Falling For Fiction

Friday Oct 2 - Sunday Oct 4

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A Reader’s Retreat in the Rockies

Collage of outdoor mountain views, a wooden deck with a table, a dinner table with food, a campfire with marshmallows, a person in cozy clothes reading, a woman meditating, a close-up of a hand with an open book against autumn leaves, an inviting living room with a fireplace, and a house in the woods.

Join us October 2–4 in Granby, Colorado, just south of Rocky Mountain National Park, for a cozy fall weekend designed for book lovers. Spend the weekend connecting with fellow readers, diving into your favorite novels, and soaking in the crisp mountain air from a majestic mountain lodge set on 18 private acres—complete with sweeping views, fireplaces, and a hot tub.

Rooms range from $950-1250

    • Two-night stay in a mountain lodge on 18 acres

    • Shared daily meals

    • Two meals made by a local private chef

    • Book club discussion on a pre-determined novel

    • In-person yoga session at local studio

    • Craft supplies & bookish activities

    • Hot tub hangouts

    • Optional hike on Sunday morning in the Colorado Rockies

    • Ample time for rest & reflection

  • Friday, Oct 2
    Time to settle in and game night

    Saturday, Oct 3
    Brunch, group yoga session, free time in the afternoon, book discussion, dinner, followed by evening group activities

    Sunday, Oct 4th
    Early breakfast, time to pack and check out, optional hike near Rocky Mountain National Park

  • Choose a Room
    Browse the available accommodations to find the one that feels right for you.

    Book Your Spot
    Pay in full or opt to pay in installments using Klarna to reserve your spot.

    Complete the Emailed Retreat Survey (within 48 hours)
    Please complete the retreat survey located in your confirmation email within 48 hours of your purchase to secure your reservation.

    Receive the Welcome Packet
    Closer to date, I will send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, etc.

    Book Your Travel
    If you are not local to Colorado, we'd recommend booking your transportation to and from Denver International Airport as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

    We will follow up closer to date to work out carpooling to the lodge.

    Get Packed & Join Us
    Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your next book retreat!

A cozy mountain cabin interior with a large triangular window showcasing snow-covered mountains and trees outside. The room features wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a stone fireplace with a mirror above it. There is a small table with a chair and plush armchair inside.
Cozy rustic living room with large windows, wooden walls, and a stone fireplace decorated with garland, overlooking snow-covered mountains.

Retreat FAQs

  • Not at all. In fact, many people attend events like this solo because they’re hoping to meet fellow readers and make new connections. The whole goal of my events is to bring readers together through thoughtfully curated experiences that make it easy to connect.

    Remember, we’ve all been the new person before—and that’s often where the best conversations start.

  • If you have a preference for who is in your room, I recommend booking at the same time as your friend or reserving your spots under the same reservation so I know to place you together.

  • Yes, there will be an option to pay in installments!

  • Your reservation is final and non-refundable. However, reservations may be transferred to another guest if you are no longer able to attend.

    If your plans change, I’m happy to work with you to help fill your spot, especially if there is a waitlist.

  • This is a retreat for those 21+. Most attendees of Book&Gather are between 21-45 years old.

  • Grandby, Colorado sits at 7,935 feet in elevation.

  • I’m glad you asked! You will be asked to provide your dietary preferences and restrictions when you reserve your spot. This will help inform the private chef of their menu, and will help me order the appropriate groceries. I will reach out to you individually for some assistance if needed to make sure you get the food you would need!

  • Due to occupancy restrictions, unfortunately we cannot split a bed reservation between two attendees.

  • Transportation to and from Granby will be revisited closer to the event date. It’s about a 2.5 hour drive from Denver, and I anticipate many will want to carpool!

  • You can reach me anytime via my contact page on the website or my email (bookandgatherco@gmail.com). I aim to respond quickly—usually within two business days.