Welcome to Book A Break
A Book Lovers Perfect Escape
At Book a Break, we create immersive, bookish escapes where cozy solitude meets meaningful connection. Whether you’re curled up with a new favorite in a scenic nook or bonding over stories with fellow book lovers, our retreats offer the perfect balance of rest, inspiration, and real-life book club magic.
Book a break’s offerings
Reading Retreat weekends
Your classic Book a Break experience! A full weekend, all-inclusive bookish experience. Book themed programming, great food, wonderful people and so much more!
daytreat - a bookish day event
Can’t get away for a full weekend - that’s ok! Our dayTREAT events give you a taste of our retreat weekends and are local to Southern New England for a convenient fun day experience.
Book Launch party
Are you an author or publisher who would like us to plan a VIP fan party, tour stop, or other custom event to promote your book? Let us know and we can create an event as special as your book!
custom book club event
Have Book a Break create a custom book club party for your group! We will create a custom themed party for your book of choice.
Don’t live locally, let us create a Book Club Kit for you and your group!
bookish Bachelorette party
Trying to figure out a perfect day to celebrate your book loving Bride to Be?
We can play up romance and book boyfriends or tour the best wineries and bookshops in town. Let us put together a perfect day filled with relaxation and bookish joy!
Private custom retreat weekend
Love the idea of a weekend retreat, but the dates of our current selections don’t work or you want something specific?
We can create the perfect weekend away for your group on your terms.
Let us help you get started!
MEET YOUR HOSTS
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Co-Founder
Meet Jenna, our storytelling travel maestro with 16 years of crafting luxury experiences. When her husband asked how she imagined her dream job earlier this year, Jenna had a lightbulb moment—melding her love for travel with her passion for immersive retreats was the perfect match. That’s how Book a Break was born, blending her knack for creating unforgettable moments with her deep love for literature.
Jenna's retreats are more than just getaways—they’re a literary adventure! Whether she’s picking the perfect spot for a scenic read or curating themed book discussions, Jenna’s retreats offer a cozy haven for book lovers to explore new stories and connect over shared passions. Get ready to unwind, recharge, and dive into your TBR list while soaking in breathtaking views and engaging discussions!
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Co-Founder
Say hello to Kristen, our book-loving globe-trotter with a knack for turning every day into an epic story. From her college days in a mall bookstore to 33 years of crafting luxury experiences, Kristen’s journey has been anything but ordinary. With a degree in Psychology and a soft spot for psychological thrillers and true crime, she is the ultimate adventure guide—whether it’s feeding tigers, sleeping in haunted hotels, or skydiving.
When she is not chasing sunsets or enjoying a glass of wine (who needs sweets?), you’ll find Kristen binging her favorite show with a glass of wine or dreaming up her next big adventure. Fluent in sarcasm and with a bucket list that could stretch across several lifetimes, Kristen’s here to make your literary getaway unforgettable. Get ready to join her on a journey where every moment is a new chapter!
What started as an idea to create fun getaways for book lovers has become so much more.
It’s turned into a true wellness escape for people who love books, crave conversations with others who do too, and want the space and peace to enjoy both.
Again and again, we hear from guests at the end of a weekend or after they’ve returned home saying, “I had no idea I needed this,” or “I feel like a different person.”
It’s an honor to create that kind of experience; and we can’t wait to keep doing it.
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