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Retreat in Leavenworth, Washington: October 16th-18th, 2026
Seattle Book Club is thrilled to announce its first-ever reading retreat! Join us in the Cascade mountains during peak foliage season for cozy reading and relaxing activities with a book-loving community. We'll gather in a cozy but spacious home with multiple fireplaces, large windows to showcase the beautiful trees and nature, and a hot tub to relax everything away in. Seattle Book Club owner Sam will host the retreat, leading multiple book discussions and gentle yoga classes. Co-host Maggie will guide the relaxation deeper with sound baths, forest bathing, and crafting. Calling all book lovers, nature lovers, and vacation lovers–you won't want to miss this weekend!
What's included?
Seattle Book Club Reading Retreat
- 3 days/2 nights lodging
- Breakfast, dinner & snacks
- Coffee, tea, and N/A beverages
- Welcome gift at arrival
- Hot tub access
- Ample dedicated reading time in a cozy lodge
- Two all-levels gentle yoga classes
- Sound Baths & Forest Bathing
- Complimentary private Seattle Book Club event prior to retreat
- One copy of a new hardcover book (title TBD in August)
- Facilitated book chats
- Multiple crafts with all supplies
The River Lodge
Retreat Activities
Learn more about what we have planned!
Two 60-minute gentle, all-levels yoga classes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Think deep breathing, gentle stretching, and a long savasana with hands-on assists in a small group setting. This yoga is designed to clear your mind and relax your body: the perfect way to start a retreat day. Appropriate for someone who hasn't done yoga in years or who practices daily.
This is a reading retreat, so our main focus is reading! The love of reading will provide the common thread among guests, and there will be ample time to cozy up with a book and just READ. Every provided activity is optional; if you'd prefer to be with your book for most of the retreat, you will have the option to do that. Read next to the fireplace, on the couch, in your room, in the hot tub... the reading opportunities will be nearly endless.
Every retreat member will receive a copy of a book about one month before the retreat (included in your ticket). This book will be determined prior to the retreat, voted on by members who have signed up by August 15. Sam will lead a book club style discussion about this book.
We will also chat at the end of each designated reading time to hear what everyone else is reading and if they recommend it.
Sound bowls and other instruments will be used to complement the yoga classes and quiet reading times. Through vibration, sound baths can help the mind focus and the body relax.
Forest bathing is a Japanese practice relaxation; it is being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you while breathing deeply. It can help lower stress and improve mood–perfect for practicing in the natural beauty of the Cascades.
**weather permitting
We'll take a group trip to Plain Cellars, a boutique winery and tasting room, located only a three-minute drive from our lodging. The winery offers wine tasting, food and music. (This is optional)
Learn more: plaincellars.com
Multiple crafts will be available throughout the weekend, such as adult coloring, collage making, book bedazzling, and more! All supplies will be available for you there, and all crafts are completely optional.
Have questions or trying to decide if this retreat is right for you? Email us at info@seattlebookclub.com–we'd be happy to talk to you!
Meet your hosts
Sam Clark
Retreat Host
Hi, I'm Sam and I'm the owner and host of Seattle Book Club. I've hosted over 100 reading events with over 1,000 people, and I'm beyond excited to host my first reading retreat. Reading and talking about books with so many different people is such a joy in my life; I feel fortunate to be part of the Seattle Book Club community and expand its offerings.
I'm also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and am passionate about gentle and restorative yoga. I always choose the option to lay down as much as possible when practicing and teaching.
In my previous life, I was a middle school counselor; my group facilitation skills are much more appreciated now that they're being used as a book club host. I love bringing people together, and I love books, so these events are truly one of my favorite thing to do.
Maggie Tang
Co-host