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The Velvet Chapter Book Retreats - Spring 2026

Apr 2 - 5, 2026

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Carson Duffy

Travel Cultur, LLC

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carson.duffy@travelcultur.com

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Day 1 · Thu, Apr 2 · Santa Rosa, CA, USA


The Gables Wine Country Inn

Starting at $1,520

Apr 2 - 5, 2026

8 room options

Nestled among the rolling vineyards of Sonoma County, The Gables Wine Country Inn is an elegant Victorian escape that feels like stepping into a storybook. With its timeless architecture, lush gardens, and welcoming hosts, it’s the kind of place w...

Guest arrivals

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.

Welcome Reception / Ice Breakers

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).

Dinner in the Dining Room

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.

Day 2 · Fri, Apr 3 · Santa Rosa, CA, USA


Breakfast

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

Morning Craft: Candle Making Workshop

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...

Lunch

Lunch in the Gables Dining Room.

Book themed games

Come play some book related games! Book club Roll the Dice Fantasy Bingo Bookish Pictionary

Reading Break

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.

Dinner in the Dining Room

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).

Pajama and Movie Night

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.

Day 3 · Sat, Apr 4 · Santa Rosa, CA, USA


Breakfast

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

Morning Craft: Book Bedazzling

Book Bedazzling by Sparkle with Amanda We’re taking “judge a book by its cover” to the next level. Join Amanda for a bedazzling session where you’ll add sparkle, personality, and a little drama to your book. Why shouldn’t your current read look as...

Lunch

Lunch in the Gables Dining Room.

Craft: Make your own miniature book nook

Join us for a Miniature Book Nook Workshop where your imagination can run wild! Tiny worlds, big main-character energy. In this hands on workshop, you’ll create your own miniature “book nook” a small, storybook scene designed to live on your books...

Reading time and prepare for dinner

Time for an intermission. Take the afternoon to read your current book, work on crafts, or walk the grounds. Get dressed in your dark fantasy dinner attire prior to our cocktail making class.

Cocktail Hour: Trope Inspired Cocktail Class

Trope-Inspired Cocktail Class A private mixology session with cocktails like: “The Slow Burn” (smoky, spicy, smoke top) “Siren's Call” (bright, floral, blue/purple color) “Feyre Darling” (inky, dramatic, dark w/ edible glitter swirls) Each cocktai...

Dark Fantasy Themed Dinner

Dark Fantasy Dinner Party Not a costume night… but a vibe night. Tonight we dine in our villain era (respectfully). Join us for a dark fantasy-inspired dinner with a dress code of High Fae Evening Attire. Elegant, moody, magical, and a touch drama...

Fireside Chats to wind down the night

Enjoy the evening wind down after dinner outside by the fire pit.

Day 4 · Sun, Apr 5 · Santa Rosa, CA, USA


Farewell Brunch

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.”