5:00PM

Welcome to The Velvet Chapter Book Retreat Weekend! Arrive, settle in, and take a breath, you’ve officially entered your weekend reading retreat era. Unpack, get cozy, and make yourself at home before the story begins.

5:30PM – 6:30PM · 1hr

A first chapter is always better with good company. Join us for a casual welcome reception plus a few low-pressure ice breakers to help you meet your fellow readers (no pop quizzes, promise).

7:00PM – 9:00PM · 2hr

Our opening-night dinner is all about gathering, relaxing, and easing into retreat mode. Come as you are, grab a seat, and enjoy a warm meal with the kind of conversation that makes the hours fly by.

9:00PM – 10:00PM · 9hr

Wind down the evening with gingerbread, icing, and a touch of fantasy — decorate your cookie however a storybook evening inspires you, something a little spellbound, or whatever your imagination conjures. No rules, no rush, just a sweet, relaxed w...

9:00AM – 10:00AM · 1hr

Breakfast to be served at 9am in the main dining room. Come enjoy a three course breakfast provided by The Gables Wine Country Inn.

10:00AM – 12:00PM · 2hr

Candle-Making: “Build Your Own Fantasy World Scent” Start your morning with something sweetly creative. During this guided workshop with Luminous Lights, you’ll craft your own candle. Think warm scents, soft vibes, and a souvenir you’ll light late...

12:00PM – 1:00PM · 1hr

Read, walk the grounds, talk with new friends. Grab your book, find your coziest corner, and settle in for uninterrupted page-turning time. Spend this down time as you would like.

1:00PM – 2:00PM · 1hr

Lunch in the Gables Dining Room.

2:00PM – 5:00PM · 3hr

Time for an intermission. Take the afternoon to read your current book, work on crafts, or walk the grounds.

5:00PM – 6:30PM · 1hr 30min

The idea We will gather by the fire for a swap that's part game, part confession, part treasure hunt: everyone brings one wrapped, unmarked gift, and everyone leaves with a story attached to whatever they end up holding. Your gift can go one of tw...

7:00PM – 9:00PM · 2hr

Dinner will be served in the Dining Room. Enjoy a relaxed, communal meal in the dining room where the vibe is equal parts comforting and celebratory (and yes, you can absolutely talk about what you’re reading).

9:30PM – 11:00PM · 1hr 30min

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and join us for a cozy movie night. Expect blankets, snacks, and that perfect end-of-day feeling when you’re surrounded by people who understand the magic of staying in.

9:00AM – 10:30AM · 1hr 30min

Every great story deserves a strong ending. We’ll gather for a final brunch to toast the weekend, swap favorite moments, and exchange the kind of goodbyes that feel more like “see you in the sequel.”