reading retreat will be held at the stunning Brasada Ranch Resort in Bend, OR!
Located 20 minutes from the Redmond Airport, this resort is a modern high-desert, luxury retreat offering stunning views, upscale accommodations, and farm-to-table dining in the serene Cascade Mountains backdrop.
It'll be the most picturesque spot for a weekend of relaxation + connection!
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 begins at 4:00pm
- In-room charcuterie snack box to welcome you into the weekend
- 6:30pm fireside gathering with sunset views, s’mores, hot chocolate & cider
- Resort breakfast voucher for a relaxed Friday morning
- Late-morning Axe Throwing + Archery experience on the lawn
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, October 2
- 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, October 3
- 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 bookstore Roundabout Books will be hosting a pop-up book fair for us from 9-12! Leisurely browse from hand selected titles as you support the local book 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 Tracey Lange will be coming in to discuss her latest novel 'What Happened to the McCrays?' 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 bookstore Roundabout Books will be hosting a pop-up book fair for us from 9-12! Leisurely browse from hand selected titles as you support the local book 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 Tracey Lange will be coming in to discuss her latest novel 'What Happened to the McCrays?' with us!
Sunday, October 4
- 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 15-31, 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
- In-room charcuterie snack box upon arrival
- Fireside s'mores bar with hot chocolate + cider
- Resort breakfast voucher for a relaxed morning
- Axe Throwing + Archery experience on the lawn
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.
Our room block consists of the Cabin King Guestrooms which are located within three or four-bedroom cabins, each equipped with private entrance, a king-sized bed (that can be split into two twins if necessary), bathroom, and modern amentities. Each guestroom includes an option to open the interior door to share a common living and dining area with adjoining rooms or to maintain privacy with separate accomondations.
Each cabin guestroom is $333/night with resort fees + taxes included.
Add-On Day
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.