Vermont Reading retreat- May 2025

Day four- Parting is such sweet sorrow
May
26

Day four- Parting is such sweet sorrow

8:00-9:00am-Breakfast- Breakfast Room

  • One last breakfast before saying goodbye.

  • Throughout the morning, enjoy an extra quiet minute to read either in the lounges or your room or exchange information with friends made.

8:30-10:30am- Visit the (TBD location) for a Nostalgic Goodbye Surprise

  • We wanted to create a goodbye surprise that reminded us of a bookish joy we had as children. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did creating it for you!

11:00Am- Check-out

If you haven’t already during your stay, we hope you enjoy some of the neighboring farms and shops in the neighboring towns as you depart.

Thank you for being a part of this amazing weekend!

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Day one - Welcome!
May
23

Day one - Welcome!

3:00pm- Check-in

  • Grab your room keys, settle in, and relax.

5:00pm- Happy Hour meet and greet - Library

  • Meet and Greet Optional!

  • Drinks will be complimentary.

6:30 pm- Dinner In the barn- Hayloft

Dinner under the magical twinkle lights of the barn. A perfect introduction to the magical inn where we are staying!

First glass of wine will be complimentary at dinner.

Post Dinner activities- Location- Barn- Milk parlor

  • Romance/Literary trivia -BARN

  • Trivia will follow where we will focus on Literary themes and facts.

  • Prize for the WINNER!!!

Additional Crafts Set up:

  • Create your own “Love Potion” cocktail jar own infusion jar to bring home! (ROMANTASY)

    • Combine your literary prowess and artistic flair to create your own crafted cocktail jar mix to bring home with you!

    • You will be able to decorate your jar and then add a dry mix of ingredients that you can add alcohol or juice to infuse later.

    • Take home some cocktail recipes with a Literary Twist to help after your retreat.

    • After infusing and enjoying your creation, you can double the jar as a TBR jar for later!

  • Bookmarks Galore! (CONTEMPORARY)

    • Bookmarks, Bookmarks, and More Bookmarks! Make one or make them all. We’ll have multiple versions of bookmark crafts for you to choose from in many different mediums.

Drinks will be available complimentary at this activity.

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Day Three- Parting is such sweet sorrow
Apr
27

Day Three- Parting is such sweet sorrow

8:00-10:00am-Breakfast- Lobby dining area

  • One last breakfast before saying goodbye.

  • Throughout the morning, enjoy an extra quiet minute to read either in the lounges or your room or exchange information with friends made.

8:30-10:30am- Visit the Main Reading room for a Nostalgic Goodbye Surprise

  • We wanted to create a goodbye surprise that reminded us of a bookish joy we had as children. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did creating it for you!

12:00pm- Check-out

  • Guests can leave cars as long as they would like our use common areas as well after they check out.

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Day one - Welcome!
Apr
25

Day one - Welcome!

Anita Cocktail Hosting our Drag Trivia!

3:00pm- Check-in

  • Grab your room keys, settle in, and relax.

5:00pm- Happy Hour meet and greet.

  • Meet and Greet Optional!

  • Drink will be complimentary.

6:30pm- Dinner at the Anchor Inn al Fresco

  • We expect a beautiful day and evening for this experience. But please dress accordingly.

Alcohol will be complimentary at dinner.

7:30pm- Drag trivia hosted by Anita Cocktail

  • A true AUTHENTIC PTOWN experience!

  • We will start with a mix and mingle with Anita Cocktail who will also be taking pictures with guests if they’d like.

  • Trivia will follow where we will focus on Literary themes and facts. Anita Cocktail will host the trivia with her own fun spin!

  • Prizes for the TOP TEAM!!!

Drinks will be available complimentary at this event.

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There will be so much to enjoy this weekend.

AUTHOR CHATS, TRIVIA, LOADS OF CRAFTS, LITERARY INSPIRED ACTIVITIES, Themed meals AND SO MUCH MORE. ALL AGAINST THE Picturesque BACKDROP OF Vermont!

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Don’t forget- This is your retreat! We have plenty of activities if you want them. But if you want to read in a quiet spot around the inn or your room you absolutely can.

ADDITIONALLY, MOST OF OUR CRAFTS CAN BE DONE IN A HALF HOUR OR LESS, SO YOU CAN POP IN, PLAY A BIT AND GET BACK TO READING IF YOU CHOOSE.

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It isn’t on the agenda

But take a look at all the extras you could do while on your weekend!

As you make your way into Waitsfield, we hope you’ll have a chance to explore some of the beautiful surrounding towns and enjoy the scenic views along the way.

For lunch, we recommend stopping in Montpelier—there are plenty of great options to choose from. While you’re there, you might also enjoy visiting one of the local bookstores, such as The Book Garden or Bear Pond Books.

If you’d prefer something closer to the inn, Tempest Book Store in Waitsfield is a lovely option. Waitsfield also has a few charming souvenir shops worth checking out! We’ve also heard wonderful things about the Von Trapp Farm Store—it’s definitely worth a visit, though keep in mind they’re closed on Mondays, so consider stopping in on your way into town.

For a scenic walk and some great photo opportunities after lunch, Lareau Park in Waitsfield is a peaceful spot. And of course, no trip to Vermont is complete without a photo on a covered bridge—The Historic Waitsfield Covered Bridge is one of our personal favorites!

Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Spots on property to read!

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Living room with built-in bookshelves, a glass coffee table, and upholstered armchairs and sofa.
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Meet the Team on site

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Jenna Reilly

Co-Founder

CELL ON SITE: 508-789-3326

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Kristen Waidalowski

Co-Founder

CELL ON SITE: 321-689-9251